Along with the impact of this scene, "You are already dead" became a buzzword. In the anime version, it was even used as the closing phrase for the next episode previews, making it a signature line synonymous with the series. However, it was actually only used once in the original manga (though there are variations such as "You are already dead"...). Now that you know this trivia, you might be a "Fist of the North Star" expert starting today!

The anime "Fist of the North Star" is based on the mega-hit manga serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" from 1983 to 1988, with original story by Buronson and manga by Tetsuo Hara. It tells the story of Kenshirō, the successor of Hokuto Shinken, who bears love and sorrow and grows as a savior in a world dominated by violence. The series sparked a boom that can be called a social phenomenon, with TV anime, theatrical films, and spin-offs featuring supporting characters being produced, and it continues to gather passionate support even today.

(C)武論尊・原哲夫／コアミックス・東映アニメーション 1987

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