Not Just Assassination! "Fist of the North Star" - The Amazing Hokuto Shinken That Can Even Heal Eyes Depending on How It's Used

What can be done with "Hokuto Shinken" is not limited to assassination alone. In episode 29 of the anime "Fist of the North Star," the protagonist Kenshiro (CV: Akira Kamiya) used Hokuto Shinken to restore the vision of a blind woman.

Hokuto Shinken, which Kenshiro has mastered, is an assassination martial art that strikes the "pressure points" - said to number 708 in the human body - and destroys the body from within. However, in episode 29, Kenshiro uses Hokuto Shinken for a purpose other than defeating enemies.

After rescuing Airi (CV: Arisa Andou), the younger sister of Rei (CV: Kaneto Shiozawa), the successor of Nanto Suichoken, from the Kiba Clan, it was revealed that Airi had blinded herself with chemicals in despair over her own fate. When Kenshiro pressed Airi's pressure point called "Kenmei," her vision gradually recovered, demonstrating a scene that showcased the greatness of Hokuto Shinken beyond just defeating enemies.

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 is a story about Kenshiro, the successor of Hokuto Shinken, who carries love and sorrow on his shoulders and grows into a savior in a world ruled by violence. It sparked a boom that can be called a social phenomenon, with TV anime, theatrical films, and spin-offs featuring supporting characters being created, and it continues to gather passionate support even today.

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