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 Kenshiro (CV: Akira Kamiya), the successor of Hokuto Shinken, who carries love and sorrow on his shoulders and grows into a savior in a world ruled by violence. The series sparked a boom that could 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 to this day.

(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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