Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro (2008)

Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro (2008) poster

The film's story is a prequel to the Fist of the North Star depicting the one year interval between Kenshiro's defeat at the hands of Shin and their later battle. Unlike the others in the series this film has a completely original storyline in which Kenshiro, near death after his battle with Shin and having used his remaining energy to kill a pack of wolves, was captured by slavers. Due to his strength, Kenshiro could escape whenever he wanted, but chose to stay and protect the other slaves.

Director: Kobun Shizuno
Genre: Animation, Action, Drama
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Yuki Kajiura
Cinematography: Masato Sato
Editing: Jun Takuma
Production: TMS Entertainment, Go! Cinema
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Tournament: The Grand Final, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor

Keywords

martial arts, fighter, post-apocalyptic future, prequel, nuclear holocaust, shounen, anime

Trailer

Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro about?
The film's story is a prequel to the Fist of the North Star depicting the one year interval between Kenshiro's defeat at the hands of Shin and their later battle. Unlike the others in the series this film has a completely original storyline in which Kenshiro, near death after his battle with Shin and having used his remaining energy to kill a pack of wolves, was captured by slavers. Due to his strength, Kenshiro could escape whenever he wanted, but chose to stay and protect the other slaves.
Who directed Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro was directed by Kobun Shizuno.
Who stars in Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro stars Hiroshi Abe, Yuriko Ishida, Romi Park, Takeshi Aono, Keiichi Nanba, Mina Tominaga.
How long is Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro is a Animation, Action, Drama film.
Where was Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro produced?
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?
The themes of Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro include: Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Tournament: The Grand Final, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor.