Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Director
- Kobun Shizuno
- Networks
- TMS Entertainment, Go! Cinema
- Where to Stream
- U-NEXT, FOD
What is Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro is a 2008 animated action and drama film directed by Kobun Shizuno. The story serves as a prequel to the Fist of the North Star series, focusing on the interval between Kenshiro's initial defeat by Shin and their subsequent battle.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 11, 2008
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- TMS Entertainment, Go! Cinema
- Genres
- Animation, Action, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 43 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~83 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- TMS Entertainment, Go! Cinema
Where to watch in Japan
Stream
U-NEXT
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Overview
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro is a 2008 animated action and drama film directed by Kobun Shizuno. The story serves as a prequel to the Fist of the North Star series, focusing on the interval between Kenshiro's initial defeat by Shin and their subsequent battle. The narrative follows Kenshiro as he traverses a post-apocalyptic wasteland after being backstabbed by Shin, who kidnapped Kenshiro's love interest. In this original storyline, a near-death Kenshiro uses his remaining strength to kill a pack of wolves before being captured by slavers. Although he possesses the power to escape captivity at any time, he chooses to remain with the group to protect the other slaves. The production features the voice talents of Hiroshi Abe, Yuriko Ishida, Romi Park, and Takeshi Aono. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and twenty-three minutes, was released in Japan on October 11, 2008. It is also known by the title Shin Kyuseishu densetsu Hokuto no Ken - Kenshiro den.
Should you watch it?
“A prequel following Kenshiro during the year between his defeat by Shin and their eventual battle.”
- Features a completely original storyline unlike other films in the series
- Explores a specific one year interval in Kenshiro's history
- Showcases Kenshiro choosing to protect others despite his near-death state
- The film is rated R15+
Watch it if you want to see the original storyline of Kenshiro's time as a captive.
The film is an R15+ rated animation featuring action and drama.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes.
What genre does this movie fall into?
The movie is classified as animation, action, and drama.
Is this part of the existing Fist of the North Star series?
Yes, it is a prequel that depicts a specific interval within the series' timeline.
What is the age rating for this film?
The film is rated R15+.
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