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Geoff
May 23, 2021 rated information technology liked information technology
This is a classic 80s manga and it *shows* - remember Mad Max merely starring summit 80s action picture Stallone, Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, or Schwarzenegger. The hero is manly and silent, the villains are weird and larger than life, the kung fu is over the top action, the moral code is absolute. There's not much depth hither, but it's a fun way to spend an afternoon.

**Thank you to the creative person, publisher, and NetGalley for a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is a classic 80s manga and information technology *shows* - think Mad Max but starring peak 80s action movie Stallone, Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, or Schwarzenegger. The hero is manly and silent, the villains are weird and larger than life, the kung fu is over the top action, the moral lawmaking is absolute. There's not much depth here, merely it's a fun way to spend an afternoon.

**Thanks to the creative person, publisher, and NetGalley for a free copy in commutation for an honest review.

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Rebecca
May 17, 2021 rated information technology really liked it
All defenseless up in Jojo'south Bizarre Take a chance and hankering for something manly to concord you in its vitrify, beefy artillery? Fear not! Fist of the North Star is here in all its bloody, muscley glory. The serial that birthed a million memes (okay, one, really) returns in hardcover with color pages, and my, is it ever something. Protagonist Kenshiro is the sort of sensitive soul who tin can cry over a lost friend one panel and explode a guy'south head the next, and somehow the manga makes this feel less ridiculous t All defenseless up in Jojo's Bizarre Hazard and hankering for something manly to hold you lot in its vitrify, beefy arms? Fear not! Fist of the North Star is here in all its bloody, muscley glory. The series that birthed a one thousand thousand memes (okay, i, really) returns in hardcover with color pages, and my, is it ever something. Protagonist Kenshiro is the sort of sensitive soul who can weep over a lost friend i console and explode a guy's head the next, and somehow the manga makes this feel less ridiculous than it sounds. It's not a story for anybody, but information technology'southward ane manga historians should know and fans of intense action with a side of melodrama should pick up. ...more
Jedi JC Daquis
Ahh... Fist of the North Star. I recall the fourth dimension when I was watching the anime series. Back then, good was skilful and manly and handsome, while evil is just pure evil. Heads explode, bodies explode. Manly man versus a horde of goons and gangs. That'southward Fist of the North Star.

So it is a slap-up joy for me to meet the manga series gets republished again by Viz Media. This book oozes with heroic manliness that you'd abound muscles and go hiya-ya-ya-ya-ya! just by reading information technology. It shares the appeal of Mad Ma

Ahh... Fist of the North Star. I remember the time when I was watching the anime series. Back then, good was good and manly and handsome, while evil is just pure evil. Heads explode, bodies explode. Manly human being versus a horde of goons and gangs. That'due south Fist of the North Star.

And so it is a neat joy for me to see the manga series gets republished again by Viz Media. This book oozes with heroic manliness that you lot'd grow muscles and go hiya-ya-ya-ya-ya! simply by reading it. Information technology shares the entreatment of Mad Max in its post-apocalyptic flavour, just with fist-fighting and martial arts-ing. It is a very satisfying read to those who just want to take a pretty good gory time.

What Fist of the Northward Star gives me most is that sugariness nostalgia. Nothing beats that feeling that y'all go when yous want to become a child again, living in a simpler time, looking at the mirror and trying the Hokuto moves by Kenshiro.

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Victor
Jul 02, 2021 rated it really liked information technology
Reviewer admissions upwardly front: I like peradventure 3 manga I've e'er read, and I've been occasionally reading manga since the 80s, starting with Mai the Psychic Girl and Expanse 88 back in the days when some white idiot thought information technology was a expert idea to call anime "Japanimation" and 95% of the Japanese people i could easily encounter 1 Idiot box were on One thousand*A*Southward*H and the rest were George Takei. Due to my own personal preferences I've never delved significantly into Japanese comics, merely I've thought more recently that Reviewer admissions up front: I like maybe three manga I've ever read, and I've been occasionally reading manga since the 80s, starting with Mai the Psychic Girl and Area 88 back in the days when some white idiot thought it was a skillful idea to call anime "Japanimation" and 95% of the Japanese people one could easily see 1 Idiot box were on Yard*A*S*H and the rest were George Takei. Due to my own personal preferences I've never delved significantly into Japanese comics, just I've idea more recently that getting at least somewhat more familiar the field would exist worth my time and because of my love for all things post-apocalyptic from the 80s I've ever come across (and the fact that this edition simply started), I opted to give Fist of the North Star, apparently a fundamental work in the field of the menses, a shot. Male child I'm glad I did.

The art's great! Other than Lonely Wolf and Cub (which I absolutely love) I accept little familiarity with Japanese work to really compare it to and that seems like an unfair comparison to me--I don't really recollect comparing (for American examples) Neal Adams and Steve Ditko is really off-white, either--merely I also don't yet have enough of a base of knowledge to effectively judge it intelligently other than to say it'due south higher up competent, imo, and particularly adept in execution when the subject is violence, which OH BOY IS It.

The story is great, classic Mad Max-ripoff (without cars, Ken's a walker) crossed with a bones series of Western/Kung Fu moving-picture show tropes with a surprising smattering of emotionally healthy masculinity on display throughout, which, given the serial' reputation, I was NOT expecting. Thinking I would get post-disaster Hulk Hogan cartoonish manliness I got something a touch closer to a Johnny Cash flavored tormented wanderer variety maculinity and I was pleasantly surprised. These kid sidekicks amend step it up, though. It'southward definitely still a shonen comic, only it's a really solid, if unsurprising, one.

The Viz hardcover is peachy, a solid physical product that has scattered multitone & a few full color pages besides, with original right to left orientation and a short afterward past the original editor. I'll be getting more as they come out in this edition.

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Ryan Ridgely
Jul 26, 2021 rated it information technology was amazing
If I were to sum up this manga in a single globe, it would be phenomenal. Far and away, it is my favorite manga title of all fourth dimension, and if you're looking for a new series to outset, I urge yous to start here.

That existence said, it's not for anybody. If you lot're non into incredibly fierce and action-oriented series, information technology's probably not going to win you over. But if that's at all your thing, give this a shot. A few chapters in I think you'll find you're hooked on it. In add-on, this is a new difficult-leap

If I were to sum up this manga in a single globe, it would be phenomenal. Far and away, information technology is my favorite manga title of all fourth dimension, and if yous're looking for a new serial to outset, I urge you to start here.

That beingness said, it's not for anybody. If you're not into incredibly violent and action-oriented series, it's probably not going to win you over. But if that's at all your thing, give this a shot. A few chapters in I recall you'll find y'all're hooked on it. In addition, this is a new hard-bound edition that just started being released, so y'all tin can take the fourth dimension to collect this as they come out.

Fist of the Due north Star has a dystopian Mad Max setting to it which I can't get enough of. The art way is consistently on point and masterfully drawn. Ample amounts of gore likewise, if that's your thing. Not to mention there'due south a damn good story throughout that I don't want to spoil. Check it out, it's my favorite with good reason!

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Kristina Hušnjak
Anime has a lot more story to offer for the chapters listed in this book simply manga drawing is far superior, even in the first volume.

If you are a Mad Max lover this is the right manga to read. Characters are very manly, world is brutal and uncaring and its main character is a spitting prototype of Mel Gibson'due south character from Mad Max ii and 3.

It surprised me how influential this anime was and how it inspired future fighting animes like JoJo'due south Bizarre Adventure and even Dragon Ball Z (I loved both o

Anime has a lot more than story to offering for the chapters listed in this volume simply manga cartoon is far superior, fifty-fifty in the first volume.

If y'all are a Mad Max lover this is the right manga to read. Characters are very manly, world is brutal and uncaring and its chief character is a spitting image of Mel Gibson's graphic symbol from Mad Max 2 and 3.

It surprised me how influential this anime was and how it inspired future fighting animes like JoJo'southward Bizarre Adventure and even Dragon Ball Z (I loved both of them).

Can't await for the next book :)

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Mateen Mahboubi
Bonkers Mad Max-fashion mail service-apocalyptic serial about a principal martial artists with a grudge. Lots of action. Our protagonist appears to basically exist invulnerable with the ability to impale anyone at ease. The art is great 80s mode and the setting is cool. Not certain how this will develop but I'll follow along in the fun. Bonkers Mad Max-style mail service-apocalyptic series about a master martial artists with a grudge. Lots of activeness. Our protagonist appears to basically be invulnerable with the ability to kill anyone at ease. The fine art is great 80s style and the setting is cool. Not certain how this will develop simply I'll follow along in the fun. ...more than
Duane
Jul 28, 2021 rated it really liked it
Very 80s, very cheesy, very gory, all of which make this swell fun to read.
Adam M
Jul 10, 2021 rated information technology liked it
I picked up the first 'chapter' of this story from the "VIZ Media Sampler Summertime '21" and I had to read the rest. OK, imagine this: it'south the 1980's, activity movies are everywhere and Mad Max has defenseless the collective consciousness.
Now, with that in listen, picture a hero who looks like a young Sylvester Stallone (but with his features all stretched out by bad photoshop piece of work) in a sleeveless leather jacket in the centre of a dystopian wasteland.
ALLLLL the bad guys are taller than regular people, j
I picked up the first 'affiliate' of this story from the "VIZ Media Sampler Summer '21" and I had to read the rest. OK, imagine this: it's the 1980'due south, activeness movies are everywhere and Mad Max has caught the commonage consciousness.
NOW, with that in mind, motion picture a hero who looks similar a young Sylvester Stallone (just with his features all stretched out by bad photoshop work) in a sleeveless leather jacket in the middle of a dystopian wasteland.
ALLLLL the bad guys are taller than regular people, jacked like hell, and the big bosses are somehow giants. They are either bald, sporting mohawks, or they have the nearly luxurious locks that even Rapunzel would exist jealous of.
THEN the hero's way of fighting involves being able to make his enemies explode from the inside out. Blood and guys everywhere, bones through skin, people literally splitting in one-half lengthwise.

The art from Tetsuo Hara is actually a tale of 2 halves: The telescopic of the cities, the desolation, the particular = all fantastic. The people though...yeesh. They are hard to look at directly and it immediately makes the book feel dated. Some art tin accept a more than timeless feel, but this one doesn't hold up.

Information technology's a very wild ride and information technology feels very much 1980'due south. After this first volume I become information technology and I don't experience compelled to go further, but that doesn't mean someone out there might not really similar this. I'thou glad I read it to have experience this as I've been pb to believe it was once a volume of annotation, but i volume besides told me everything I need to know.

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Simon Holland
Somewhat cheesy writing with a formulaic plot but I don't give a fuck. Information technology was a really fun read that kept me entertained, and was a major page-turner. The art was really cool, and the activity scenes were well-illustrated!
True Sankofa
Aug 27, 2021 rated it it was astonishing
I could be a stickler and talk well-nigh how every fourth dimension Kenshiro powers upwardly and his shirts rip off how he has another set up set up to go like Blob but that's something idiots would do. This is fiction and FOTNS provides the fun and adventure yous look for in fiction without taking itself too seriously. Nosotros are talking about a saga where a man's martial arts technique applies pressure level to vital points in the body that make people explode from the inside out! With that beingness said, do not expect a lot to make I could be a stickler and talk about how every time Kenshiro powers upwardly and his shirts rip off how he has another fix gear up to go like Blob but that's something idiots would practice. This is fiction and FOTNS provides the fun and adventure you look for in fiction without taking itself too seriously. We are talking nearly a saga where a man's martial arts technique applies pressure level to vital points in the body that brand people explode from the inside out! With that being said, practise not expect a lot to brand sense from this manga. When it comes to manga FOTNS is the OG. It gets no improve than Kenshiro. 1 Punch Man, Superman, He-Homo, no one'south messing with son. This beginning volume has him befriend Bat and Rin and get revenge on his one-time friend Shin who gave him his 7 scars. Information technology ends in Godland where Kenshiro aims to get retribution for all the lives lost of men that tried to rescue their women and daughters from the militia that were holding them convict to brood a superior species. At that place are some splash pages that are colour but the bulk of the story is in black and white and has some of the best artwork e'er in the history of everything! Ane of my fav sagas of all fourth dimension. ...more
James DeSantis
It's Mad Max Japanese Edition.

Saying that information technology is pretty fun. When a kind soul is put into a shitty world where everything around him is a piece of shit and believes in torture and violence. Then he uses his special moves where he can strike so fast and make your body explode into a gory mess. Information technology'south hyper-trigger-happy meets a saint of a character mixed with onetime tropes of women always begging for help. Information technology's silly, stupid, and fun.

This is 100% a product of its time. That's not a diss or calling it bad. It

Information technology's Mad Max Japanese Edition.

Saying that information technology is pretty fun. When a kind soul is put into a shitty world where everything around him is a slice of shit and believes in torture and violence. So he uses his special moves where he can strike and so fast and make your torso explode into a gory mess. It'southward hyper-fierce meets a saint of a character mixed with sometime tropes of women always begging for help. It's giddy, stupid, and fun.

This is 100% a production of its fourth dimension. That's not a diss or calling information technology bad. It feels outdated merely somehow has its charm. I will say, I think the art is great. Some really fucked up kills here. The characters are over-the-top baddies, especially the terminal guy, simply man was he fun to watch.

I'm not certain how far I'd go into reading this serial. I had fun reading it just I besides was drifting every and so frequently wanting some fresh and new but this wasn't really that. Maybe I'll grab volume 2 when it comes out and see but for what it was, was a fun fierce title. A 3 out of 5.

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Victor The Reader
I've heard most this pair of fists before, and this manga is truly a story full of blood and action. In a mail-nuclear wasteland, we follow the journey of Kenshiro, a warrior with seven connected scars who has the fighting ability to kill his opponents with such intense precision. With less-than-enthusiastic former thief Bat by his side, they travel through desecrated lands while stopping violent marauders and saving the innocent. He hopes to detect his kidnapped lover from the evil man responsib I've heard almost this pair of fists before, and this manga is truly a story full of claret and action. In a post-nuclear wasteland, nosotros follow the journey of Kenshiro, a warrior with vii continued scars who has the fighting ability to kill his opponents with such intense precision. With less-than-enthusiastic quondam thief Bat by his side, they travel through desecrated lands while stopping violent marauders and saving the innocent. He hopes to find his kidnapped lover from the evil man responsible for his scars.

Brutal, harsh, and certainly a manga curiosity. Information technology never holds dorsum information technology's rough and austere feel and information technology's no fairy tale manga either. It also has many elements that reminded me of "Berserk" and "Mad Max", while the violence is truly over the pinnacle. The story'southward result for now was very unexpected and it's hard to say where Ken's story will get, only information technology still shows there's more encarmine activeness coming. A (100%/Outstanding)

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Rory Wilding
Jun 14, 2021 rated it really liked it
In the mid-1980s, there were 2 shōnen titles that redefined our general agreement of battle manga. One was Akira Toriyama's Dragon Brawl, a series that started off somewhat childish and parodic towards things like martial arts picture palace, but eventually paved the way for the type of modern shōnen storytelling that yous meet now in One Piece and My Hero Academia. However, 1 year before the publication of Toriyama'southward creation, at that place was Fist of the North Star, which Viz Media has begun re-publishi In the mid-1980s, there were two shōnen titles that redefined our general understanding of battle manga. 1 was Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball, a series that started off somewhat childish and parodic towards things similar martial arts movie house, merely eventually paved the way for the type of modern shōnen storytelling that yous see now in Ane Slice and My Hero Academia. However, ane year before the publication of Toriyama'southward creation, there was Fist of the North Star, which Viz Media has begun re-publishing in hardcover editions.

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Matthew Aravena
The influence this had on Berserk and JoJo is clear and later on simply ane volume I gotta say this tops both of those. I Honey Berserk, not using that word lightly, it is one of my favorites ever but this is just too damn expert, literally never a dull moment. Also the art is better, Miura may he R.I.P., was an amazing artist and supremely creative but Hara was a better artist at least hither. This is fifty-fifty grittier Road Warrior without the boring parts, non a single qualm, fantastic %100.
James
Jun 17, 2021 rated it it was amazing
Feels magical that I can finally read this. I don't know how I'm going to survive the wait for Volume two in September. Feels magical that I tin can finally read this. I don't know how I'chiliad going to survive the await for Volume two in September. ...more
Adam
Aug xxx, 2021 rated it really liked information technology
nearly flinching at some of the violence, I'm out of exercise reading this blazon of matter, merely no incertitude vol ii will brainstorm to beckon.. nearly flinching at some of the violence, I'm out of practice reading this blazon of thing, but no doubt vol 2 will begin to beckon.. ...more
Blaine Riesberg
Tin totally tell where early Berserk and Jojo's took influence. Can totally tell where early Berserk and Jojo's took influence. ...more
Vika
Feb 18, 2022 rated information technology it was amazing
I'yard not fifty-fifty into guys but god kenshiro is THE perfect man I'chiliad non fifty-fifty into guys merely god kenshiro is THE perfect man ...more
Paul Spence
Aug 05, 2021 rated it really liked it
For the longest time, Fist of the N Star was in a peculiar position. Despite beingness one of the best-selling manga of all time and having a dedicated fan base, the series hadn't been licensed in the United states of america since the early 2000's. To brand matters worse, previous attempts to release the manga had all been curt-lived, preventing English readers from easily finishing the serial. Luckily, Fist of the Northward Star fans can finally rejoice, as the manga has returned to print and now digital, thanks to a n For the longest time, Fist of the North Star was in a peculiar position. Despite being one of the acknowledged manga of all time and having a dedicated fan base, the serial hadn't been licensed in the United states since the early 2000's. To make matters worse, previous attempts to release the manga had all been short-lived, preventing English language readers from easily finishing the serial. Luckily, Fist of the Due north Star fans can finally rejoice, as the manga has returned to impress and now digital, cheers to a new release from Viz Media. At long final, this legendary manga can be experienced over again.

Fist of the North Star takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, where limited resource have led to turmoil among the remaining human populace. In the midst of this chaos is Ken, a warrior who specialises in the powerful martial fine art known as Hokuto Shinken. Every bit he wanders the wastelands of World, Ken uses his techniques to defend the weak and pursue his captive love Yuria.

What'southward initially hitting almost Fist of the Due north Star is the aesthetic of its world. Buronson has previously cited the picture show Mad Max as a major influence on the series, and this is evident from the opening pages lonely. Fist of the North Star'due south world looks barren, often feeling like an endless trunk of clay and sand, but you occasionally can see the remnants of traditional guild. Bandits are ofttimes shown travelling on old motor vehicles, and many civilisations appear to be in the ruins of once larger cities. While this globe has regressed to an primitive land, the hints of the once blissful past still remain, creating a alien all the same fascinating setting for the manga.

Ane of the most memorable parts of this manga is the chief graphic symbol Ken. From his kickoff battle, Ken is shown to be an unstoppable fighter with a strong sense of justice. Ken's dialogue during his fights is also incredibly entertaining, saying memorable lines like "Yous are already dead" earlier killing his foes. Information technology would be easy to view Ken as a stoic protagonist, but as the story develops, we meet that he is heavily driven by his emotions. Ken's strength, as well as his religion in the bonds between people, is fuelled by his attachment to his lover Yuria. Ken volition go out of his way to save strangers from peril, and will mourn those who are lost in violent acts. Ken uses his strength to protect what others wish to erase, making him a compelling lead for the series.

Ken's enemies are often shown to be cruel and ruthless, blindly killing any innocents in their path. What keeps Ken'south battles with these foes interesting is that they'll use a variety of different weapons and techniques to counter Ken'south Hokuto Shinken. That said, the virtually memorable among them is the volume's main adversary Shin, the leader of a cruel gang in the Kanto region and an quondam acquaintance of Ken. Shin uses his Nanto Seiken martial art for his ain cocky-gain, forcing innocent people to get his slaves and pillaging resources from nearby civilisations. While Shin works as a corking foil for Ken, I was surprised that the 2'due south conflict was concluded by the end of this book. This doesn't take away from the overall quality of Shin's character, just it makes me curious about the longevity of future antagonists as well.

So far, the series'south supporting bandage is very small-scale, with the nigh notable members being Bat and Rin. Bat is a young thief who accompanies Ken on his journey. While his cunning personality is entertaining, he'southward primarily relegated to being an audition surrogate during the manga'due south activeness scenes. That said, Bat'due south interactions with Ken are dainty to see, and they showcase more than of Ken's casual demeanour. Meanwhile, Rin is a young girl that Ken saves at the beginning of the manga. Rin is a stark contrast to Bat, being far more timid and innocent. It'due south difficult to say what Rin's larger role in the story will be, as she ends up being absent from a big chunk of this volume. Like Bat though, Rin's character serves to bear witness Ken's personal values and emotional drive. Bat and Rin don't contribute significantly to this volume, but they are pleasant additions nevertheless.

If Fist of the North Star'southward characters and story don't sell you on the series, Tetsuo Hara's artwork surely will. Hara'south attention to detail is impeccable, from his intricate compages and mechanical designs to the distinct appearances of Ken's enemies. This care is also shown in the manga's activity scenes, where Hara's panels emphasise the motion and impact of each attack. Individual fights in Fist of the North Star aren't particularly long, just the pronounced movements of the characters makes them an immersive experience. Information technology'southward crazy to call back that Fist of the North Star was Hara's showtime long-running manga, equally his incredible talent is already on display in these early chapters.

Unfortunately, Hara's artwork is hindered by a problematic decision in this release: the sound furnishings. As with most Viz Media releases, Fist of the North Star'south original Japanese sound effects take been re-lettered into English. That said, the English sound effects have been lettered in a manner that prioritises covering up the original Japanese, while reducing the amount of required art redraws. This leads to individual letters in sound furnishings ofttimes looking warped or arranged in a manner that feels unnatural. While this isn't the only English manga release to have this issue, it's particularly apparent here because the manga'southward original sound effects were heavily integrated into the artwork. The upshot is that the English sound furnishings are well-nigh unreadable at times, and they actively distract you from the actual artwork. At that place's no way of knowing why this decision was made, but If redrawing Hara's artwork was a concern, I would take much rather had this release retain the Japanese audio effects, instead of them being re-lettered in such a haphazard mode.

It'south worth noting that this release of Fist of the N Star is based on the xviii-book "Ultimate Edition" of the series. This means that the manga has some actress additions that weren't nowadays in older releases, including the original color pages and an afterword from erstwhile Weekly Shonen Leap editor Nobuhiko Horie. The physical release is as well a hardcover, with the opening pages having a beautiful sleeky finish. This is easily the best English release of Fist of the N Star, making it a worthy purchase for even the most veteran fans of the series.

Fist of the North Star is a truthful archetype and a must-read for lovers of action manga. Viz Media'due south new release of the series is very impressive and will please both new and old fans alike. There'due south no better time to check out this iconic championship. Thank you Viz, for bringing back the love.

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Primadonna
I have read this when I was a teen. I didn't particularly like it. Lousy translation and low quality print. I didn't know that it was the pirated version. I simply thought Ken was a badass with emotionless face who kept fighting worse and meaner opponents. His "atatatata" trademark has stayed with me later all these years, I've been known to "assault" household chores and all that with this yell.

Many, many years later, finally they published the official version of this manga. And I like it! I don

I have read this when I was a teen. I didn't peculiarly like it. Lousy translation and low quality print. I didn't know that it was the pirated version. I but thought Ken was a badass with emotionless confront who kept fighting worse and meaner opponents. His "atatatata" trademark has stayed with me after all these years, I've been known to "assault" household chores and all that with this yell.

Many, many years afterward, finally they published the official version of this manga. And I like it! I don't mind the blood and gory details and all that. Sometimes the scenes are and then barbaric that I find them funny. My partner and my son love it, likewise! We'll collect all volumes later, I believe!

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Alexander Engel-Hodgkinson
four.2/5

Fist of the N Star is equally stupid every bit it is legendary, but I'd exist a damn liar if I didn't say that information technology's the best kind of stupid you lot can make it post-apocalyptic amusement. Heavily inspired past the likes of Road Warrior (blatantly obvious most of all in the rice seeds chapter), Fist of the Due north Star is the answer to the question no ane thought to ask: "What if Bruce Lee was thrown into the Mad Max nuclear apocalypse with the power of god?" What you become is a unique work of insanity, testo

iv.2/5

Fist of the North Star is as stupid as information technology is legendary, only I'd be a damn liar if I didn't say that it's the best kind of stupid you lot can arrive post-apocalyptic amusement. Heavily inspired by the likes of Road Warrior (blatantly obvious most of all in the rice seeds chapter), Fist of the Northward Star is the answer to the question no i thought to ask: "What if Bruce Lee was thrown into the Mad Max nuclear apocalypse with the ability of god?" What you get is a unique work of insanity, testosterone, giddy melodrama, cornball dialogue, and brutally impossible martial arts; that is frequently imitated yet unmatched--and certainly unsurpassed.

Equal parts bleak and unusually hilarious, this start volume was adjusted into a mid-to-low-budget anime series in the belatedly 80'due south, which is so bad it's practiced. I'm currently working my way through the series, but information technology's repetitive and gets wearisome after a while. I tin only watch through one disc at a fourth dimension in the monstrously huge brick of a complete series DVD prepare containing its 152 episodes on 21 discs. Even so, I noticed that xx-iv episodes in the show just covers virtually nine chapters in the manga--considering of all the filler added by the showrunners. So what nosotros've got here is a classic story the way it was meant to be told, with all the fat trimmed abroad to gift u.s. hungry readers with nothing but lean, mean red meat. The pacing is breakneck; before your head explodes, the book is already read.

Buronsen's dialogue (translated) is cheesy, over-the-tiptop nonsensical switches between tough-guy threats and boasts, and screams of terror, agony, and confusion. Nothing about his writing is subtle or nuanced, but if it were, the manga would exist worse off for information technology. It's a big part of the series' charm.

Tetsuo Hara'south iconic artwork is consistently great and extremely overdramatic, content with oversizing literally every opponent to ridiculous extremes, making them appear equally giants looming over Kenshiro, the OG overpowered badass of the industry. Hara'southward lines are crisp and make clean, his gory fights insane; this latest hardcover edition past Viz is an added plus, with the colour pages and a short editorial about the inception of Fist at the end. I really promise they translate and release the unabridged run this fourth dimension, as information technology has never been completed by any other company before. As a fan of the show and a fan of the superior manga source, I'm fucking stoked for Vol. 2'southward release in September. Fist fans, rejoice.

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Brigid
May 09, 2021 rated it really liked it
Fist of the North Star is a classic manga that Viz volition be publishing starting in June. Information technology's set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland where there's not enough food or water, but for some reason motorcycles (just not cars) still be, and the men who ride them are able to outfit themselves in elaborate metal-studded leather gear. Priorities! At that place are basically 2 groups in this world, motorbike gangs and everyone else, and the gangs casualty on the innocent townspeople with greed that is exceeded only Fist of the North Star is a classic manga that Viz will be publishing starting in June. It'southward set up in a post-apocalyptic wasteland where there'south not enough food or water, merely for some reason motorcycles (but not cars) however exist, and the men who ride them are able to outfit themselves in elaborate metallic-studded leather gear. Priorities! There are basically two groups in this world, motorbike gangs and anybody else, and the gangs prey on the innocent townspeople with greed that is exceeded only by their cruelty. Into this desolate landscape strides Kenshiro, the chief practitioner of the martial art of Hokuto Shinken, to hand out some crude justice. A towering fellow with 80s hair and 7 scars on his chest in the shape of the Large Dipper, Ken sympathizes with the most downtrodden and brings evildoers to trigger-happy (simply satisfying) ends. This manga reads like it was meant to be an anime – in that location's a lot of activeness, and the pacing is skillful. It'southward too ultra-tearing, the sort of manga where someone realizes in mid-sentence that his head has just been sliced in one-half as neatly as a melon. Information technology'due south like when Wile E. Coyote runs off the cliff, and so looks down and falls, but with real decease. Anyhow, the fights are pretty epic, with antagonists who are ridiculously large compared to everyone else and equipped with an array of imaginatively nasty weapons. Hokuto Shinken is basically weaponized acupressure: Ken knows the verbal locations of all the 708 vital points of the body, then he can kill in a variety of creative ways with just his thumbs, or even without touching his victim. He ofttimes builds in a fourth dimension delay, too, telling the bad guy "You lot will die in exactly one minute" or "Yous're already expressionless," so having a brief conversation with him before his head explodes. Nonetheless, every bit Jason Thompson explains in an excellent 2013 column at ANN, Fist of the North Star is actually virtually friendship, and as the creator Buronsen (whose nom de plume honors legendary tough guy Charles Bronson) put information technology, "Love and compassion are more than powerful than violence!" The violence does tend to dominate in this first volume, but the series evolves, and I'm here for it. ...more
April Gray
Aug 30, 2021 rated it really liked it
Wow, that was an experience! I watched an episode or two of Fist of the Northward Star sometime in the late '90s, just information technology didn't jive with me a the time. This reissue made me decide to effort it over again, and just, wow. The team of Buronson and Tetsuo Hara really created some tasty cheese! I promise I mean that as a compliment!
The series follows Kenshiro, a chief of the Hokuto Shinken style of martial arts, on his quest to fight those that brand the innocent suffer, and to find his fiancee, Yuria, who was
Wow, that was an experience! I watched an episode or two of Fist of the North Star sometime in the belatedly '90s, but it didn't jive with me a the time. This reissue made me determine to try it again, and just, wow. The squad of Buronson and Tetsuo Hara really created some tasty cheese! I promise I mean that as a compliment!
The series follows Kenshiro, a primary of the Hokuto Shinken style of martial arts, on his quest to fight those that make the innocent suffer, and to find his fiancee, Yuria, who was taken by his rival Shin, who is a main of Nanto Seiken. In his travels, Ken ends upward with a tag-along named Bat, a thief that was imprisoned with Ken before they bankrupt out and escaped. Every bit they travel looking for piece of work to do in exchange for food and water, they go along coming across bad guys, and there is much glaring and even more than fighting, usually involving exploding heads and/or other body parts. Finally, they end up in a huge city run by none other than Ken'southward erstwhile rival Shin, known as Male monarch now. Volition Ken finally be reunited with Yuria? Volition he and Shin finally settle their score? Just how much glaring tin the human confront handle? Read and find out!
This is some serious '80s cheesy martial arts manga, and it's so much fun! So much nostalgia hither, even if I jumped on the bandwagon late. There'south a lot of violence, but information technology's so over the top only the most sensitive of readers should be fine. This is a whirlwind of delicious mail service-apocalyptic fighting fun!

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Marcy Thomas
Thanks to Netgalley for providing a gratis copy in substitution for an honest review.

This is a non for me type of state of affairs.

This is an quondam manga, so I can't speak most the originality of the story. There are definite Mad Max comparisons, in terms of setting and characters, just I personally wasn't a fan of the story. Information technology's very action packed, fight oriented, testosterone fuelled dystopian, merely everything else felt surface level. I didn't care for the characters, nor was the story gripping enough to kee

Thanks to Netgalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is a not for me type of state of affairs.

This is an old manga, so I can't speak about the originality of the story. There are definite Mad Max comparisons, in terms of setting and characters, but I personally wasn't a fan of the story. It'southward very action packed, fight oriented, testosterone fuelled dystopian, but everything else felt surface level. I didn't intendance for the characters, nor was the story gripping enough to proceed me entertained.

I can run across why people might similar it. The setting is unlike and the martial arts fighting is well illustrated, and this could've been fresh and new when it was get-go released decades ago. I definitely heard of the title before reading it, and I think people would like it for the nostalgic factor. Even the character designs gave me JoJo vibes.

Information technology'due south not bad. It only wasn't for me.

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Collin Henderson
A throwback to the over the peak violence and extreme adulthood of 80s action movies, Fist of the North Star is basically mad max but with an emphasis on martial arts instead of cars and guns.

And that'southward about information technology. The story focuses on the wanderings of Kenshiro, the weirder of the eponymous Fist of the North Star, a martial arts technique that has the user focus all of their energy into the pressure points of their enemies. Sometimes this is used to cripple Ken'southward opponents in some way, just most of

A throwback to the over the top violence and farthermost machismo of 80s action movies, Fist of the Northward Star is basically mad max but with an emphasis on martial arts instead of cars and guns.

And that's near it. The story focuses on the wanderings of Kenshiro, the weirder of the eponymous Fist of the Northward Star, a martial arts technique that has the user focus all of their energy into the force per unit area points of their enemies. Sometimes this is used to cripple Ken's opponents in some way, just about of the time it'southward used to make their heads explode.

Being a product of the 80s, this is not really anything that hasn't been seen before. Ken is the classic man with no name manner wanderer, the setting is extremely mad max, and the plot lines are fairly standard shonen stuff. But the artwork is bang-up and the stride is fast, meaning yous're never likewise far away from the next bloody action scene. It'south shlock, but entertaining shlock.

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Emmy
Jun 15, 2021 rated it it was amazing
Fist of the N Star is i of my all-time favorite anime series. So, of course, I had to read the manga. Start things first, I was really surprised by how beautiful the fine art fashion was. I'1000 definitely getting some Hirohiko Araki vibes from Tetsuo Hara's beautiful artwork. Visually, this was a pleasure to read (except for the scenes where characters are getting decapitated or exploding from the inside, that is).

(view spoiler)[I was very surprised to see how rapidly the manga got to Shin. Afterward a

Fist of the North Star is one of my best favorite anime serial. And so, of class, I had to read the manga. Beginning things kickoff, I was really surprised past how beautiful the art mode was. I'thou definitely getting some Hirohiko Araki vibes from Tetsuo Hara's beautiful artwork. Visually, this was a pleasure to read (except for the scenes where characters are getting decapitated or exploding from the inside, that is).

(view spoiler)[I was very surprised to run across how quickly the manga got to Shin. After all, Ken finds him and kills him in book i! Information technology felt so much longer in the anime. Likewise, I totally started tearing up when Rin speaks again when she tries to protect Kenshiro from Zeed. (hide spoiler)]

I can't wait to read the rest of the series. This is going to be a real care for.

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PanzyDan
Jan 07, 2022 rated information technology it was ok
I have to admit, given that this is a classic series I was expecting a lot more from The Fist of the North Star. The commencement book is a repetitive, misogynistic mess featuring beautiful artwork.

On the positives, the compositions and line work truly are stellar and Tetsuo Hara exhibits such conviction in their work. The Mad Max/Bruce Lee aesthetic is a lot of fun and allows for the characters to flaunt exaggerated designs.

At almost 300 pages, the narrative rarely breaks abroad from cyclical arcs.

I have to acknowledge, given that this is a classic series I was expecting a lot more than from The Fist of the North Star. The first volume is a repetitive, misogynistic mess featuring beautiful artwork.

On the positives, the compositions and line work truly are stellar and Tetsuo Hara exhibits such conviction in their piece of work. The Mad Max/Bruce Lee artful is a lot of fun and allows for the characters to flaunt exaggerated designs.

At virtually 300 pages, the narrative rarely breaks abroad from cyclical arcs. A damsel in distress or a group of villagers are existence harassed and violently slaughtered by some hardhearted thugs who are then shown tearing justice from the OP protagonist Ken who rarely has to struggle against any of his opponents. Even when the story appears to dip into Ken's background and brainstorm a a larger arc, it'southward readily resolved in the same fashion every bit the prior few.

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Kent
Jul 17, 2021 rated it it was amazing
So, Fist of the North Star was one of those anime's I've heard about but never got effectually to know what it was until nearly ii years ago when I watched the anime on Crunchyroll. Needless to say, I was instantly hooked on the anime and was even playing the PS4 exclusive "Lost Paradise" which had a very engaging story and addicting gameplay.

But when it comes down to the manga, easily downwards, this is a masterpiece. Unlike the anime, that looks to exist actually tamed despite the violence, this manga is very g

So, Fist of the North Star was 1 of those anime'due south I've heard about but never got around to know what information technology was until about 2 years ago when I watched the anime on Crunchyroll. Needless to say, I was instantly hooked on the anime and was even playing the PS4 sectional "Lost Paradise" which had a very engaging story and addicting gameplay.

But when it comes down to the manga, easily downwards, this is a masterpiece. Unlike the anime, that looks to be really tamed despite the violence, this manga is very gruesome in the most crawly ways and the artwork is withal keen for the time when it came out. In brusk, the first volume is a fun time and left me wanting more so definitely give this manga a read.

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ダンカン
Aug 17, 2021 rated it really liked it

Well, back then I always wanted to read Fist of the Northward Star and when I finally read it... it's definitely a manga that has its moments that works in the 80s. Its cheesy in a sense of how the story was written. The 80s were all virtually action and muscle bound, where heroes are strong and saving the weak. The code of honor of protecting the people that needs aid are given to the ones that can flex muscle. This is the manga that captures that spirit of the 80s. Its not a bad read, simply information technology is one t

Well, dorsum and then I ever wanted to read Fist of the North Star and when I finally read it... it'south definitely a manga that has its moments that works in the 80s. Its cheesy in a sense of how the story was written. The 80s were all about action and muscle bound, where heroes are strong and saving the weak. The code of honor of protecting the people that needs help are given to the ones that tin can flex musculus. This is the manga that captures that spirit of the 80s. Its not a bad read, but it is 1 that is a personal taste of heed, since I enjoy reading mail service-apocalyptic stories. If you love cheesy stories of the 80s action moving-picture show like whatsoever Stallone or Schwarzenegger films, this works for you.

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Associated to: Okamura Yoshiyuki, Sho Fumimura

Yoshiyuki Okamura (岡村善行), also known as Buronson (武論尊) or Sho Fumimura (史村翔 Fumimura Shō), is a Japanese manga writer nigh known by his famous work Hokuto no Ken. known in English as Fist of the Northward Star.
He graduated from the Japanese Air Forcefulness Preparation School in 1967 and served as an Air Forcefulness radar mechanic. In 1969 he discharged from the Japanese

Associated to: Okamura Yoshiyuki, Sho Fumimura

Yoshiyuki Okamura (岡村善行), too known equally Buronson (武論尊) or Sho Fumimura (史村翔 Fumimura Shō), is a Japanese manga author well-nigh known by his famous work Hokuto no Ken. known in English as Fist of the Northward Star.
He graduated from the Japanese Air Force Preparation School in 1967 and served equally an Air Forcefulness radar mechanic. In 1969 he discharged from the Japanese Navy and was soon hired past Hiroshi Motomiya as a manga assistant. He started his manga writing career when he wrote the script of Pinkish Punch: Miyabi in 1972, drawn by Goro Sakai. In 1975 Buronson wrote his first large hitting The Doberman Detective, drawn by Shinji Hiramatsu. The famous Hokuto no Ken fabricated its debute as Buronson'southward greatest hit in 1983, fatigued past Tetsuo Hara. In 1989 his story Ourou was released every bit a manga serialized in Animal Magazine, drawn by Kentarou Miura, and in 1990 a sequel entitled Ourou Den was released by the same manga artist. Buronson also collaborated with the manga artist Ryoichi Ikegami in many works every bit Strain (manga) , Human (manga) and the famous Sanctuary (manga). Among his other major works are The Phantom Gang, with art by Kaoru Shintani.

Buronson was mainly influenced past movies such every bit Bruce Lee's, and Mad Max.

The nickname Buronson is a tribute to the American actor Charles Bronson, whose fashion of growing the mustache was imitated by Yoshiyuki Okamura too.

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