Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro (2008)
Original title: 真救世主伝説 北斗の拳 ZERO ケンシロウ伝
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro is a 2008 Japanese-language animation movie directed by Kobun Shizuno, with a running time of 1h 23m. It stars Hiroshi Abe, Yuriko Ishida and Romi Park.
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.
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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.
When was Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro released?
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro was released on 11 October 2008.
How long is Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro runs 1h 23m.
Who made Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro was directed by Kobun Shizuno.
Cast
- Hiroshi Abe as Kenshirô (voice)
- Yuriko Ishida as Yuria (voice)
- Romi Park as Danne (voice)
- Takeshi Aono as Fugen (voice)
- Keiichi Nanba as Yaman (voice)
- Mina Tominaga as Saya (voice)
- Hiromi Konno as Amo (voice)
- Shozo Iizuka as Siska (voice)
- Tessyo Genda as Guruma (voice)
- Shigeru Chiba as Zinnia (voice)
- Rikiya Koyama as Jugai (voice)
- Tetsu Inada as Gades (voice)