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Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro

2008·Movie
1h 23min
67
GoodGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

War and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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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.
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Is Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?

1 h 23 min

Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro runs 1 h 23 min.

What language is Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.