Fist of the North Star

Starring:Gary Daniels, Malcolm McDowell, Costas Mandylor, Downtown Julie Brown, Dante Basco, Nalona Herron, Melvin Van Peebles, William L. Nagle, Kevin Arbouet, Clint Howard, Andre Rosey Brown, Paulo Tocha, Chris Penn, Tracey Walter, Rowena Guinness, Isako Washio, Michael Charles Friedman, Nils Allen Stewart, Tony Halme, David 'Shark' Fralick
Director: Tony Randel
Studio: First Look Pictures
Product Type: DVD

Average customer rating:

awesome

Fist of the North Star Movie

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English Dialogue
Optional Japanese Dialogue with English Subtitles

ASIN: B000H2CLKS

Product Description

Following a cataclysmic nuclear war, the world teeters on the brink of complete destruction. Civilization is polarized into a degenerate society where opposing packs of marauding scavengers prey on helpless, homeless nomads. For those who are lucky enough to survive the constant brutality and danger, it is a bleak existence. Life an death blur into abstractions. The only hope left for mankind is to find a hero worthy of becoming the next "Fist of the North Star" - an enlightened warrior - who is capable of leading those with the will to survive out of this barrenness into a new world. But in this savage no-man's land of shifting loyalties and power-hungry demi-gods, heroes are in short supply.

Customer Reviews:

awesome.......2006-08-09

fist of the northstar is what got me hooked on anime i remember watching fist of the northstar on beta and yes it is that old but i loved the story iloved fist of the northstar so much i paid 100.00$ to have my playstation chipped so that i could play the import that i paid close to 100.00$ dollars for i think that if you love kung-fu movies without the comedy that has alot of very good fight scenes then you will love the fist of the north star and also check out baoh -bioweapon midnight eye 1 and 2 super devil city -the saint seiya movies (not the tv shows) the guyver(not the live action movies) but the anime and also check out the episodes of fist of the north star that happened after the movie.

New Fist of the North Star - The Complete Collection

Average customer rating:

OK at best
Completely missed the point.
Your better off buying this complete set
Really bad characterization...
Over the top extreme violence... and nostalgia.

New Fist of the North Star - The Complete Collection
Starring: New Fist of the North Star
Manufacturer: Adv Films
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Fist of the North Star
Fist of the North Star Movie
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Street Fighter II V: The Collection
Karas - The Prophecy

ASIN: B000A2UCHO
Release Date: 2005-08-30

Description

The original Fist of the Northstar was one of anime's first true hits in America, and the New Fist series is an even better piece of work. Now available in a single box set priced to sell!

Customer Reviews:

OK at best.......2007-03-01

First of all if your expecting some type of sequel to the original, forget about it. This doesn't tie into the original in anyway(even though they try to). In fact it doesn't even come close to the original, as far as action and character development. Fist of the Northstar brings back Ken from the first one and his purpose is still the same. He delivers final justice to those who oppress the weak. The earth was plundered due to war and the survivors are fighting for their existence by trying to find a source of clean water. There is a tyrant who seeks to take all the water for himself. Which results in mass killings. The concept of the fist of the northstar is pretty off. But if your looking for action, guts and gore, then this OVA will surely deliver on that end. However the depiction of the fist of the northstar is obviously going to infuriate true fans. This short collection is one disk with 3 one hour episodes. I dont get too deep into animation because if the movie sucks, then animation is the least factor. Despite its flaws, its still a decent watch. However I would still recommend the original before this, but if you can find this cheaper then get it. I purchased mine for $9.95 on another website. 18 bucks is way too much for this.

Completely missed the point........2006-09-26

I don't own this boxed set, though I've seen this series, and as a Fist of the North Star fan, I became angry and sad after watching it. If you're a fan, you'll probably react the same way. Note that this review contains SPOILERS, but considering how terrible this series is, I'm probably doing you a favor by giving you the high points so that you can move on to something better.

To begin with, the creators of this new series totally missed the point(s) of the original. While the original (and "real") Hokuto No Ken was about how one man with godlike power acts as a force for justice in a chaotic world, the new series includes "extreme" close-ups of realistic blood and guts (which were always blurred or off-color in the original TV series, not just because they were meant for younger viewers, but also because the villains' deaths were meant to be symbolic, rather than gruesome and terrifying). The new series has several gratuitous close-ups of brains flying out of nostrils and other ridiculous garbage. It's also shamelessly exploitative and features a totally unrealistic, brainless ninny of a female lead who, aside from serving the purpose of pandering with her nearly-naked body shown from every theoretically titillating angle, exists only to be taken advantage of in every sense (including physically). Otherwise, the characterization is extremely weak and the plot and pacing are all over the place. About the only thing they got right is that this Kenshiro guy is really strong, and people are scared of him.

The new series' primary "villain" is totally uncharismatic and is also a thinly-veiled ripoff of the equally unlikeable Shachi character from the Hokuto No Ken 2 TV series. For the sake of the new series' story, he's pitted against Kenshiro as some kind of equal, even though Kenshiro should, by all rights, completely annihilate him.

The series makes a few feeble attempts to tie into the original story--in the first 5 minutes or so of the first OVA, it's revealed that Raoh had a biological son whom Kenshiro makes his successor. This mysterious child then hurries off into the wasteland, never to be seen again, and that's about it. From then on, we see even more "new" scions of the Hokuto style (a fighting style that the original TV series suggested was highly secret and inimitable--but which led to offshoots in the second TV series, which was not-coincidentally when the Hokuto series and license unequivocally jumped the shark), unsympathetic civilian victims, the aforementioned unrealistically exploited female lead (who, against all reason, forgives the "villain" the trespass of sexual assault), and a limp and meaningless final battle. If you're a Fist of the North Star fan, or even if you're not, do yourself a favor and steer clear of this garbage.

Your better off buying this complete set.......2006-01-03

This box set is perfect for any fan of this series. This show is pretty good but lacking a couple of things you can't really put your finger on but you can just tell is missing. Besides that this is a very exciting and edgy anime box set. If you've seen the series on the anime network and you enjoyed and want to watch it over and over again then this is a smart box to get.

You save about 80 bucks for a series that isn't really worth that much. The style of animation goes together very well with this type of fighting because it shows the ruggedness that is trying to be put across. The violence is a bit crazy but after a while it gets old and you get use to it. The only thing terribly wrong here is that the main character kills everyone the same way, nothing ever changes so you know what's going to happen before it happens. You think since he is skilled with the knowledge of a pressure point fighting technique he would do some different moves to defeat his opponents.

This is a good series but this box makes it worth getting because you save so much you might get tired of some things before the story ends but it's still worth some time. Maybe if this becomes a series they'll think of fixing their mistakes cause New Fist has a lot of potential.

Really bad characterization..........2005-10-26

I really enjoyed the anime TV series and despite its various shortcomings, I liked story and concept elements of the reworked story in the anime movie... but New Fist of the North Star OVA parts 1-3 left me with a really bad taste. I'm no FOTNS buff, but whether this OVA is based upon an original novel or not, the characterization and actions are unbelievable.
The characters of Sara, Toby, Sanga and Seigi (sp?) all twist and change by the end and through flashbacks to become (at least for me) very hard to like. Sara is your typical wimpy anime woman, crying and going on about moral guff even in defense of someone who raped her and brutally murdered dozens of innocents by his own hand, and gave orders that led to the death of countless more. Toby goes completely insane, and the transition to insanity is not given enough time to be a believable jump. Sanga's insanity and treatment of his son is somehow acceptable at the end by everyone, when conveniently the Aunt of Seigi (sp?) shows up. Everything is contrived by the end and nothing is satisfactorily concluded.
This story is a waste of Kenshiro (the star character) who normally is one of the few characters out there in any anime/show/manga, that will deliver final justice to those that truly deserve it. I eagerly look forward to his death dealing to those villains that the story builds up, as very few other shows allow their star to step out of the politically correct 'life-sparing' frame of mind. The end of this OVA robs the viewer of seeing a despicable villain being killed at Kenshiro's hands, and leaves us with his own rape victim in tears mourning him.
Overall the whole thing, melodramatic and violent as Fist of the North Star is, could not be upheld by the characterization. I wasted my money on this. If you really want to see Fist of the North Star, I advise finding the original series. For me, my whole interest in Fist of the North Star has been destroyed.

Over the top extreme violence... and nostalgia........2005-10-20

I've been watching the various Fist of the North Star animes that have come out over the years. TV series.. a movie...
This not only takes me back, but it just rocks. It's less campy than the 80s television series, and the animation is topnotch.
Badass to the extreme!! A+ for fans of this genre.

Average customer rating:

Massive Dose of Martial Arts Mayhem
Dismally Bad Live-Action Version of Popular Japanese Manga Series
gary daniels kick ass
fists will fly, and heads will NOT explode!!!
Remake is defentaly needed badly!

Fist of the North Star
Starring: Gary Daniels , Malcolm McDowell , Costas Mandylor , Downtown Julie Brown , and Dante Basco
Director: Tony Randel
Manufacturer: First Look Pictures
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Release Date: 2004-05-25

Customer Reviews:

Massive Dose of Martial Arts Mayhem.......2007-05-06

One of the better live action versions of a Japanese Manga out there. I mean, how can you hate a movie where the antagonist and protagonist are Caucasians with Asian names, and the female love interest is Asian with a Caucasian name?

Dismally Bad Live-Action Version of Popular Japanese Manga Series.......2006-09-26

There was a brief period around 1995-7 when Toei, one of the major film companies in Japan, produced a string of now forgotten films featuring B-list English-speaking actor(s). Those films usually included Japanese actors as part of main cast or supports, and many of them were theatrically released in Japan (though none of them became a commercial hit). Today not many people know such titles as `No Way Back' (featuring then unknown Russell Crowe and Kelly Hu), `Countdown' (with Lori Petty'), `Final Vendetta' (with Brigitte Wilson) and `Crying Freeman' (directed by Christophe Gans). Except for `Crying Freeman' which is a decent action film, they are mostly unremarkable films.

`Fist of the North Star' was made during this period. The big difference is that its post-WWIII story derives from hugely popular Japanese manga series `Fist of the North Star' (`Hokuto no Ken'). Ask any Japanese under 40, and you will realize the popularity of the series. Well, not everyone liked it, but this comic created by Buronson and Tesuo Hara.became popular during the 1980s, and then TV animation version started, which also became a hit.

But this live-action version of `North Star' falls flat completely. It uses the earlier chapters of the original comic as the main story, in which we follow the battles of a stoic fighter named Kenshiro (Gary Daniels) in the bleak, post-apocalyptic world plagued with violence. Blood thirsty gangsters attack the villagers, and they steal and kill mercilessly. It is the world of the second `Mad Max' film (which greatly influenced the original comic), but unlike Mel Gibson's character Kenshiro (whose character is partly based on Bruce Lee) fights the villains with his original kung-fu, which causes the enemy's body explode (yes, literally, like `The `Scanners').

Unfortunately, however, it doesn't happen in this film because it is so CHEAP! The unimaginative production designs are mainly about mud, old factory, and wilderness with green screen behind it. Nothing is thrilling in here - you see hammy Clint Howard playing a despicable baddie with hammy Chris Penn playing another despicable baddie. Japanese actress Isako Washio plays bland Julia, Kenshiro's love, and it is not a good sign when you see Malcolm McDowell sitting like a Buddhist monk.

The story is sometimes hard to follow because of its confusing narrative, and it often goes on and on with talks, talks, and talks. Former kick-boxing champion Gary Daniels can show very good fight scenes, and he surely shows them briefly, but when that happens, the film is almost over.

My advice is again `Stick to the original' or in this case, original Japanese cartoon series. It is not perfect, but it is more exciting and entertaining.

gary daniels kick ass.......2006-09-13

this is gary daniels best performance so far, i havent seen or read the cartoon/comics, but this is a good entertainment movie. and the budget issnt that low. watch it, it is a must own

fists will fly, and heads will NOT explode!!!.......2006-07-21

nobody explodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no one! i can't stress that enough. no one suffers the true wrath of the fist of the north star. if you are a fan of the animated series then don't watch this movie. it will only make you hate the person who made it. if you are a fan of martial arts movies, don't watch this movie because it will make you hate all of the actors in this movie. if you are a fan of mullets don't watch this movie because it will forever detract from the joy that courses through your veins everytime you see a remarkable quaff of hockey hair. if you are a fan of cheasy b movies then i also strongly suggest that you do not watch this one because it will make you hate yourself. this movie sucks on levels that you didn't even know existed. it sucks more than going on a blind date with with your mom. it sucks more than watching rosie o'donnell and liza minelli strip down and wrestle in creamed corn and chick peas. worse than a drunk near sighted proctologist with cold hands and long nails. it sucks more than pamela anderson having hep c. or like seeing your grandmother getting out of the shower. like sifting through dog poop looking for worms this movie will leave you feeling like you need a shower. is this movie better than a sharp stick in the eye? no, if somone stabbed you in the eye with any stick while you were watching this movie, then you would thank them for their mercy. save your sanity and do not, under any circumstances, watch this movie. gary daniels sucks and nobody explodes!

Remake is defentaly needed badly!.......2005-08-27

I was excited when this came out in 1995 and saw it in Tokyo. This was my favorite Japanese comic at the time. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst adaptations I could have never imagined. Although there were a few good fight effects, it did not make up for the poor screenwriting and plot. I want to remake this film with a big actor, and all the characters needed. This could be like "Lord of the Rings: Trilogy". The comic is tight, and the story is deep. So please don't watch this film. Read the comic and then let your imagination soar!!!

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Easily One of the Best Movies; Deep Themes, Love, & Kung-Fu
What The Hell???
Gore Galore
How are there only 5 left in stock (right now)...?
One of the best anime of all time!

Fist of the North Star Volume 1
Starring: Akira Kamiya , Yuriko Yamamoto , Kenji Utsumi , Chikao Ôtsuka , and Toshio Furukawa
Director: Toyoo Ashida
Manufacturer: Manga Video
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ASIN: B00008K78N
Release Date: 2003-03-25

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Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken, literally Ken the Great Bear Fist) which premiered on Japanese television in 1984, looks like a Saturday morning version of Mad Max starring a caricature of Sylvester Stallone. Searching for his lost love, Julia, Ken(shiro) wanders an Earth that was devastated by nuclear war. In each episode, he takes on a new sadistic motorcycle gang. (Food and water are scarce, but there's apparently plenty of gasoline.) In his travels, Ken acquires two sidekicks: Bart, a comic musician-thief, and Lynn, an adoring little girl. Ken is the last master of secret Chinese martial arts techniques: his specialty is making foes blow up from the inside. In every episode, several heads explode, actions that would be quite gory if they weren't so crudely animated. (Rated 13 and older, but more appropriate for 15 and older: considerable violence, profanity, grotesque imagery, alcohol use) --Charles Solomon

Customer Reviews:

Easily One of the Best Movies; Deep Themes, Love, & Kung-Fu.......2006-02-14

You have to get the original movie version, not the new or old series. This film kicks so much ass, it's an apocalyptic kung-fu movie about fighting for good instead of wasting what is left of the earth on oppression and power over others with brute force and fear. The sons of a martial arts master have all grown powerful beyond belief, and when an old friend of Ken, the youngest and noblest son, decides to demand Ken's woman out of jealousy, The Fist of the Northstar (Ken) is defeated and all of the brothers start seizing power in their own barren lands, and starts the twisted fate of the revitalisation of the Earth.

The anime series (both of them) and the original movie remake can't possibly compare at all with the greatness of the ORION japanimation movie, the whole movie has a point and uses kung-fu and love to make an interesting story about doing what's right in a new dark age of man, eventually giving hope for the fate of a better future.

What The Hell???.......2005-09-28

The reviews for this item are about the LIVE ACTION FILM and not Volume 5 of the TV series Fist Of The North Star derived from the serialized strip and manga of the same name. This review is ACTUALLY about Fist Of The North Star Volume 5 which contains episodes 29-36 in the 1984 Toei Animation series.

The 5th DVD in this collection follows the Fang Clan/Toki storyline of the series. Ken is the Heir Of Hokuto Shinken, the LONE practioner/possessor of the power of the School Of The Great Bear. This series is an offshoot of the manga. Those of you that saw the ANIME FILM FIRST WILL BE CONFUSED AS HELL BY THE SERIES!

The film came TWO YEARS AFTER THE TV SERIES WAS PRODUCED. In the film Julia/Yulia/Yuria lives. In the manga/series she dies. In the film Rei dies. In the manga/series he lives. Raoh DOES NOT MAKE AN APPEARANCE IN THE SERIES...HE IS SHOWN AND MENTIONED BUT IS NEVER ENCOUNTERED. Toki appears (sort of) in the series/manga BUT NOT IN THE MOVIE...HE IS NEVER EVEN MENTIONED!
Bart (or Bat as he's known in the manga) and Lynne are with Ken throughout the 36 episodes, as are a few friends that end up dead and finish with Mamiya, the warrior woman. At the end of the series, you realize that it was made so that ANOTHER 36 EPISODES WERE FORTHCOMING...IT NEVER HAPPENED. I'll fill you in on what comes next (hint: The New Fist Of The North Star and Movie explained it).

Ken hunts for Toki, he runs into Raoh's minions and beats them all with Mamiya, Rei, Bart and Lynne in tow. He never finds Toki. Mamiya dies. Rei dies. He fights Raoh and beats him. Raoh sees he was wrong and pays respect to Ryuken's grave. He comes back and Ken becomes his advisor/counselor. Raoh has a son. Ken agrees to teach Raoh's son since he is the only heir to Hokuto Shinken. Ken leaves AGAIN to find Toki....he ends up in The New Fist Of The North Star. Confused? Of course you are! If you're not a fan of the series and need closure on how the quest pans out then don't bother yourself. If you are then you better try looking on the internet for all of the Fist stories you can find. One.

Gore Galore.......2005-07-30

This without a doubt one of the best anime's ever. The story is great and the action scenes is some of the best I ever seen and I been watchin anime for years. But these prices is insane. This movie is not worth 80 bucks. I know websites to find this for at least 9.95 but if I wrote it down, then these price gougin' goofs would probably buy all the s*** up and sell'em for these wacked out prices. This movie is awesome but you can find it cheaper.
Well I go ahead and hopefully give a helpful review. Fist of the northstar takes place during post apocalyptic time on earth where food and water is scarce. There's armies fighting for the best land and survival. The main character Ken delivers final justice to those who oppress the weak. The fighting scenes are possibly the best you will ever see. I highly recommend this movie but not for the price these goofs is chargin'.

How are there only 5 left in stock (right now)...?.......2005-04-18

Fist of the North Star is so unbelievably retardation-inducing it's hilarious. In that sense, and that sense alone, it is entertaining. But...my God, I don't even know where to begin in critiquing that show. So I'll just say the first couple of things that enter my mind. That girl, Lynn, is the most absurdly high-pitched annoyance out of all the main female characters - everytime I hear her say "Ken!, my ears feel like Kenshiro himself has punctured them. She serves as a perpetual reminder of why I converted to manga in the first place (lack of painful audio). I swear, she and the other kid must have only been put in the series to mock other anime children. Julia is not beautiful, just annoying. It's as pathetically simplistic as an NES game, but without the nostalgic or warm feelings. The artwork is horrendous.

This anime makes the Mortal Kombat movies look like martial arts masterpieces and Ranma 1/2 look serious.

As for the rest of the critique, I think it would be best for me to simply transcribe the gorgeously non-cliched script:
You're already dead!
You're already dead!
YURIAAAAA (Julia) !
YURIAAAAA (Julia) !
YURIAAAAA (Julia) !
YURIAAAAA (Julia) !
HELL HELL HELL!
Pressure point attack!
Pressure point attack!
Pressure point attack!
Love me Julia, love me! LOVE ME!
Evil bad people disturb our village!
Evil bad people disturb out village!

Sorry for the spam, but I figured some would enjoy it, since some enjoy the show.

One of the best anime of all time!.......2005-01-20

The Fist of the North Star full feature film mst be one of the best anime films ever made. Along with Akira, this film endoctrinates Westerners to the immense creativity, the culture, and the twisted minds of the Japanese animators. For those of you who still haven't witnessed a Japanaimation flick, now is a good time to start.

This film is not entirely faithful to the 30 minute cartoons, it does capture the essence of the story line. A story in it of itself is deep and complicated, using universal themes that anyone can relate to. It melds together the fear of, and the reality of a nuclear holocaust, with the fantastic feats that were never possible with martial arts.

Check out this film. Don't think of it as just a cartoon. Anima, and Manga are an important part of the Japanese culture, and should be viewed with that in mind. And by the way, this film is definately not for kids!

Average customer rating:

Easily One of the Best Movies; Deep Themes, Love, & Kung-Fu
What The Hell???
Gore Galore
How are there only 5 left in stock (right now)...?
One of the best anime of all time!

Fist of the North Star, Vol. 2
Starring: Akira Kamiya , Yuriko Yamamoto , Kenji Utsumi , Chikao Ôtsuka , and Toshio Furukawa
Director: Toyoo Ashida
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Customer Reviews:

Easily One of the Best Movies; Deep Themes, Love, & Kung-Fu.......2006-02-14

What The Hell???.......2005-09-28

Gore Galore.......2005-07-30

How are there only 5 left in stock (right now)...?.......2005-04-18

One of the best anime of all time!.......2005-01-20

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Fist of the North Star, Vol. 3
Starring: Fist of the North Star
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Release Date: 2003-07-29

Fist Of the North Star - Hokuto No Ken Completed Collector Box

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Massive Dose of Martial Arts Mayhem
Dismally Bad Live-Action Version of Popular Japanese Manga Series
gary daniels kick ass
fists will fly, and heads will NOT explode!!!
Remake is defentaly needed badly!

Fist of the North Star
Starring: Gary Daniels , Malcolm McDowell , Costas Mandylor , Downtown Julie Brown , and Dante Basco
Director: Tony Randel
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Customer Reviews:

Massive Dose of Martial Arts Mayhem.......2007-05-06

Dismally Bad Live-Action Version of Popular Japanese Manga Series.......2006-09-26

gary daniels kick ass.......2006-09-13

this is gary daniels best performance so far, i havent seen or read the cartoon/comics, but this is a good entertainment movie. and the budget issnt that low. watch it, it is a must own

fists will fly, and heads will NOT explode!!!.......2006-07-21

Remake is defentaly needed badly!.......2005-08-27

Average customer rating:

Better Animation but bad story
Waist of time for eagar Kenshiro fans
The third chapter that should have never made it
Not familiar but good
Big let down.

New Fist of the North Star (Vol. 1)
Starring: Fist of the North Star
Manufacturer: Adv Films
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New Fist of the North Star, Vol. 2: The Forbidden Fist
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Fist of the North Star, Vol. 4

ASIN: B0002I83OA
Release Date: 2004-09-21

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Twenty years after the initial program debuted, a new team is continuing the long-running series, Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken, literally Ken the Great Bear Fist, 1984). Except for the computer-generated motorcycles and special effects, the new Fist of the North Star is very close to the original. Stallone look-alike Kenshiro, the heir to the Hokuto Shinken school of martial arts, wanders the post-apocalyptic Earth, righting wrongs and making villains' heads explode. His new sidekicks are Tobi, an information dealer; Tobi's mute, amnesiac younger brother, Bista; and Sara, a woman who uses Hokuto Shinken techniques to heal the sick. Ken protects settlers from petty despots and Mad Max-style gangs of motorcycle-riding bodybuilders: The world may have been devastated by a nuclear holocaust, but there are still ample supplies of gasoline, tires, and steroids. (Rated 17 and older: graphic violence, violence against women, grotesque imagery) --Charles Solomon

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A twist to the classic favorite that begins in the aftermath of the great apocalypse, across a barren Earth, chaos is the rule, and order the exception with bandits and enterprising overlords terrorizing the survivors of the holocaust. Will a hero rise from the ashes and cut a swath of justice across the Earth's ruined landscape? In the aftermath of Kenshiro's attack on the citadel of Last Land, the boy known as Lord Doha falls deathly ill. Sara's prognosis is dire: only a few days before death takes him. The serum to save his life is a two days' drive each way. When pressed by Kenshiro, Sara admits there is a shorter path… but it runs through Cliffland, a land haunted by demons who practice a mysterious killing technique. Fates collide as Kenshiro takes up the quest and departs for Cliffland. Suddenly, another mysterious martial artist arrives in Last Land, pursued by two of the dreaded Clifflanders. The fighter gives his name as Seiji and vows to take all that Sanga has owned. The balance of power is once again thrown into chaos as fist is pitted against fist in a struggle to see whose justice will prevail. Meanwhile, Sara anxiously waits for Kenshiro to return… if he returns at all.

Customer Reviews:

Better Animation but bad story.......2007-05-25

The original didn't have the best animation or voice overs but at least it had an effective plot, original martial arts violence caught your attention, and it struck you with a deep philosophical premise- very Kurosawa- Put down the violence for a greater good. In this New version you find better animation and sequences such as fast moving camera shots and cleaner coloration and editing but the story is just flat out boring. You get Ken and we have all seen him in the first story die and rise with cool enemies like Shin and others. In this new one Volume 1- You get this big buff King who is just a big wuss- absolutely no match for him. The actual plot development is about as meaningless as it gets. The usual bad guy takes power and manipulates the public and kidnaps somebody, Ken must defeat him. Even the fighting is just what we've seen before- heads blowing up. Theres no deep philosophy about non-violence and its effective use in a greater good. The key for me in something new is the story, plot, or character development. There is nothing New in the New Fist of the North Star that you haven't seen before and the animation compared to some other films is just a joke. It really had to do with budget I'm sure I would advise people to check it out though if your a fan or go to the original.

Waist of time for eagar Kenshiro fans.......2005-11-09

When I first heard about the new Fist series I was so excited. That excitement turned into extreme disappointment after watching the first and second episodes. It seems that Tetuso Hara and Brunson had absolutely nothing to do with this series. The animation is devoid of the heavy lines and shadowed figures that silently conveyed a sense of danger and despair in the original series and the movie. The Story is pure garbage, with all of the different story lines available this anime makes one question why it was produced in the first place.

In the original you cheer for kenshiro as he dishes out just deserts. You know Fist of the North Star is unbeatable but when a new technique is used on villains you get your emotional rewards 10 fold.

I read somewhere that not one but TWO new Fist of the North Star movies are being made, I hope they don't follow the path of this anime!

The third chapter that should have never made it.......2005-09-28

I'm a huge fan of Hokuto no Ken series since the early 80's and I was very disappointed when I saw this series. Everything seems made to be a mere marketing operation. The 3D scenes don't always match match correctly with 2D, the animation is not so good, the plot is a bit boring and the new voice of Kenshiro is much worse than the original one by Akira Kamiya.

Not familiar but good.......2004-12-29

I bought this in Japan and am now enjoying the view. Yes I agree that it was much better in terms of it's animation than the original, but it was made in the Slam Dunk era so you really can't say that the original had terrible animation. For it's time it was cutting edge. It's a problem I've been having when I try to show the original to friends.
The story however seems to have lost a little of it's appeal. I mean the making of justice while using force to stop force was kinda the point.
I kinda knew from the beginning that Fist would never be popular enough in the US because the message makes no sense to many Western minds. I was raised on the original series so it's kinda steeped deep into my thinking.
Two things need to be known about the voice acting. First and foremost it was a creative decision to change Ken's voice actor. The director thought that his voice needed a bit more maturity than previous.
Second Gackt doing the voice of Seiji is important. He was brought into the series to increase the popularity right off the bat. If you don't know who Gackt is you can always do a google search or watch Moon Child.
This was only meant to be something to chew on for now.
When I say that I mean that the most popular series only continue MANY years after they have originally "died"
Saint Seiya just finished recently. I think it's been 10 years. Hellsing is continuing soon but not until the comic is finished. #7 just came out here. There are supposed to be 10.
So in reality it's just something small for us to use for now. In that sense I'm happy with it.
It's well done for it's era and acceptable as an off path to the story. Perhaps someday Ken will become like his father Ryuken and fall victim to another chaotic time... but that's one of the things about the philosophy. The circle only continues with each step forward. Ryu will someday be the successor and maybe he will be like his father or maybe more like his uncles. In either case Hokuto Shinken will live on and so will the idea that the series can be made again and again. Just look at the blue sky series or any series on martial arts. They all borrow something from Fist.
So in short this is for those who are fans of Anime only. Especially those who love the computer generation Anime Style of Ghost in the Shell and such. It's not a very good introduction to the world of Anime but pick your viewers wisely and you never know what might happen.
BTW...
This is not the continuation of the end of the US released original. For the rest of that you'll need to get a knockoff off of the usual sites. Watch that first and your appreciation for this one will appear. If you're willing to fork out the $150 that is.

Big let down........2004-12-27

I took a big chance at Suncoast and used my Christmas gift certificate to buy this "$30" piece of poo. Usually I'm pretty good about researching online before making a major purchase and boy did I pay for it. First off I couldnt find any decent reviews on these new DVDs online. And, I should have known that something as big as new "Fist of North Star" DVDs to be released and not hear a word about it meant something was up. If you remember how bad the sequel to "Heavy Metal" was then this is about the same thing. A very generic drawn out fake of one of the best feature films Ive seen. The "Fist of the North Star" movie must be too violent to re-release so instead they make these boring as hell DVDs that only cost you around $90 for all three! Thank god I'm stopping at Vol.1. Todays censored market doesnt allow for ultra violence and gore in media like you had in the 80s. To make remakes or new versions of something like Fist of the North Star and not have that level of raw carnage is impossible. These movies have a little bit of the staple Fist of the North Star stuff. Like head explosions, and blood. But not to the detail and perfection that was done in the feature film. Now I'm not talking of the TV series that they're currently milking here in the States. I mean the film from the 80s that if youve never seen you wouldnt know what I'm talking about. I think these DVDs are tricky little trends that U.S. productions are coming up with to make you think your getting a quality product from Japan by sticking Japanese voice actors in it. Even the story in this first DVD is sooooo draged out. I think it could have been summarised in an open monologue in the first 5 min. of any good production. It's a completely original story from the TV series and film but who cares you'll fall asleep trust me. Whether this is original stuff from Japn or U.S. licensed material this DVD sucks so bad I don't have the grammatical skills to put my dissapointment in writing. This is the warning I didnt get. Find as much info before hand. Two thumbs way down.

New Fist of the North Star, Vol. 2: The Forbidden Fist

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Even Better

New Fist of the North Star, Vol. 2: The Forbidden Fist
Starring: New Fist of the North Star
Manufacturer: Adv Films
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Binding: DVD

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New Fist of the North Star, Vol. 3: When a Man Carries Sorrow
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ASIN: B00062IZSG
Release Date: 2004-11-02

Description

Lord Doha falls deathly ill, and Kenshiro takes up the quest to retrieve the serum, but he'll have to cross through a land haunted by demons. Will he survive and bring back the medicine in time? And who's this mysterious martial artist that has suddenly arrived? Has the balance of power once again been thrown into chaos as fist is pitted against fist?

Customer Reviews:

Even Better.......2004-11-10

This 2nd installation of New Fist of the North Star also rocks. It also leaves me hungry for more, and nothing short of my demise shall prevent me from buying the next one!
In this episode we see Kenshiro about to embark on a quest which only he can see through. He must save a life, the life of the young Lord Doha. He must obtain a life-saving serum by traversing a path towards danger. Without spoiling the plot, suffice it to say he will be pitted against deadly foes of a familiar and surprising nature. There are revelations, the introduction of a new foe, and something disturbing happens to Sara.
I highly reccommend this series, and this dvd. The outstanding visuals, storyline, and action are awesome! And don't forget, this stars Kenshiro! The Fist of the North Star returns!

If it is allowed I'd like to mention my recent acquisition of the complete entire series of the original Fist of the North Star. The original, all 152 glorious episodes! Despite the poor translation, I highly reccommend this for FOTNS fanatics like myself. Find out what happened to Bart and Lynn! Did Yulia really die? and who is The Fist King? find out. Purchase these dvd's if you can find them.

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