About
Fist of The North Star (also known as Hokuto No Ken) is a shounen manga written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara. It also received an animated adaption produced by Toei Animation.
Plot
The story revolves around a powerful warrior named Kenshiro,who knows a deadly martial art style known as Hokuto Shinken, defending good from evil in a post-apocalyptic world.
History
The manga premiered on Weekly Shōnen Jump in year 1983 and it ended in year 1988. It was adapted into weekly anime series by Toei animation. It aired on Fuji TV from year 1984 to year 1987. It was later followed by the sequel series untill February 18, 1988.
Reception
Fist of the North Star is one of the best selling mangas. It sold more than 100 million copies. The series received positive reception from critics and fans alike. The series influenced many works such as Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure..
Fandom
Sub memes
Hokuto Hyakuretsu-ken / “AH TATATATATATA”
Hokuto Hyarskuretsu-kenis a famous attack used by Kenshiro which consists of rapid punches.
You Are Already Dead / お前はもう死んでいる (Omae Wa Mou Shindeiru)
You Are Already Deadis a catchphrase used by Kenshiro when he declares the opponent’s death.
