Fist of the North Star Retrospective part 1

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  • Fist of the North Star Retrospective part 1

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  • @YH-lj9gy
    @YH-lj9gy Рік тому +12

    When the writers pen name is a tribute to Charles Bronson, you know his series is going to be full of 80s masculinity. 💪🏻

  • @jzblue345
    @jzblue345 2 роки тому +28

    How am I just finding this I love Fist of the North Star. Kenshiro is badass.

  • @ravinderpalsingh7729
    @ravinderpalsingh7729 11 місяців тому +7

    Best anime for me, the music score just sets it apart from everything, people only see the memes but the actual story of love and longing is just amazing
    BTW Raoh and Toki are my favorite characters

    • @artansadiki3244
      @artansadiki3244 5 місяців тому +2

      Both amazing characters, especially Raoh.

  • @echo1736
    @echo1736 3 роки тому +26

    Fist of the North Star not A story but THE story about a man- No, a legend who travels the land and blows people up by just touching them.

  • @theannouncer5538
    @theannouncer5538 3 роки тому +80

    Shout out to raoh’s horse for being able to carry him across the wasteland

    • @GrumpyBearRawr
      @GrumpyBearRawr 2 роки тому +11

      And then Kenshiro afterwards.

    • @JackSatanson
      @JackSatanson Рік тому +14

      Koku-oh (the horse)is one of the baddest dudes in the whole show

  • @ARYANJCE
    @ARYANJCE 2 роки тому +9

    The greatest retrospective of all time. I’ve come back every year for the last 6

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  2 роки тому +2

      Wow, you flatter me. I feel honored to make something you seem to enjoy so much. Cheers Aryan

    • @ARYANJCE
      @ARYANJCE 2 роки тому +2

      @@snkeveryday6240 no boss, I am honoured to have found ur work! It’s ridiculous to me how this isn’t more popular. Genuinely hidden gold. God bless you!

    • @mateokovac2642
      @mateokovac2642 Рік тому +1

      Same.

    • @turtleanton6539
      @turtleanton6539 Рік тому

      Its cool 😊

  • @Neo-R.
    @Neo-R. 2 роки тому +21

    I have watched this anime recently along with the movie and OVAs. Never shed so many tears on an anime series before...

    • @deihorus7927
      @deihorus7927 Рік тому +1

      The italian OVA version is a little different at the end, not even Japan got it! Is worth a look.

  • @KingKenshiro
    @KingKenshiro 3 роки тому +13

    This video series about HnK is probably the best on UA-cam!

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  3 роки тому +3

      High praise indeed coming from Kenshiro himself!! Glad you like it!

  • @mateokovac2642
    @mateokovac2642 3 роки тому +10

    The GOAT of Shonen anime.

  • @turtleanton6539
    @turtleanton6539 Рік тому +6

    Such a legendary series😊

  • @CobraLats
    @CobraLats 2 роки тому +5

    Hokuto No Ken
    The Grandfather that began Supernatural Martial Arts themed ANime.
    This series doesn't get enough credit for the children it has set the blueprint for.

  • @JalekokRespawn
    @JalekokRespawn 9 років тому +120

    Can't believe this doesn't have more views considering what a wonderful job you've done making this video.

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  9 років тому +16

      JalekokRespawn Much appreciated sir. I guess they come when they come, but I am just hoping that those who find it, enjoy it.

    • @gonkdroidincarnate4237
      @gonkdroidincarnate4237 3 роки тому +7

      @@snkeveryday6240 Oh we did even though it took me 6 years to get here

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  3 роки тому +9

      @@gonkdroidincarnate4237 Better late than never! Thanks Gonk!

    • @disgaealikerasapOG
      @disgaealikerasapOG 2 роки тому

      @@snkeveryday6240 Also here now

    • @albooga
      @albooga 2 роки тому

      Totally agree

  • @allenyoung3088
    @allenyoung3088 8 років тому +82

    Fist of the North Star is my favorite manga/anime. The world of Fist of the North Star is a very complex and fleshed out one with unique and interesting characters. Thank you for your awesome work in showing it in such a great light!

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  8 років тому +10

      +Allen Young I'm glad you enjoyed it Allen. This is definitely an anime series that I never really get tired of talking about! Thanks for watching

    • @InfernosReaper
      @InfernosReaper 5 років тому +1

      Yeah, the series pretty damn good until that Gento arc(the one Falco came from), which was kinda just okay, like a decent fanfic. Then that Asura arc was like a godawful fanfic.

  • @gonkdroidincarnate4237
    @gonkdroidincarnate4237 3 роки тому +12

    I swear this is gonna get the JoJos treatment. A new incredibly successful anime dub and I'll be able to brag saying *I was there before the dub!*

    • @willdiesel8431
      @willdiesel8431 2 роки тому +5

      JoJo didn't have a completed anime before. And it's gonna be tough topping this classic.

    • @turtleanton6539
      @turtleanton6539 Рік тому +1

      It got some nice hardcovers😊

  • @christopherwashington2417
    @christopherwashington2417 4 роки тому +8

    I love fist of the Northstar.

  • @SurelyYewJest
    @SurelyYewJest 3 роки тому +30

    I've watched the entire HnK TV series through 2 or 3 times and it never gets old. They did a great job mixing numerous direct rips from other cultures and making it somehow so much their own. Probably the #1 fault of the series in terms of story is the ability of Hokuto Shinken to save the moment like trilithium or some form of cosmic radiation always saves the day in Star Trek. But, obviously, that's not a plot device unique to HnK. Overall though, I freakin' love this series, and it has one of the most badass English titles ever.
    Fist of the North Star.
    Damn.

  • @earnestpeeplesjr8948
    @earnestpeeplesjr8948 3 роки тому +8

    This Opening Theme Music go HARD!!!!

  • @Omikron1112
    @Omikron1112 4 роки тому +11

    The first movie is still the best. Wish the other adaptions were made the same way. Raoh looked a lot better in the first movie.

  • @johnnyoneill1676
    @johnnyoneill1676 6 років тому +18

    Loved this show growing up, getting hyped and shedding manly tears for the the new PS4 game coming out!

  • @noegomez383
    @noegomez383 8 років тому +24

    After having read the manga for the third time this year, i've been meaning to do something along the lines of making either a series of essays or overly analytical posts about the franchise. I see I may have been beaten to the punch. This is an amazing set of retrospectives.
    There's a surprising amount of depth in the Fist of the North Star series. And to be perfectly honest, I think the tale it tells is as relevant as ever.

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  8 років тому +4

      Thanks for the comments. You read them all THREE times? Damn, you must read a hell of a lot faster than me. My first trip through the world was slow and plodding because I read them in the original Japanese. And I agree with you that they are as relevant as ever. Thanks again

  • @origaminefretami3480
    @origaminefretami3480 3 роки тому +6

    I LOVE this anime/manga.

  • @chamchamtrigger
    @chamchamtrigger 5 років тому +28

    Toki's final scene is probably my favorite scene ever put on screen.
    That kinda rhymed.

  • @sddn22
    @sddn22 3 роки тому +3

    My favorite growing up. Bad ass movie animation..

  • @calvincameron354
    @calvincameron354 4 роки тому +12

    Ive only gotten into fist of the north star about a month ago its really well done.

  • @Vampiranhador
    @Vampiranhador 2 роки тому +5

    Wow... Just finished watching part one and I'm immediately gonna watch part two

  • @laplace5412
    @laplace5412 2 роки тому +4

    What a masterfully done retrospective for one of the most manliest anime out there, Thanks man for the effort

  • @marcushamner5994
    @marcushamner5994 2 роки тому +5

    Akira Kamiya is a legend. Kenshiro and Ryo is like Ace Ventura and the Mask. They are played by the same actor. Jim Carrey played by Ace and Stanley Ipkiss/ The Mask too.

  • @vegetafan9922
    @vegetafan9922 5 років тому +4

    A guy who punches people so hard and so much in their pressure points that they just explode...that's what got me into manga and I fucking love it!!!

  • @rza884
    @rza884 6 років тому +12

    honestly I wish I can use all those evil laugh as a ringtone

  • @overpricedsundown
    @overpricedsundown 2 роки тому +2

    Fist of the north star , yu yu hakasho and inuyasha are my favorite animes.

  • @deihorus7927
    @deihorus7927 Рік тому +8

    This is the most underrated anime in the west!

  • @chairmanzia3556
    @chairmanzia3556 6 років тому +3

    Man I gotta give it ya. I love this due culture similarity as I am Chinese. For a westerner to have this level of understanding, u have truly mastered the ancient art.

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  6 років тому

      Much appreciated Roo. It did take a long time and a lot of digging but it was well worth it. One of these days though, I truly need to get serious about the study of Chinese history. Are you a fan of the Dao Deh Ching? It is one of the central books for me of philosophy.

  • @ComicWriter-ml3qt
    @ComicWriter-ml3qt 5 років тому +7

    After my second day playing fist of the North Star lost paradise, I wanted to see what the story was. So thank you for this video which based off of the length, I’m sure will go into detail about the story, characters, etc.

    • @SpScarletSpider
      @SpScarletSpider 5 років тому +4

      Definitely suggest watching the series or reading the manga if you can, also. There's a certain sense of wonder you get from watching it; it's incredibly over the top, but it has some really heart-wrenching stuff as well. Even the latter half of the manga and anime which has a timeskip is filled with some great stuff.

  • @GothamKnight84661
    @GothamKnight84661 9 років тому +17

    Epic retrospective video of Fist of the North star.

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  9 років тому +3

      +TheWarriorBatReturns Much appreciated. I am glad you enjoyed.

  • @sevenstarsfitness
    @sevenstarsfitness 4 роки тому +12

    Very nicely done - great insights and overview to a powerful anime that stands the test of time.

  • @wscroggins6289
    @wscroggins6289 2 роки тому +7

    EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thanks for all the hard work on this!

  • @conradojavier7547
    @conradojavier7547 3 роки тому +9

    I would like a Manga Accurate Remake of FOTNS with David Productions Behind it.

  • @Maximus4587
    @Maximus4587 6 років тому +18

    40:51 Ummm, Mr. Heart was actually voiced by Shōzō Iizuka, who's better known as the voice of Nappa in _Dragon Ball Z_ (though Takiguchi did actually voice Mr. Heart in the 1986 feature-length film adaptation).

  • @conradojavier7547
    @conradojavier7547 3 роки тому +4

    I see Hulk Hogan as a Failed Hokuto Shinken Student, since his Fingerpoke only Paralyzed Kevin Nash in a few Seconds.

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  3 роки тому +4

      Hahaha!Yeah, and his head didn't explode or anything...

    • @origaminefretami3480
      @origaminefretami3480 3 роки тому +3

      @@snkeveryday6240 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  3 роки тому +1

      @@origaminefretami3480 Once again ... manly tears fall...

  • @danielmyers1255
    @danielmyers1255 Рік тому +4

    Fist of the north star is goated and so is Kenshiro my favourite anime hero

  • @Ashenheart777
    @Ashenheart777 5 років тому +3

    This is a fantastic and well structured and scripted retrospective that helped me remember quite a few things I’d forgotten over the years. Will definitely be watching the other parts!

  • @callumbrowns
    @callumbrowns 4 роки тому +6

    Bruce Lee in a Anime form!, We need more Martial Arts heroes based on retro kung fu movies in Anime!

  • @Theshadowcar
    @Theshadowcar 6 років тому +2

    I am 37 and keep watching fist of the north star with my kids

  • @jacksonvega7751
    @jacksonvega7751 2 роки тому +5

    I love the aesthetics of 70s/80s animation, few modern anime live up to earlier standards, I presume this is due to the hand drawn nature of earlier anime.
    Any recs for weird n violent old anime ? Or worthy modern anime? ( Dorohedoro was the most recent thing I really enjoyed)

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  2 роки тому +2

      Sorry for late reply. If you like FOTNS, then you'd probably like SAKIGAKE OTOKO JUKU because it has a lot of the same cast and animators etc. My personal favorite is Record of Lodoss War.

  • @marioionion2
    @marioionion2 3 роки тому +5

    This video is 6 years ago? Wow

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  3 роки тому +2

      Hard to believe I know. The world was a different place then...

    • @marioionion2
      @marioionion2 3 роки тому +2

      @@snkeveryday6240 Yes man, it was good

  • @richardmolloy6064
    @richardmolloy6064 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome, great video

  • @TorikoManga218
    @TorikoManga218 4 роки тому +3

    I honestly have a love/hate take on Raoh, he is a very solid character, but he is also absolutely crazy.

  • @JDAlvo93
    @JDAlvo93 9 років тому +29

    This is awesome

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  9 років тому +4

      Ryuu, Son of Raoh Like that name and avatar. Much appreciated, glad you enjoyed.

    • @Haispawner
      @Haispawner 5 років тому

      Vitun hyvä.

  • @madpaladin305
    @madpaladin305 6 місяців тому

    Man I stumbled on this retrospective by accident and what a treat, you did a fantastic job of explaining everything and it was so on point that people doing this kind of videos should take notes well done my man!

  • @seasonembrace3624
    @seasonembrace3624 4 роки тому +3

    This tv series is a classic and I wish the dub was more available oh well and always enjoy watching these videos

  • @ProfessionalNamielleLewder69
    @ProfessionalNamielleLewder69 7 років тому +4

    Souther is one of my favorite examples of the Sympathetic Monster kid of character.
    On the flip side, Louise from Familiar of Zero is someone who I wish had her head exploded by Kenshiro.

  • @lamiamekni2802
    @lamiamekni2802 Рік тому +2

    TBH, Lin and Kenshiro's "special bond" didn't feel like a special bond, it's basically the anime's way of reminding the viewers that Lin has a liking for Kenshiro

  • @GraceFaithDad
    @GraceFaithDad 4 роки тому +2

    Great video, looking forward to the rest of the series!

  • @descendancedenoefilsdadam1028
    @descendancedenoefilsdadam1028 Рік тому +2

    Just discovered your work amazing.

  • @flaviozx2395
    @flaviozx2395 7 років тому +5

    Raoh wanting to pears the heavens reminds me of Kaminas speech and poses 18:42

  • @tonilarios
    @tonilarios 6 років тому +8

    wow, what a great job on this video. Damn!

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  6 років тому +1

      Didn't see this comment at first so sorry for the delay. Much appreciated Toni, I hope you enjoyed!

  • @imreplyingtothiscomment2378
    @imreplyingtothiscomment2378 5 років тому +3

    Can't believe i just discovered this

  • @keypath4389
    @keypath4389 2 роки тому +2

    Damn... How come i never stumble upon this video

  • @hackett152332
    @hackett152332 3 роки тому +2

    Love the channel and the show, binge watching all your videos lol

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  3 роки тому

      Thanks man! Enjoy!

    • @hackett152332
      @hackett152332 3 роки тому

      Just a quick question, do you know if all the south star generals met at some point? Did Shin ever meet Souther for example?

  • @livingtoaster1358
    @livingtoaster1358 4 роки тому +3

    My favorite part was the dude was checking the haystack...

  • @Vandita3344
    @Vandita3344 6 років тому +2

    This was a very informative video, love the series since a kid .

  • @CloakandDagger77
    @CloakandDagger77 7 років тому +11

    I'm totally subscribed and watching this whole retrospective I loved it! Could you do a video where you examine the Animation and Character Designs? I always felt like the attention to detail in Fist of the North Star was a lost art. Especially in the 1986 movie, even though the movie repeats so many events from the series it's still beautiful. Hope you don't hate that film lol!

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  7 років тому

      Hey CloakandDagger77, thanks for the comments and I'm glad you appreciated it. I am still going to roll on with the series and finish it, but if you saw all my vlogs and such you might know it probably will take a long time. Hopefully the wait isn't such a drag but it is what it is. Looking forward to hearing what you think about the other parts. And yes, the attention to detail and general look of the characters would be a nice point to expound on in the last part (part 8).

    • @hamidrahman120
      @hamidrahman120 2 роки тому

      The movie is epic! Better than the series...

  • @CRITTERBUSTERS
    @CRITTERBUSTERS 10 років тому +3

    An Amazing Retrospective dude :)
    FOTNS is one of my all time favourite anime/manga series, and I think you have covered just about everything so far, i look forward to the following parts.

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  10 років тому

      Thanks Critterbusters. Once you get through with part 4, take a look at the vlog Fist of the North Star Vlog 1, " F--- you, Juuza!" and leave a comment if you would be so kind, I am trying to collect some fan feedback that I can use in upcoming videos. Thanks again

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  9 років тому

      Christopher Washington Did you get the regular sized manga version or the larger tankobon? I prefer the larger because it was a little easier to read and you only have to buy 12 to get the whole series.

    • @Shadowrulzalways
      @Shadowrulzalways 9 років тому

      +CRITTERBUSTERS It's a Shonen Jump classic and my all time favorite.

  • @InTheMindOfDavid
    @InTheMindOfDavid 2 роки тому +1

    I hadn’t heard of Fist of the North Star until the PS4 game Lost Paradise launched. I kinda though it was gonna be a lot like Dynasty Warriors games. Which would been fine but, I passed it up. Then I found out it’s actually essentially a lot like a Yakuza game made by the same studio that makes Yakuza. Started playing it and I’m so glad I bought it. I love how it’s essentially like as if Mad Max and Yakuza had a baby and just so the top and batshit insane it is. Highly recommend it.

  • @doug8798
    @doug8798 7 років тому +2

    Awesome Review one of the best reviews of the Original FONS Anime, even better than the Anime Hero's Awesome review/retrospective.

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  7 років тому

      Thanks Douglas! Glad you enjoyed. Anime HERO is also a sub and I am a fan of his as well!

  • @BradLad56
    @BradLad56 3 роки тому +2

    30:02 lmao I cracked out at that.

  • @artemiswillow6148
    @artemiswillow6148 6 років тому +4

    29:52 That scene was funny asf.

  • @wakroyds9482
    @wakroyds9482 8 років тому +8

    with the amount of praise and popularity three of the four hokuto brothers have. I wonder if any one likes jagi though i dought it oh well...it such a shame hes often off of many radars since hes so secluded in shadows i guess .

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  8 років тому +8

      +Wak Royds Well believe it or not, he is Buronson's favorite character. Stay tuned because I should have part 6 up in about a week or so and then I will do vlog #2 where I will talk about it some more and maybe show that video. Thanks for watching!

    • @wakroyds9482
      @wakroyds9482 8 років тому

      jolly goody good!

    • @gruntpocalypsenow
      @gruntpocalypsenow 8 років тому

      Jagi is easily my favorite character, and despite having such a small appearance I think he's actually a fan-favorite.

    • @wakroyds9482
      @wakroyds9482 8 років тому

      +gruntpocalypsenow yeah iv been noticing that

  • @sandeepathwal4188
    @sandeepathwal4188 5 років тому +1

    Man cracked a diamond in his finger, C'mon Son take note....broke it 2 a thousand pieces in his finger, that pure carbon a real diamond 4 crying out loud!

  • @realamericannegro977
    @realamericannegro977 3 роки тому +1

    I peep how World War Hulk copies Roah. He even resembles Roah to a degree.

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  3 роки тому

      I wouldn't know. Hope this doesn't cause any rifts between us or anything but I am much more of a DC guy than Marvel.

    • @realamericannegro977
      @realamericannegro977 3 роки тому

      @@snkeveryday6240 At this time I feel DC has been crushing Marvel in the comics in the past 10 years. Especially after Disney got Marvel. I like one more than the other at different points

  • @thepeanutgallery6100
    @thepeanutgallery6100 Рік тому +1

    I know we seen some of their backstories but I'd love to see a series of Fist Of The North Star set before the world became a nuclear wasteland and to see how Ken and Shin grew up and how he met Yuria. I also have a question does anyone else think that maybe due to atomic radiation is the reason that their powers are so amplified that it makes them capable of accomplishing feats such as cutting someone in half with their finger or making someone's head explode just by punching them.

  • @ravinderpalsingh7729
    @ravinderpalsingh7729 11 місяців тому

    Excellent video

  • @willdiesel8431
    @willdiesel8431 2 роки тому +1

    Well done. Love this series but it's hard to find the completed story as scans.

  • @livingtoaster1358
    @livingtoaster1358 4 роки тому +2

    correction Toki has been stated to actually be the strongest it was only because of the illness that made him weaker

  • @artansadiki3244
    @artansadiki3244 5 місяців тому +1

    This deserves a million views wtf

  • @lamiamekni2802
    @lamiamekni2802 Рік тому +1

    9:42 and that's what Hokuto (北斗) actually translates to: "Big Dipper", not "North Star"
    10:18 and that's what Nanto (南斗) translates to: "South Dipper", not "South Star"

  • @fineartattack5006
    @fineartattack5006 3 роки тому +2

    This is fantastic. What is the intro music please!

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  3 роки тому

      Thanks. Check the comment threads below and you can find it. I forgot the name off the top of my head.

    • @unparalleledaesthetics7346
      @unparalleledaesthetics7346 10 місяців тому

      Hokuto no Ken The road of lords

  • @thethinkingcatakaneonormie3527
    @thethinkingcatakaneonormie3527 10 місяців тому

    My favourite Fist of the North Star reference is in Project A-Ko 1985

  • @markrasta9046
    @markrasta9046 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing video man

  • @MrBroken030
    @MrBroken030 8 років тому +1

    Great channel, awesome retrospective,
    subbed!

  • @mrpzpdx
    @mrpzpdx 5 років тому +1

    Amazing thank you!

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  5 років тому

      Glad you liked it (can't pronounce your name.. haha)

  • @ricHarder
    @ricHarder 3 роки тому

    very good video great work

  • @ottoman7017
    @ottoman7017 5 років тому +1

    man such a great video thanks.

  • @lamiamekni2802
    @lamiamekni2802 Рік тому +1

    Hokuto Hyakuretsuken (北斗百裂拳) means "Hundred Rending Fists of the Big Dipper"

  • @Ayahuasca98
    @Ayahuasca98 3 роки тому +2

    Hey I think violence jack inspired mad max, which in turn inspired hnk. Just an interesting thought.

  • @lamiamekni2802
    @lamiamekni2802 Рік тому +1

    My new names for the most well-known characters:
    Kenshiro - Li Feng
    Raoh - Liu
    Toki - Zhao
    Jagi - Cao Yunshan
    Shin - Qin
    Rei - Lei
    Yuria - Yao Sui

  • @TheSunsRay
    @TheSunsRay 2 роки тому

    Ohhh ohhh ease my pain ease my Loneiness

  • @LowellLucasJr.
    @LowellLucasJr. 6 років тому +4

    Without the awe inspiring story of Fist of the North star...Shown Jump wouldn't be the same....Dragon Ball could be vastly different...there wouldn't be a lot of Tough manga characters.... HELLthere wouldn't be any Jostar clan...or DIO for that matter!

  • @hernandezjohn2000
    @hernandezjohn2000 5 років тому

    Enjoyed this very much...

    • @snkeveryday6240
      @snkeveryday6240  5 років тому

      Thanks John. Check out the rest. I am going to try and re-edit part 2 to get it back on youtube. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Haispawner
    @Haispawner 5 років тому +2

    What the hell is going on with Raoh's skin colour? When he's a kid it's light, as a teen it's definetly brown, and as an adult it fluctuates from light brown to really dark. Is it radiation that mutated his skin when the nuclear war started?

    • @RandemFellow
      @RandemFellow 5 років тому +2

      He got tanned af

    • @Haispawner
      @Haispawner 5 років тому

      @@RandemFellow More like magic tan.

  • @MySurfBoard
    @MySurfBoard Рік тому

    I recently read the new Manga and am now just watching the original anime and videogame clips. I really enjoy this story about revenge, redemption and brotherhood. I grew up watching anime but never saw this one on TV nor bootleg. It has some nuances of street fighter, which is spooky. It also reminds me of Akira in that Ken and his creators are warring with each other. Bottomline ive seen alot of animes and this one js epic, timeless and classic. One Piece creators definitely stole some of the character stylings from it. Peace and love. ✌️♥ 💥👊💨

  • @bkh3218
    @bkh3218 Рік тому +1

    very well done retrospective!! i'll say this. the concept of Hokuto No Ken (Fist of the North Star) is cool. But the original series does NOT translate well for American audiences. It was meant for a japanese audience. I feel the 1986 compilation re-telling movie version is the better cooler version of the story. the tv series plays like a Rated R dragonball Z that at times is convoluted and unitentionally funny/goofy due to its absurdity. for example the convulted story of Ken and his brothers, In the Ken / Shin rematch episode. Yuria is watching the battle and Shin seemingly murders her - then Ken realizes that its a not Yuria but a Mannqeuinn ?? Again. goofy & weird. Then Shin reveals that Yuria had died after commiting suicide. Then near the end of the series Yuria is revealed to be alive as a martal arts master king?? its just a weird series. In the film version she plays the damsel in distress that men fight over. simple. I feel the best versions of Hokuto No Ken story are (The 1986 animated film) and live action version from the '90s starring Gary Daniels and the recent PS4 role playing fighting game known as 'Lost Paradise' - the original series is just too weird but i respect it as the original. but i tried to watch the original series just as a fan. and guess what i laughed and then i feel asleep from boredom. good video though. thanks for doing this.

  • @Ayahuasca98
    @Ayahuasca98 3 роки тому +1

    My first anime.

  • @23RedTechno
    @23RedTechno 10 років тому +2

    Mad Max the road warrior .

  • @fergusmckee
    @fergusmckee 4 роки тому

    Very very good appreciate your efforts

  • @nostalgicvibe9473
    @nostalgicvibe9473 2 роки тому

    That's philosophical

  • @InTheMindOfDavid
    @InTheMindOfDavid 8 місяців тому

    @27:19 That scene with the non-violent villager is also more a commentary on the morality of Pacifism. Pacifism can only work if both opposing forces are committed to the ideal of pacifism. The immorality is in choosing non-violence in the face face of violence, and it’s inability to protect others from violent threats. Thus pacifism costs more lives than it saves. Pacifism is a willingness to sacrifice the life of the individual or group in the pursuit of upholding an ideal rather than actually doing the right thing and protect other and preventing injury or death.

  • @dyotoorion1835
    @dyotoorion1835 Рік тому

    Good vid. Cheers! :-)

  • @lamiamekni2802
    @lamiamekni2802 Рік тому +1

    32:48 exactly what I think, specifically with girls

  • @ZephrusPrime
    @ZephrusPrime Рік тому

    What I'd like to know is where did Ken get the endless supply of red t shirts.