Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro(2008)
Overview
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.
Director
Kobun Shizuno
Studio
TMS Entertainment
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)
Where to Watch
This movie is not yet available on streaming platforms. It may still be in theaters or awaiting a digital release.
Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
TMS Entertainment • Go! Cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro (2008).
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.
Who directed Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?▼
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro was directed by Kobun Shizuno and released in 2008. It is a animation, action, drama film.
How long is Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?▼
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
Who stars in Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?▼
The cast of Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro includes 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) and more.
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