Fist of the North Star (1986): Cast & Plot
Fist of the North Star is a 1986 sci-fi action film directed by Toyoo Ashida, starring Akira Kamiya as Kenshirô (voice), Yuriko Yamamoto and Toshio Furukawa. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Toyoo Ashida
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Shueisha
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fist of the North Star About?
The premise of Fist of the North Star without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a post‑apocalyptic wasteland ravaged by nuclear devastation, survivors battle both brutal warlords and a desolate, worsening environment. From the ruins arises Kenshiro, a martial‑arts master who vows to protect the weak, defeat tyrants, and restore hope to a dying world.
Fist of the North Star Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- anger
- antihero
- blindness
- bloody hand
- fool
- flowerpot
- horseback riding
- obesity
- punch the attack
- punched in the face
- scar
- pain
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- scream
- crucifixion
- metaphysics
- taken hostage
- revenge
- female hostage
- blood
- belt
- gore
- kicked in the stomach
- cross
- fast motion scene
- insanity
- man hits a man
- man murders a man
- worrying
- rubble film
- muscles
- muscle man
- child drives a car
- child in jeopardy
- anime animation
- female full frontal nudity
- for grown ups animation
- supernatural strength
- hand drawn animation
- rival
- martial art
- nuclear holocaust
- fight
- impalement
- puncture wound
- puncture
- mutilation
- wreck
- female nudity
- chest wound
- hole in chest
Fist of the North Star Cast & Characters
Akira Kamiya leads the cast as Kenshirô (voice), with Yuriko Yamamoto as Yuria (voice) and Toshio Furukawa as Shin (voice). Directed by Toyoo Ashida; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Toyoo Ashida
- Akira Kamiya as Kenshirô (voice)
- Yuriko Yamamoto as Yuria (voice)
- Toshio Furukawa as Shin (voice)
- Shigeru Chiba as Kubaru (voice)
Also Starring in Fist of the North Star
· 28 more- Kenji Utsumi Raoh (voice)
- Junji Chiba Ryûken (voice)
- Teiyu Ichiryusai Bat (voice)
- Tomiko Suzuki Lin (voice)
- Kaneto Shiozawa Rei (voice)
- Arisa Andô Airi (voice)
- Chikao Ohtsuka Jagi (voice)
- Reiko Suzuki Old Woman (voice)
- Banjo Ginga Z Gang (voice)
- Daisuke Gori Uighur (voice)
- Takeshi Aono Fox (voice)
- Yusaku Yara Nunchaku Thug (voice)
- Joji Yanami Galf (voice)
- Hidekatsu Shibata Zeed (voice)
- Takeshi Watabe Kiba Daiō (voice)
- Hiroshi Ôtake Jackal (voice)
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- Masaharu Satô
- Kohei Miyauchi Elder Ukoku (voice)
- Junpei Takiguchi Heart (voice)
- Koji Yada Colonel (voice)
- Ryoichi Tanaka Z Gang (voice)
- Tarô Ishida Narrator (voice)
- Ikuya Sawaki
- Kozo Shioya
- Michitaka Kobayashi
- Yoko Kawanami Dying Woman (voice)
- Yasuo Tanaka Z Gang / Additional Voices (voice)
- Masayuki Katô
More from Toyoo Ashida
More films directed by Toyoo Ashida: Pink - Water Bandit Rain Bandit, Gdleen, Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 3 - Legend of the Conqueror of Century’s End - Raoh Must Die! and Ultimate Teacher.
Fist of the North Star Plot Summary
What happens in Fist of the North Star from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A global nuclear war has turned most of Earth into a contaminated wasteland, with humanity’s survivors now fighting over the few uncontaminated food and water supplies still remaining.
Kenshiro, Akira Kamiya is a master of the deadly Hokuto Shinken, traveling with his fiancée Yuria, Yuriko Yamamoto, when they are confronted by a gang led by Shin, Shigeru Chiba, a former ally who proclaims his love for Yuria and challenges Kenshiro with no law to interrupt him.
After defeating Kenshiro in combat, Shin engraves seven wounds on Kenshiro’s chest and leaves him for dead, taking Yuria with him.
Full summary
The whole story of Fist of the North Star, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Fist of the North Star?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Fist of the North Star Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Fist of the North Star Theatrical Version: Legend of the Century's End Savior” and “El puño de la estrella del norte”.
- Also known as
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- Fist of the North Star Theatrical Version: Legend of the Century's End Savior
- El puño de la estrella del norte
- Ken le survivant: Le Film
- Fist of the North Star The Movie
- Ken Shiro - La Leggenda Di Nanto
- Ken Il Guerriero - La Leggenda Di Nanto
- Ken Shiro - Il Film
- Ken Il Guerriero - Il Film
- Hokuto no Ken Movie
- 北斗の拳 : 世紀末救世主伝説
- Ken
- The Great Bear Fist
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- 북두의 권: 세기말 구세주 전설
- Ken le Survivant
- 劇場版 北斗の拳
- אגרוף כוכב הצפון
- 북두의 권
- Hokuto no Ken: O Filme
- Hokuto no Ken
- El puny de l’estel del nord
- Γροθιά του Βόρειου Αστέρα
- 北斗神拳：世纪末救世主传说
- Кулак северной звезды - Фильм
- Fist of the North Star - Pięść Gwiazdy Północnej
- 北斗之拳
- Az északi csillag ökle
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Movies Like Fist of the North Star
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Fist of the North Star, New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City and Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Yuria.
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Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Yuria 2007 -
Fist of Legend 1994 -
New Fist of the North Star: When a Man Carries Sorrow 2004 -
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh-Chapter of Death in Love 2006 -
Fist to Fist 1973 -
Fist of the North Star: Legend of Raoh - Chapter of Fierce Fight 2007 -
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Fist of Honor 1993 -
The Avenging Fist 2001
Fist of the North Star FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Fist of the North Star, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fist of the North Star?
Fist of the North Star runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Fist of the North Star released?
Fist of the North Star was released on March 8, 1986.
Who directed Fist of the North Star?
Fist of the North Star was directed by Toyoo Ashida.
More films by Toyoo Ashida Who is in the cast of Fist of the North Star?
Fist of the North Star stars Akira Kamiya as Kenshirô (voice), Yuriko Yamamoto as Yuria (voice) and Toshio Furukawa as Shin (voice), among 32 credited actors.
Does Fist of the North Star have a post-credit scene?
No. Fist of the North Star has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Fist of the North Star in?
The original language of Fist of the North Star is Japanese.
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