Fist of the North Star: Raoh Side Story Junai Arc
Synopsis
Kenshiro is the heir of the legendary martial arts known as Hokuto Shinken, which can kill a man with a single blow, by striking the pressure points in the enemy's body. Hokuto Shinken can be passed only to one successor at a time. When he was chosen as the successor, he parted ways with his brothers, Toki and Raoh. The former decided to use what he knew of the art to cure people... while the latter has chosen to use his supreme strength to install peace in the world by power. Kenshiro is accompanied by Lynn and Bart, and the movie's story begins when an overlord starts kidnapping children to use them as slaves for building his own pyramid... (Source: AniDB)
Audience Consensus
Overall, "Hokuto no Ken: Raoh Gaiden Junai-hen" is well-received, especially by fans of the original series. Reviewers appreciate the updated art style, exciting action, and faithfulness to the source material. Some criticize the simplicity of the story and occasional lack of emotional depth, but the general sentiment is positive, considering it an enjoyable and entertaining entry in the Fist of the North Star franchise.
Strengths
- Faithful to the spirit of the original series
- Exciting action sequences with a cool 80s vibe
- Modern art style and character design are enjoyable
- Well-developed characters and interesting relationships
- Good sound design and voice acting
Weaknesses
- Simple story, potentially cliché
- Some heavier moments lack emotional impact
- Pacing and character introductions could be improved
- Fight scenes could be more crisp
- Minor animation errors