Fist of the North Star: Legend of Kenshiro
7.3
Quality Score
0.28 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
4 / 10
Controversy
5,490
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
Last of the Shin Kyuuseishu Densetsu pentalogy. A prequel set between Kenshiro's defeat at the hands of Shin and the beginning of the manga. (Source: Wikipedia)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with fans appreciating the character development and lore expansion, while others find the pacing and rushed ending disappointing. The film is considered a decent addition for fans of the series but not recommended for newcomers. There's a general agreement that the movie has strong points, but also noticeable flaws in pacing and execution, especially towards the end.
Strengths
- Character development for Kenshiro is appreciated.
- Expands on the lore, especially Shin's roots.
- Original story is engaging with a compelling twist.
- Art style pays homage to the original while being modern.
Weaknesses
- Pacing issues and drawn-out exposition at the beginning.
- Fight scenes are sparse for a Hokuto No Ken film.
- Final battle is rushed and disappointing.
- Characters introduced are not part of the original story, creating a discrepancy.