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 — from MyAnimeList
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.
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.