Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro
2008, Japanese. Directed by Kobun Shizuno.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Kobun ShizunoDirector
- Hiroshi AbeKenshirô (voice)
- Yuriko IshidaYuria (voice)
- Romi ParkDanne (voice)
- Takeshi AonoFugen (voice)
- Keiichi NanbaYaman (voice)
- Mina TominagaSaya (voice)
- Hiromi KonnoAmo (voice)
- Shozo IizukaSiska (voice)
- Tessyo GendaGuruma (voice)
- Shigeru ChibaZinnia (voice)
- Rikiya KoyamaJugai (voice)
- Tetsu InadaGades (voice)
Details
- Released
- 11 October 2008
- Original title
- 真救世主伝説 北斗の拳 ZERO ケンシロウ伝
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Nobuhiko Horie
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2008 · 6.8/10
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Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro: quick answers
What should I watch before Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?
Watch Fist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh-Chapter of Death in Love (2006), Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Yuria (2007), Fist of the North Star: Legend of Raoh - Chapter of Fierce Fighting (2007), and Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Toki (2008) first.
Is Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro on?
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 October 2008. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?
If you liked Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro, try Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Yuria, Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Life That Burns.
Who directed Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro (2008) was directed by Kobun Shizuno and stars Hiroshi Abe, Yuriko Ishida, Romi Park.