Hokuto no Ken Zero: Kenshirou Den
Fist of the North Star: Legend of Kenshiro / 真救世主伝説 北斗の拳 ZERO ケンシロウ伝 / Shin Kyuuseishu Densetsu Hokuto no Ken Zero Kenshirou-den
| Genres: Action, Martial Arts, Shounen | |
| Themes: Martial Arts | |
| Demographics: Shounen | |
| Studios: TMS Entertainment | |
| Licensors: Discotek Media | |
| Rating: 7.48 / 10 | |
| Rank: #2103 | |
| Popularity: #6302 | |
| Users Listed: 12,589 | |
| Users Scored: 5,358 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 10/10/2023 | |
| Aired: October 4, 2008 (Fall) | |
| Type: movie | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: R | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
This anime explores a pivotal period in the history of the martial arts world, positioned as a prequel to the renowned saga of Kenshiro. The narrative unfolds during a time of escalating conflict following a devastating event known as the Shin Kyuuseishu Densetsu. It centers on individuals grappling with the aftermath of this cataclysmic loss and the rise of new power dynamics within the martial arts community.
The story delves into themes of survival, legacy, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Expect to witness the formation of alliances and rivalries as characters navigate a world scarred by past battles. The atmosphere is grounded in the harsh realities of a broken society, offering a thoughtful examination of how individuals strive for meaning and purpose amidst widespread devastation. It provides context for the later events in the larger narrative, enriching the understanding of Kenshiro’s world.
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Characters:
- Kenshirou (Main) - Voice Actors: Souterelle, Frédéric, Nath, Tobias, Abe, Hiroshi, Scattorin, Lorenzo, Daymond, Robbie
- Amo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Konno, Hiromi
- Danne (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Park, Romi, Longo, Annalisa, Bennett, Dawn M.
- Gades (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inada, Tetsu, Albertini, Stefano, Barcenas, Richard
- Guruma (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Genda, Tesshou
- Jugai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koyama, Rikiya, Lotti, Massimiliano, Löwenberg, Jaron, Seitz, Patrick, Gil, Francisco
- Narrator (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujioka, Hiroshi, Zucca, Mario, Lang, Lex
- Ryuuken (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Otsuka, Chikao, Scattorin, Maurizio, Lutter, Axel, Albaret, Jacques, Lang, Lex
- Saya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tominaga, Miina, Eberhard, Gundi
- Shin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kirimoto, Takuya, Ridolfo, Claudio, Doering, Alexander, Popovic, Frédéric, Wehkamp, Christopher
- Yaman (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nanba, Keiichi
- Yuria (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishida, Yuriko, Mottola, Patrizia, Diot, Marie, Tipton, Alexis
- Zeed (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kanemitsu, Nobuaki, Thorsen, Christian
Staff:
- Yoshioka, Masahito (Producer)
- Hirano, Toshiki (Director, Storyboard)
- Matsuura, Johei (Episode Director)
- Sanpei, Hijiri (Episode Director)
- GARNET CROW (Theme Song Performance)
- Albaret, Jacques (ADR Director)
- Aoi, Kiyotoshi (Key Animation)
- Aoki, Takuya (In-Between Animation)
- Buronson (Original Creator)
- Crystal King (Inserted Song Performance)
- Eguchi, Hisashi (Key Animation, Mechanical Design)
- Fukuda, Noriyuki (Key Animation)
- Hara, Tetsuo (Original Character Design)
- Hashimoto, Kouhei (Key Animation)
- Hisatsune, Naoki (Assistant Animation Director, Key Animation)
- Horie, Nobuhiko (Screenplay)
- Imaizumi, Yuuichi (Sound Manager)
- Irie, Toshihiro (In-Between Animation)
- Ishikawa, Shinsuke (Assistant Animation Director, Key Animation)
- Ishikawa, Shingo (Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director)
- Kajiura, Yuki (Music)
- Kanno, Yoshihiro (2nd Key Animation)
- Katou, Yoshitaka (Key Animation)
- Kawano, Etsuko (2nd Key Animation)
- Koyama, Tomohiro (Key Animation)
- Kumagai, Yuuya (In-Between Animation)
- Mizumura, Yoshio (Animation Director)
- Nishino, Rie (Key Animation)
- Ogata, Mieko (Key Animation)
- Oomori, Rie (2nd Key Animation)
- Saiki, Yasuhiro (Key Animation)
- Sasaki, Junichi (Sound Effects)
- Shiozawa, Yoshinori (Background Art)
- Sukigara, Tsutomu (Sound Effects)
- Suzuki, Ayano (In-Between Animation)
- Taguma, Jun (Editing)
- Takahoko, Makoto (Key Animation)
- Toudou, Masataka (Production Manager)
- Tsukamoto, Chiyomi (2nd Key Animation)
- Watabe, Yuuko (Key Animation)
- Yamazaki, Noriyoshi (Key Animation)
- Yoshida, Saori (In-Between Animation)
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