Souten no Ken Specials

Fist of the Blue Sky Specials / 蒼天の拳
Souten no Ken Specials
Genres: Action, Historical, Martial Arts, Shounen
Studios: APPP
Themes: Historical, Martial Arts
Source: manga
Age Rating: R
Demographics: Shounen
Type: special
Producers: TV Asahi
Rating: 6.24 / 10
Rank: #8792
Popularity: #10880
Users Listed: 2,948
Users Scored: 1,134
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/11/2023
Aired: May 24, 2007 – June 14, 2007 (Spring)
Episodes: 4

Synopsis:

These supplemental episodes from *Souten no Ken* offer a deeper, more unfiltered look at the series' world and characters. Presented in their original, uncut form, they explore unresolved narrative threads and provide further insight into the complex relationships between the protagonists. The extended content delves into the psychological toll of conflict on those involved, particularly examining themes of duty, sacrifice, and the blurring lines between honor and desperation. Viewers can expect a heightened sense of realism and emotional intensity compared to the originally aired episodes, with previously omitted scenes enriching character development and expanding upon the series’ established mythology. The uncut nature allows for a more nuanced portrayal of the characters' struggles within a morally ambiguous environment.

Episodes:

Episode 1: Seeking a Haven
Aired: May 24, 2007
Episode 2: Death Sentence! The Fallen Palm
Aired: May 24, 2007
Episode 3: The Aura of Hokuto Soukaken
Aired: May 24, 2007
Episode 4: A Burning Confrontation
Aired: June 14, 2007

Characters:

Kasumi, Kenshirou Main
Voice Actors: Yamadera, Kouichi
de Guise, Charles Supporting
Voice Actors: Kusunoki, Taiten
Mang, Kuangyun Supporting
Voice Actors: Yanada, Kiyoyuki
Pan, Yuling Supporting
Voice Actors: Hisakawa, Aya
Pan, Guanglin Supporting
Voice Actors: Terasoma, Masaki
Zhang, Taiyan Supporting
Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Houchuu

Staff:

Yamaguchi, Mihiro
(Director)
Kusumoto, Naoki
(Episode Director)
Matano, Hiromichi
(Episode Director, Storyboard)
Egami, Kiyoshi
(Storyboard)
Watanabe, Masaki
(Storyboard)
Aiuchi, Rina
(Theme Song Performance)
Buronson
(Original Creator)
D'Ambrosio, Marco
(Music)
Hara, Tetsuo
(Original Character Design)
Koyama, Tomohiro
(Animation Director)
Suda, Masami
(Animation Director)
Tomoda, Michiko
(Animation Director)

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • Souten no Ken (anime - Parent Story)