![]() ![]() ![]() Much like Captain Harlock, Kenshiro is an individual who is aware of the dualities of the world, yet they know how to react with composure. Kenshiro reacts and uses his martial art abilities only when it is needed. And his stance is one of defense, he does not attack with anger or malice. Yet he does this with very little effort, often from an acupressure point. He possesses great strength and skill, enough to split an individual in two, or have one’s head explode. There is from my eyes a heavy Buddhist or Taoist influence to Fist of the North Star and it is best seen through our main protagonist Kenshiro. These characteristics may hold true to a certain level, but on another, I see elements of balance, compassion and even… calmness. The reputation of Fist of the North Star is often a slaughterfest, manly anime (MANime…face palm) and high intense action. Fist of the North Star may be what many of us think it is, but once you watch the original 109 episode run, you may have to second guess what you thought and understand more so the feeling. ![]() This is the lone wolf roaming in a world filled with chaos who makes change and restores balance by being the example to be. In any case, it is the same style of story, just from a different context and disguised as a shonen fighter. I often equate Fist of the North Star as a western, or maybe a modern tale of the roaming samurai. ![]()
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