View Full Version : Shin Hokuto no Ken (new Fist of the North Star)
Strider_Lee
2003-11-14, 23:30
I'm not asking when episode 2 will be released, but does anyone know of an english fansub group that has finished subbing it or in currently working on it (I have only seen a spanish fansub release of it)? I can't wait till this episode comes out... the first was greatly animated and all of the action in it was greatly detailed and graphic; not to mention that there was a slight cliffhanger (Vista near death??? and Kenshiro's new opponent showing up at the outskirts of Lastland).
Hopefully we get to see some more action this time. I would also like to hear what others though of the series.
quiet insanity
2003-11-14, 23:48
I'm pretty sure the second episode hasn't been released yet, or just was.
Strider_Lee
2003-11-14, 23:59
I'm pretty sure the second episode hasn't been released yet, or just was.
I KNOW that it was already released, it was out two weeks ago in japan for sale and has been available for rent since late September over there; and, I have already said that there is a spanish fansub of episode 2 that I have found. I was just wondering if there are any english speaking/reading fansubbers have released it yet or is currently working on it.
Anyone have any thoughts of the first episode?
Siegfried
2003-11-22, 06:24
Anyone have any thoughts of the first episode?
Actually it is really really our 'cause you can find it in TW DVD... I loved the first one and the third is coming soon (end of the month or before XMas). I didn't watch the second one either and pray for a sub :eyebrow:
NenMaster
2003-11-22, 13:06
im looking forward to this as well. how many eps will this series have?
NenMaster
2003-11-23, 12:00
:/ that it, bit short
Siegfried
2003-11-23, 17:55
3 episodes long
Actually 6 episodes of 60 minutes :naughty:
NenMaster
2003-11-24, 20:44
Actually 6 episodes of 60 minutes :naughty:
thats much better more like a 13 ep series
Strider_Lee
2003-12-01, 04:52
Looks as though episode 2 is out and subbed. Only 4 more to go.
whatever123
2003-12-01, 05:03
it was a great a episode with a bigger cliffhanger than the previos episode and the story is turning around nicely wonder when rao's son will make his appearance
Dopeskills
2003-12-07, 03:26
Um, do you guys know if there are any BT links for episode 1? I can only seem to find episode 2.
Thanks!
Well I watched the first ep of Shin Hokuto no Ken (New fist of the north star). And, knowing that you shouldn't judge an anime by the first ep, I still ask: What is it with this? Were they too stupid to come up with a even halfway decent storyline or what? I was a bit disappointed... ok sure the original isn't a masterpiece of storytelling either but still...
What do you think?
NenMaster
2003-12-18, 10:49
i liked it, waiting for ep 3 :/
what u mean by bull though?
i liked it, waiting for ep 3 :/
what u mean by bull though?
Well the first ep wasn't all that great, but Ep2 sure was a lot better. Yes, it seems it has a decent plot. Shin Hokuto no Ken was actually a novel, written by Buronson the writer of the manga.
But I agree with the second post on this thread as far as the new Shin Hokuto no Ken to be pretty good actually even if the story is a bit lacking. Don't get me wrong b/c I love anime flicks that can maintain a balance between storyline and action (i.e. NGE, Perfect Blue,etc.) but there are some anime series and movies that are also pretty good to just check out and the one in question is alright IMO.
Well I probably might have expressed myself the wrong way :)
Not the story itself is bad, but more like how they tell it. I mean it's just like this: Good guys get busted by bad guys, hero comes, kicks everyones ass without getting a scratch, sympathises with good guy and just walks straight into the bad bosses lair and whips his ass. again without getting even scratched...
it just feels so empty.. hm.. hard to describe it correctly. It's just that Kenshiro being the "Über-Asskicker" with the Terminator-like attitude gets a bit boring :-)
But I liked the way they visualized it. Although the fight scenes could be a bit more dynamic.
FinFangFoom
2003-12-24, 06:01
Well I probably might have expressed myself the wrong way :)
Not the story itself is bad, but more like how they tell it. I mean it's just like this: Good guys get busted by bad guys, hero comes, kicks everyones ass without getting a scratch, sympathises with good guy and just walks straight into the bad bosses lair and whips his ass. again without getting even scratched...
it just feels so empty.. hm.. hard to describe it correctly. It's just that Kenshiro being the "Über-Asskicker" with the Terminator-like attitude gets a bit boring :-)
But I liked the way they visualized it. Although the fight scenes could be a bit more dynamic.
I have to agree with you, the story telling is very weak. I don't think I can express it any better than you did, it's just boring.
But I am burning it because it is Fist of the North Star and I know quite a few people who will really want to see it for themselves. The first was a classic (in a weird "wow I can't believe their heads are popping!" kind of way that only works once).
Well I probably might have expressed myself the wrong way :)
Not the story itself is bad, but more like how they tell it. I mean it's just like this: Good guys get busted by bad guys, hero comes, kicks everyones ass without getting a scratch, sympathises with good guy and just walks straight into the bad bosses lair and whips his ass. again without getting even scratched...
it just feels so empty.. hm.. hard to describe it correctly. It's just that Kenshiro being the "Über-Asskicker" with the Terminator-like attitude gets a bit boring :-)
But I liked the way they visualized it. Although the fight scenes could be a bit more dynamic.
probably because you haven't seen the movie. The hero is that good, his total ass whooping of the boss just shows he is way above the level of such a low life. In the movie he fights with one of his brother's who is superstrong like him. I thought eps 1 was ok, eps2 they could have done it in like 30mins, they milked the story too much. At least it should have ended with the hero and the new bad guy fighting
a_nevels666
2003-12-25, 15:56
probably because you haven't seen the movie. The hero is that good, his total ass whooping of the boss just shows he is way above the level of such a low life. In the movie he fights with one of his brother's who is superstrong like him. I thought eps 1 was ok, eps2 they could have done it in like 30mins, they milked the story too much. At least it should have ended with the hero and the new bad guy fighting
The problem is that Kenshiro is too good. He never even has to break a sweat, except against some of the boss characters. After the (about) 150 episodes of Kenshiro kicking ass in the TV series, it's kind of hard to find bad guys that can challenge him.
Also, the movie isn't very good compared to the TV series and has quite possibly the worst dub ever. The TV series does have a lot of annoying filler episodes, though.
The OVA is OK.
thirdwheel
2003-12-25, 17:38
The problem is that Kenshiro is too good. He never even has to break a sweat, except against some of the boss characters. After the (about) 150 episodes of Kenshiro kicking ass in the TV series, it's kind of hard to find bad guys that can challenge him.
That's just how martial arts flicks (or animes) are.
Have to take it with a grain of salt I guess.
NenMaster
2003-12-25, 21:42
yup, cant exatcly loose a death match can he :)
Is it liscensed???
I think I saw it on animesuki b4, but i can't seem to find it now.
microlith
2004-01-26, 05:52
ADV announced it a few days ago...
why damn? It's a good thing.
Means that i can't get to see the next episode until its finally out on the market.
And who knows when it'll be out with Eng subtitles...
Haiz...
I've watched the old Fist of North Star b4 on the vcds like quite a few years ago, or was that VHS?
I was like hoping to DL it after I've completed downloading FMP fumoffu...
:(
I'm not sure if anyone has asked this yet or if this question is valid to ask here but I di know that at least to my knowledge and according to the license list "Fist of the North Star" (NO! not the old version!!!) is not licensed as of yet and it's out of the animesuki lineup...can someone please tell me what happened to it? why did it disappear? are they still subbing it?
I'm assuming your talking about the New Fist of the North Star (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=156) (Shin Hokuto no Ken) which was recently licensed by ADV Films that's why it isn't listed on animesuki anymore. Thread closed.
Freddy C
2004-04-04, 13:36
i think the first eps torrent is dead, anyone know if there's a third eps. fansub? it seemed a long time since the second one came out, have they stopped it?
i think the first eps torrent is dead, anyone know if there's a third eps. fansub? it seemed a long time since the second one came out, have they stopped it?
If you notice, the previous post is from last year, nearly four months old.
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Drake007
2004-08-08, 05:21
<edit by Mod: Series has been licensed!>
CDJAPAN says there are three DVDs available (which means 3 Episodes) on other hand I read that this mini-series will have 6 episodes. What is true and is there someone who has seen the third episodes ??? I hate this cliffhanger ending.
firestarter
2007-02-10, 02:47
I would like to know what the "prequel" series for Hokoto no Ken. I got to watch the first 2 episodes and then i reformatted, problem is I can't remember the name of the series. Thx and +rep for the answer. :-P
Take a look at ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=204) to see if you can find what you are looking for.
I would like to know what the "prequel" series for Hokoto no Ken. I got to watch the first 2 episodes and then i reformatted, problem is I can't remember the name of the series. Thx and +rep for the answer. :-P
Souten no Ken (Fist of the Blue Sky).
hey does anyone know how many eps there are of ...north star? i got into watching it on tv a few yrs back on channel 4, but they never showed #(or i missed) the last episode in the 12 part series. the story was boiled down so far more interesting than 100 eps+.
kenjiharima
2007-05-30, 14:30
Iam a big Fist of the North Star fan also. The animation was great, problem is that the story kinda skipped the part where RYU(Raoh's son supposed to be) left alone by Ken after training him. Similar to GAROU? Mark of the Wolves? Terry Bogard and Rock Howard? LOL :heh: But non the least it's a slow pace then the action srquences rock like hell!!! ATATATATAH!!! Every time you see Ken's Hakuretsuken, it's precious!!! XD
Somethin to add btw...why in hell Kenshiro can't break out the thick metal jail railings? Every time he punches and tires to break it, it becomes good as new? Magnetic? Maybe...But he's to stupid break the BRICKWALLS to escape... SHESSH!!! Poor directing I suposed... XD
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