Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro
真救世主伝説 北斗の拳 ZERO ケンシロウ伝
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Ken il Guerriero - La leggenda del vero salvatore - Teaser Trailer - CG/Yamato Video
Type: Teaser • Published 2011-03-10
Top Cast
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Hiroshi Abe
Kenshirô (voice)
Yuriko Ishida
Yuria (voice)
Romi Park
Danne (voice)
Takeshi Aono
Fugen (voice)
Keiichi Nanba
Yaman (voice)
Mina Tominaga
Saya (voice)
Hiromi Konno
Amo (voice)
Shozo Iizuka
Siska (voice)
Tessyo Genda
Guruma (voice)
Shigeru Chiba
Zinnia (voice)
Rikiya Koyama
Jugai (voice)
Tetsu Inada
Gades (voice)
Takuya Kirimoto
Shin (voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka
Ryuken (voice)
Hiroshi Fujioka
Narration (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kobun Shizuno
- Screenplay & Story
- Nobuhiko Horie
- Original Score
- Yuki Kajiura
- Original Title
- 真救世主伝説 北斗の拳 ZERO ケンシロウ伝
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- TMS Entertainment, Go! Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kobun Shizuno
Nobuhiko Horie, Yoshiyuki Okamura, Tetsuo Hara, Toshiki Hirano
Yuki Kajiura
Masato Sato
Jun Taguma
Yusei Kato, Yoshioka Masahito
Department Leadership Roster
Yuki Kajiura
Original Music Composer
Masato Sato
Director of Photography
Yusei Kato
Producer
Nobuhiko Horie
Screenplay
Jun Taguma
Editor
Kobun Shizuno
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro about?
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.
Who directed Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro was directed by Kobun Shizuno.
Who stars in Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?
The principal cast of Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro includes Hiroshi Abe, Yuriko Ishida, Romi Park, Takeshi Aono, Keiichi Nanba.
When was Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro released and how long is it?
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro was composed by Yuki Kajiura.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro?
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).