Fist of the North Star 2

About Fist of the North Star 2

Meet Fist of the North Star 2 (北斗の拳2), an action and drama anime by Toei Animation (1987). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: In the second series after Raoh has been defeated by Kenshiro a new rival appears. The Gentou Kouken warriors.

More of the story: Falco the successor of the Gentou Kouken takes orders from an evil ruler by the name of Jacko. He claims to be the man chosen by the Tentei and issues orders to his subordinates to capture anyone living in order to build up his Imperial Capital. Kenshiro once again rises out of the shadows and puts an end to his tyrannical ways.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Kenshirou (Akira Kamiya) and Raoh (Nobuo Tobita) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 43 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Fist of the North Star 2 looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.2/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Akira Kamiya as Kenshirou, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1987, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.