Legends of the Dark King: A Fist of the North Star Story
北斗の拳 ラオウ外伝 天の覇王
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Synopsis
In the wastelands following the great nuclear war, a legend grew of a man. “Hokuto No Ken.” The Fist of the North Star. Master of a legendary fighting technique. A man of impossible strength and endurance. Yet before Ken claimed the title of the Fist, there was another master, trained in the art of Hokuto Shinken, the King of the Fist, the Divine Fist of Heaven. Raoh: the ultimate assassin, the ultimate warrior. This is the story of the world before Fist of the North Star, and how one man took the future of a savage world into his deadly hands and reshaped its destiny. Not as a hero but as a conqueror. For in the mind of the man called Raoh, the only way to save Mankind is to grind it under his giant heel! The greatest battle is about to begin in Legends of the Dark King ~ Fist of the North Star! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
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About Legends of the Dark King: A Fist of the North Star Story
Looking for background on Legends of the Dark King: A Fist of the North Star Story (北斗の拳 ラオウ外伝 天の覇王)? This action and drama series by Satelight (2008) starts out like this. The premise: In the wastelands following the great nuclear war, a legend grew of a man. “Hokuto No Ken.” The Fist of the North Star. Master of a legendary fighting technique.
Along the way, a man of impossible strength and endurance. Before Ken claimed the title of the Fist, there was another master, trained in the art of Hokuto Shinken, the King of the Fist, the Divine Fist of Heaven. Raoh: the ultimate assassin, the ultimate warrior.
In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Souther (Toshihiko Seki) and Raoh (Takashi Ukaji) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.
Production & Appeal
Production sits with Satelight, which means the visual identity of Legends of the Dark King: A Fist of the North Star Story follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Toshihiko Seki as Souther, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2008, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.
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- How many episodes does Legends of the Dark King: A Fist of the North Star Story have?
- Legends of the Dark King: A Fist of the North Star Story has 13 episodes in total. Every released episode is listed on this page.
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- Watch Legends of the Dark King: A Fist of the North Star Story in release order, starting from Episode 1 on this site. If other seasons, movies or specials exist, they are linked from the series page.
- Is Legends of the Dark King: A Fist of the North Star Story still airing?
- Legends of the Dark King: A Fist of the North Star Story is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
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Legends of the Dark King: A Fist of the North Star Story
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