What Went Wrong With Fist of the North Star Franchise? - Explained

Hey folks! Looks like you are just in time for yet another awesome Marvellous anime video! Remember when we were told that cartoons and anime were for kids? Well, that was a sentiment harbored by most people across the world before the 80s. However, along came the 80s, and with it one of the most brutal and violent anime of all time called Fist of the North Star or Hokuto No Ken as it is also known. The world was yet to be exposed to such levels of violence and mature content in what was essentially a medium for children’s entertainment at that time. No doubt that Hokuto no Ken isn't the first mature-rated animation to have ever come out, but it certainly was the one that got everybody, from fans, parents, to lawmakers, sit up straight and take notice. Ever since then, its legend has only spread from anime adaptations, live action films, video games, to pop memes cementing its status not just in anime and manga but pop culture in general. However, despite being such an obvious juggernaut of the industry, it is not without its flaws. In this video today, I will be taking you through a journey where we discuss how even a legendary anime like Hokuto No Ken can have some shortcomings. From its pacing to its controversial reception, I will cover everything that you need to understand about this anime and why it's such a flawed masterpiece for some, while others consider it to be the holy grail of shonen anime that encapsulated the wild retro era during which it was birthed, perfectly. Let's begin! #fistofthenorthstar #hokutonoken #kenshiro #raoh #anime #manga #classicanime #retroanime #80sanime #shonen #animeanalysis #animeessay #videoessay #animehistory #mangahistory #animecritique #whatwentwrong #riseandfall #behindthescenes #animedocumentary #storytelling #writinganalysis #animecommunity #otaku #nostalgia