Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro

Set in a devastated post-nuclear world, this action animation follows Kenshiro, the heir to the Hokuto Shinken martial art. After being defeated by Shin and losing his loved one, Kenshiro is left near death in the wasteland. He is captured by slavers and taken to a city ruled by a tyrant who controls the water supply. Although he possesses the strength to escape, Kenshiro chooses to remain in captivity to protect his fellow prisoners. The story serves as a prequel to the original 1986 film, covering the one-year gap between Kenshiro's initial defeat and his later confrontations.

The film was directed by Toshiki Hirano, who previously directed Vampire Princess Miyu and Fist of the North Star: Legend of Raoh - Chapter of Fierce Fighting. It also marks the first of 14 films directed by Kobun Shizuno, followed by Detective Conan: Quarter of Silence. The voice cast features Hiroshi Abe as Kenshirô, Yuriko Ishida as Yuria, and Romi Park as Danne. Produced by TMS Entertainment and Go! Cinema, the movie has a runtime of 83 minutes. Audience reception is similar across platforms, with a 6.8 rating on IMDb based on 560 votes and a 6.7 rating on TMDB from 43 votes.