Fist Of The North Star Season 1 Episode 1 God or Devil? The Mightiest Man Appears in Hell
- TV-MA
- October 11, 1984
- 24 min
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7.3 (81)
In Fist of the North Star season 1 episode 1 titled "God or Devil? The Mightiest Man Appears in Hell," we are introduced to the world of the series and its protagonist, Kenshiro. The episode opens with a barren wasteland, with nothing but sand and rocks as far as the eye can see, and a voice narrating about a world destroyed by nuclear war.
We then see a group of bandits led by a man named Zeed, attacking a small village and terrorizing its inhabitants. Zeed is a ruthless leader who takes pleasure in causing pain and suffering. However, his reign of terror is short-lived as Kenshiro makes his appearance.
Kenshiro is our hero and protagonist, a powerful martial artist who is known as the successor to the martial art style known as Hokuto Shinken. He is a quiet, reserved man who speaks softly but carries a big stick, or in this case, fists of fury.
Kenshiro dispatches the bandits with ease, demonstrating just how powerful he is. He uses his martial art to deliver lethal blows to his foes, making their heads explode or breaking their bodies. His powers are remarkable and he is clearly the strongest man in the world.
After the battle, Kenshiro is met by a young girl named Rin. She tells him that her village has been destroyed and that she is looking for her older brother, who has been taken by Zeed's gang. Kenshiro takes pity on the girl and agrees to help her find her brother.
As they travel, Kenshiro and Rin come across a town that is controlled by a man named Shin, who is a rival of Kenshiro. Shin is obsessed with a woman named Yuria, who was once Kenshiro's fiancée. Kenshiro defeated Shin in a battle for her hand, but Shin has vowed revenge and now has his sights set on Kenshiro.
Kenshiro knows that he will have to face Shin soon, but for now, his focus is on rescuing Rin's brother. They continue their journey until they reach a place called "Hell," where they are met by a man named Jackal.
Jackal is a servant of a man named Jagi, who is also a rival of Kenshiro. Jackal is a formidable fighter who challenges Kenshiro to a battle. Kenshiro accepts, and the two engage in a fierce fight.
Kenshiro ultimately emerges victorious and is about to deliver the final blow to Jackal when he is interrupted by Jagi, who suddenly appears. Jagi is a twisted and evil man who is determined to destroy Kenshiro's reputation and make it seem like he is the villain.
The episode ends with Jagi revealing his plans to Rin, telling her that Kenshiro is not the hero that he seems to be. However, Rin is not convinced and knows that Kenshiro is a true hero who will do everything in his power to save others.
Overall, the episode sets the stage for the series, introducing us to Kenshiro and the world he lives in. It showcases his incredible power and his determination to help those in need. We are also introduced to some of his rivals, who will undoubtedly play a role in the series as it progresses. The episode leaves us with a cliffhanger, making us eager to continue watching to find out what happens next.