![]() ![]() That said, we’re getting that as the story continues past this volume and I can’t wait to see it. That’s okay and it’s fun, but having a more overarching narrative beyond “Kenshiro is righting wrongs with his fists,” is nice. This section of the plot is kind of a villain-a-week style so far without a continuous villain arc throughout. (Samuru)Īs someone who has watched the anime through this point, I knew what I was getting into with this section. The introduction of Rei and Mamiya sets the stage for the next volume and hopefully a powerful rival to Ken. The last part of the volume though was my favorite. The orphans and their aunt gave a realistic perspective on how hard it is to live, from looking for water to protecting what little food is left. I appreciated each of these evil for evil’s sake villains we were introduced to throughout. Also, the ending with the God Army and Jackal was very well done. Rei is a great character and their introduction was fantastic. Like MDMRN mentioned, I also believe it is improving as I liked this volume much more than the first. When it comes to the gory bits, I would have preferred it to be less graphic but it certainly brings home how dark this world is. It is an older style, but I sometimes have to remind myself that this is not a new manga. The art during fights or the backdrops of the ruined cities is done with great detail. Also, with each successive volume, I feel Hara’s art is improving. Yes, it is more of an older style than modern manga, but I am 100% here for it. It makes each action scene feel cinematic and epic. Tetsuo Hara’s art style is always so dynamic. I’m still waiting for a more concrete story, but so far I’m enjoying the ride and want to see who is able to stand up to Ken and his Hokuto Shinken style. Ken, even though he is just as ruthless, protects the weak and does what he can to fix the brokenness around him with his fists and techniques. Gangs, assassins, or fighters will kill for sport and without mercy. This volume shows more of the world and how evil it is. There’s not a lot of depth to him but he is willing to help others without hesitation which I liked. He does not play around, knows how powerful he is, and enjoys a fight even though he knows he will win immediately. I would call him a bit of an anti-hero, because he is more than willing to kill someone if they hurt his friends or threaten them if they don’t cooperate, like when he asked someone to watch some orphans for a month. Ken’s attitude is different than most heroes. This volume I enjoyed more than the first one, as there were several stories and enemies spread throughout. Beyond the battles, Kenshiro can engage with the citizens of Eden and take his skills as a Hokuto Shinken master to new heights with such feats as bartending, buggy racing in the wastelands, and more!"įist of the North Star: Lost Paradise will be released exclusively on PlayStation 4 on October 2.As I mentioned in the previous review, I am a little bit familiar with the anime, but I’ve never read the manga. "Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise is an all-new chapter in the Hokuto Shinken saga! As master of the Hokuto Shinken martial arts style, Kenshiro will demolish enemies from the inside out with dozens of brutal and iconic techniques, all faithfully recreated from the original manga. Theme + Avatar Set: Show your love for the series with this stylish Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise theme and character avatars.Īlso, if you have no idea what the game is about, here's a little description courtesy of the PlayStation Store:. ![]() When equipped, each of these talismans hold various useful abilities that will aid Kenshiro's dangerous journey. Destiny Talisman Pack: A set of six Destiny Talismans featuring the Five Chariot Guardians of Nanto: Juza, Fudo, Shuren, Huey, and Rihaku, as well as Raoh's loyal horse, Kokuoh.Sega and Sony Interactive Entertainment have released a new trailer for Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise in which we will find out more about the upcoming game, but what's more is that players can start pre-ordering the game directly from the PlayStation Store, with the following extras available to those that do so: ![]()
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