The Legend Resurrected: Why Tetsuo Hara's Fist of the North Star desperately demands a brand-new anime adaptation!

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Fist of the North Star manga, a new anime adaptation is in the works. Initially causing confusion among fans regarding the plot, it has now been confirmed that this new anime will retell the story from the manga. This highly anticipated adaptation has been long-awaited, and there are numerous reasons why Tetsuo Hara's Fist of the North Star deserves a fresh anime interpretation.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Fist of the North Star follows the journey of Kenshirou as he strives to find his rival Shin, who has abducted his fiancée Yuria. Along the way, Kenshirou harnesses the lethal fighting style known as Hokuto Shinken to confront his adversaries and protect the vulnerable.

Fist of the North Star deserves an anime remake, and there are a few reasons that justify that

Kenshirou as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

To begin with, Tetsuo Hara's Fist of the North Star is in need of a fresh anime adaptation that takes advantage of the latest animation technology. Originally produced by Toei Animation and first released in 1984, while the adaptation was commendable for its time, it falls short in comparison to the quality of modern-day anime. As a result, a remake of the anime would provide fans of the manga series with a much more detailed and visually appealing anime.

Additionally, a new anime remake would serve as an effective tool to draw in new fans to the franchise. A prime example of this is the recent remake of the Rurouni Kenshin anime by LIDENFILMS. Despite the franchise being well-known, not all individuals had previously watched the anime. However, through the remake, fans were able to engage with the series on a weekly basis and enjoy the improved animation quality. This resulted in the franchise successfully captivating a fresh audience.

Kenshirou, as depicted in the anime production by Toei Animation, showcases the intensity that abounds in Fist of the North Star. This ignites anticipation for a similar experience within the manga franchise, thus propelling an upsurge in its sales and contributing to the continued expansion of the series.

Although the manga series consists of 245 chapters, the initial TV anime adaptation by Toei Animation only covered up to manga chapter 210. As a result, there are still 35 chapters that have yet to be transformed into anime episodes, equivalent to approximately 11-12 episodes of additional content. Consequently, an anime remake could potentially offer fans the opportunity to experience the complete adaptation of the entire Fist of the North Star series in one continuous narrative or divided into separate seasons.

Kenshirou as depicted in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

When the original anime was released, it encountered significant censorship. However, with the current release of anime, it is more likely that a remake will face less censorship. This will enable fans to appreciate the manga's storyline as it was originally intended.

The fact that Tetsuo Hara's Fist of the North Star, a manga known for its gore, endured heavy censorship in its anime adaptation is disappointing. Consequently, a new adaptation of the anime should provide fans with the complete franchise experience in animation, offering a first-time opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the story.