Fist of the North Star

atthequillsmercy

Lenni Reviews: “Fist of the North Star” Vol. 10, by Buronson & Tetsuo Hara

(Image Source)

*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.

Ken has found Yuria but Raoh is also after her to keep her from Ken. Now, it’s time for their showdown utilizing a deadly final technique.

This was an interesting final battle but it feels a little silly that with the tone of this series, after the technique and strength shown in the final battle really came down to love and feelings. I mean, I get it, it was entertaining but I thought it would come down to all the experience Ken has gained allowing him to win the fight. The final battle between them was cool, though but Yuria was super dull. 3.9 out of 5.

Follow me on BlogLovin.

atthequillsmercy

Lenni Reviews: “Fist of the North Star” Vol. 8, Buronson & Tetsuo Hara

123851572

(Image Source)

*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.

Ken faces the emperor Souther, Toki faces Raoh, brother against brother in epic battles.

This volume goes through a lot at a fast pace along with giving some back story. It’s worth it for the action alone, especially if you’re interested in seeing new abilities along with a bit of drama. It was wild to read but also felt chaotic and unfocused compared to the previous volumes. 3.9 out of 5.

Follow me on BlogLovin.

atthequillsmercy

Lenni Reviews: “Fist of the North Star” Vol. 7 by Buronson & Tetsuo Hara

60321297(Image Source)

*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.

Ken faces the Holy Emperor, a tyrant who kidnaps and enslaves children.

Now, I like this series and I understand that in order to be a threat, the villains have to actually show they’re dangerous but I’ve never been a fan of a lot of collateral damage surrounding the main conflict. And the main showdown didn’t even happen so this ends on a cliffhanger. It just didn’t seem as thrilling as other volumes; it just felt like disaster porn. 3.8 out of 5.

Follow me on BlogLovin.

atthequillsmercy

Lenni Reviews: “Fist of the North Star” Vol 6, by Buronson & Tetsuo Hara

52528373

(Image Source)

*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.

This volume’s main focus is the showdown between Ken and Kenoh/Raoh, the most powerful of the brothers who trained together. After it ends, (spoilers, kinda?) Ken goes back to beating down various baddies across the dusty landscape. We do get to know Mamiya, who finally does something for a bit before getting sidelined again. I’m glad to see her around more and being involved in the plot in ways that aren’t cheerleader or hostage (although that still happens) and the volume ends at a point where I wonder if she will be more integral to the plot in the future.

Aside for that little nitpick, the battle between Ken and Roah is amazing; great art and action even though the dialog is very bombastic. But, it all fits together well. 4 out of 5.

Follow me on BlogLovin.

atthequillsmercy

Lenni Reviews: “Fist of the North Star” Vol. 5, by Buronson & Tetsuo Hara

(Image Source)

*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.

Ken journeys to a prison called Cassandra; The City of Wailing Demons in search for his brother, Toki. To find him, Ken must face off against the twisted and cruel Warden Uyghur and we meet another brother of Ken’s, Raoh; who wants nothing more than to rule over everyone and it seems nobody is powerful enough to stop him.

This plows right into the action and does not give the reader much downtime, making this volume fly by. Things surge forward in the plot, our main group is coming together, and there’s a bit of mystery brewing in the background. This one ends on a cliffhanger so I’m excited for more! 4 out of 5.

Follow me on BlogLovin.

atthequillsmercy

Lenni Reviews: “Fist of the North Star” Vol. 4, by Buronson & Tetsuo Hara

58438365

(Image Source)

*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.

Ken is one of four who studied Hokuto Shinken and his older brother, Jagi, is now a vicious warlord impersonating Ken in an attempt to ruin his reputation. Ken goes on a journey to defeat Jagi and repair his good name.

I keep thinking Mamiya is going to do something in the plot other than swoon over Ken but unfortunately, no. She’s a good character and I’d like to see her bravery and ingenuity do more than have her end up as a hostage. But other than that, Ken and his brothers are a cool part of this story and the plot takes turns I did not expect, but it worked for me. Jagi is wrapped up quick and we move on to Toki, who I am much more curious about. This volume ends on a cliffhanger so, we’ll have to wait and see what his deal is. 4 out of 5.

Follow me on BlogLovin.

atthequillsmercy

Lenni Reviews: “Fist of the North Star” Vol. 3, by Buronson & Tetsuo Hara

 

56898014(Image Source)

*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.

While we know Ken as a master of Hokuto Shinken, he is not the only one with some powerful martial arts skills. Rei, a master of Nanto Suichoken, is searching for his sister who has been kidnapped by a gang called the Fangs, and teams up with Ken to find her.

Despite a disappointing feeling regarding the few female characters for me to latch on to (I know that’s not the point of this series but still), Ken’s journey is dated but interesting. You can tell this is series is old and it may be some nostalgia creeping in but I’m enjoying this. I wonder what younger readers would think about this series. 4 out of 5.

Follow me on BlogLovin.

atthequillsmercy

Lenni Reviews: “Fist of the North Star” Vol. 2, by Buronson & Tetsuo Hara

56898013

(Image Source)

*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.

As Ken continues his journey through the wastelands, he faces evil wherever he sees it; including a man named Rei: The South Star on a mission to kill Ken.

Now, while I like this series, volume 2 is heading into repetition. Bad guy comes, does bad things, Ken kicks his ass, yay for good guys. The types of villains change but the end results are the same: Ken wins. It’s only a matter of how and how much collateral death happens around him. It’s alright but I’m hoping for some new things. 3.7 out of 5.

Follow me on BlogLovin.

atthequillsmercy

Lenni Reviews: “Fist of the North Star” Vol 1 by Buronson & Tetsuo Hara

(Image Source)

*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.

Ken wanders the post apocalyptic landscape in the year 199X, facing vicious marauders and desperate survivors.

Yup. Shun me. I’ve never read this manga or seen the original anime. So, now that this classic has been reprinted, I decided to check it out. And I am not disappointed. This is classic 90’s and feels nostalgic even though this is new to me. I’m glad I finally got around to reading this. It’s action packed, well drawn, and compelling to read. If you’re a fan or new to this series like me, I encourage you to check this out. 4.9 out of 5.

Follow me on BlogLovin.