Kenshiro
Kenshiro (Japanese: ケンシロウ, Hepburn: Kenshirō) is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Fist of the North Star manga series created by Tetsuo Hara and Buronson. In the story, Kenshiro is the rightful successor of an ancient art of assassination called Hokuto Shinken, which allows him to defeat his adversaries through the hidden meridian points.
| Kenshiro | |
|---|---|
| Fist of the North Star character | |
Kenshiro, as illustrated on the cover of Hokuto no Ken Kyūkyokuban Vol. 1 | |
| First appearance | Fist of the North Star chapter 1: "A Cry from the Heart" (September 26, 1983) |
| Created by | Tetsuo Hara Buronson |
| Voiced by | See Voice actors |
| Portrayed by | Gary Daniels |
| In-universe information | |
| Alias | The Man with the Seven Scars, The Savior of the Century's End |
| Nickname | Ken |
| Title | 64th Successor of Hokuto Shinken |
| Significant other | Yuria (fiancee) |
| Relatives | Hyoh (biological older brother) Raoh (adoptive older brother) Toki (adoptive older brother) Jagi (adoptive older brother) Ryuken (adoptive father) |
According to Hara and Buronson, Kenshiro's character design was primarily based on the martial artist and actor Bruce Lee, combined with influences from actor Yūsaku Matsuda and the Mad Max film series. Through the course of the original manga, Kenshiro fights against various ruffians who threaten the lives of the post-apocalyptic survivors, as well as numerous rival martial artists, including his three honorary brothers trained in the art of Hokuto Shinken.