Fist of the North Star: HOKUTO NO KEN

In the year 199X, the world was ravaged by nuclear fire, and it seemed humanity had been destroyed. Yet people survived, fighting bitterly over the last remnants of water and food.

As Kenshiro, successor to Hokuto Shinken, travels the wasteland with Bat, they witness an old man being chased by a gang of armed thugs. The thugs are after the precious seed rice the old man is protecting.

Kenshiro and Bat arrive in Southern Cross, the stronghold of the King Army, infamous for its countless atrocities. Waiting for nightfall, they slip into the city, where they witness Club-one of King's men- brutally tormenting innocent slaves.

Kenshiro finally reaches his long-standing nemesis: Shin, the man known as King. Fueled by the fire of revenge, Kenshiro suddenly finds himself facing Heart, one of Shin's loyal henchmen. Kenshiro is driven into a desperate, life threatening corner..

Kenshiro burns with rage toward Shin, the man who stole his beloved fiancée Yuria. Shin is stunned by the transformation of the Kenshiro now standing before him. Realizing the battle is turning against him, Shin resorts to a terrifying act.

Kenshiro and Bat arrive at a lively oasis and stop by a bar to gather food supplies. There, the bartender warns them that a fanatical combat group known as Golan operates in the area.

Kenshiro goes solo into their headquarter, God's Land. There he encounters Mad Sarge, the brutal instructor who trains Golan's soldiers.

While Kenshiro is at a bar, a group of rugged men appear and try to recruit him into their ranks. Kenshiro easily drives them off, but moments later, a grimy young boy walks into the bar.

Toyo, a compassionate old woman, has taken in countless orphaned children and showers them with unconditional love. Kenshiro deeply respects her kindness, especially toward Bat and Rin, whom she treats no differently from the others.

Kenshiro burns with overwhelming fury at the monstrous cruelty Jackal inflicted on Toyo. Swearing he will have his revenge, he begins closing in on Jackal and his gang step by step.

A woman appears before him: Mamiya, who bears a striking resemblance to his lost love, Yuria.

Koh's life is taken by the Fang Clan, yet Mamiya stands firm before the villagers. But when she is alone, away from prying eyes, she quietly weeps for her fallen younger brother.

Fang Clan Chieftain uses Airi, the sister Rei has been searching for, and takes her hostage, as leverage to bend Rei to his will.

With Airi taken hostage, Rei is ordered by Fang Clan Chieftain to kill Kenshiro.