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北斗の拳 究極版 [Hokuto no Ken Kyūkyoku-ban] #16
Fist of the North Star Vol. 16
Pria yang mengukir hatinya, dan pria yang membuang hatinya.
Duel penentuan Kenshiro dan Kaioh merupakan pertikaian antara Hokuto Shinken dan Hokuto Ryuken. Di akhir pertarungan yang sengit, terungkaplah kisah tragis yang melatarbelakangi lahirnya Hokuto Shinken.
Legenda 2.000 tahun lalu kini berakhir…!
“Kau juga sungguh musuh yang kuat!”
Duel penentuan Kenshiro dan Kaioh merupakan pertikaian antara Hokuto Shinken dan Hokuto Ryuken. Di akhir pertarungan yang sengit, terungkaplah kisah tragis yang melatarbelakangi lahirnya Hokuto Shinken.
Legenda 2.000 tahun lalu kini berakhir…!
“Kau juga sungguh musuh yang kuat!”
288 pages, Paperback
First published June 20, 2014
About the author
Buronson
452 books88 followersOkamura Yoshiyuki (岡村善行), also known as Buronson (武論尊) or Sho Fumimura (史村翔 Fumimura Shō), is a Japanese manga writer most known by his famous work Hokuto no Ken. known in English as Fist of the North Star.
He graduated from the Japanese Air Force Training School in 1967 and served as an Air Force radar mechanic. In 1969 he discharged from the Japanese Navy and was soon hired by Hiroshi Motomiya as a manga assistant. He started his manga writing career when he wrote the script of Pink Punch: Miyabi in 1972, drawn by Goro Sakai. In 1975 Buronson wrote his first big hit The Doberman Detective, drawn by Shinji Hiramatsu. The famous Hokuto no Ken made its debute as Buronson's greatest hit in 1983, drawn by Tetsuo Hara. In 1989 his story Ourou was released as a manga serialized in Animal Magazine, drawn by Kentarou Miura, and in 1990 a sequel entitled Ourou Den was released by the same manga artist. Buronson also collaborated with the manga artist Ryoichi Ikegami in many works as Strain (manga) , Human (manga) and the famous Sanctuary (manga). Among his other major works are The Phantom Gang, with art by Kaoru Shintani.
Buronson was mainly influenced by movies such as Bruce Lee's, and Mad Max.
The nickname Buronson is a tribute to the American actor Charles Bronson, whose way of growing the mustache was imitated by Yoshiyuki Okamura too.
He graduated from the Japanese Air Force Training School in 1967 and served as an Air Force radar mechanic. In 1969 he discharged from the Japanese Navy and was soon hired by Hiroshi Motomiya as a manga assistant. He started his manga writing career when he wrote the script of Pink Punch: Miyabi in 1972, drawn by Goro Sakai. In 1975 Buronson wrote his first big hit The Doberman Detective, drawn by Shinji Hiramatsu. The famous Hokuto no Ken made its debute as Buronson's greatest hit in 1983, drawn by Tetsuo Hara. In 1989 his story Ourou was released as a manga serialized in Animal Magazine, drawn by Kentarou Miura, and in 1990 a sequel entitled Ourou Den was released by the same manga artist. Buronson also collaborated with the manga artist Ryoichi Ikegami in many works as Strain (manga) , Human (manga) and the famous Sanctuary (manga). Among his other major works are The Phantom Gang, with art by Kaoru Shintani.
Buronson was mainly influenced by movies such as Bruce Lee's, and Mad Max.
The nickname Buronson is a tribute to the American actor Charles Bronson, whose way of growing the mustache was imitated by Yoshiyuki Okamura too.
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November 24, 2025
E ultimo arco narrativo sia.
July 1, 2025
Compassion is very important to have when fighting. It’s perhaps the biggest flaw of every villain, as a person with no heart can’t truly find victory. Fist of the North Star, in spite of its hardcore violence, makes that perfectly clear through Kenshiro, who keeps on winning because of the compassion that rests in his heart. Volume Sixteen continues to prove that, as Kenshiro continues his battle with the brother of Raoh.
Kaioh is a perfect example of a tragic villain. Everything from his mother to a happy, normal life was taken from him. It’s because of this that he holds such contempt for his dead brother, as Raoh was a perfect fighter and man in his eyes. But with him gone, Kaioh has locked up all emotion and self-consciousness within his body, even going so far as to claim that he has no soul.
But Kaioh is facing Kenshiro, who brims with love and compassion both in his hearts and fists. He fights because peace needs to exist in this world, and he’ll try to make that happen until the very last breath leaves his lungs. With that fiery passion, Kenshiro battles Kaioh, proving again that those with bigger hearts will reign over those who’ve thrown almost every emotion away. It’s a shame that Kaioh’s mentality is that way, as it even goes against what Raoh believed in.
This fact comes far too late for Kaioh, as Kenshiro once again has to show him the error of his ways. Not only does he let his fists do the talking, but also has Kaioh see the true symbolism behind the things he worships. From his harrowed back story to the true meaning behind the statue, Kenshiro goes to great lengths to prove that within Kaioh’s being isn’t an emotionless villain; it’s a heart that wishes to be a hero!
Alas, as Fist of the North Star tends to do, there can only be one super-strengthened human in this series, and Kenshiro is the star, after all. After their face-off, Kaioh sets off to do something noble, in honor of his fallen friend Hyo. It’s also here where Bat and Rin reunite, with Kenshiro giving the best words of advice to guarantee both their safety and happiness. Not only do these words showcase the strength of this manga’s writing; it also demonstrates the true nature of what this manga is actually about!
Of course, readers come to Fist of the North Star for the crazy action, and the next story arc involving the son of Raoh, Ryu. A village being tricked into slavery, and a prison filled with children. While Kenshiro may be the strongest one, this new story is all about Ryu and his rise to heroism. Dare I say, it also is a prime example of why children continue to be the future of greatness!
Nothing else proves that than Ryu’s plan to break the child prisoners out. In a way, it’s like watching an R-rated version of Home Alone or even The Goonies in action. Their usage of common items as weapons demonstrates their knowhow when it comes to escaping from a horrible situation. Sure, it can be a little goofy, but I can’t help but smile every time a big baddie gets killed by these kids’ antics!
Is this arc a sign of the end of Fist of the North Star? With only a few more volumes left to go in VIZ Signatures’s releases, the time for Kenshiro to walk off into the sunset feels nigh. But if there’s a good way to end it, it’s to put a focus on the future heroes of this post-apocalyptic world. After all, evil never fully disappears, so someone’s got to stomp it out when Kenshiro’s long gone. Maybe Ryu will be the one to carry on that legacy, if he can make it out of this situation alive. Here’s hoping!
Kaioh is a perfect example of a tragic villain. Everything from his mother to a happy, normal life was taken from him. It’s because of this that he holds such contempt for his dead brother, as Raoh was a perfect fighter and man in his eyes. But with him gone, Kaioh has locked up all emotion and self-consciousness within his body, even going so far as to claim that he has no soul.
But Kaioh is facing Kenshiro, who brims with love and compassion both in his hearts and fists. He fights because peace needs to exist in this world, and he’ll try to make that happen until the very last breath leaves his lungs. With that fiery passion, Kenshiro battles Kaioh, proving again that those with bigger hearts will reign over those who’ve thrown almost every emotion away. It’s a shame that Kaioh’s mentality is that way, as it even goes against what Raoh believed in.
This fact comes far too late for Kaioh, as Kenshiro once again has to show him the error of his ways. Not only does he let his fists do the talking, but also has Kaioh see the true symbolism behind the things he worships. From his harrowed back story to the true meaning behind the statue, Kenshiro goes to great lengths to prove that within Kaioh’s being isn’t an emotionless villain; it’s a heart that wishes to be a hero!
Alas, as Fist of the North Star tends to do, there can only be one super-strengthened human in this series, and Kenshiro is the star, after all. After their face-off, Kaioh sets off to do something noble, in honor of his fallen friend Hyo. It’s also here where Bat and Rin reunite, with Kenshiro giving the best words of advice to guarantee both their safety and happiness. Not only do these words showcase the strength of this manga’s writing; it also demonstrates the true nature of what this manga is actually about!
Of course, readers come to Fist of the North Star for the crazy action, and the next story arc involving the son of Raoh, Ryu. A village being tricked into slavery, and a prison filled with children. While Kenshiro may be the strongest one, this new story is all about Ryu and his rise to heroism. Dare I say, it also is a prime example of why children continue to be the future of greatness!
Nothing else proves that than Ryu’s plan to break the child prisoners out. In a way, it’s like watching an R-rated version of Home Alone or even The Goonies in action. Their usage of common items as weapons demonstrates their knowhow when it comes to escaping from a horrible situation. Sure, it can be a little goofy, but I can’t help but smile every time a big baddie gets killed by these kids’ antics!
Is this arc a sign of the end of Fist of the North Star? With only a few more volumes left to go in VIZ Signatures’s releases, the time for Kenshiro to walk off into the sunset feels nigh. But if there’s a good way to end it, it’s to put a focus on the future heroes of this post-apocalyptic world. After all, evil never fully disappears, so someone’s got to stomp it out when Kenshiro’s long gone. Maybe Ryu will be the one to carry on that legacy, if he can make it out of this situation alive. Here’s hoping!
December 14, 2025
Some good parts and some more absurd ones. It was okay!
March 25, 2025
I was sure this would be the last issue, because I remembered the end, but amazingly there is a sequel with Raul's son whose existence I completely ignored.... and now?
Ero sicura che questo sarebbe stato l'ultimo numero, perché mi ricordavo la fine, ma incredibilmente c'é un seguito con il figlio di Raul del quale ignoravo completamente l'esistenza.... e ora?
I received from the Publisher a complimentary digital advanced review copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.
Ero sicura che questo sarebbe stato l'ultimo numero, perché mi ricordavo la fine, ma incredibilmente c'é un seguito con il figlio di Raul del quale ignoravo completamente l'esistenza.... e ora?
I received from the Publisher a complimentary digital advanced review copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.
June 19, 2024
This is such a weird series. Most times, it's very formulaic and just repeats the same plot in barely different ways again and again, to the point you can guess what will happen to a character as soon as they are introduced. And that's... not great, but it works.
But then, from time to time, it also changes things up a bit, and while the results are mixed, it's at least a break from the same plots. Those parts still have some of the same consistency and cliché problems that the other plots have, but sometimes those are exactly what make the series fun to read.
This volume's first part falls into the first example - it's just a different take on Raoh's fight, with a different Raoh, a different Toki, and a different Rei. The second part, however, is pretty interesting. It's about Kenshiro and Raoh's super secret son that was never talked about before this. And while it's low stakes, it's pretty fun!
Not a bad volume, by this point you kinda know what to expect.
But then, from time to time, it also changes things up a bit, and while the results are mixed, it's at least a break from the same plots. Those parts still have some of the same consistency and cliché problems that the other plots have, but sometimes those are exactly what make the series fun to read.
This volume's first part falls into the first example - it's just a different take on Raoh's fight, with a different Raoh, a different Toki, and a different Rei. The second part, however, is pretty interesting. It's about Kenshiro and Raoh's super secret son that was never talked about before this. And while it's low stakes, it's pretty fun!
Not a bad volume, by this point you kinda know what to expect.
June 23, 2024
Well, ini adalah serial yang aneh hha. Seringkali, ini sangat jelas formulanya oleh Buronson sensei dan hanya mengulangi plot yang sama dengan cara yang sedikit berbeda berulang kali, sampai-sampai pembaca dapat menebak apa yang akan terjadi pada karakter segera setelah mereka diperkenalkan. Tidak bagus memang, tapi khusus utk Kenshiro, itu berhasil LOL.
Bukan volume yang buruk, namun pada titik ini pembaca sudah tahu apa yang diharapkan.
Bukan volume yang buruk, namun pada titik ini pembaca sudah tahu apa yang diharapkan.
June 10, 2025
This one kind of spins the wheels a bit, which makes sense since it's the final wham-bam over the bloodline story that's been running for the past few hundred chapters. Compared to the carnage in the previous volumes, this one is a little calmer but hits some pathos more to make up for it.
The story isn't over though, Ken is continues on in the wasteland and this ends on a horribly timed cliff hanger so I'd suggest holding off reading until Vol. 17 is in your hand.
The story isn't over though, Ken is continues on in the wasteland and this ends on a horribly timed cliff hanger so I'd suggest holding off reading until Vol. 17 is in your hand.
October 5, 2023
Ryu lucu banget tolong 🤣🤣
Segar banget kemunculan dia
Segar banget kemunculan dia
April 8, 2025
Great illustrations. Incredibly violent, and needlessly so (but still less than Battle Angel Alita). A classic, written by the master himself, Buronson.
August 28, 2025
Manly af! Soulful as ever 👊🏻
July 4, 2026
plot resolves enough
for time jump and new concept:
ken's new apprentice
for time jump and new concept:
ken's new apprentice
May 27, 2025
The anime stopped with volume 16, leaving two full volumes not adapted at all. I'm wondering now where all of this will go, especially with Raoh's son, but the more the merrier.
May 23, 2025
This is one of the best volumes in the series. The battle with Kaioh ends, and so does an era. Now the story goes further than the anime, and we have a new setting with an even more Mad Max-inspired atmosphere. Can't wait for the two final volumes and the ending of one of the best mangas ever.
May 13, 2025
A couple of volumes back I expressed that it seemed as though Rin might be in romantic love with Ken and here we get .
I'm not sure I feel like the world is widening or whether this is more following Ken's journey. He levels up as he learns more about hokuto shinken's history. We learn in this volume that . I'm not sure I like this kind of . I feel it takes away from the message of power having a corrupting effect.
I'm not sure I feel like the world is widening or whether this is more following Ken's journey. He levels up as he learns more about hokuto shinken's history. We learn in this volume that . I'm not sure I like this kind of . I feel it takes away from the message of power having a corrupting effect.
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