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北斗の拳 究極版 [Hokuto no Ken Kyūkyoku-ban] #10
Ken il Guerriero. Hokuto no Ken. Extreme Edition, Vol. 10
UNA SVOLTA IMPORTANTE NELLA SAGA DI KEN IL GUERRIERO. Kenshiro e Raoh combattono per il destino di Yuria, la donna contesa tra loro. Uno scontro che finirà in maniera inaspettata, finendo per coinvolgere anche Fudo!
298 pages, Paperback
First published January 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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January 12, 2024
The final climactic battle between Ken and Raoh.
It's pretty epic! Lots of great battle scenes throughout this book.
After the first few volumes, I really just assumed this series would be nothing more than getting introduced to big gnarly evil warriors and watching Ken beat the snot out of them. I am pleasantly surprised by how the stories all came together in the end. Ken uses the power of all the warriors that have helped him, and died in the process, to battle his brother Raoh.
I feel like this is a satisfying ending to the series. I am curious what they do for the next 8 volumes! After this I believe the story jumps ahead a bunch of years.
It's pretty epic! Lots of great battle scenes throughout this book.
After the first few volumes, I really just assumed this series would be nothing more than getting introduced to big gnarly evil warriors and watching Ken beat the snot out of them. I am pleasantly surprised by how the stories all came together in the end. Ken uses the power of all the warriors that have helped him, and died in the process, to battle his brother Raoh.
I feel like this is a satisfying ending to the series. I am curious what they do for the next 8 volumes! After this I believe the story jumps ahead a bunch of years.
October 30, 2023
The inevitable tragically manly conclusion. I do miss the goofiness of the middle volumes though, not as much time for that in this one.
May 10, 2025
Devo essere onesta, questa serie non mi sta prendendo più come all'inizio e di questa cosa mi dispiace un sacco.
Ho dato comunque quattro stelle perché i disegni sono fantastici e alcune tavole lasciano davvero il segno, però è tutto così ripetitivo che a un certo punto la fatica nel proseguire la lettura ha iniziato a farsi sentire.
Mi rincuora il fatto che dal prossimo volume, se non ho capito male, inizierà un nuovo arco narrativo, quindi spero che la serie avrà modo di risollevarsi un po'.
E spero che, se verranno introdotti nuovi personaggi, avremo modo di conoscerli meglio e non vederli schîøppªrɜ dopo pochi capitoli.
Ho dato comunque quattro stelle perché i disegni sono fantastici e alcune tavole lasciano davvero il segno, però è tutto così ripetitivo che a un certo punto la fatica nel proseguire la lettura ha iniziato a farsi sentire.
Mi rincuora il fatto che dal prossimo volume, se non ho capito male, inizierà un nuovo arco narrativo, quindi spero che la serie avrà modo di risollevarsi un po'.
E spero che, se verranno introdotti nuovi personaggi, avremo modo di conoscerli meglio e non vederli schîøppªrɜ dopo pochi capitoli.
January 24, 2024
This is it, what was probably supposed to be the end of this series. The final battle against Raoh, the reencounter with Yuria, and the conclusion to the story that started on the first volume.
And I think this finally crossed the threshold of "so melodramatic it's good" to "ok, this now has become bad again". It has some good moments, but most of it was a bit too much to me. Still, finally getting the end, and that final fight still made it worth reading, after all those volumes.
And I think this finally crossed the threshold of "so melodramatic it's good" to "ok, this now has become bad again". It has some good moments, but most of it was a bit too much to me. Still, finally getting the end, and that final fight still made it worth reading, after all those volumes.
April 30, 2026
El final del arco principal. La batalla a muerte entre Raoh y Ken. Arcano definitivo vs. Arcano definitivo. Emociones en cada trazo, tristeza, honor y gloria. El manga es lo mejor que nos dio la vida.
Raoh forever ✊️
Raoh forever ✊️
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August 21, 2022
Raoh membunuh Yulia untuk mendapatkan jurus ultimate Hokuto Shinken? Kenshiro kalah ilmu? Astaga! Finale!
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September 30, 2023
Suka pesannya, tapi gak suka dengan peran "si baru bangkit" di sini. Kenapa peran "kaumnya" terkesan selalu dilemahkan?
April 7, 2024
You know what the rest of the series is like by now, and here you get more of the same. I thought this would be the end of the story, but apparently it continues so we'll see what comes.
September 10, 2021
A batalha final entre Kenshiro e Raoh é uma das mais épicas dos mangás, é insuperável
June 15, 2024
Ini dia, yang mungkin seharusnya menjadi akhir dari seri ini. Pertarungan terakhir melawan Raoh, pertemuan kembali dengan Yulia, dan kesimpulan dari cerita yang dimulai di volume pertama.
Dan saya pikir ini akhirnya melewati ambang batas dari "sangat melodramatis" menjadi "oke, sekarang ini menjadi buruk lagi" LOL. Ada beberapa momen yang bagus, tapi sebagian besar terlalu berlebihan bagi saya. Namun, akhirnya mendapatkan bagian akhir, dan pertarungan terakhir itu masih membuatnya layak untuk disimak, setelah semua volume tersebut.
Dan saya pikir ini akhirnya melewati ambang batas dari "sangat melodramatis" menjadi "oke, sekarang ini menjadi buruk lagi" LOL. Ada beberapa momen yang bagus, tapi sebagian besar terlalu berlebihan bagi saya. Namun, akhirnya mendapatkan bagian akhir, dan pertarungan terakhir itu masih membuatnya layak untuk disimak, setelah semua volume tersebut.
January 22, 2024
The epic conclusion to the saga of Raoh.
Remarkable art. Operatic themes and characters. So-so plotting.
The spirits of his deceased friends strengthen Ken’s fist, allowing him to overpower Raoh in their duel at the tower. (Emotion, heart) However, in a cruel twist of fate (another ongoing motif), an ally’s trap backfires, and Raoh escapes with Yuria.
Raoh, shaken by the defeat, attempts to regain his confidence by attacking Fudo, and we learn the gentle giant has a monstrous past. Raoh succeeds in killing him, but only by cheating, and flees the scene in a rage. It seems “sorrow” is Raoh’s fatal weakness.
In an effort to acquire sorrow, Raoh murders Yuria (not really of course), and is finally able to obtain muso tensei, the ultimate hokuto technique.
After witnessing their leader in tears, Raoh’s soldiers realize the futility of war and cast aside their weapons. Raoh abandons his dreams of conquest, his only remaining ambition to defeat Ken and prove himself the strongest.
Some flashbacks illuminate the childhood history of Raoh, Ken, and Yuria — the Hokuto brothers have long been fated to clash over the Nanto maiden.
In the final duel, Ken prevails due to his greater sorrow and compassion. But afterwards we learn that Raoh was driven by love for Yuria all along, that he spared her and actually treated her radiation sickness.
He calls down a lightning strike on himself and apparently dies, while Ken goes off into the wastes to live with Yuria.
Ken remains one of the less interning characters in FOTNS, outshined by both Fudo and Raoh in this volume, two characters who experienced transformations after long struggles. We still don’t know too much about Ken and he rarely breaks from his stoic facade. When he believes Yuria dead, there is almost no reaction.
I won’t spoil it, but I like the movie version of Ken vs Raoh better. More poignant.
Remarkable art. Operatic themes and characters. So-so plotting.
The spirits of his deceased friends strengthen Ken’s fist, allowing him to overpower Raoh in their duel at the tower. (Emotion, heart) However, in a cruel twist of fate (another ongoing motif), an ally’s trap backfires, and Raoh escapes with Yuria.
Raoh, shaken by the defeat, attempts to regain his confidence by attacking Fudo, and we learn the gentle giant has a monstrous past. Raoh succeeds in killing him, but only by cheating, and flees the scene in a rage. It seems “sorrow” is Raoh’s fatal weakness.
In an effort to acquire sorrow, Raoh murders Yuria (not really of course), and is finally able to obtain muso tensei, the ultimate hokuto technique.
After witnessing their leader in tears, Raoh’s soldiers realize the futility of war and cast aside their weapons. Raoh abandons his dreams of conquest, his only remaining ambition to defeat Ken and prove himself the strongest.
Some flashbacks illuminate the childhood history of Raoh, Ken, and Yuria — the Hokuto brothers have long been fated to clash over the Nanto maiden.
In the final duel, Ken prevails due to his greater sorrow and compassion. But afterwards we learn that Raoh was driven by love for Yuria all along, that he spared her and actually treated her radiation sickness.
He calls down a lightning strike on himself and apparently dies, while Ken goes off into the wastes to live with Yuria.
Ken remains one of the less interning characters in FOTNS, outshined by both Fudo and Raoh in this volume, two characters who experienced transformations after long struggles. We still don’t know too much about Ken and he rarely breaks from his stoic facade. When he believes Yuria dead, there is almost no reaction.
I won’t spoil it, but I like the movie version of Ken vs Raoh better. More poignant.
September 27, 2023
The final showdown between Kenshiro and Raoh to decide who between them is the true inheritor of Hokuto Shinken. It's exactly as action packed and melodramatic as every previous installment in the series has been. The dialogue is campy and hilarious (sometimes maybe unintentionally so), but the reason we're all here is for the over-the-top fight scenes. Raoh has been Ken's most challenging foe (and vice versa), and the series has done a pretty good job setting up the stakes for the situation.
In this volume we get to see a little further beneath Raoh's tough exterior, something first developed when Raoh faced off against Toki in volumes past. As much as Raoh wants to conceal his feelings about Ken and Yuria, we finally get to see him come to terms with a bit more. Who knew that Fist of the North Star could tackle complex themes like toxic masculinity?
Fun as always, so long as you don't take this too seriously. This acts as a coda to the series, though the popularity of the series made it so that the series continued well beyond this volume. Though this isn't game changing comics by any means, I plan on reading on since it's been a blast and I've heard good things about the subsequent volumes.
In this volume we get to see a little further beneath Raoh's tough exterior, something first developed when Raoh faced off against Toki in volumes past. As much as Raoh wants to conceal his feelings about Ken and Yuria, we finally get to see him come to terms with a bit more. Who knew that Fist of the North Star could tackle complex themes like toxic masculinity?
Fun as always, so long as you don't take this too seriously. This acts as a coda to the series, though the popularity of the series made it so that the series continued well beyond this volume. Though this isn't game changing comics by any means, I plan on reading on since it's been a blast and I've heard good things about the subsequent volumes.
October 10, 2023
As much as it is melodramatic/corny at times with its writing (I love it though), there are some sublime moments of character introspection. We get to see Raoh's inner turmoils when faced with fear of defeat and how he accepts the fact that true strength is only achieved with knowing sorrow (what else but love).
As for the action, Kenshiro vs. Raoh is still the most masculine fight put on paper, coupled with a very impressive artwork.
I recommend it to all lovers of classic fighting manga. :)
As for the action, Kenshiro vs. Raoh is still the most masculine fight put on paper, coupled with a very impressive artwork.
I recommend it to all lovers of classic fighting manga. :)
November 20, 2023
I was not expecting this to come in so soon! And I wasn't expecting this to be an ending! I know there are two more volumes, but I have no idea what they are going to cover, because this one actually completed the Raoh/Kenoh story in a very satisfying, larger than life way that felt like the end of an old Final Fantasy or something. Everything and everyone comes in, the heavens are references, darkness is lifted, love saves all, etc. etc., and it kind of ruled.
And Kenshiro and Yuria walk off into the sunset to enjoy whatever time they have left. It's a lovely conclusion.
And Kenshiro and Yuria walk off into the sunset to enjoy whatever time they have left. It's a lovely conclusion.
January 1, 2025
4.1/5
A weaker entry in terms of plotting and pace, this final volume in the Raoh saga is nonetheless a satisfying read. The action and art are both still spectacular (should go without saying at this point) and Roah's character development is handled well. I do think the middle portion goes on a bit too long without properly building up to Kenshiro's final confrontation with Raoh, and their battle in the movie is arguably better. Still, I enjoyed this volume about as much as I've enjoyed the series as a whole so far.
A weaker entry in terms of plotting and pace, this final volume in the Raoh saga is nonetheless a satisfying read. The action and art are both still spectacular (should go without saying at this point) and Roah's character development is handled well. I do think the middle portion goes on a bit too long without properly building up to Kenshiro's final confrontation with Raoh, and their battle in the movie is arguably better. Still, I enjoyed this volume about as much as I've enjoyed the series as a whole so far.
October 2, 2023
Another solid volume, this one is pretty near all action. That's because it wraps up the initial story arc. I believe Volume 11 will be a multi-year time hop. Which means as much as I'm enjoying these, I'm debating if I need to keep going. At any rate, vol. 1-10 are a five star reading experience. The book and art are so bonkers it's easy to get wrapped up in the thing and forget how basic it mostly is.
October 9, 2023
I love the specific strain of machismo that shows up in a lot of action manga stuff. It's all rippling muscles and bloodshed but the characters aren't afraid to cry or express emotions. It's corny at times, but it's appreciated all the same. I'm probably drastically misremembering but I don't seem to recall a lot of that in American superhero comics.
June 27, 2024
The inevitable final battle between Raoh and Kenshiro.
"I don't care about the heavens anymore! No. Perhaps the heaven I sought was always you!"
The melodrama is so over the top corny that you can't help but love it. Light has returned. The bad guys spontaneously stop wanting to be bad. It seems like the story would end here, but there are more volumes to come...
"I don't care about the heavens anymore! No. Perhaps the heaven I sought was always you!"
The melodrama is so over the top corny that you can't help but love it. Light has returned. The bad guys spontaneously stop wanting to be bad. It seems like the story would end here, but there are more volumes to come...
January 5, 2025
Ken pursues Raoh for their final battle and there are deaths of friends along the way.
Once again there is exquisite violence expertly detailed by Tetsuo Hara.
Each time I get one of these volumes I will read it first then go through it again to explore the amazing art.
Once again there is exquisite violence expertly detailed by Tetsuo Hara.
Each time I get one of these volumes I will read it first then go through it again to explore the amazing art.
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September 29, 2023More
There's more to the story. Please continue translating these fists. I know this was the viz version of its translation but pick it up and continue it.
There's more to the story. Please continue translating these fists. I know this was the viz version of its translation but pick it up and continue it.
October 4, 2023
Love ♾️ evol
October 9, 2023
Great illustrations. Incredibly violent, and needlessly so (but still less than Battle Angel Alita). A classic, written by the master himself, Buronson.
March 20, 2024
The weakest book in the serie for me so far..
July 7, 2024
Very good and it looks like the end of an era for this series. I'm curious to see what vol. 11 will bring forward.
February 8, 2025
Two titans collide
mighty star falls from heavens
love given more time
mighty star falls from heavens
love given more time
February 25, 2025
Possibly the best volume so far. Fighting of epic proportions with an emotional part, too.
April 13, 2025
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