How many copies has Fist of the North Star sold worldwide?
Fist of the North Star has sold over 100 million copies worldwide, with over 60 million copies in circulation in Japan alone. It is one of the best-selling manga series in history.
Questions about Fist of the North Star
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who created Fist of the North Star?
Fist of the North Star was written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara. It was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from the 13th of September 1983, to the 8th of August 1988, under the editorial guidance of Nobuhiko Horie.
How many episodes does the Fist of the North Star anime have?
The two Fist of the North Star anime television series, both produced by Toei Animation and aired on Fuji TV, together comprise 152 episodes. The first series ran from the 11th of October 1984, to the 5th of March 1987 (109 episodes), followed immediately by Fist of the North Star 2, which ran until the 18th of February 1988 (43 episodes).
What inspired the post-apocalyptic setting of Fist of the North Star?
Writer Buronson pushed for a post-apocalyptic setting because he felt a modern-day backdrop would not suit a martial arts story, citing the then-popular Mad Max film series as the catalyst. Tetsuo Hara drew visual inspiration from Mad Max 2 (1981), Blade Runner (1982), Katsuhiro Otomo's manga Akira (1982), and the illustrations of Syd Mead and Frank Frazetta.
What video games did Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio make based on Fist of the North Star?
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the developer behind the Yakuza series, released Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise for the PlayStation 4 in 2018. Rather than adapting the manga's story, it tells an original narrative and features gameplay elements and voice actors from the Yakuza franchise.
What is the origin of the Fist of the North Star internet meme "You are already dead"?
The phrase "Omae wa mou shindeiru" ("You are already dead") is Kenshiro's catchphrase from the original manga and anime. In September 2017, music producer deadman released the song "Omae Wa Mou" referencing the meme; rapper Lil Boom followed with his own version three months later. In 2019 the song topped Spotify's Viral 50 chart before being removed following a copyright claim.