What did you think of this episode?
5Loved it!
60.6%
86
4Liked it!
29.6%
42
3It was OK
4.9%
7
2Disliked it
2.8%
4
1Hated it
2.1%
3
Average 4.4
142 votes
DO NOT discuss the source material beyond this episode. If you want to discuss future events or theories, please use separate threads.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- LoL I have a feeling this series is going to be one of those that is "so bad it's awesome". Not to mention, one of the 7 great mysteries of the anime world will probably be figuring out where the hell Kenshiro keeps finding new shirts and jackets to replace the ones he rips every episode. |
  |
| Well, as of today I've finished this series (no spoilers ahead) and it's one of best shounen anime I've ever seen. Definitely a must watch. gave it 9/10 btw |
"There is a road in the hearts of all of us, hidden and seldom traveled, which leads to an unknown, secret place." |
8GaugeBrett said: Not to mention, one of the 7 great mysteries of the anime world will probably be figuring out where the hell Kenshiro keeps finding new shirts and jackets to replace the ones he rips every episode. Definitely. He went through 3 this episode (or 4 if getting dragged behind a car ruined a set) :P Not a bad start. I'm interested enough to see where this goes. |
| Pretty epic amounts of violence and a quality one-liner "You're already dead" XD I think I'm gonna like this series. It's so 80s |
Zell182Feb 10, 2010 1:51 PM
 |
| I just picked up this series today and oh man its impressive. reminds me of those old-school 80s cartoons like Thundercats or He-man |
| 5 out of 5: Loved it! |
| Sig deleted for being too large. |
| Cutest anime puppy I've ever seen. So cute I could vomit. |
| Just started the series. The first episode cured my cancer |
| Great start to this anime. Ken is freaking awesome. He's like a combination of Bruce Lee and Jesus. I love how all his attacks makes his enemies' heads explode. |
| Ken is great i think i will stay with this anime. |
| Not a bad first episode, seeing Ken make those guys heads explode was pretty sweet. I'll keep watching, I hear good things about this series despite what the OP said. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| I still get goosebumps when those three guys heads blow up. |
     Short of the day: Monotonous Purgatory(MAL) ✰Public Domain Club | One Piece Club✰ |
| I expected cheesy fun, but this is fucking epic. |
| I'm... speechless... TATATATATATATATA That's when I lost it Well now I know that you do (not) FUCK WITH KEN |
 |
| That was dope! Kinshiro is one of the top anime badasses of all time! I like how its less gruesome than the movie. Also THAT is such a better way of showing the name for a technique rather than characters constantly shouting them |
| Love and Peace!!! |
| Decided to check out this anime due to the amount of times it gets parodied in Gintama lol. Awesome first episode :) Ken has reached Guts level badassery in just one episode xD |
 |
| Really impressed! Time to see what its all about after seeing it mentioned many times in things like Gintama etc. |
| Just brought the DVDs today, switched to the Japanese 2.0 stereo. The voices fit better and the background music is orders of magnitude higher in the original Japanese. So... |
 Novels I have read/am reading pending approval: since November 10 2022 |
| YOU ARE SHOCK! |
 |
| That was fantastic ATATATATATA Never really thought it could be that enjoyable. |
 |
| That was awesome. |
| Well now, I see why everyone calls Ken a badass. |
 |
| It's kind of funny watching it 30 years later, too much (shounen) things have changed, this isn't a show for kids, surely. I think it will be fun, I grew up watching '90s anime so... |
| Only the first episode and (pause) I'm already dead. |
| It was the first episode, and it was very interesting, the plot although the animation style is older and a little bad!!! Finally, the young boy goes with him!!! |
| That's a lot of testo and it's great. Going to read the manga alongside too. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| What are you kid, a noob? Everyone knew that Kenshiro doesn't need key to open a door xD NANI? |
"Signature removed"   |
| "Omae wa mo shinderu" "Nani" *earrape intensifies* |
| “I love heroes, but I don't want to be one. Do you even know what a hero is!? For example, you have some meat. Pirates will feast on the meat, but the hero will distribute it among the people! I want to eat the meat!” - Monkey D. Luffy |
| I'd forgotten how majestic the OP song. This is just the first episode and Ken is already on his third shirt lol |
|
| From the OP song to the magnificent catch phrases to the awesome 80's ridiculousness I just adored everything about this episode! They dont make em like this anymore. Epic cheesy goodness! And the drama is so over the top!!! And Ken's eyebrows! I love it! |
 |
| so this is where the meme is from |
| Signature removed. Please follow the signature rules, as defined in the Site & Forum Guidelines. |
| this first episode was really well animated for a 40 years old anime |
 |
| Today, I finally start watching this series. And it's has that oldschool vibe. Watching this ep. Make me feel like kid again. I like it! |
| OMAE WA MOU SHINDEIRU!! Time to start watching this old gem |
 |
| Man.. what a first episode! Loved every minute. But then I'm a sucker for most things from the 80s. OMAE WA MOU SHINDEIRU!! xD |
| After all these years I've finally got around to starting this. |
 |
| First episode and we already got an "omae wa mou shindeiru". Didn't expect him to go Bruce Lee (or Marshal Law) there with his "TATATATATA". I like the oldness of this series, the reverb of the voices during some of the scenes and stuff. Gotta love how even though there's an apocalypse going on, people don't give shit about Kenshiro's clothes. Rip it all! Ken's power is mysterious and I can't help but think that Quentin Tarantino got inspired by this when he made Kill Bill. |
 |
| YOU WA SHOCK! BADASS LEVEL 1000000% |
| it was pretty good |
 |
More topics from this board
Poll: » Hokuto no Ken Episode 109 DiscussionZell182 - Mar 10, 2010 |
32 |
by passing_through
»»
Oct 15, 7:53 PM |
|
Poll: » Hokuto no Ken Episode 107 DiscussionHokuto_no_Fuzz - Sep 14, 2012 |
10 |
by passing_through
»»
Oct 15, 7:29 PM |
|
Poll: » Hokuto no Ken Episode 95 DiscussionUnculturedWhitey - Oct 7, 2012 |
14 |
by passing_through
»»
Oct 15, 7:29 AM |
|
Poll: » Hokuto no Ken Episode 105 DiscussionTempz - Jul 1, 2011 |
13 |
by IssunWriter993
»»
Sep 10, 9:45 AM |
|
Poll: » Hokuto no Ken Episode 99 DiscussionUnculturedWhitey - Oct 7, 2012 |
14 |
by IssunWriter993
»»
Sep 10, 2:32 AM |