Synopsis
In the year 19XX, after a betrayal left him near death, the valiant warrior Kenshiro sets out across a desolate, post-apocalyptic wasteland to rescue his fiancée Yuria from the villainous Shin who captured her. Along the way, Kenshiro uses his deadly Hokuto Shinken martial art to defend the weak against brutal bandits. His heroic deeds soon draw the attention of powerful enemies, including tyrannical warlords and other skilled fighters, pulling Kenshiro into battles that go beyond his original goal. As each challenge grows greater, the heir of Hokuto Shinken must push his limits to reclaim what he holds most dear. Facing rising threats and an escalating war against darkness, especially his conflict with Shin and the Nanto Seiken martial arts faction, Kenshiro gradually becomes the protector of a harsh, irradiated world.
Background
Hokuto no Ken covers chapters 1 to 136 of the manga of the same name.
