Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken) – Kenshiro Moment of Truth – Original Animation Cel and Background (Toei Animation, 1984)

Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken) – Kenshiro Moment of Truth – Original Animation Cel and Background (Toei Animation, 1984)

A dramatic and emotionally charged original production cel featuring Kenshiro in a pivotal “moment of truth” — shirtless, wounded, and resolute — embodying the raw power and vulnerability that define his legendary character. This cel is paired with its matching background (copy), offering a complete frame of intensity from the Toei Animation production of 1984.

Based on the manga written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara, Hokuto no Ken became a defining title of 80s anime, blending dystopian themes with hyper-stylized martial arts and existential pathos. Kenshiro, the successor of the Hokuto Shinken style, was brought to life on screen with fierce precision by the animation team, under the distinct character design of Hara.