After nuclear war, Earth has become a post-apocalyptic wasteland, where whatever remains of the human population fights over the few remaining resources.
After nuclear war, Earth has become a post-apocalyptic wasteland, where whatever remains of the human population fights over the few remaining resources. The warrior Kenshiro is the successor of the powerful martial art known as Hokuto Shinken and takes it upon himself to protect the innocent from evildoers who prey upon them. The manga has been highly influential, introducing a specific level and style of violent action to manga that many artists since have been inspired by.