Hokuto No Ken Episode 54
The Fist of the North Star manga by Buronson and Tetsuo Hara was adapted into two animated television series produced by Toei Animation. The original series, simply titled Hokuto no Ken (北斗の拳), lasted 109 episodes, which aired on Fuji TV from October 11, 1984 to March 5, 1987, adapting the first 136 chapters of the original manga. A sequel series, Hokuto no Ken 2, took over the previous series' time slot and lasted 43 episodes, airing from March 12, 1987 to February 18, 1988, which adapts chapters 137 to 210 (the final chapters of the manga were not adapted).
Hokuto no Ken Episode 54
Banjo Ginga did the initial "199X" prologue narration in the first episode, and in the early episodes, the "Next Episode" narration was handled by the actor that played the villain of the week. Chiba did these off and on, but became the permanent narrator starting with episode 20. By the time of Hokuto no Ken 2, he was announcing the previews in a Kabuki style.
Fist of the North Star was an anime series that ran from 1984 to 1988. In total 152 episodes of Fist of the North Star were aired. With a total of 20 reported filler episodes, Fist of the North Star has a low filler percentage of 13%.
The games covered this episode are:Donkey Kong 3Nuts & MilkLode RunnerGalaxianDevil WorldF1 RacePac-Man4-nin Uchi MahjongXeviousUrban ChampionMappyClu Clu LandExcitebikeBalloon Fight Ice ClimberAn interesting episode, as we get the first non-Nintendo developed games for the Famicom.
The third episode of Chrontendo, a series dedicated to playing every game released for the Famicom/NES. Contains footage and commentary on 15 games released for the Famicom between February and June of 1985.ExerionGalagaRaid on Bungeling BayFormation ZSoccerSpace InvadersChampionship Lode RunnerYie Ar Kung FuAntarctic AdventureNinja KunChack'n PopDig DugFlappyWrecking CrewSpartan X (aka Kung Fu)
The fourth episode of Chrontendo, a series dedicated to playing every game released for the Famicom/NES. Contains footage and commentary on 15 games released for the Famicom between June and August of 1985.The games covered are:Hyper OlympicStar ForceElevator ActionField CombatRoad FighterWarpmanZippy RaceDoor DoorSuper ArabianBlock SetFront LineTower of DruagaAstro Robo SasaHonshogiGyro SetGeimos
The fifth episode of Chrontendo, a series dedicated to playing every game released for the Famicom/NES. This episode we take a look at the 15 games released between August and November 1985.The games covered are:10 Yard FightBattle CitySuper Mario Bros.PooyanCity ConnectionHyper SportsRoute 16 TurboChallenger Mach RiderKinnikuman Muscle Tag MatchSky DestroyerNinja Jajamaru KunOnyanko TownPachicomPac-LandThis episode also contains a look at the release of the NES in the US and the Japanese debut of the Sega Mark III.
The sixth episode of Chrontendo, a series dedicated to playing every game released for the Famicom/NES. This episode we take a look at the 15 games released between November and December 1985.The games covered are:BurgerTimeIkkiPortopia Renzoku Satsujin JikenKaratekaLunar BallStar LusterVolguard IISpelunkerChoujikuu Yousai Macross1942Dough BoyGalgBokosuka WarsObake no Q Tarou: Wan Wan Panic/Chubby CherubThexder
The seventh installment in our ongoing attempt to play every game for the NES/Famicom. This episode covers the 15 games released between December 1985 and March 1986 and also sees the debut of the Famicom Disk System.This episode's games are:Binary LandBombermanExed ExesLot LotPenguin Kun WarsTwin BeeSon SonThe Legend of ZeldaGooniesCircus CharlieNinja Hattori KunGyrodineHydlide SpecialMagMaxBaltron
Hooray! The very special 10th Episode of Chrontendo. The latest episode covers 15 Famicom/NES games from August-September 1986. They are:Musashi no KenHokotu no KenJajamaru no DaiboukenSky KidI am a Teacher - Super Mario no SweaterMobile Suit Gundam: Hot ScrambleASO/Alpha MissionSuper PitfallBananaTakahashi Meijin no Bouken Jima/Adventure IslandKing's KnightKoneko MonogatariSuper Xevious: Gamp no NazoGhostbustersSpace Hunter
The newest installment of Chrontendo, our attempt to play every game for the Famicom/NES in chronological order. This episode covers 15 games from August through November 1986.I am a Teacher: Teami no KisoAkumajo Dracula/CastlevaniaSenjou no Ookami/CommandoTerra CrestaBuggy Popper/Bump 'n' JumpOthelloPro WrestlingUrusei Yatsura: Lum no Wedding BellSansuu 4/5+6 Toshi: Keisan GameMississippi Satsujin JikenGinga Denshou - Galaxy OdysseySuper Star ForceFamily Trainer/Athletic WorldMeikyuu Kumikyoku/Milon's Secret CastleDead Zone
The latest episode in our ongoing attempt to play every game released for the NES/Famicom in chronological order. This episode covers November and December of 1986, and features the following games:Aigina no YogenGanso Saiyuuki: Super Monkey DaiboukenNagagutsu o Haita NekoMoero Twinbee - Cinnamon Hakase wo Sukue!IkariMappy LandDragon Ball: Shenron no NazoThe Monitor Puzzle - Kineco - Kinetic ConnectionCastle Excellent/CastlequestZanac AIKarate ChampTiger-HeliDaivaTransformers - Convoy no NazoHottaman no Chisoko TankenAn interesting episode, this one - covering one of the all time best Shoot-em-ups for the system, Zanac AI, and one of very worst games released for the Famicom, Ganso Saiyuuki.
The latest episode in our ongoing attempt to play every game released for the NES/Famicom in chronological order. This episode covers December of 1986, and features the following 15 games:Gall Force - Eternal StoryTakeshi no ChousenjouPro Yakyuu Family Stadium/R.B.I. BaseballSherlock Holmes: Hakushaku Reijou Yuukai JikenDoreamonAdian no TsueNazo no Kabe - Block KuzushiSuishou no RyuuBreederMashouMetro-CrossKing Kong 2: Ikari no Megaton PunchWing of MadoolaDeep DungeonKnight LoreThis episode is notable for the first Family Stadium/RBI Baseball game, as well as for King Kong 2, a fine but little known Japan-only Konami game. Also the introduction of Square's ill-fated imprint for FDS games, DOG.
Yet another episode in our ongoing attempt to play every game released for the NES/Famicom in chronological order. This episode covers December 1986 through January 1987, and features the following 16 games:Hikari Shinwa - Palutena no Kagami/Kid IcarusMoeta PrincessLaylaCosmo Genesis/Star VoyagerFamily Trainer: Running Stadium/Stadium EventsTatakai no Banka/TrojanSeikima IIMahjong GokuArkanoidElectricianCrazy ClimberToki no TabibitoHi no Tori: Wagaou no BoukenDragon BusterLabyrinthZelda 2: The Adventures of LinkA real motherlode of obscure Japanese titles this time, not to mention two majorreleases from Nintendo: Kid Icarus and Zelda 2. More details may be found on the Chrontendo blog: -14-is-here-and-chrontendo-goes.html
After a brief break to take a look at the Sega Master System, Chrontendo is back with the next 15 games from January through March 1987. Covered this episode are:Dragon Quest II/Dragon Warrior IIUltraman: Kaijuu Teikoku no GyakushuuEggerlandBlack BassNazoler LandShin Jinrui: The New TypeHiryu no Ken/Flying Dragon: The Secret ScrollEsper DreamFamicom Golf Japan CourseFamily Trainer: Aerobics Studio/Dance AerobicsPocket Zaurus: Ju Ouken no NazoMarchen VeilIkinari MusicianSuper Lode RunnerMickey Mouse/Mickey Mousecapade
After an unreasonable long delay (sorry!), Chrontendo has returned with its 16th Episode. We resume our quest to play single game released for the Famicom/NES in chronological order; we have now reached March 1987. This episode features a brief summary of the world of video gaming from 1984-1987, as well as the following 15 games.Law of the WestTobidase Daisakusen/3D WorldrunnerCity Adventure Touch - Mystery of TriangleHana no Star KaidouGoonies IILost Word of JennyWinter GamesSuper Boy AllenChisoko Tairiku OrudoraNangoku Shirei!! Spy vs. SpyOtockyDirty Pair - Project EdenSanma no MeitanteiApple Town MonogatariGreen Beret/Rush'n Attack
Episode 17 brings two pretty good unreleased-in-the-US titles from Capcom and Konami, as well as the usual obscure stuff. Also, the Famicom release of Renegade and a short look at the history of Beat-em-ups. The games this episode are:Cocona WorldRelics - Ankoku YousaiIgo: Kyuu Roban TaikyokuHigemaru MakaishimaMorita ShogiArgosRenegadeFuuun Shaolin KyoFist of the North Star AKA Hokuto no Ken IIAi Senshi NicolTantei Jinguuji Saburou: Shinjuku Chuuou Kouen Satsujin Jiken Family JockeyMonitor Puzzle - Kineco Vol IIKinnikuman - Kinniku Ookurai Soudatsusen
Another episode in the epic attempt to play every game for the NES/Famicom in chronlogical order. We have now reached May and June of 1987. The fabulous games this time around are:Hao-Kun no Fushigina Tabi/Mystery QuestSeiken - Psycho CaliburYoukai ClubDynamite BowlSection-ZPro Golfer Saru - Kage no TournamentFamily Trainer: Jogging RaceMeikyuu Jiin DababaSmash Ping PongDeep Dungeon IIReflect WorldAthenaTakahashi Meijin no Bug-tte HoneyNazoler Land Dai 2 GouHercules no Eikou
Yet another episode in the long running (well, since 2007) series attempting to examine every game for the Famicom, NES and Famicom Disk System. We have now reached the halfway point of 1987! Games covered this time around are:Famicom Golf - US CourseDr. ChaosFamily Boxing/Ring KingMichael English DaiboukenWoody PocoExciting BilliardMoero!! Pro Yakyuu/Bases LoadedSide PocketTokoro-San no Mamorumo SemerumoHokkaidou Rensa SatsujinMirai Shinwa JarvasJikai Shounen MettomagZombie HunterGetsufuu MadenBooby KidsAlso, a quick look at the early days of Nintendo Power magazine.
Our special 20th episode! That's 300 Famicom games so far! We are now at July/August 1987, and have another 15 games for you: a fine collection ranging from classic to kusoge.Doki Doki Panic/Super Mario Bros 2Hector '87/Starship HectorDragon Slayer IV/Legacy of the WizardJongbouFantasy ZoneBatsu & TeriiExciting Basket/Double DribbleCleopatra no MahouTitanic Mystery - Ao No SenritsuKaraoke StudioChester FieldFamily Trainer: Meiro DaisakusenMonty no Doki Doki DaisassouSlalomMahjong KazokuAlso, we have a brief history of the British developer Rare, tied into the release of Slalom, Rare's first console game. 041b061a72