In 2006, the Hokuto no Ken saga returned to theaters with a new series of films. To accompany the release of the first one, dedicated to Raoh, manufacturer Kaiyodo launched the Movie Figure Collection, five figures drawn directly from the feature film.
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Five heroes from the big screen
This first set bears the subtitle Raoh Junai no Sho, named after the film. It brings together five characters in capsules at three hundred yen. It includes Kenshiro, the heir of Hokuto Shinken, Raoh in his conqueror’s armor, Emperor Souther clad in his armor, and Shu of the Nanto Hakuro Ken.
The fifth figure is the most unexpected. It is Reina, a general in Raoh’s army created for the film, delivered with her weapon. The character was not designed by just anyone, as her design was done by Tsukasa Hojo, the creator of City Hunter. A nod between two monuments of manga, making this Reina a truly unique piece.
Finding them today
Sculpted by Ken Matsuura and produced by Kaiyodo, this collection tied to the film’s release can still be found individually or as a complete set on Yahoo Auctions, Mercari, and at Suruga-ya. A memento from the era when Hokuto no Ken found its way back to the silver screen.