Wednesday 28 October 2026
Hokuto no Ken Daikaibō (San-ei Shobō, 2014)

Details

Original title
北斗の拳 大解剖 (完全保存版)
Authors
Supervision by Hara Tetsuo and Buronson (原哲夫×武論尊 監修), editing by Spice Communications, editorial supervision by Coamix
Edition
Publisher
San-ei Shobō (株式会社三栄書房)
Collection
San-ei Mook (サンエイムック)
Release
July 25, 2014
Colophon date
September 7, 2014 (2014年9月7日発行)
Price
907 yen before tax (980 yen including tax at the time of release, 998 yen at the current rate)
Pages
119
Format
A4 variant (A4 変型), about 21.5 × 28.5 cm, saddle-stitched like a magazine
ISBN
978-4-7796-2207-6
Magazine code
C9476, 雑誌コード 62254-68
ASIN
4779622077
Staff
Supervision (監修, cover)
Hara Tetsuo (原哲夫), Buronson (武論尊)
Publishing director (Publisher, 発行人)
Suzuki Kenji (鈴木賢志) (reading to be confirmed)
Editor in chief (編集人)
Yuasa Hiroyuki (湯浅裕行), Spice Communications
Editor
Matsuzawa Toshimi (松沢寿美) (reading to be confirmed), Spice Communications
Editors and writers (Editor, Writer)
Katsumata Yasuhiko (勝又泰彦, Pumpkin Plot), Satō Yoshinori (佐藤義徳, 310 sho-ten), Ichihara Tsuyoshi (市原剛) (reading to be confirmed)
Editors and writers, Wrestling Creator Group
Kitahara Masaki (北原雅紀) (reading to be confirmed), Fujiwara Makoto (藤原誠), Kawakami Shintarō (河上真太郎), Hautsumuri (はうつむり), shin, Takamata Tomoya (たかまたともや), Yasukawa Kōhei (安川光平)
Art direction and design (Art Direction + Design)
Ōno Tsuruko (大野鶴子) (reading to be confirmed), Creative SANO Japan
Producer
Kimura Masashi (木村斉史) (reading to be confirmed), San-ei Shobō
Editorial supervision
Coamix (株式会社コアミックス)
Editorial department (編集部)
Spice Communications (株式会社スパイスコミニケーションズ)
Publisher (発行所)
San-ei Shobō (株式会社三栄書房)
Printing (印刷)
Tosho Printing (図書印刷)

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MookHokuto no Ken

Hokuto no Ken Daikaibō (San-ei Shobō, 2014) 北斗の拳 大解剖 (完全保存版)

Overview “The Great Dissection of Hokuto no Ken” (北斗の拳 大解剖) is a San-ei Shobō mook released as a “keepsake edition” (完全保存版), under the supervision of Hara Tetsuo and Buronson. Two sections devoted to the authors tell “The secrets behind the creation of Hokuto no Ken” (『北斗の拳』創作秘話), billed on the cover as “told at last” (今だからこそ語る).

The mook reviews the world of the year 199X, Kenshiro, Raoh, Toki, their companions and their rivals, then the Hokuto Shinken and its secret techniques. It reproduces over nineteen pages, from the original artwork, the chapter of the final duel between Raoh and Kenshiro, “Strike the fighting aura!” (闘気を撃つ!の巻). Two pages present Hokuto no Ken -Last Piece-, a new episode drawn for the series' thirtieth anniversary. It also includes a map of the whole journey, a ranking of the strongest, imaginary duels and a gallery of villains, with Jagi and Amiba.

The last pages give the floor to three mangaka, Takahashi Rumiko, Morita Masanori and Maki Kōji, then to the authors of two spin-offs, Yukito-imouto for Hokuto no Ken Ichigo Aji and Kajio for DD Hokuto no Ken. The mook was followed by a revised edition in 2017, then by a reworked version extended to Souten no Ken in 2023, the Hokuto no Ken Series Daikaibō.

Table of contents

Opening

  1. “Color illustrations: the world of Hokuto no Ken” (カラーイラスト『北斗の拳』の世界)p. 6-15Ten pages of color illustrations.

“The secrets behind the creation of Hokuto no Ken” (『北斗の拳』創作秘話)

  1. “Hara Tetsuo: putting your life on the line, that's Hara Tetsuo's style!” (原哲夫 〝命懸け〟それが原哲夫のスタイル!)p. 16-18
  2. “Buronson: all for the sake of creating a good work.” (武論尊 すべては良い作品を創るため。)p. 19-23

“The legend of the eternal men: the appeal of Hokuto no Ken dissected in depth!” (永遠なる漢たちの伝説 『北斗の拳』の魅力徹底解剖!)

  1. “This is where the story of Hokuto no Ken began!! The world of 199X, where even hearts lie in ruins” (『北斗の拳』の物語はここから始まった!! 人の心も荒廃した「一九九X年」の世界)p. 24-25
  2. “Kenshiro, 64th successor of the Hokuto Shinken” (北斗神拳第64代伝承者 ケンシロウ)p. 26-29
  3. “Raoh, Ken-Oh, conqueror of the end of the century, eldest of the Hokuto brothers” (世紀末覇者〝拳王〟北斗兄弟の長兄 ラオウ)p. 30-31
  4. “Toki, the saint of the end of the century, second of the Hokuto brothers” (世紀末聖者北斗兄弟の次兄 トキ)p. 32-33
  5. “Comrades in arms: the men who risked their lives fighting alongside Kenshiro!” (ケンシロウと共に命を賭けて戦った漢たち! 盟友)p. 34-35
  6. “Rivals: the men who fought Kenshiro to the death!” (ケンシロウと死闘を繰り広げた漢たち! 強敵)p. 36-37
  7. “Hokuto no Ken -Last Piece-, a new episode drawn for the thirtieth anniversary of Hokuto no Ken” (『北斗の拳』30周年記念描き下ろし新エピソード 北斗の拳 -ラストピース-)p. 38-39
  8. “Story guide: the arc of battles in troubled times” (ストーリーガイド 乱世激闘編)p. 40-41
  9. “Story guide: the new legend arc” (ストーリーガイド 新伝説編)p. 42-43
  10. “Story guide: map of the whole journey and data on every battle” (ストーリーガイド 全道程MAP/全戦歴DATA)p. 44-45
  11. “The greatest climax of Hokuto no Ken: the summit duel of the Hokuto Shinken successors, Raoh vs. Kenshiro” (『北斗の拳』最大のクライマックス 北斗神拳伝承者 頂上決戦 ラオウ×ケンシロウ)p. 46-48
  12. “The fierce battle of Kenshiro and Raoh: the chapter Tōki o utsu! in original art!” (ケンシロウとラオウ 壮絶な闘い「闘気を撃つ!」の巻 原画掲載!)p. 49-67The chapter “Strike the fighting aura!” (闘気を撃つ!の巻), reproduced over nineteen pages from the original art.
  13. “A short preview of what follows Tōki o utsu!: Chi ni somaru haō!” (「闘気を撃つ!」の続きをちょっとだけ紹介!! 「血に染まる覇王!」)p. 68-71The chapter “The conqueror stained with blood!” (血に染まる覇王!).
  14. “Beautiful flowers that bloomed in troubled times: gallery of the beauties of the end of the century” (乱世に咲いた美しき花たち 世紀末美女図鑑)p. 72-75

“The great dissection of the Hokuto Shinken” (北斗神拳大解剖)

  1. “The three Hokuto brothers: a chronicle of their lives” (北斗三兄弟 半生の記録)p. 76-77
  2. “The mysteries of the Hokuto Shinken succession” (北斗神拳伝承の謎)p. 78-79
  3. “The secret techniques of the Hokuto Shinken” (北斗神拳奥義)p. 80-81

Features

  1. “Hokuto no Ken strongest character ranking: who is really the strongest?” (『北斗の拳』最強キャラクターランキング 本当に強いのは誰だ!)p. 82-85
  2. “The aesthetics of Hokuto no Ken: how men die” (『北斗の拳』の美学 漢たちの死に様)p. 86-87
  3. “The aesthetics of Hokuto no Ken: people of deep love in a loveless age!!” (『北斗の拳』の美学 愛なき時代の愛深き人々!!)p. 88-89
  4. “The aesthetics of Hokuto no Ken: learn from these men!! Famous lines and maxims of men!!” (『北斗の拳』の美学 漢たちに学べ!! 漢の名言・格言!!)p. 90-91
  5. “The end of the century, a jewel box of villains! Gallery of the worst villains of the end of the century” (世紀末は悪党の宝石箱や! 世紀末極悪人図鑑)p. 92-93
  6. “Jagi, the lowest and vilest of cowards, depravity at its peak!” (最低最悪の卑劣感 まさに下衆の極み! ジャギ)p. 94
  7. “Amiba, the fake martial arts genius who keeps experimenting on vital points at the cost of human lives!” (人の命で秘孔の実験を繰り返す偽りの天才拳士! アミバ)p. 95
  8. “Comparing the strength of the armies of the end of the century” (世紀末軍団戦力比較)p. 96-97
  9. “Imaginary duels, fights that never happened: which one is stronger?!” (仮想対決 幻の一戦 強いのはどっちだ!?)p. 98-99
  10. “What's strange about Hokuto no Ken: a big investigation into its oddities” (ここが変だよ『北斗の拳』 不思議を大調査)p. 100-101
  11. “Hokuto no Ken character relationship chart” (『北斗の拳』人物相関図)p. 102-103
  12. “Hokuto no Ken character directory” (『北斗の拳』キャラクター名鑑)p. 104-105

“Interviews: what's amazing about Hokuto no Ken” (『北斗の拳』ここがスゴイ・インタビュー)

  1. Takahashi Rumiko (高橋留美子)p. 106-107
  2. Morita Masanori (森田まさのり)p. 108-109
  3. Maki Kōji (巻来功士)p. 110-111

“The appeal of Hokuto no Ken as told by the authors of hit spin-offs!” (大人気スピンオフ作家に聞く『北斗の拳』の魅力!)

  1. Yukito-imouto (行徒妹)p. 112-113The cover links this name to Hokuto no Ken Ichigo Aji (北斗の拳 イチゴ味).
  2. Kajio (カジオ)p. 114-115The cover links this name to DD Hokuto no Ken (DD北斗の拳).

“You already want it!!” (お前はもう欲ッしている!!)

  1. “Available now! A selection of Hokuto no Ken merchandise” (いま買える!『北斗の拳』グッズセレクション)p. 116-117
  2. “Introducing the Hokuto no Ken gaiden” (『北斗の拳』外伝紹介)p. 118
  3. “Not to be missed by Hokuto no Ken fans! Reader giveaways” (『北斗の拳』ファンなら見逃せない! 読者プレゼント)p. 119

Table of contents translated and entry compiled by Hokuto Chronicles from the original book. First published on October 13, 2026. © 2026 Hokuto Chronicles. Any reuse, even partial or reworded, must credit Hokuto Chronicles with a link to this page.

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