In which issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump did Fist of the North Star debut?

Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken) debuted in issue #777 of Weekly Shōnen Jump, published on September 26, 1983.

Who created Fist of the North Star?

Fist of the North Star was written by Buronson (Sho Fumimura) and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara.

Where does the phrase "You are already dead" come from?

"Omae wa mou shindeiru" ("You are already dead") is Kenshiro's most famous expression in Fist of the North Star, said before enemies collapse from his Hokuto Shinken technique strikes.

How many volumes does Fist of the North Star have?

Fist of the North Star has 27 volumes with 245 chapters, published between 1983 and 1988.

Fist of the North Star: Debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump

Author	Buronson & Tetsuo Hara
Volumes	27
Chapters	245
Published	1983–1988
Genres	Action, Post-apocalyptic, Martial Arts

Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken) debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue #777 on September 26, 1983. Written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara, the series is set in a post-apocalyptic world and follows the legendary martial artist Kenshiro. The iconic phrase "You are already dead" (Omae wa mou shindeiru) originated in this series and became one of the most famous catchphrases in manga history.

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Kenshiro's Journey