Fist of the North Star Uncensored Version

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Fist of the North Star Uncensored Version May 31, 2022 22:52:05 GMT GrigioGuy likes this

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Post by CondorJoe on May 31, 2022 22:52:05 GMT

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So, I was talking with my dad about Hokuto no Ken/ Fist of the North Star, and it's lost uncensored version. I mentioned the fact that many releases of the film had all the gore blurred. Then, he said his old straight Japanese recording was not censored. So, we went out to the garage to search for the tape. We looked and looked for about an hour, but no signs just yet. Sadly, he might not even have it anymore. But, at least we know that somewhere he has a recording of the Harmony Gold Dragon Ball movies! Anyways, I'll update y'all on the search. Happy Searching, Peeps!

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serpentnight Lost Media Fan Posts: 196	Fist of the North Star Uncensored Version Jun 1, 2022 0:19:43 GMT GrigioGuy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by serpentnight on Jun 1, 2022 0:19:43 GMT Both copies I have are uncensored. Attachments:

GrigioGuy Lost Media Enthusiast Posts: 976	Fist of the North Star Uncensored Version Jun 1, 2022 1:54:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by GrigioGuy on Jun 1, 2022 1:54:35 GMT You should definitely upload them somewhere.

serpentnight Lost Media Fan Posts: 196	Fist of the North Star Uncensored Version Jun 1, 2022 2:08:13 GMT GrigioGuy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by serpentnight on Jun 1, 2022 2:08:13 GMT Jun 1, 2022 1:54:35 GMT GrigioGuy said: You should definitely upload them somewhere. Need to replace my ripping hardware first but I'll keep it in mind.

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Fist of the North Star Uncensored Version Jun 2, 2022 14:58:10 GMT thedarkoneisrising likes this

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Post by tussockythree68 on Jun 2, 2022 14:58:10 GMT

Jun 1, 2022 0:19:43 GMT serpentnight said:

Both copies I have are uncensored.

Are those bootlegs? If they aren't, you are most likely mistaken. The only official home video release that is "uncensored" is the Italian VHS and even then it still has lots of censored content. Only some of it was restored in that release. I would check out the article on the wiki for the run down of which scenes are censored in the US releases (which yours appear to be) and see if they line up.

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Fist of the North Star Uncensored Version Jun 2, 2022 15:02:23 GMT thedarkoneisrising likes this

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Post by tussockythree68 on Jun 2, 2022 15:02:23 GMT

May 31, 2022 22:52:05 GMT CondorJoe said:

NOTE: THIS SEARCH IS ONGOING, MORE UPDATES SOON

So, I was talking with my dad about Hokuto no Ken/ Fist of the North Star, and it's lost uncensored version. I mentioned the fact that many releases of the film had all the gore blurred. Then, he said his old straight Japanese recording was not censored. So, we went out to the garage to search for the tape. We looked and looked for about an hour, but no signs just yet. Sadly, he might not even have it anymore. But, at least we know that somewhere he has a recording of the Harmony Gold Dragon Ball movies! Anyways, I'll update y'all on the search. Happy Searching, Peeps!

The official JP release is censored the same amount as the official US release. You father may be misremembering. Unless your dad has a bootleg recording of the theatrical film print (which is possible). I suppose it's also possible that the uncensored version aired on TV at some point and he has a recording of that? Anyways, best of luck searching for it. I've been interested in this topic for a long time now. It's a bit of a holy grail for me honestly.

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Fist of the North Star Uncensored Version Jun 2, 2022 21:25:04 GMT

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Post by serpentnight on Jun 2, 2022 21:25:04 GMT

Jun 2, 2022 14:58:10 GMT tussockythree68 said:

Jun 1, 2022 0:19:43 GMT serpentnight said:

Both copies I have are uncensored.

Are those bootlegs? If they aren't, you are most likely mistaken. The only official home video release that is "uncensored" is the Italian VHS and even then it still has lots of censored content. Only some of it was restored in that release. I would check out the article on the wiki for the run down of which scenes are censored in the US releases (which yours appear to be) and see if they line up.

The DVD might be; I bought it at a convention I think. But I know the VHS is authentic.

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Fist of the North Star Uncensored Version Jun 4, 2022 20:31:43 GMT

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Post by sgtbilby on Jun 4, 2022 20:31:43 GMT

May 31, 2022 22:52:05 GMT CondorJoe said:

NOTE: THIS SEARCH IS ONGOING, MORE UPDATES SOON

So, I was talking with my dad about Hokuto no Ken/ Fist of the North Star, and it's lost uncensored version. I mentioned the fact that many releases of the film had all the gore blurred. Then, he said his old straight Japanese recording was not censored. So, we went out to the garage to search for the tape. We looked and looked for about an hour, but no signs just yet. Sadly, he might not even have it anymore. But, at least we know that somewhere he has a recording of the Harmony Gold Dragon Ball movies! Anyways, I'll update y'all on the search. Happy Searching, Peeps!

either your dad was high on drugs
or you did a convincing mandela effect post

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Fist of the North Star Uncensored Version Jun 17, 2022 1:52:33 GMT tussockythree68 and comedfan74 like this

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Post by Sly on Jun 17, 2022 1:52:33 GMT

Someone Actually Tried to sell the original 35mm print on yahoo auctions

page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/v773518089

for a Whopping 4k Dollars

sadly these are already bought, to be honest.

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Fist of the North Star Uncensored Version Jun 18, 2022 22:16:56 GMT

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Post by tussockythree68 on Jun 18, 2022 22:16:56 GMT

Jun 17, 2022 1:52:33 GMT Sly said:

Someone Actually Tried to sell the original 35mm print on yahoo auctions

page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/v773518089

for a Whopping 4k Dollars

sadly these are already bought, to be honest.

I guess the best course of action would be to contact the original seller (if even possible) and ask them if the print is the same as the home video release. Or I guess we could contact the buyers if possible. I don't think either one is an option, but worth a shot I suppose.

Edit: It looks like you have to log in to see seller/buyer info. Since you need a JP phone number to make a YAJ account I can't see who bought or sold the item.

Last Edit: Jun 18, 2022 22:26:40 GMT by tussockythree68

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Fist of the North Star Uncensored Version Jun 18, 2022 22:44:00 GMT

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Post by darkrage6 on Jun 18, 2022 22:44:00 GMT

Jun 18, 2022 22:16:56 GMT tussockythree68 said:

Jun 17, 2022 1:52:33 GMT Sly said:

Someone Actually Tried to sell the original 35mm print on yahoo auctions

page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/v773518089

for a Whopping 4k Dollars

sadly these are already bought, to be honest.

I guess the best course of action would be to contact the original seller (if even possible) and ask them if the print is the same as the home video release. Or I guess we could contact the buyers if possible. I don't think either one is an option, but worth a shot I suppose.

Edit: It looks like you have to log in to see seller/buyer info. Since you need a JP phone number to make a YAJ account I can't see who bought or sold the item.

Here's how you can get a JP phone number:link

Last Edit: Jun 18, 2022 22:46:00 GMT by darkrage6

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Fist of the North Star Uncensored Version Jun 18, 2022 23:16:04 GMT

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Post by tussockythree68 on Jun 18, 2022 23:16:04 GMT

Jun 18, 2022 22:44:00 GMT darkrage6 said:

Jun 18, 2022 22:16:56 GMT tussockythree68 said:

I guess the best course of action would be to contact the original seller (if even possible) and ask them if the print is the same as the home video release. Or I guess we could contact the buyers if possible. I don't think either one is an option, but worth a shot I suppose.

Edit: It looks like you have to log in to see seller/buyer info. Since you need a JP phone number to make a YAJ account I can't see who bought or sold the item.

Here's how you can get a JP phone number:link

Not sure I'm willing to drop $13 on something that isn't likely to be a good lead. Not saying the lead is a complete shot in the dark, but it feels like too much of a long shot to spend money on.

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Fist of the North Star Uncensored Version Jun 19, 2022 0:01:04 GMT

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Post by darkrage6 on Jun 19, 2022 0:01:04 GMT

Jun 18, 2022 23:16:04 GMT tussockythree68 said:

Jun 18, 2022 22:44:00 GMT darkrage6 said:

Here's how you can get a JP phone number:link

Not sure I'm willing to drop $13 on something that isn't likely to be a good lead. Not saying the lead is a complete shot in the dark, but it feels like too much of a long shot to spend money on.

OK here's a way to do it for free:link

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Fist of the North Star Uncensored Version Jun 19, 2022 6:22:42 GMT via mobile dycaite likes this

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Post by Sly on Jun 19, 2022 6:22:42 GMT

Jun 18, 2022 22:16:56 GMT tussockythree68 said:

Jun 17, 2022 1:52:33 GMT Sly said:

Someone Actually Tried to sell the original 35mm print on yahoo auctions

page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/v773518089

for a Whopping 4k Dollars

sadly these are already bought, to be honest.

I guess the best course of action would be to contact the original seller (if even possible) and ask them if the print is the same as the home video release. Or I guess we could contact the buyers if possible. I don't think either one is an option, but worth a shot I suppose.

Edit: It looks like you have to log in to see seller/buyer info. Since you need a JP phone number to make a YAJ account I can't see who bought or sold the item.

Here’s the snippet of Kenshiro getting scarred by Shin, unaltered in original 35mm.
3.bp.blogspot.com/_CpWdX0vhroA/SKMhdWv0avI/AAAAAAAAAUM/6dcy26Khv7s/s1600-h/Hokuto+Uncensored.jpg

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Fist of the North Star Uncensored Version Jun 19, 2022 14:11:14 GMT

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Post by tussockythree68 on Jun 19, 2022 14:11:14 GMT

Jun 19, 2022 6:22:42 GMT Sly said:

Jun 18, 2022 22:16:56 GMT tussockythree68 said:

I guess the best course of action would be to contact the original seller (if even possible) and ask them if the print is the same as the home video release. Or I guess we could contact the buyers if possible. I don't think either one is an option, but worth a shot I suppose.

Edit: It looks like you have to log in to see seller/buyer info. Since you need a JP phone number to make a YAJ account I can't see who bought or sold the item.

Here’s the snippet of Kenshiro getting scarred by Shin, unaltered in original 35mm.
3.bp.blogspot.com/_CpWdX0vhroA/SKMhdWv0avI/AAAAAAAAAUM/6dcy26Khv7s/s1600-h/Hokuto+Uncensored.jpg

That's super interesting. I wonder why the owner of this reel never had it transferred. Too bad it's a scene we already (From the Italian VHS).

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