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If you liked
Hokuto no Ken
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...then you might like
Toriko
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In short, Toriko & Fist of The North Star contain very manly heroes with multiple battles against heartless villains. Toriko hass more variety due to multiple super powers with its food and animal based theme. Fist of The North Star is the more tragic of the two diving into an apocalyptic hell where a man battles against his kin. Toriko contains several references to Fist of The North Star which are:
1. The 4 Heavenly Kings are adopted "siblings" while Hokuto no Ken also has 4 brothers.
2. The characters Toriko, Zebra & Coco are inspired by Kenshiro, Raoh & Toki.
3. Both series were stricken by
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Recommended by THEAnimeHERO
If you enjoyed Hokuto no Ken, you’ll likely find a lot to love in Toriko. While Hokuto no Ken delivers gritty post-apocalyptic martial arts with intense emotional weight and iconic hyper-masculine characters, Toriko brings that same over-the-top energy into a wildly creative world where gourmet food and monstrous creatures define the stakes. Both series showcase muscular protagonists with a strong moral code, epic battles, and a passion for protecting the weak. Toriko feels like a modern spiritual successor to the classic 80s shonen style—less grim, more colorful, but with equally explosive fights and a love for strength and honor. If you crave high-octane action mixed
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