Hokuto no Ken: Kenougun Zako-tachi no Banka Episode 7: Episode 7
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9.0

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Hokuto no Ken: Kenougun Zako-tachi no Banka Episode 7: Episode 7

LOW
← Prev: EP 6Next: EP 8 →

OSHIMETER

9.0

5 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE REVIEWS

pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
The direction here is great, showcasing the corruption inside Shin’s city. It spends more time on the villain’s internal politics and the misery of the slaves, which really makes you want to see Ken tear the place down.
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animeroshi
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Leans into one of the series’ smartest ideas yet: turning fear into something measurable, and then completely misunderstanding it. The episode opens with the grunts reacting to rumors of a devastating figure moving in the wasteland. Instead of panic, they do something absurd.
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lordofheroes
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Nobu this episode was really funny it's really what got me, this is a really funny episode, just like the others, it is hilarious. Nicely paced too, it's short but Ig thats what sells the comedy so much lol.
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continues the absurd comedy of Nobu and his fellow grunts, lol... slapstick, meta-humor with clever nods
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gaboc88
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Nobu and the guys have to sneak into the territory of those ex-special forces guys, and the vibe is totally different from the usual wasteland chaos. This episode is pure stealth and nerves.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the punishing grunt training sequence under Warden Uighur at Cassandra in Episode 6, this entry deliberately pumps the brakes on physical danger in favor of looming, comedic dread. It serves as a transitional bridge, shifting the squad's awareness toward Kenshiro as a real and present threat rather than a distant legend. The groundwork laid here points directly toward the squad's inevitable face-to-face encounter with the legendary hero in Episode 8.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the punishing grunt training sequence under Warden Uighur at Cassandra in Episode 6, this entry deliberately pumps the brakes on physical danger in favor of looming, comedic dread. It serves as a transitional bridge, shifting the squad's awareness toward Kenshiro as a real and present threat rather than a distant legend. The groundwork laid here points directly toward the squad's inevitable face-to-face encounter with the legendary hero in Episode 8.

EPISODE REVIEWS

pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
The direction here is great, showcasing the corruption inside Shin’s city. It spends more time on the villain’s internal politics and the misery of the slaves, which really makes you want to see Ken tear the place down.
animeroshi's avatar
animeroshi
VerifiedVerified
Leans into one of the series’ smartest ideas yet: turning fear into something measurable, and then completely misunderstanding it. The episode opens with the grunts reacting to rumors of a devastating figure moving in the wasteland. Instead of panic, they do something absurd.
lordofheroes's avatar
lordofheroes
VerifiedVerified
Nobu this episode was really funny it's really what got me, this is a really funny episode, just like the others, it is hilarious. Nicely paced too, it's short but Ig thats what sells the comedy so much lol.
jmdagreat's avatar
jmdagreat
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continues the absurd comedy of Nobu and his fellow grunts, lol... slapstick, meta-humor with clever nods
gaboc88's avatar
gaboc88
VerifiedVerified
Nobu and the guys have to sneak into the territory of those ex-special forces guys, and the vibe is totally different from the usual wasteland chaos. This episode is pure stealth and nerves.

©武論尊・原哲夫／コアミックス 1983, ©ザコたちの挽歌製作委員会

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©武論尊・原哲夫／コアミックス 1983, ©ザコたちの挽歌製作委員会

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com