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'''Nanto Sei Ken''' (南斗聖拳, ''South Dipper Holy Fist'') [[File:Nanto_Sei_ken.jpg|thumb|250px]]

Nanto ~~Seiken~~ is a martial arts style featured in the ''[[Hokuto no Ken]]'' anime/manga series. It is the opposite (the yang to Hokuto Shinken's yin) assassination art to ''[[Hokuto Shinken]]'', as their names serve to reflect their contrasting natures (Hokuto is the North Dipper, whereas Nanto is the South). While Hokuto Shinken targets vital points to destroy enemies from within, Nanto Seiken teaches how to kill from the outside. This style not only incorporates weaponry but the more advanced schools allow fighters to kill with their bare hands, ranging from hand-to-hand stabbing techniques to ~~slicing~~ enemies apart with air pressure (pictured right).

Nanto Sei Ken is a martial arts style featured in the ''[[Hokuto no Ken]]'' anime/manga series. It is the opposite (the yang to Hokuto Shinken's yin) assassination art to ''[[Hokuto Shinken]]'', as their names serve to reflect their contrasting natures (Hokuto is the North Dipper, whereas Nanto is the South). While Hokuto Shinken targets vital points to destroy enemies from within, Nanto Seiken teaches how to kill from the outside. This style not only incorporates weaponry but the more advanced schools allow fighters to kill with their bare hands, ranging from hand-to-hand stabbing techniques to slice enemies apart with air pressure (pictured right).

==Etymology==

The Nanto ~~Seiken~~ style is named after the Chinese [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/asterism_%28astronomy%29 asterism] ''[[Nanto Roku Sei|Nanto Roku Sei]]'' (南斗六星~~~~; literally, ''South Dipper Six Stars''), a portion of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagittarius_%28constellation%29 Sagittarius] known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dipper_%28Chinese_constellation%29 Milk Dipper] in the West.

The Nanto Sei Ken style is named after the Chinese [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/asterism_%28astronomy%29 asterism] ''[[Nanto Roku Sei|Nanto Roku Sei]]'' (南斗六星; literally, ''South Dipper Six Stars''), a portion of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagittarius_%28constellation%29 Sagittarius] known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dipper_%28Chinese_constellation%29 Milk Dipper] in the West.

In the official English versions of ''Fist of the North Star'', this style is referred as the '''''Fist of the ''''''''''[[Southern Cross|Southern Cross]]''''''' ''or '''''Fist of the South Star''''', depending on the translation. The former is used in the Viz edition of the English manga and the live-action movie, whereas the latter is used in the English dub of the anime. The Raijin Master Edition alternates between the two names, using Southern Cross in the early volumes and South Star for the rest. While the Nanto asterism is unrelated to the Southern Cross, the Southern Cross itself serves as the symbol of Nanto Seiken in the series and it is also the name of [[Shin|Shin's]] stronghold.

In the official English versions of ''Fist of the North Star'', this style is referred to as the '''''Fist of the ''''''''''[[Southern Cross|Southern Cross]]''''''' ''or '''''Fist of the South Star''''', depending on the translation. The former is used in the Viz edition of the English manga and the live-action movie, whereas the latter is used in the English dub of the anime. The Raijin Master Edition alternates between the two names, using Southern Cross in the early volumes and South Star for the rest. While the Nanto asterism is unrelated to the Southern Cross, the Southern Cross itself serves as the symbol of Nanto Seiken in the series and it is also the name of [[Shin|Shin's]] stronghold.

==History==

Originally, Nanto ~~Seiken~~ was the fighting style used by [[Shin|Shin]], the first major antagonist in the series. According to the backstory provided, Nanto Seiken, along with Hokuto Shinken, are the two most powerful assassination styles in Chinese martial arts. It follows a different principle from Hokuto Shinken, in which it has the power to destroy an enemy's body from the outside through powerful stabbing techniques, as opposed to Hokuto Shinken's use of the body's [[Keiraku Hikō]] to destroy the enemy from within. While [[Kenshiro]] and Shin were forbidden to ever fight each other, Shin broke the rules by defeating Kenshiro in order to claim [[Yuria]] (Ken's fiancée) for himself. The first story arc centers around Kenshiro's quest to reclaim Yuria from Shin. It was really [[Jagi]] who made Shin betray Kenshiro.

Originally, Nanto Sei Ken was the fighting style used by [[Shin|Shin]], the first major antagonist in the series. According to the backstory provided, Nanto Seiken, along with Hokuto Shinken, are the two most powerful assassination styles in Chinese martial arts. It follows a different principle from Hokuto Shinken, in which it has the power to destroy an enemy's body from the outside through powerful stabbing techniques, as opposed to Hokuto Shinken's use of the body's [[Keiraku Hikō]] to destroy the enemy from within. While [[Kenshiro]] and Shin were forbidden to ever fight each other, Shin broke the rules by defeating Kenshiro in order to claim [[Yuria]] (Ken's fiancée) for himself. The first story arc centers around Kenshiro's quest to reclaim Yuria from Shin. It was really [[Jagi]] who made Shin betray Kenshiro.

After Shin's death, several other Nanto styles and fighters were introduced in order to expand the story beyond the initial ten chapters. These styles, such as ''[[Nanto Muon Ken ]]''and ''[[Nanto Suichō Ken]]'', are established to be sects of the main Nanto Seiken school. The organization structure of Nanto Seiken is eventually established in manga chapter 80. There are said to be 108 sects of Nanto Seiken, with the six primary branches being the Nanto Roku Seiken.

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*''[[Nanto Hōō Ken|Nanto Hōō Ken]]'' ([[Ogai|Ogai]], [[Souther|Souther]]) (南斗鳳凰拳, ''South Dipper ''''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenghuang Fenghuang Phoenix] Fist''): This freeform style typically has no stances and instead focuses on incredible speed and power. However, there is one stance which is only assumed when facing a worthy opponent. Its successor is born under the [[Shōsei|Star of Leadership]] (将星 ''Shōsei'').

*''[[Nanto Kōkaku Ken|Nanto Kōkaku Ken]]'' ([[Yuda|Yuda]]) (南斗紅鶴拳, ''South Dipper ''''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flamingo Flamingo]''' '''Fist): ''This style destroys enemies with long-range, vertical attacks. The speed of its techniques can slice the victim apart from the back without touching it. Its successor is born under the [[Yōsei|Star of Enchantment]] (妖星, ''Yōsei'').

*''[[Nanto Koshū Ken|Nanto Koshū Ken]]'''' ''([[Fugen|Fugen]], [[Shin|Shin]], [[Jugai|Jugai]]) (南斗孤鷲拳~~~~, ''South Dipper Lone Eagle Fist''): This style focuses on rapid hand strikes which stab the enemy to death and also uses flying kick techniques. Its successor is born under the [[Junsei|Star of Martyrdom]] (殉星, ''Junsei'').

*''[[Nanto Koshū Ken|Nanto Koshū Ken]]'''' ''([[Fugen|Fugen]], [[Shin|Shin]], [[Jugai|Jugai]]) (南斗孤鷲拳, ''South Dipper Lone Eagle Fist''): This style focuses on rapid hand strikes which stab the enemy to death and also uses flying kick techniques. Its successor is born under the [[Junsei|Star of Martyrdom]] (殉星, ''Junsei'').

*''[[Nanto Saigo no Shō|Nanto Saigo no Shō]]'' ([[Dharma|Dharma]], [[Yuria|Yuria]]) (南斗六聖拳最後の将,, ''The Last General of South Dipper''): This is a title held by the last member of the Nanto Rokusei. Their role is to unite with Hokuto in times of chaos. Its successor is born under the [[Jibosei|Merciful Mother Star]] (慈母星, ''Jibosei'').

*''[[Nanto Suichō Ken|Nanto Suichō Ken]]'' ([[Rofu|Rofu]], [[Rei|Rei]], [[Zaki]], Rugy, [[Linley|Linley]], [[Amiba|Amiba]]) (南斗水鳥拳, ''South Dipper Waterbird Fist): ''This style's movements are compared to a graceful water bird. However, its destructive power is without equal and can slaughter enemies with its devastating slicing techniques. Its successor is born under the [[Gisei|Star of Justice]] (義星, ''Gisei'').

==Nanto Gosha Sei==

'''Nanto Goshasei''' (南斗五車星, ''Five Chariot Stars of South Dipper''): These are the five guardians sworn to protect the [[Nanto Saigo no Shō|Last Nanto General]]. They each represent one of five cosmic elements (wind, fire, sea, earth and sky) and are trained in their own unique fighting styles. With the exception of Juza's self-taught style, the origins of each of these styles are never fully explained and they are not counted within the 108 sects of Nanto Seiken. In the original manga, Rihaku was only a military strategist, but he was given his own martial art in the TV series.

'''Nanto Goshasei''' (南斗五車星, ''Five Chariot Stars of South Dipper''): These are the five guardians sworn to protect the [[Nanto Saigo no Shō|Last Nanto General]]. They each represent one of five cosmic elements (wind, fire, sea, earth, and sky) and are trained in their own unique fighting styles. With the exception of Juza's self-taught style, the origins of each of these styles are never fully explained and they are not counted within the 108 sects of Nanto Seiken. In the original manga, Rihaku was only a military strategist, but he was given his own martial art in the TV series.

*''[[Nanto Goshasei|Garyū no Ken]] ''([[Juza|Juza]]) (我流の拳, ''Self-Taught Fist''): This style is free-form with no set stance and focuses on offensive power. The style is comprised primarily of rapid kicks and grappling techniques.

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*''[[Nanto Muon Ken]]'' ([[Colonel]]) (南斗無音拳, ''South Dipper Silent Fist''): This assassination style centers primarily around the use of weapons like finger-claws and allows the user to attack without making a sound.

*''[[Nanto Sōyō Ken]]'' ([[Buzz Harn]] & [[Gill Harn]]) (南斗双鷹拳, ''South Dipper Twin Hawk Fist''): This style appears to emphasize cutting in a cross motion (cutting both vertical and horizontal simultaneously).

*''[[Nanto Sōyō Ken]]'' ([[Buzz Harn]] & [[Gill Harn]]) (南斗双鷹拳, ''South Dipper Twin Hawk Fist''): This style appears to emphasize cutting in a cross-motion (cutting both vertical and horizontal simultaneously).

*''[[Nanto Sōzan Ken]]'' ([[Beji]] & [[Giji]]) (南斗双斬拳, ''South Dipper Twin Slashing Fist''): This style is composed primarily of juggling knives back and forth between its two successors.

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 '''<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Sei Ken</span>'''<span lang="EN-GB" style=""> (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">南斗聖拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''South Dipper Holy Fist'') [[File:Nanto_Sei_ken.jpg|thumb|250px]]</span>
-Nanto Seiken is a martial arts style featured in the ''[[Hokuto no Ken]]'' anime/manga series. It is the opposite (the yang to Hokuto Shinken's yin) assassination art to ''[[Hokuto Shinken]]'', <span lang="EN-GB" style="">as their names serve to reflect their contrasting natures (Hokuto is the North Dipper, whereas Nanto is the South).</span> While Hokuto Shinken targets vital points to destroy enemies from within, Nanto Seiken teaches how to kill from the outside. This style not only incorporates weaponry but the more advanced schools allow fighters to kill with their bare hands, ranging from <span lang="EN-GB" style="">hand-to-hand stabbing techniques to slicing enemies apart with air pressure (pictured right).</span>
+Nanto Sei Ken is a martial arts style featured in the ''[[Hokuto no Ken]]'' anime/manga series. It is the opposite (the yang to Hokuto Shinken's yin) assassination art to ''[[Hokuto Shinken]]'', <span lang="EN-GB" style="">as their names serve to reflect their contrasting natures (Hokuto is the North Dipper, whereas Nanto is the South).</span> While Hokuto Shinken targets vital points to destroy enemies from within, Nanto Seiken teaches how to kill from the outside. This style not only incorporates weaponry but the more advanced schools allow fighters to kill with their bare hands, ranging from <span lang="EN-GB" style="">hand-to-hand stabbing techniques to slice enemies apart with air pressure (pictured right).</span>
 ==Etymology==
-<span lang="EN-GB" style="">The Nanto Seiken style is named after the Chinese </span>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/asterism_%28astronomy%29 <span lang="EN-GB" style="">asterism</span>]<span style=""> </span>''[[Nanto Roku Sei|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Roku Sei</span>]]''<span lang="EN-GB" style=""> (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">南斗六星</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">; literally, ''South Dipper Six Stars''), a portion of </span>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagittarius_%28constellation%29 <span lang="EN-GB" style="">Sagittarius</span>]<span lang="EN-GB" style=""> known as the </span>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dipper_%28Chinese_constellation%29 <span lang="EN-GB" style="">Milk Dipper</span>]<span lang="EN-GB" style=""> in the West.</span>
+<span lang="EN-GB" style="">The Nanto Sei Ken style is named after the Chinese </span>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/asterism_%28astronomy%29 <span lang="EN-GB" style="">asterism</span>]<span style=""> </span>''[[Nanto Roku Sei|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Roku Sei</span>]]''<span lang="EN-GB" style=""> (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">南斗六星<span lang="EN-GB" style="">; literally, ''South Dipper Six Stars''), a portion of </span>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagittarius_%28constellation%29 <span lang="EN-GB" style="">Sagittarius</span>]<span lang="EN-GB" style=""> known as the </span>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dipper_%28Chinese_constellation%29 <span lang="EN-GB" style="">Milk Dipper</span>]<span lang="EN-GB" style=""> in the West.</span>
-<span lang="EN-GB" style="">In the official English versions of ''Fist of the North Star'', this style is referred as the '''''Fist of the '''''</span>'''''[[Southern Cross|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Southern Cross</span>]]'''''<span lang="EN-GB" style="">'' ''or '''''Fist of the South Star''''', depending on the translation. The former is used in the Viz edition of the English manga and the live-action movie, whereas the latter is used in the English dub of the anime. The Raijin Master Edition alternates between the two names, using Southern Cross in the early volumes and South Star for the rest. While the Nanto asterism is unrelated to the Southern Cross, the Southern Cross itself serves as the symbol of Nanto Seiken in the series and it is also the name of [[Shin|Shin's]] stronghold. </span>
+<span lang="EN-GB" style="">In the official English versions of ''Fist of the North Star'', this style is referred to as the '''''Fist of the '''''</span>'''''[[Southern Cross|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Southern Cross</span>]]'''''<span lang="EN-GB" style="">'' ''or '''''Fist of the South Star''''', depending on the translation. The former is used in the Viz edition of the English manga and the live-action movie, whereas the latter is used in the English dub of the anime. The Raijin Master Edition alternates between the two names, using Southern Cross in the early volumes and South Star for the rest. While the Nanto asterism is unrelated to the Southern Cross, the Southern Cross itself serves as the symbol of Nanto Seiken in the series and it is also the name of [[Shin|Shin's]] stronghold. </span>
 ==<span lang="EN-GB" style="">History</span>==
-<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Originally, Nanto Seiken was the fighting style used by </span>[[Shin|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Shin</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">, the first major antagonist in the series. According to the backstory provided, Nanto Seiken, along with Hokuto Shinken, are the two most powerful assassination styles in Chinese martial arts. It follows a different principle from Hokuto Shinken, in which it has the power to destroy an enemy's body from the outside through powerful stabbing techniques, as opposed to Hokuto Shinken's use of the body's [[Keiraku Hikō]] </span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> to destroy the enemy from within. While [[Kenshiro]] and Shin were forbidden to ever fight each other, Shin broke the rules by defeating Kenshiro in order to claim [[Yuria]] (Ken's fiancée) for himself. The first story arc centers around Kenshiro's quest to reclaim Yuria from Shin. It was</span> really [[Jagi]] who made Shin betray Kenshiro.
+<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Originally, Nanto Sei Ken was the fighting style used by </span>[[Shin|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Shin</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">, the first major antagonist in the series. According to the backstory provided, Nanto Seiken, along with Hokuto Shinken, are the two most powerful assassination styles in Chinese martial arts. It follows a different principle from Hokuto Shinken, in which it has the power to destroy an enemy's body from the outside through powerful stabbing techniques, as opposed to Hokuto Shinken's use of the body's [[Keiraku Hikō]] </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">to destroy the enemy from within. While [[Kenshiro]] and Shin were forbidden to ever fight each other, Shin broke the rules by defeating Kenshiro in order to claim [[Yuria]] (Ken's fiancée) for himself. The first story arc centers around Kenshiro's quest to reclaim Yuria from Shin. It was</span> really [[Jagi]] who made Shin betray Kenshiro.
 <span lang="EN-GB" style="">After Shin's death, several other Nanto styles and fighters were introduced in order to expand the story beyond the initial ten chapters. These styles, such as ''[[Nanto Muon Ken ]]''and ''[[Nanto Suichō Ken]]'', are established to be sects of the main Nanto Seiken school. The organization structure of Nanto Seiken is eventually established in manga chapter 80. There are said to be 108 sects of Nanto Seiken, with the six primary branches being the Nanto Roku Seiken. </span>
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 *''[[Nanto Hōō Ken|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Hōō Ken</span>]]''<span lang="EN-GB" style=""> (</span>[[Ogai|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Ogai</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">, </span>[[Souther|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Souther</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">南斗鳳凰拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''South Dipper ''</span>''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenghuang <span lang="EN-GB" style="">Fenghuang Phoenix</span>]<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">Fist</span>''<span lang="EN-GB" style="">): This freeform style typically has no stances and instead focuses on incredible speed and power. However, there is one stance which is only assumed when facing a worthy opponent. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">Its successor is born under the</span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> [[Shōsei|Star of Leadership]] </span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> </span> (将星 ''Shōsei'').
 *''[[Nanto Kōkaku Ken|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Kōkaku Ken</span>]]''<span lang="EN-GB" style=""> (</span>[[Yuda|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Yuda</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">南斗紅鶴拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''South Dipper ''</span>''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flamingo <span lang="EN-GB" style="">Flamingo</span>]'''<span lang="EN-GB" style=""> </span>'''<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Fist): </span>''<span lang="EN-GB" style="">This style destroys enemies with long-range, vertical attacks. The speed of its techniques can slice the victim apart from the back without touching it.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> Its successor is born under the</span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> </span>[[Yōsei|Star of Enchantment]] (妖星, ''Yōsei'').
-*''[[Nanto Koshū Ken|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Koshū Ken</span>]]''<span lang="EN-GB" style="">'' ''(</span>[[Fugen|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Fugen</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">, </span>[[Shin|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Shin</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">, </span>[[Jugai|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Jugai</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">南斗孤鷲拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''South Dipper Lone Eagle Fist''): </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">This style </span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> focuses on rapid hand strikes which stab the enemy to death and also uses flying kick techniques. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">Its successor is born under the</span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> </span>[[Junsei|Star of Martyrdom]] (殉星, ''Junsei'').
+*''[[Nanto Koshū Ken|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Koshū Ken</span>]]''<span lang="EN-GB" style="">'' ''(</span>[[Fugen|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Fugen</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">, </span>[[Shin|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Shin</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">, </span>[[Jugai|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Jugai</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">南斗孤鷲拳<span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''South Dipper Lone Eagle Fist''): </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">This style</span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> focuses on rapid hand strikes which stab the enemy to death and also uses flying kick techniques. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">Its successor is born under the</span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> </span>[[Junsei|Star of Martyrdom]] (殉星, ''Junsei'').
 *''[[Nanto Saigo no Shō|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Saigo no Shō</span>]]''<span lang="EN-GB" style=""> (</span>[[Dharma|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Dharma</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">, </span>[[Yuria|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Yuria</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">南斗六聖拳最後の将</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="display: none;">,</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''The Last General of South Dipper''): This is a title held by the last member of the Nanto Rokusei. Their role is to unite with Hokuto in times of chaos. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">Its successor is born under the</span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> </span>[[Jibosei|Merciful Mother Star]] (慈母星, ''Jibosei'').
 *''[[Nanto Suichō Ken|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Suichō Ken</span>]]''<span lang="EN-GB" style=""> (</span>[[Rofu|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Rofu</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">, </span>[[Rei|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Rei</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">, [[Zaki]], Rugy, </span>[[Linley|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Linley</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">, </span>[[Amiba|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Amiba</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">南斗水鳥拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''South Dipper Waterbird Fist): ''This style's movements are compared to a graceful water bird. However, its destructive power is without equal and can slaughter enemies with its devastating slicing techniques. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">Its successor is born under the</span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> </span>[[Gisei|Star of Justice]] (義星, ''Gisei'').
 ==Nanto Gosha Sei==
-<span lang="EN-GB" style="">'''Nanto Goshasei''' (南斗五車星, ''Five Chariot Stars of South Dipper''): These are the five guardians sworn to protect the [[Nanto Saigo no Shō|Last Nanto General]]. They each represent one of five cosmic elements (wind, fire, sea, </span>earth and sky) and are trained in their own unique fighting styles. With the exception of Juza's self-taught style, <span lang="EN-GB" style="">the origins of each of these styles are never fully explained and t</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">hey are not counted within the 108 sects of Nanto Seiken.</span> In the original manga, Rihaku was only a military strategist, but he was given his own martial art in the TV series.
+<span lang="EN-GB" style="">'''Nanto Goshasei''' (南斗五車星, ''Five Chariot Stars of South Dipper''): These are the five guardians sworn to protect the [[Nanto Saigo no Shō|Last Nanto General]]. They each represent one of five cosmic elements (wind, fire, sea, </span>earth, and sky) and are trained in their own unique fighting styles. With the exception of Juza's self-taught style, <span lang="EN-GB" style="">the origins of each of these styles are never fully explained and t</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">hey are not counted within the 108 sects of Nanto Seiken.</span> In the original manga, Rihaku was only a military strategist, but he was given his own martial art in the TV series.
 *<span lang="EN-GB" style="">''[[Nanto Goshasei|Garyū no Ken]] ''(</span>[[Juza|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Juza</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">我流</span>の<span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''Self-Taught Fist''): This style is free-form with no set stance and focuses on offensive power. The style is comprised primarily of rapid kicks and grappling techniques. </span>
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 *''[[Nanto Muon Ken]]'' ([[Colonel]]) (南斗無音拳, ''South Dipper Silent Fist''): This assassination style centers primarily around the use of weapons like finger-claws and allows the user to attack without making a sound.
-*''[[Nanto Sōyō Ken]]'' ([[Buzz Harn]] & [[Gill Harn]]) (南斗双鷹拳, ''South Dipper Twin Hawk Fist''): This style appears to emphasize cutting in a cross motion (cutting both vertical and horizontal simultaneously).
+*''[[Nanto Sōyō Ken]]'' ([[Buzz Harn]] & [[Gill Harn]]) (南斗双鷹拳, ''South Dipper Twin Hawk Fist''): This style appears to emphasize cutting in a cross-motion (cutting both vertical and horizontal simultaneously).
 *''[[Nanto Sōzan Ken]]'' ([[Beji]] & [[Giji]]) (南斗双斬拳, ''South Dipper Twin Slashing Fist''): This style is composed primarily of juggling knives back and forth between its two successors.