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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'') </span> | '''<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 assassination school to ''[[Hokuto Shinken]]'', <span lang="EN-GB" style="">as their names serve to reflect their opposite nature (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.</span> | Nanto Seiken is a martial arts style featured in the ''[[Hokuto no Ken]]'' anime/manga series. It is the opposite assassination school to ''[[Hokuto Shinken]]'', <span lang="EN-GB" style="">as their names serve to reflect their opposite nature (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.</span> | ||
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==<span lang="EN-GB" style="">History</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 the 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 Shin Ken's use of the body's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meridian_%28Chinese_medicine%29 hidden vital points]</span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> to destroy the enemy from within. | <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 the 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 Shin Ken's use of the body's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meridian_%28Chinese_medicine%29 hidden vital points]</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. </span> | ||
<span lang="EN-GB" style="">After Shin's death, many 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. 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> | <span lang="EN-GB" style="">After Shin's death, many 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. 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 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 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 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== | ==Nanto Gosha Sei== | ||
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*<span lang="EN-GB" style="">''[[Nanto Goshasei|Gosha Sanga Zan]]'' (</span>[[Fudoh|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Fudoh</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">五車山峨斬</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''Five Chariots Mountain Slash''): This style focuses on crushing the opponent with the user's brute strength and stature.</span> | *<span lang="EN-GB" style="">''[[Nanto Goshasei|Gosha Sanga Zan]]'' (</span>[[Fudoh|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Fudoh</span>]]<span lang="EN-GB" style="">) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">五車山峨斬</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''Five Chariots Mountain Slash''): This style focuses on crushing the opponent with the user's brute strength and stature.</span> | ||
==Ura - Nanto Gosha Sei== | ==Ura - Nanto Gosha Sei== | ||
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*''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Nanto Yakyō Ken|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Yakyō Ken</span>]]</span>''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">'' ''(</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Beaumont</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "MS Mincho";">南斗夜梟拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">, ''South Dipper Night ''</span>''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ural_Owl <span lang="EN-GB" style="">Owl</span>]</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Fist</span>''<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">): This style has two stances - one imitating an owl's quick, silent wings (quick arm strikes) and another imitating the owl's powerful swooping talons (powerful kicks). </span> | *''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Nanto Yakyō Ken|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Yakyō Ken</span>]]</span>''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">'' ''(</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Beaumont</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "MS Mincho";">南斗夜梟拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">, ''South Dipper Night ''</span>''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ural_Owl <span lang="EN-GB" style="">Owl</span>]</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Fist</span>''<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">): This style has two stances - one imitating an owl's quick, silent wings (quick arm strikes) and another imitating the owl's powerful swooping talons (powerful kicks). </span> | ||
*<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">''[[Nise - Nanto Sei Ken]]'' (Zaimu) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "MS Mincho";">偽・南斗聖拳</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">, ''False Sacred Fist of the South Dipper''): Although seemingly formidable, this style is not officially part of the Nanto Sei Ken school and is actually rather weak when compared to true Nanto Sei Ken styles. </span> | *<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">''[[Nise - Nanto Sei Ken]]'' (Zaimu) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "MS Mincho";">偽・南斗聖拳</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">, ''False Sacred Fist of the South Dipper''): Although seemingly formidable, this style is not officially part of the Nanto Sei Ken school and is actually rather weak when compared to true Nanto Sei Ken styles. </span><br /> | ||
==Ura - Nanto Roku Sei Ken== | |||
'''Ura - Nanto Roku Sei Ken '''(裏南斗六星拳, ''Six Sacred Fists of Reverse South Dipper''): Is the '''Ura - Nanto Sei Ken''' (裏南斗聖拳, ''Reverse South Dipper Sacred Fist'') equivalent of the Nanto Roku Sei Ken that appears in the ''[[Hokuto no Ken 4]]'' video game. It was banished from the 108 branches of Nanto Seiken for its cruel power, during which time, it existed underground until the apocalypse brought it to the surface once more. <span lang="EN-GB" style="">There are six primary masters</span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> called the Ura - Nanto Roku Sei Ken, to correspond to the six stars in the Ura - Nanto Roku Sei constellation.</span> | |||
*''[[Gaen Ken|Ura - Nanto Gaen Ken]]''<span lang="EN-GB" style="">'' ''(Barram) (</span>裏南斗<span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">牙炎拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''Reverse South Dipper Fanged Flame Fist''): One of the five ''Ura - Nanto Roku Sei Ken'' styles. Its successor is born under the <span style="">Evil Star</span> (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">邪悪の星</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''Jaaku no hoshi''). </span> | |||
*''[[Hakuhyō Ken|Ura - Nanto Hakuhyō Ken]]''<span lang="EN-GB" style="">'' ''(Delmon) (</span>裏南斗<span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">白豹拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''Reverse South Dipper White Leopard Fist''): One of the five ''Ura - Nanto Roku Sei Ken'' styles. Its successor is born under the Scornful Star (嘲りの星, ''Azakeri no hoshi'')</span>. | |||
*''[[Ura - Nanto Hiun no Shō|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Ura - Nanto Hiun no Shō</span>]]''<span lang="EN-GB" style=""> (Yuria's twin sister) (</span>裏南斗<span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">悲運の将</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''Reverse South Dipper Doomed General''):</span> | |||
*''[[Kyūketsu Ken|Ura - Nanto Kyūketsu Ken]]''<span lang="EN-GB" style=""> (Hunjer) (</span>裏南斗<span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">吸血拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">,'' Reverse South Dipper Bloodsucking Fist''): One of the five ''Ura - Nanto Roku Sei Ke''n styles. Its successor is born</span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">under the <span style="">Frenzied Star </span>(</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">呪いの星</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''Kyōran no hoshi''), which is connected to </span>''[[Nanto Kōkaku Ken|Nanto Kōkaku Ken's]]'' [[Yōsei|Star of Enchantment]] (妖星, ''Yōsei''). | |||
*''[[Ryūō Ken|Ura - Nanto Ryū-Oh Ken]]'' <span lang="EN-GB" style="">(Garg) (</span>裏南斗<span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">竜王拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, <span style="font-style: italic;">Reverse South Dipper </span>''Dragon King Fist''): One of the five ''Ura - Nanto Roku Sei Ken'' styles. Its successor is born under the Great Cursed Star (大凶の星, ''Daikyō no hoshi'')</span>, which is connected to ''[[Nanto Hōō Ken|Nanto Hōō Ken's]]'' [[Shosei|Star of Leadership]] (将星 ''Shōsei''). | |||
*''[[Sekija Ken|Ura - Nanto Sekija Ken]]'' <span lang="EN-GB" style="">(Merde</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">) (</span>裏南斗<span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">吸血拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''Reverse South Dipper Red Snake Fist''): One of the five ''Ura - Nanto Roku Sei Ken'' styles. Its successor is born under the</span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> <span style="">Cursed Star </span>(</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">呪いの星</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''Noroi no hoshi''), which is connected to ''[[Nanto Suichō Ken|Nanto Suichō Ken's]]'' [[Gisei|Star of Justice]] (</span>義星''Gisei''<span lang="EN-GB" style="">).</span> | |||
==Nanto Shin Gosha Sei== | |||
'''Nanto Shin Goshasei '''(南斗新五車星, ''New Five Chariot Stars of South Dipper''): The new order of the [[Nanto Goshasei|Goshasei]] who appear in the ''[[Hokuto no Ken (Banpresto)|Hokuto no Ken ]]''[[Hokuto no Ken (Banpresto)|(Banpresto)]] video game. With the exception of Rihaku, the four new members are all replicas of their original counterparts. | |||
*<span lang="EN-GB" style="">''[[Nanto Goshasei|Garyū no Ken]]'' ([[Ujo]]</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> | |||
*''[[Nanto Goshasei|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Gosha Enjō Ken</span>]]''<span lang="EN-GB" style=""> ([[Gasshu]]</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">五車炎情拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''Five Chariots Passionate Flame Fist''): This style allows the user to manipulate phosphorous to incinerate his enemies, whilst protected from the flames. </span> | |||
*''[[Nanto Goshasei|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Gosha Fūretsu Ken</span>]]''<span lang="EN-GB" style=""> ([[Dan (Nanto Shin Gosha Sei) |Dan]]</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">五車風裂拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''Five Chariots Wind Split Fist''): </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">This style allows the user to</span><span lang="EN-GB" style=""> manipulate the air to slice enemies and also to enhance his own speed. </span> | |||
*''<span lang="EN-GB" style="">[[Nanto Goshasei|Gosha Hasui Ken]]</span>''<span lang="EN-GB" style="">'' ''([[Rihaku]]) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">五車波砕拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''Five Chariots Wave Crush Fist''): This style replicates the strength of a tidal wave with powerful flying attacks. </span> | |||
*<span lang="EN-GB" style="">''[[Nanto Goshasei|Gosha Sanga Zan]] ''([[Shelga]]</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">) (</span><span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">五車山峨斬</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="">, ''Five Chariots Mountain Slash''): This style focuses on crushing the opponent with the user's brute strength and stature.</span> | |||
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==='''Other styles '''=== | ==='''Other styles '''=== | ||