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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>
'''<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 art 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 (pictured right).</span>
Nanto Seiken is a martial arts style featured in the ''[[Hokuto no Ken]]'' anime/manga series. It is the opposite 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>
==Etymology==
==Etymology==


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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 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 himsef. The first story arc centers around Kenshiro's quest to reclaim Yuria from Shin. </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. </span>


<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>
<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 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 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. This style 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><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 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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==Nanto No Jusha==
==Nanto No Jusha==


<p style="">'''Nanto no Jūsha''' ([[Tō]]) (<span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">南斗の従者</span>, ''South Dipper Servan''t):</p>
'''Nanto no Jūsha''' ([[Tō]]) (<span lang="JA" style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">南斗の従者</span>, ''South Dipper Servan''t):


==Other Nanto styles==
==Other Nanto styles==
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*''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Nanto Hiyoku Ken|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Hiyoku Ken</span>]]</span>''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">'' ''(</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Dagar|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Dagar</span>]]</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";">南斗比翼拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">, ''South Dipper Conjoined Wing Fist''): One of the subordinate sects of ''[[Nanto Kōkaku Ken]]''</span>''.'' It uses vertical slicing techniques.
*''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Nanto Hiyoku Ken|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Hiyoku Ken</span>]]</span>''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">'' ''(</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Dagar|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Dagar</span>]]</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";">南斗比翼拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">, ''South Dipper Conjoined Wing Fist''): One of the subordinate sects of ''[[Nanto Kōkaku Ken]]''</span>''.'' It uses vertical slicing techniques.


*''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Nanto Jarō Geki|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Jarō Geki</span>]]</span>''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> (</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Jagi|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Jagi</span>]]</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";">南斗邪狼撃</span><span lang="JA" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span>''<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">South Dipper Wicked Wolf Attack</span>''<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">): A stabbing and slicing technique. </span>
*''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Nanto Jarō Geki|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Jarō Geki</span>]]</span>''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> (</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Jagi|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Jagi</span>]]</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";">南斗邪狼撃</span><span lang="JA" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span>''<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">South Dipper Wicked Wolf Attack</span>''<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">): A stabbing and slicing technique. Origin unknown.</span>


*''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Nanto Muon Ken|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Muon Ken</span>]]</span>''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> (</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Colonel|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Colonel</span>]]</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";">南斗無音拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">, ''South Dipper Silent Fist''): This fighting style centers primarily around the use of weapons like finger-claws and boomerangs.</span>
*''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Nanto Muon Ken|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Muon Ken</span>]]</span>''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> (</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Colonel|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Colonel</span>]]</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";">南斗無音拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">, ''South Dipper Silent Fist''): This assassination style centers primarily around the use of weapons like finger-claws and boomerangs and allows the user to attack without making a sound.</span>


*''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Nanto Sōyō Ken|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Sōyō Ken</span>]]</span>''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> (</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Buzz Harn|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Buzz Harn</span>]]</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> & </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Gill Harn|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Gill Harn</span>]]</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";">南斗双鷹拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">, ''South Dipper Twin Hawk Fist''): This style appears to emphasize cutting in a cross motion (cutting both vertical and horizontal simultaneously).</span>
*''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Nanto Sōyō Ken|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Nanto Sōyō Ken</span>]]</span>''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> (</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Buzz Harn|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Buzz Harn</span>]]</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> & </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[[Gill Harn|<span lang="EN-GB" style="">Gill Harn</span>]]</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";">南斗双鷹拳</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">, ''South Dipper Twin Hawk Fist''): This style appears to emphasize cutting in a cross motion (cutting both vertical and horizontal simultaneously).</span>