Kenshirō (ケンシロウ) (Ken for short) is the 64th successor of the "Hokuto Shin Ken" style. He has seven scars on his chest in the shape of the "Hokuto Shichisei ", or Big Dipper, that were put there by Shin. Kenshirō is the fiance of Yulia. Ken often kills his enemies ironically; the punishment always fits the crimes.

Kenshiro

Kenshiro, as depicted in the anime series.
Name in Kanji ケンシロウ
Name in Romaji Kenshirō
Alternate spelling(s) Kenshirow, Kenshiroh, Kenshirou, Kensiro
Fighting Style Hokuto Shin Ken
Allegiance(s) n/a
Family none known
Position(s) The 64th Successor of Hokuto Shin Ken
Appearances All
Voice actor(s) Akira Kamiya, Takehito Koyasu (New Fist of the North Star), Hiroshi Abe (Legends of the True Savior)

Origin

In the 1970's, Kenshirō was born in Taiseiden, Land of Asura to the Hokuto Sōke family. Ryūken named Kenshirō after his older brother, Kenshirō Kasumi, because both had a Big Dipper-shaped birthmark on their heads. The identity of his parents has never been made clear, but he has an older brother named Hyō. Hyō and Kenshirō were caught in a fire and were rescued by Kaiō's Mother, at the cost of her life.
With the Land of Asura in political turmoil, Jūkei send the baby Kenshirō away to Japan with Raoh and Toki to be raised by Ryūken.
 
Kenshiro as he appears in the original manga.