Toki's Village

Lore & Background

The world as a desert wasteland resulting from a nuclear war sometime in the 1990s, where remnants of mankind fight over food and uncontaminated water. It details Kenshiro's journey to become a savior after being separated from his fiancée Yuria by a jealous rival. The existence of Nanto Seiken grandmasters and Kenshiro's brothers, including Raoh, who refuses to be 'sealed' and kills their master Ryuken.

Reader's Guide

The available information is limited to the general setting of a post-apocalyptic Earth, the mechanics of Hokuto Shinken (striking vital points), and the major plot points involving Raoh, Jakoh, and Kaioh. Readers seeking details on Toki's specific settlement must look outside this source, as it only characterizes him as a compassionate brother who opposes the violence of his siblings.

Did You Know?

• The manga was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump for 245 issues from 1983 to 1988.
• Toki is described as one of Kenshiro's 'Brothers of Hokuto' and is characterized as a weak yet compassionate man who uses his skills to heal, standing in opposition to the cruel Jagi and strong Raoh.
• The concept for attacking pressure points originated from an anecdote found by editor Nobuhiko Horie in a used Chinese book store regarding a medical student who worsened an eye condition by overstimulating an acupressure point.