I spoke too soon about Hokuto no Ken

It is with deep regret that I am informing everyone that it looks like I probably won’t be doing the new Hokuto no Ken movies/OVAs at Sentosha after all. Wickio has basically disappeared, as he has done in the past, and there is just a complete lack of communication and co-ordination. I can’t keep hunting down one person whilst the whole project stagnates, so I am looking into other alternatives. I’m also considering looking at other venues for Souten no Ken, since that project has also been delayed, and I have more episodes ready for release.

- LoverofHokuto

Sentosha will fansub the new Hokuto no Ken Movies/OVAs

Rejoice all Hokuto no Ken fans because Sentosha is going to release the 5 new Hokuto no Ken movies/OVAs. For those who don’t know, the creators of Hokuto no Ken (the popular manga and anime series in Japan) have brought Hokuto to the 21st century through various new projects such as Souten no Ken (prequel to Hokuto no Ken) and the new Hokuto no Ken manga and movies/OVAs that focus on the major characters of the manga/anime series. The new movies/OVAs are: 1) The Legend of Raoh: Martyred Love Arc; 2) The Legend of Yuria; 3) The Legend of Raoh: Fierce Fighting Arc; 4) The Legend of Toki; and 5) The Legend of Kenshiro (which will be released later this year)

Makoto and I have actually translated the first 3 Hokuto no Ken movies/OVAs, but we still need to do some finishing touches and find some good quality ISOs before the final encode. I have not made the first 3 movies/OVAs a priority yet because you can actually find some good to mediocre fansubs floating around the net. Our first Hokuto no Ken release will therefore be Toki Den (4th in the series, or 2nd OVA) because it just came out and no-one has released it in English. I’m working on the translation right now, and although I will be swamped with real work for a few weeks, I will try and get it done as soon as possible. Many thanks to Shaka999jp for the French subs, which will be used as a preliminary basis for the translation.

- Loverofhokuto

Seeking Raw Provider

So, as you can all see it appears we’ve only got one regular project underway. However, we’ve actually got big plans to expand our horizons and work on at least 3 projects at a time strongly. It’s taking us a bit of time to get kick started though and the only way things can speed up is if we have more staff. On top of the usual roster, Wickio and I have decided that there’s another position we need filled. What we’d really like is someone part of our staff who would search for raws. We’re specifically after someone who’s had experience with p2p programs Share, WinNY and possibly Perfect Dark. It isn’t exactly a huge responsibility, but it’d really help us out. If you’ve filled the requirements and you’re willing to give us a hand, please email me at onibakuinc@hotmail.com for more information!

Also a gentle reminder for those potential timers, encoders and translators out there, we need you too!

Thanks!

-SanDen

Souten no Ken – Episode 08

It’s that time again folks!

Today we welcome the end of the “Great New World” portion of the series and get to see Kenshiro doing what he does best. Making heads explode. So I hope you’ve got your Hokuto Hats on for another installment of Souten no Ken.

Also, Ken in a dress.

Enjoy!

- Wickio

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