I chose to watch the original 'Fist of the North Star' instead of the newer remake, and I'm glad I did.

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Saw a video essay that broke down the remake's pacing issues. They cut out too many of the small character moments that made the original hit so hard. Like, the remake rushed through Rei's whole backstory and it lost all its emotional weight. The original just lets those scenes breathe, you know? The 80s animation has that gritty charm the new CGI can't match.

faith_lopez487d ago

Remember that scene in the original where Rei just stares at the rain after training? The remake turned it into a quick flashback. That quiet moment showed how alone she felt, but the new version just tells you she's sad. It's like they forgot showing is better than telling.