"Hokuto no Ken 2" is basically more of the same, but a bit better. Animation is better, fights are better and the music is glorious as ever. There is a reason why this manga/seres is considered a cult classic. However, do keep in mind that the story continues its tragic melodrama, for better or worse. Characters are constantly introduced just so we can learn about their tragic past and then they sacrifice themselves for the greater good as we get all teary-eyed while they spew out melodramatic stuff in their last moments. No matter how much I like this story and characters, it gotto the point of tiring and depressing me, same as the first part of the series. There is also no shortage of over the top and absurd stuff, but I guess you are used to that sort of stuff if you are watching this in the first place. All in all, while I think that "Hokuto no Ken" as a complete series is a good anime, I really don't want to watch it again or at least for a long time and I'm glad I finally completed it. I give "Hokuto no Ken 2" a 9/10! Obviously, I recommend it to everyone who watched the first part, but to those that didn't like it, don't bother, there is nothing here that will change your mind. If anything, it will only make you hate the series even more...