The protagonist of one of the most popular works of the 1980s is back in action in this fantastic life-size bust. We admire this magnificent and gigantic statue of Ken the warrior.
When you loved the work of Tetsuo Hara and Buronson This statue will have your pupils lit up. But if you are scared of the price of a bust of this size and features, you should know that this statue is free due to a peculiarity of the Japanese tax system.
The way it works is simple. People can donate money to a small community that is tax deductible up to a certain amount defined by income. In return, you will receive a special one local product as a gift. In simpler terms, items purchased from small Japanese countries will be refunded through taxes.
With this method, citizens can buy for free 1: 1 scale bust (70 cm) of Kenshiro, the hero of Hokuto, created by Tetsuo Hara and Buronson. The protagonist of the violent post-apocalyptic labor can be obtained through a donation of 150,000 yen, which is the equivalent of 1,450 US dollars, to the city of Kadoma City in Osaka Prefecture.
In addition to the bust of Ken, it is also possible to get that from his brother Jagi or those of other anime and manga characters. What do you think of this statue and this peculiarity of the Japanese tax system? Let’s find out the meaning of Hokuto no Ken, the original translation of Ken the Warrior. Ken the Warrior’s real name was also revealed.
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