Akira Hokuto

[10.0] "You would be hard pressed to find a better wrestler in any era, any territory, any org or any time. Absolute super star and there will never be another like it."

[10.0] "To me, this is a top 10 wrestler of all time male or female, and i think she's the best woman to ever do it. Her influence is present to this day but, it can never be replicated."

[10.0] "Undisputedly the greatest female wrestler of all time. Her ability to embody character, seamlessly switch between roles like underdog and aggressor, and display unparalleled versatility is priceless. Her peak in '93 is among the best any wrestler has ever had - dozens of incredible performances, matches, stories, and rivalries. Hokuto is a warrior who never quits, even in a pool of blood or with broken bones. Hokuto vs. Kandori - AJW Dream Slam 1993 is arguably the greatest women's match ever. She masters the art of translating different match dynamics, delivering excruciating pain through a variety of submissions, stiff strikes, and impactful moves. An absolute master of selling, storytelling & character work. Hokuto is a legend before whom all great female wrestlers have bowed.""

[10.0] "My all time number one Women's wrestler, there isn't much to say that hasn't already been said, she could have a great match with anyone, and her character work is in the highest tier of all time."

[10.0] "If you had to compare Akira Hokuto to someone, it'll be Ayrton Senna. A raw talent that's beyond imaginable that resulted in great matches with almost everyone on her roster. She's without a doubt, the GOAT of Joshi wrestling, women's wrestling and easy top 5"

[9.0] "I've only really scratched the surface of her work but its clear she is an incredible talent and had some of the greatest matches in women's wrestling history. One of the indisputable goats of the joshi game."

[9.0] "One of the all time greats in the women's wrestling history. She isn't my personal favourite, but no one can deny her impact and greatness."

[10.0] "Undoubtedly one of the best wrestlers ever, male or female, when Hokuto was healthy she could match anyone."

[10.0] "The Dangerous Queen is my personal GOAT - male or female. She made wrestling feel so real and authentic. She had amazing charisma and her in-ring work was second to none. I love how she sold submission moves as if she was prey caught by a predator. She cut one of my favorite promos of all time after one of my favorite matches of all time, when she was covered in blood and called out Kandori. She's possibly the toughest wrestler of all time. She broke her neck on a second rope tombstone yet continued to wrestle the rest of the match! And moreover, she took that same move again several years later against Bull Nakano. Finally, she reinvented her career following her brutal knee injury (where she tried to continue the match despite her bone being clearly visible from her knee splitting apart). Her high speed/high flying 80s matches are way ahead of their time in one way, while her brutal 90s matches are ahead of their time in another. The Dangerous Queen Bomb and Northern Lights bomb are both excellent moves as well. Many wrestlers copy moves whereas she innovated two iconic moves herself. Her contributions to pro wrestling are huge!"

[10.0] "The greatest Joshi of all time. The greatest female wrestler of all time and for me, the third greatest wrestler of all time. Akira Hokuto had it all, a fantastic look, phenomenal in ring skill, fantastic selling. There was nothing she couldn't do. It says a lot about her and her contemporaries when WCW brought them in to actually have a competitive women's division and the fact at that time, she was able to captivate that audience says a lot about how good she was. Whether its the iconic Destiny match with Manami, the underappreciated GAEA match with Meiko or the absolute bloody war with Kandori, Akira Hokuto has something for everyone and someone whose influence in wrestling will carry on for a long time."

[10.0] "Everyone has a right to their opinion, No clue what (the reviewer below me is saying) is saying. She's an icon but you give her a 7.0. Her average rating is 9.69. How does he get away with putting such a few worded explanation.... Go back and watch her matches. And reconsider your ranking. Matches with Manami Toyota, Bull Nakano, Kyoko Inoue, and Shinobu Kandori are legendary. Even the matches in the United States where she had to carry Madusa to make it a good match. All Japan Women's Wrestling did her a disservice but not letting her hold the top Women's World Championship She is absolutely a 9 or 10."

[10.0] "Behind Toyota, Hokuto is one of the greatest female wrestlers to have ever graced this planet, she is the reason why i became a Joshi wrestling fan, easily one of the greatest wrestlers to have ever lived, 1993 she was probably the best wrestler not only female, but of the world. she is a true legend"

[10.0] "Akira Hokuto is perhaps the GOAT of female wrestling altogether. A fantastic worker, hard-hitting, a good technician, good seller, basically what you want from a fantastic wrestler."

[10.0] "The dangerous queen Akira Hokuto is one of the great wrestlers ever regardless of gender. She is a legend. Hard hitting technician who can do it all in the ring. Her matches with Kandori and Toyota are some of greatest matches ever. Definitely one of the best of all time."

[8.0] "The best Women's wrestler in history? You can make a strong case for it. Even her stuff in WCW where the Japanese wrestlers usually "have a night off" were good."

[10.0] "Prime for prime, Akira's up there with the best of them. Her 1993 year is damn legendary, argued as the best for any wrestler, regardless of gender. Building of character, incredible matches, emotional intensity, high drama, whatever you enjoy in wrestling, she had it in her prime, and was as good as anyone you could name. If the Dangerous Queen could have avoided injuries, she probably would have been remembered as the greatest of all-time. But still, she had a great career she could be proud of. Plus she married Kensuke Sasaki, so good for her."

[10.0] "An all timer and gets nowhere near the love and respect she deserves. Brings a level of intensity and believability to everything she does with more charisma then few have ever had."

[10.0] "The Greatest of All Time. It is as simple as that. The Dangerous Queen had some particularly glorious years, with 1993 being all time and multiple 5 star matches where the crowd loved her and her wholly. A woman forged by pain and agony and the determination to be the greatest. She was."

[10.0] "Hokuto's 1993 is about as close to wrestling perfection as you can get. That alone makes her an all-time great. What makes her a candidate for greatest wrestler of all time is that, not only does she not have a single weak year in her (admittedly brief) career, between 1990 and 1995, she was at the very least a top 5 wrestler in the world."

[10.0] "I'd say if Manami Toyota didn't exist then Akira Hokuto would be the greatest female wrestler ever. Can't say that for sure because there's a lot of competition for the number 2 spot behind Toyota but she would definitely be in the conversation. Incredible performer."

"One of the greatest of all time, without the injury concerns she could have been far and away the best."

[10.0] "an absolute legend of the wrestling world who still carries a lot of influence now, unique look in Japan and the US, carried an imposing aura, and a phenomenal in ring worker who could work with anyone"

[10.0] "One of the best Joshi wrestlers of all time, her presence was unmatched and have one of best female matches of all time with Toyota"

[10.0] "Hokuto's calendar year of 1993 is the highest one-year peak any wrestler has ever reached, regardless of country, time, or gender. It just doesn't get any better. Every second is maximum intensity, overflowing emotion, breakneck (heh) pace, all of it made sense in a character context, she worked with dozens of all-time greats and made everyone better. Peak Hokuto is essential viewing for anyone with even a passing interest in pro-wrestling beyond the televised Western mainstream."

[10.0] "The greatest women's wrestler after Meiko Satomura, it is sad that her career was ruined by injuries & ended earlier. She has an incredible character & charisma, her entrance was really impressive, and in the ring she was GOAT, her classic matches made me a big fan puroresu, she is aggressive & the dangerous queen"

[10.0] "How sad is it that her career was ruined by injuries and that she barely wrestled from 1994 to 2002, because when she did, she is easily one of the 10 best women's wrestler ever, probably even on the top 5. She had everything. Charisma, in-ring skills, popularity, connection with the crowd, able to work heel or face... Her nickname "Dangerous Queen" fitted her so well, her big matches were violent, but it was a kind of violence that is just beautiful to see. A legend is every sense of the word."

[10.0] "You can easily make a case for the Dangerous Queen ranking highly in an all-time greatest wrestler list. In joshi, she was perhaps the total package. Fantastic wrestler, impeccable psychology, bundles of character, and popularity was through the roof in the 90s in Japan. Always told dramatic stories in her matches, and gave it 110% while dealing with serious injuries that plagued her career. Hokuto's gutsiness tenacity were her most endearing traits. Match-wise, the Dream Slam classic with Kandori should rank highly anywhere, but she has a long road of brilliant matches against her contemporaries like Manami Toyota, Kyoko Inoue and Mayumi Ozaki."

[10.0] "While I have all the respect in the world for Manami Toyota, I genuinely believe that Akira Hokuto is the most spectacular female wrestler I've ever seen. She had the look, the intensity, the charisma, the in-ring ability, and she continues to give back and show her love for the sport even today. I can't help but watch her best matches over and over again!"

[10.0] "In my top 5 wrestlers of all time male or female. Hokuto was a master of storytelling with so many classic and created 2 deadly moves (Northern Lights Bomb and Gutwrench Powerbomb). Her charisma and character were outstanding. She didn? t afraid to took risks so there? s a reason she called ? Dangerous Queen? ."

[10.0] "Although there are certainly better in-ring women wrestlers than her, very few ever, if any, can match her levels of charisma and aura. She was however still a great in-ring talent and has been involved in countless classics with numerous different opponents."

[10.0] "Akira Hokuto is either #1 or #2 when it comes to ranking the best women wrestlers of all time. Hokuto had an incredible work ethic, and whilst it meant that she had awesome matches, it also meant that she paid a hard price for having those awesome matches."

[10.0] "One of the most intense and charismatic wrestlers in history."

[10.0] "A nice person in real life and a vicious wrestler in the ring, Akira Hokuto is a legend in women's wrestling. Over the years, she wrestled in some of the most violent matches, and has bled like Ric Flair on several occasions. She has wrestled in quality matches with numerous injuries, including a broken neck early in her career. Her match against Shinobu Kandori at Dreamslam in 1993, remains 1 of the best sold grudge matches I have ever seen, and I say that because Hokuto's selling in it was a solid 10/10. On top of that, she innovated several wrestling moves, including the gutwrench powerbomb and Northern Lights Bomb. Overall, 10."