Anime Overview
Fist of the North Star
Hokuto no Ken follows Kenshirou, a stoic martial artist wandering a harsh, post apocalyptic landscape as he searches for his rival Shin and the woman he loves, Yuria. Armed with the lethal technique Hokuto Shinken, he intervenes to protect the vulnerable from marauders and tyrants. As Kenshirou's path brings him into conflict with warlords and rival schools…
Characters
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Related Anime
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Fist of the Blue Sky: Regenesis 2nd Season
Prequel | 2018
Fist of the North Star 2
Sequel | 1987
Legends of the Dark King: A Fist of the North Star Story
Side Story | 2008
DD Fist of the North Star
Alternative Version | 2011
DD Fist of the North Star 2: Strawberry Flavor Plus
Other | 2015
Hokuto no Ken: Fist of the North Star
Alternative Version | 2026
Staff
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Ashida, Toyoo
Director, Episode Director, Screenplay
Buronson
Original Creator
Macek, Carl
Producer
Maseba, Yutaka
Producer
Suda, Masami
Animation Director, Character Design
Aoki, Nozomi
Music
Latest Episodes
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Episode 12: I Am Death! I'll Chase You to the Ends of Hell!
Aired Jan 10, 1985
Episode 11: Villains! - Listen to the Blues of Hell!
Aired Dec 20, 1984
Episode 10: The Raging Flame Reverse Flow Punch! - There Are Too Many Who Must Die!
Aired Dec 13, 1984
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Fist of the North Star episode guide
152 tracked episodes
Fist of the North Star characters
6 featured characters
Fist of the North Star staff
6 featured staff credits
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