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Fist of the North Star(TV show/series, 1984-1988)

Original title: "北斗の拳" (Japanese/JA)
FSK: 18+ years
| 24min per episode | Genres: Action & Adventure, Animation, Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Drama

Scripted Reality in 6 seasons with 152 episodes

Fist of the North StarRating: 4.2/5 (with 42 votes)
Fist of the North Star (Japanese: 北斗の拳, Hepburn: Hokuto no Ken, lit. "Fist of the Big Dipper") is a Japanese manga series written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara. It was serialized in Shueisha's shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump for 245 issues published from 1983 to 1988 and initially collected in 27 tankōbon volumes under the Jump Comics imprint. Set on a post-apocalyptic Earth after a nuclear war, the story centers on a warrior named Kenshiro, the successor of a deadly martial art known as Hokuto Shinken, which gives him the ability to kill his opponents by striking their secret vital points, which often results in an exceptionally violent and gory death. Kenshiro dedicates his life to fighting against the various gangs, bandits, and warlords who threaten the lives of the defenseless and innocent, as well as rival martial artists. Fist of the North Star was adapted into two anime television series produced by Toei Animation, which together aired on Fuji TV and its affiliates from 1984 through 1988, comprising a combined total of 152 episodes. It has since expanded into a media franchise, including several anime films, a live-action film, original video animations (OVAs), video games, and a series of spin-offs centering on other characters from th... ()
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Fist of the North Star Seasons and Episodes

07/16/1987Season 6 - 30 episodes
#1 | 07/16/1987The Ordeal Never Ends! Kenshiro Crosses the Ocean!!
Jakoh has been defeated, but Kenshiro must continue his journey when Lin is kidnapped and taken to the Kingdom of Shura, a country populated by ruthless warriors said to be the birthplace of the Hokuto, Nanto, and Gento arts. In order to reach Shura, Ken must cross the Sea of Death, the last remaining ocean on Earth.
#2 | 07/23/1987What Awaits on the Continent of Darkness? There Lies the Legendary Land of Asura!!
Having been taken to Shura by the Pirate Akasachi, Ken finds a dying Falco, who has traveled ahead to rescue Lin, while Lin is captured by Shura warriors and bribed off as a bride in a tournament.
#3 | 07/30/1987Good or Evil? The Mysterious North Star Lapis Lazuli Fist Appears!!
Ken faces Alph of the Hourglass, a Shura who has won 105 death matches in less than two minutes, while Lin is rescued by Shachi the Rakshasha, a master of the Hokuto Ryūken style.
#4 | 08/13/1987Love is Preached in the Century's End! Her Name is Leia!!
Shachi challenges General Kaizel, whose style allows him to remove an opponent's internal organs without leaving an open wound. Meanwhile, Kenshiro is taken to meet Shachi's former lover Leia, who preaches the value of love and friendship to the children of Shura.
#5 | 08/20/1987The General of Asura, Han! The Man Who Stains White Snow into Crimson!!
Shachi, in his plot to manipulate Kenshiro into destroying the Rashō, the three main rulers of Shura, begins taking Lin to the castle the third ruler, Han, who also practices the Hokuto Ryūken styles.
#6 | 08/27/1987The Legend of the Savior of Asura! His Name is Raoh!!
As Kenshiro and Han begins their battle, Shachi tells Lin of how he began his Hokuto Ryūken training and the importance of Raoh's legacy to the commoners of Shura.
#7 | 09/03/1987Kenshiro's Secret is Revealed! The Land of Asura is His Motherland!!
With rumors of Raoh's arrival to Shura spread as a result of Shachi's manipulation, Leia and her brother Tao goes to meet Jukei, the Hokuto Ryūken master who trained the three rulers and Shachi. Meanwhile, Han reveals to Kenshiro that the Kingdom of Shura is his birthplace.
#8 | 09/10/1987A Cruel Prophecy! Kenshiro, You Cannot Be the Savior!
Kenshiro reflects on what happened since his arrival to Shura, as false rumors of Raoh's arrival are spread thorough the Land. A group "rags" led by a follower of Raoh named Kosem begins to raid a training cap in order to save his young son Chen and other children from indoctrination, unaware that the man who arrived overseas is actually Kenshiro.
#9 | 09/17/1987Rock, The Hero on Horseback! I Don't Believe in Kenshiro!!
Rock, Kosem's elder son, decides to carry on Raoh's legend along with his band of six cowboys to form the new Army of Raoh.
#10 | 09/24/1987Men Beyond Reasons! The Band of Seven Attacks Kenshiro!!
Rock is blackmailed by Gammon, the Scorpion Shura, into defeating Kenshiro in order to save a group of captured villagers.
#11 | 10/01/1987Rock's Message of Death! Kenshiro, Hang on to Your Friend's Life!!
Hyoh, the second ruler of Shura, decides to mobilize his force, vowing to avenge Han's death. Meanwhile Rock and his men decide to challenge Hyoh's army, having learned that Hyoh is Kenshiro's biological older brother.
#12 | 10/08/1987Announcing the Creator of the New Century! My Name is Demon Kaioh!!
Jukei seeks to restore Hyoh's memories of Kenshiro as his younger brother. Meanwhile, Kaioh, the supreme ruler of Shura, kidnaps Lin.
#13 | 10/15/1987The Seal of the Devil! 2000 Year Tragedy of the North Star is Revealed
Jukei and Hyoh do battle. Kenshiro battles a squad of Shura warriors on his way to Kaioh's castle, where Lin is being held captive.
#14 | 10/22/1987Little Brother Ken in Danger! Hyoh, Open Up Your Kind Soul!
Hyoh's battle with Jukei draws to a climactic conclusion as Jukei fails to restore Hyoh's memories, realizing that the seal put on Hyoh's memories was not his own, but Kaioh's. At the same time, Kenshiro is defeated by Kaioh and is taken captive.
#15 | 10/29/1987Kenshiro on the Execution Stand! The Heaven has Unleashed the God of the Sea!
After defeating Kenshiro, Kaioh plans on crucifying him in order to put an end to the Hokuto Shinken lineage. However,the plan falls through when Akashachi and his band of pirates come to Kenshiro's rescue. Shachi is revealed to be Akashachi's long lost son.
#16 | 11/05/1987Kaioh's Declaration of Victory! The Phantom of the North Star Attacks!!
Following his father's death, Shachi attempts to escape with an unconscious Kenshiro while Akashachi's surviving men create a diversion to distract Kaioh.
#17 | 11/12/1987A Destined Encounter of Hyoh and Ken! Both Are Yet to Know Their Secrets!!
Lin meets Sayaka, Kaioh's sister and Hyoh's fiance, who hopes that someday Hyoh will bring peace to Shura and they will cross the sea together. Elsewhere, Shahci attempts to bring Kenshiro to safety when he has a chance encounter with Hyoh which results in Shachi sacrificing his own left eye as an offering for mercy.
#18 | 11/19/1987Kaioh's Evil Decision! Cold Blood Runs Through My Body!!
Kenshiro awakens at last when Cain, a Shura who seeks to succeeds the deceased Han as the third general, attacks at the waterfall. Meanwhile, Kaioh kills Sayaka and frames Kenshiro for her death.
#19 | 11/26/1987Kenshiro's Challenge! Never Be Defeated Twice!!
Kenshiro and Shachi go to meet up with Leia when they are confronted by a Gyoko, a morbidly obese Shura warrior who kills anyone who reminds him of his obesity. During this battle, Kenshiro declares war on Kaioh and all who side with him. At Sayaka's funereal pyre, Hyoh pledges eternal allegiance to Kaioh.
#20 | 12/03/1987The Tyrant Hyoh and His Sorrowful Aide! Who Will Stop Him Now?!
Kenshiro and Shachi are taken in by Nagato, Hyoh's former right hand man, who turns against his master after he is corrupted by Kaioh's influence following Sayaka's death.
#21 | 12/10/1987The Battle Of The Blood Brothers! Tears Will Never Return To Hyoh.
Kenshiro challenges Hyoh, now aware that they're biological brothers. Elsewhere, Hyoh is forcing slaves to work at Raseiden temple when he is confronted by Black Yaksha, a guardian of the Hokuto Sōke bloodline.
#22 | 12/17/1987The North Star on the Brink of Death! Kaioh Reaches Out for the Celestial Emperor!!
The bloody battle between Kenshiro and Hyoh continues while Shachi and Black Yaksha look on in horror. Kaioh reveals his true identity to Lin as Raoh's biological brother.
#23 | 12/24/1987Tearful Reunion of the Brothers! Kenshiro, I've Been Waiting for You!!
Kenshiro's battle with Hyoh reaches its climax. However, Shachi stops the fight, and Hyoh suddenly regains his childhood memories of Kenshiro. The now reconciled brothers unite to defeat Kaioh.
#24 | 01/07/1988Shachi's Battle for Love! Kaioh Will Ridicule With Laughter
In the aftermath of Kenshiro and Hyoh's battle, Shachi heads to Taiseiden temple to unlock the secret that could allow Kenshiro to defeat Kaioh. Meanwhile, Kaioh heads out to the holy temple himself to kill Shachi in revenge for interfering with Kenshiro and Hyoh's mutual destructions.
#25 | 01/14/1988The Fall of Shachi, Warrior of Love! Love is Everything, My Friends!!
In Taiseiden temple, a strange new discovery is made as Shachi makes a valiant last stand to defend Leia from Kaioh.
#26 | 01/21/1988Tragic Victim of Love! Kaioh's Foundation of Evil!!
When he and Kenshiro meet for their last fight, Kaioh remembers the death of his mother, which drove him to abandon all love and affection.
#27 | 01/28/1988Kaioh's Disgraceful Past! The Heaven Recreate's Lin's Destiny!!
Kaioh strikes a pressure point on Lin that causes her to fall asleep and fall in love with the first person she sees when she wakes up. Afterward, Kaioh and Kenshiro begin their final battle.
#28 | 02/04/1988The Final Chapter: The Last Three Episodes! Here is the 2,000 Year-old History of the Main Family of
Kenshiro and Kaioh's fight goes underground where Kaioh has the upper hand in a pit full of toxic gases. Hyoh rescues Lin from Samoto, a Shura warriors who plans to make Lin his wife.
#29 | 02/11/1988Prologue to the Final Episode! A Third Man Appears to Determine Lin's Fate!!
Accompanied by Black Yaksha, Hyoh is forced to fight Kaioh's elite army when Bat and the Hokuto Army arrive to assist them. Kaioh learns that he is descended from a branch of the Hokuto Sōke bloodline.
#30 | 02/18/1988The Final Episode: Farewell, Kenshiro! Farewell, the Divine Fist of the North Star!!
Hyoh, Bat and Rihaku bear witness to the final battle between Kenshiro and Kaioh. When Kenshiro deals the winning blow, Hyoh is given the opportunity to finish Kaioh off, but cannot bring himself to kill the man he once called brother.
03/12/1987Season 5 - 13 episodes
08/07/1986Season 4 - 27 episodes
01/09/1986Season 3 - 25 episodes
03/28/1985Season 2 - 35 episodes
10/11/1984Season 1 - 22 episodes
03/08/1986Specials - 12 episodes

Additional Information

Production country: Japan
Derivative works/Adaptions: "Fist of the North Star" (movie, 1995), "Fist of the North Star" (find it on Amazon), "Fist of the North Star" (movie, 1986)
Original language: Japanese (JA)
Spoken languages: Japanese (JA)
Translated into 18 languages: Arabic (AR), German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Finnish (FI), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Italian (IT), Japanese (JA), Korean (KO), Dutch (NL), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Russian (RU), Swedish (SV), Ukrainian (UK), Vietnamese (VI), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 10/11/1984
Last episode released on: 02/18/1988
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"世纪末救世主传说 北斗神拳"
"北斗神拳"
"Ken le survivant"
"Ken il guerriero"
"Hokuto no Ken"
"북두의 권"
"Кулак Північної Зорі"
"Кулак Полярної Зорі"
Keywords: dystopia, martial arts, 北斗神拳, fighting, anime

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