Fist of the North Star

Top Cast

Akira Kamiya as Kenshiro (voice)
Takeshi Aono as Rihaku
Koji Totani as Jagi
Kaneto Shiozawa as Rei
Yusaku Yara as Dagarl
Banjo Ginga as Souther
Takaya Hashi as Toki
Yuriko Yamamoto as Yuria
Toshio Furukawa as Shin
Daisuke Gori as Uighur

Seasons

Specials (1986) - (12 Episodes)

Season 1 (1984) - (22 Episodes)

Season 2 (1985) - (35 Episodes)

Season 3 (1986) - (25 Episodes)

Season 4 (1986) - (27 Episodes)

Season 5 (1987) - (13 Episodes)

Season 6 (1987) - (30 Episodes)

Specials (1986)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Fist of the North Star (1986-03-08)

Following a cataclysmic nuclear war, the world teeters on the brink of complete destruction. Civilization is polarized into a degenerate society where opposing packs of marauding scavengers prey on helpless, homeless nomads. For those who are lucky enough to survive the constant brutality and danger, it is a bleak existence. Life and death blur into abstractions. The only hope left for mankind is to find a hero worthy of becoming the next Fist of the North Star — an enlightened warrior — who is capable of leading those with the will to survive out of this barrenness into a new world. But in this savage no-man's-land of shifting loyalties and power-hungry demi-gods, heroes are in short supply.
Ep. 2: Legend of Raoh: Chapter of Death in Love (2006-03-11)

A film adaptation of the Holy Emperor story arc, which primarily depicted the conflict between Kenshiro and Souther. New characters Reina, one of Raoh's army officers who falls in love with him, and her brother Soga, Raoh's advisor, play an important part with much of the plot involving Raoh's relationship with Reina as he conquers the land; most of this portion is new content exclusive to this film. The other side of the story is the retelling of Ken's attempt to save and protect the villagers from Souther's army with the help of Shū. There is also a small subplot of Bart returning to his home.
Ep. 3: Legend of Yuria (2007-02-23)

This OVA features a somewhat original storyline because it presents the story from Yuria's perspective, spanning from her childhood, including the day she first met Kenshiro, to the conclusion of the previous film, as well as certain scenes from the manga and anime in which Yuria was not present. This story is the most expansive of the series, even covering never before seen events from Yuria's childhood, revealing both her mother and father, as well as her brother Ryuuga during his childhood. It also adds some details that were not in the manga, such as the time and place when Yuria developed her illness, her meeting with Rei (making his only appearance in the series), and her transition to the role of the Nanto General. One of the more notable additions is Yuria's dog Tobi, who serves an important role in the relationship between her and Ken. However, the OVA ends at the death of Souther and does not follow Yuria to the time of her death.
Ep. 4: Legend of Raoh: Chapter of Fierce Fight (2007-04-28)

A film adaptation of the Last Nanto General story arc from the manga, depicting the final battle between Kenshiro and Raoh that led to Kenshiro becoming the successor of Hokuto Shinken. Some events from the manga / anime have been excluded from the story (such as Raoh's fight with Juza) whereas others have been altered or expanded. New content featuring the final battle from Raoh's perspective have been added. This film serves as the follow-up to the first film in the series, which introduced Raoh and Reina's relationship, this time bringing it to a conclusion.
Ep. 5: Legend of Toki (2008-03-26)

An OVA which centers around Toki and his relationship with his brother Raoh, leading up to Toki's imprisonment in Cassandra and eventually his duel with Raoh. The OVA introduces another new character named Sara, a female doctor who watches over Toki and becomes his love interest.
Ep. 6: Zero: Legend of Kenshiro (2008-10-11)

The film's story is a prequel to the Fist of the North Star depicting the one year interval between Kenshiro's defeat at the hands of Shin and their later battle. Unlike the others in the series this film has a completely original storyline in which Kenshiro, near death after his battle with Shin and having used his remaining energy to kill a pack of wolves, was captured by slavers. Due to his strength, Kenshiro could escape whenever he wanted, but chose to stay and protect the other slaves.
Ep. 7: The Cursed City! (2003-07-04)

This anime adventure centers on Kenshiro, a loner who travels a post-apocalyptic landscape. He encounters the personal army of Sanga, a ruthless warlord who controls a city known as Last Land. Sanga maintains control with the help of an amnesiac mute child who performs card tricks and keeps the populace of the city frightened with his supposed powers. When Sanga attempts to consolidate his power, Kenshiro decides to stop him
Ep. 8: The Forbidden Fist (2003-10-23)

The Last Land has crumbled at the hands of Kenshiro, but in order to save the young Lord Doha, the powerful hero must travel through a land haunted by murderous demons in this sequel to the hit anime Fist of the North Star. Lord Doha has fallen ill, and if he doesn't receive a rare serum within a few short days he will certainly die. Though the serum is a two-day trip in both directions, Sara reveals that there is a shorter path running through Cliffland but it is haunted by vicious demons. As Kenshiro bravely makes way for the dreaded Cliffland, a new fighter named Seiji arrives in Last Land pursued by evil Clifflanders and vowing to reclaim Sanga's legacy.
Ep. 9: When a Man Carries Sorrow (2004-05-28)

Destruction and betrayal take center stage in the latest installment of the New Fist of the North Star series. When Kenshiro returns to find the city in ruins and its citizens tormented, his pain is compounded when he is betrayed and imprisoned by Tobi. As Tobi prepares a brutal assault on Seiji, Kenshiro must summon all of his strength to break free and take put a halt to his former friend's destructive scheme
Ep. 10: Hokuto no Ken - Legend of Heroes (2007-04-09)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 11: Hokuto no Ken - Legend of Heroes 3D (2007-04-09)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 12: Legend of Kenshiro Bonus Celebration (2008-10-11)

No overview for this episode.