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The Best Episodes of Fist of the North Star

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In the year 199X, human civilization has been all but destroyed by a nuclear holocaust.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Fist of the North Star Season 1 Episode 2 - The Deadly Fist of Lingering Regret! The Future is Sighted in the Barren Desert!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - The Deadly Fist of Lingering Regret! The Future is Sighted in the Barren Desert!

    S1:E2

    Ken rescues an old man named Smith from Spade, a member of the Four Jacks working for the King organization. The old man seeks to deliver a bag of rice seeds to his village, hoping to harvest them for the future. Ken and Bato take Smith to his village, unaware that Spade and his men are following them. Spade, who lost his eye during his initial encounter with Ken, attacks the village and kills Smith in retaliation. Unable to rescue Smith, an angry Ken kills Spade with a technique that makes their victim feel remorse before dying. After the battle, Ken plants Smith's seed over his grave.

    Director:Iku Ishiguro
    Writer:Shozo Uehara

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  2. Fist of the North Star Season 1 Episode 22 - Conclusion of Part One: Yuria, Forever... and Shin!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Conclusion of Part One: Yuria, Forever... and Shin!

    S1:E22

    With Southern Cross left in ruins following Barcom's revolt, Shin is left by himself in his own palace, protected by the few followers he still has left. Ken confronts Shin for the first time in a year and defeats him, only to learn that Yuria has already killed herself.

    Director:Atsunori Umezawa
    Writer:Hiroshi Toda

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  3. Fist of the North Star Season 2 Episode 3 - Sinners! Thy Name Is Fang Clan!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Sinners! Thy Name Is Fang Clan!

    S2:E3

    When Mamiya's younger brother Ko is captured by the Fangs and publicly executed, Ken and Rei sets out to punish the ones responsible. Rei reveals his motive for searching for the Man with Seven Scars.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Fist of the North Star Season 2 Episode 9 - Mask of Hell! He who terrorizes in the name of the North Star!!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Mask of Hell! He who terrorizes in the name of the North Star!!

    S2:E9

    Enraged by the fact that his younger brother was chosen to be the heir to Hokuto Shinken, Jagi continues his rampage of destruction, destroying anyone who reminds him of Kenshiro. But when Ken finds out that Jagi isn't above using his abilities to exploit young children, he resolves that nothing will stand in the way of a long-awaited showdown with his brother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Fist of the North Star Season 2 Episode 20 - A Century’s End with No Tomorrow! I’ve Been Waiting For You, Ken!!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - A Century’s End with No Tomorrow! I’ve Been Waiting For You, Ken!!

    S2:E20

    Ken and his allies fight their way against Ken-oh's Royal Guards into Cassandra, where Toki awaits him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Fist of the North Star Season 2 Episode 21 - Cassandra Collapses! The North Star’s Mythology Is Painted Anew!!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Cassandra Collapses! The North Star’s Mythology Is Painted Anew!!

    S2:E21

    Ken finally finds Toki, who reveals that Ken-oh is none other than the eldest of the four Hokuto Brothers, Raoh.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Fist of the North Star Season 2 Episode 23 - Those Who Fear the Reaper! Listen to the Voice of Rin’s Fiery Heart!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Those Who Fear the Reaper! Listen to the Voice of Rin’s Fiery Heart!

    S2:E23

    Ken, Toki, and Mamiya follow a trail of huge hoof prints left by Ken-oh's horse. Meanwhile, Ken-oh's Invasion Squad forces the villagers to pay tribute to him or be sacrifice, but Rin decides to stand up to them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Fist of the North Star Season 2 Episode 24 - Voices from Hell! Rei, Did You See the Death Omen Star?
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Voices from Hell! Rei, Did You See the Death Omen Star?

    S2:E24

    Rei arrives at Mamiya's village and rescues Rin. He confronts the leader of Ken-oh's Invasion Division, who tries to use Airi as a distraction. But Airi, spurred on by Rin's courage, gains the strength to fight for herself again. Rei goes on to defeat the Division leader, only to come face to face with none other than Ken-oh himself.

    Director:Shigenori Kageyama
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Fist of the North Star Season 2 Episode 25 - The Nanto Dance of Death! I'll Give my Life for the Sake of Love!!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - The Nanto Dance of Death! I'll Give my Life for the Sake of Love!!

    S2:E25

    Rei challenges Ken-oh, but proves to be no match against him and is mortally wounded. Kenshiro, unable to save Rei, challenges Raoh himself, but even he too has difficulty defeating him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Fist of the North Star Season 2 Episode 26 - An Explosion of Secret Techniques! Beyond Hatred is the Fate for the Brothers of the North Star.
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - An Explosion of Secret Techniques! Beyond Hatred is the Fate for the Brothers of the North Star.

    S2:E26

    Toki arrives at the village and interferes with Ken and Raoh's fight, revealing that Raoh was responsible for the death of their adoptive father Ryuken. Believing that Ken is not ready to fight Raoh, he paralyzes Ken and challenges Raoh himself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Fist of the North Star Season 2 Episode 27 - The Greatest Battle in History, Raoh vs. Ken! You're the One to Die!!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - The Greatest Battle in History, Raoh vs. Ken! You're the One to Die!!

    S2:E27

    Raoh gains the upper hand on Toki, but Ken breaks free of Toki's pressure point and challenges Raoh again. The two fight each to the point where they're both too wounded to continue, ending the battle in a stalemate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Fist of the North Star Season 2 Episode 34 - Beautiful Warriors, Rei vs. Yuda! A Man's Passage Needs No Tears!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Beautiful Warriors, Rei vs. Yuda! A Man's Passage Needs No Tears!

    S2:E34

    Yuda's henchmen causes a flood in the village that makes Rei stuck to the ground, giving Yuda a slight upper hand. However, Rei overcomes this and defeats Yuda with his ultimate technique. Yuda accepts his defeat and recognizes Rei as a stronger and more beautiful man. Yuda dies, but Rei himself does not have much time to live either.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Fist of the North Star Season 2 Episode 35 - End of Part Two: Farewell, Rei! Heroic Legend Will be Told Throughout The Ages!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - End of Part Two: Farewell, Rei! Heroic Legend Will be Told Throughout The Ages!

    S2:E35

    In his last moment of life, Rei secludes himself from his family and friends and reminisces his adventures with Ken and co. while awaiting death. After dying, Ken cremates his body by burning the cabin with his body still in it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 8 - The Bloody Cross Mausoleum! Shu! I'll Catch Your Tears With My Heart!!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - The Bloody Cross Mausoleum! Shu! I'll Catch Your Tears With My Heart!!

    S3:E8

    Shu is defeated by Souther and is forced to carry the stone that will serve as the summit of Souther's pyramid. Sensing Shu's struggle, Ken awakens and quickly regains his full strength.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 9 - Run Kenshiro! Another Comrade is About to Die!!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Run Kenshiro! Another Comrade is About to Die!!

    S3:E9

    Ken arrives at the Holy Cross Mausoleum and witnesses Shu's public execution at the hands of Souther. But before dying, Shu miraculously recovers his eyesight and sees the now grown Kenshiro before dying. Toki and Raoh also arrive at the scene to witness Ken's fight with Southeer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 10 - Clash of the Polar Stars, Ken vs. Souther! My Star is the Only Protector of Heaven!!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Clash of the Polar Stars, Ken vs. Souther! My Star is the Only Protector of Heaven!!

    S3:E10

    Before accepting Kenshiro's challenge, Souther recites his tragic childhood and his motive for building the Holy Cross Mausoleum. Ken fights Souther again and struggles, until he finally fathoms the secret behind Souther's invulnerability.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 11 - Souther, The Despondent Holy Emperor! You Are Weary From Love!!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Souther, The Despondent Holy Emperor! You Are Weary From Love!!

    S3:E11

    With Ken aware of his weakness, Souther uses the ultimate technique of his Nanto Hō-ōken style as a last resort. The stage is set for the final round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 14 - The Secret of Origin Revealed! The Heaven Prefers Tragedy!!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - The Secret of Origin Revealed! The Heaven Prefers Tragedy!!

    S3:E14

    Toki and Raoh's past is revealed as the two are reunited at the place where they were adopted by Ryuken.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 15 - Farewell, Toki! A Man Only Cries Once!!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Farewell, Toki! A Man Only Cries Once!!

    S3:E15

    Determined to fulfill the childhood promise he made to his brother, Toki fights Raoh to a death match.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 20 - Conclusion of Part Three: Let the New Age Awaken! The Wolf's Howl Moves the Heaven!!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Conclusion of Part Three: Let the New Age Awaken! The Wolf's Howl Moves the Heaven!!

    S3:E20

    Ken sets foot into Ryuga's lair, determined to save Toki and finish his battle with Ryuga once and for all.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 25 - Holy Emperor Souther! Your Deep Affection Consumes You In Love!!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Holy Emperor Souther! Your Deep Affection Consumes You In Love!!

    S3:E25

    Ken remembers Souther, the strongest of the Nanto Seiken masters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Fist of the North Star Season 1 Episode 5 - Can the Flames of Love Burn in Hell? You Are Already Dead!!
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Can the Flames of Love Burn in Hell? You Are Already Dead!!

    S1:E5

    Having learned that King is none other than his old friend turned nemesis Shin, Ken remembers how a year ago Shin defeated him in combat, engraved the seven scars on his chest, and kidnapped his fiancee Yuria (Julia). Ken arrives at a local castle where Shin was staying, but only finds Shin's right-hand man Joker, who reveals that Shin and his gang has already left the castle, taking Yuria with him. Joker escapes and sets the castle ablaze with Ken inside, but Ken manages to escape, swearing to find Shin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Fist of the North Star Season 1 Episode 10 - Inverse Raging Fire Punch! There Are Too Many Who Must Die!
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Inverse Raging Fire Punch! There Are Too Many Who Must Die!

    S1:E10

    Ken ventures into Patra's lair at Dragon God Mountain to save the young villagers. There he faces Patra's partner Dragon, a firebreather who attempts to coerce Ken to his side.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Fist of the North Star Season 1 Episode 13 - Arhat Deva Fist! Once Released There's No Stopping It!!
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Arhat Deva Fist! Once Released There's No Stopping It!!

    S1:E13

    Ken chases Jackal to the ruins of Villainy Prison, a place that used to imprison the most vicious of criminals. Hoping to defeat Ken, Jackal releases Devil's Rebirth, a giant demon-like killer who has mastered the forbidden art of the Arhat Deva Fist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Fist of the North Star Season 1 Episode 16 - Sing For Me, Villains! The Counting Rhymes of Hell!
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Sing For Me, Villains! The Counting Rhymes of Hell!

    S1:E16

    Ken is caught at the middle of a gang war between the Scorpions and the Snakes, each seeking to recruit Ken to their side.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Deadly Fist of Lingering Regret! The Future is Sighted in the Barren Desert!" is the best rated episode of "Fist of the North Star". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Iku Ishiguro and written by Shozo Uehara, it aired on 10/18/1984. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Conclusion of Part One: Yuria, Forever... and Shin!".