The Best Episodes of Fist of the North Star
Every episode of Fist of the North Star ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Fist of the North Star!
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Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Fist of the North Star" is "Conclusion of Part One: Yuria, Forever... and Shin!", rated 7.9/10 from 50 user votes. It was directed by Atsunori Umezawa and written by Hiroshi Toda. "Conclusion of Part One: Yuria, Forever... and Shin!" aired on 3/21/1985 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Clash of the Polar Stars, Ken vs. Souther! My Star is the Only Protector of Heaven!!".
7.9/10 50 votes#1 - Conclusion of Part One: Yuria, Forever... and Shin!
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/21/1985
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
7.9/10 27 votes#2 - Clash of the Polar Stars, Ken vs. Souther! My Star is the Only Protector of Heaven!!
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 3/13/1986
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 32 votes#3 - Souther, The Despondent Holy Emperor! You Are Weary From Love!!
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 3/20/1986
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 22 votes#4 - Prologue to the Final Episode! A Third Man Appears to Determine Lin's Fate!!
Season 6 Episode 29 - Aired 2/11/1988
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 47 votes#5 - The Final Episode: Farewell, Kenshiro! Farewell, the Divine Fist of the North Star!!
Season 6 Episode 30 - Aired 2/18/1988
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 34 votes#6 - There Is No Looking Back! Only Hating Evil, And Striking Toki Down!!
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 7/18/1985
Rei and Mamiya arrive to help Ken, revealing that Ken's adversary is not the real Toki, but a former follower of his named Amiba, who had the real Toki imprisoned. Before dying, Amiba reveals that he is following orders from a man known as "Ken-oh".
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 22 votes#7 - Showdown at the North Star Mind and Body Training Ground! No One Can Stop Them Now!!
Season 4 Episode 25 - Aired 2/19/1987
Kenshiro is taken by Kokuoh-Go to the North Star Mind and Body Training Ground for his final battle against Raoh, as Raoh reveals that he too has mastered the Unconscious Transmigration.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 39 votes#8 - Farewell, the Brothers of the North Star! They're Beyond Love and Sorrow!!
Season 4 Episode 26 - Aired 2/26/1987
The final battle between Kenshiro and Raoh reaches its conclusion, as the two brothers exchange their final blows.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 15 votes#9 - When Will He Awaken?!
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 3/19/1987
A mysterious drifter wanders into a town where the remnants of the Red Dragon Party, a resistance movement that once opposed the Celestial Emperor's army in the past.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 13 votes#10 - The Savior Comes From the North!!
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 3/26/1987
An innocent woman is mistaken for Lin and is sentenced for public execution by General Bask in an attempt to demoralize the North Star Army. The real Bat and Lin attempt to risk their lives until a familiar face arrives to intervene.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 14 votes#11 - The Seal of the Devil! 2000 Year Tragedy of the North Star is Revealed
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 10/15/1987
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 14 votes#12 - The Ordeal Never Ends! Kenshiro Crosses the Ocean!!
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 7/16/1987
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 11 votes#13 - Kenshiro's Secret is Revealed! The Land of Asura is His Motherland!!
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 9/3/1987
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 14 votes#14 - Kaioh's Declaration of Victory! The Phantom of the North Star Attacks!!
Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 11/5/1987
Following his father's death, Shachi attempts to escape with an unconscious Kenshiro while Akashachi's surviving men create a diversion to distract Kaioh.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 13 votes#15 - A Destined Encounter of Hyoh and Ken! Both Are Yet to Know Their Secrets!!
Season 6 Episode 17 - Aired 11/12/1987
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 32 votes#16 - Four Linked Punches of Fury! Wait for Me in Hell, Jagi!!
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 6/13/1985
Ken confronts his brother Jagi, who seeks vengeance against Ken, who was responsible for mutilating Jagi's head after failed attempt at killing Ken. During battle, Jagi reveals that he was the one responsible for convincing Shin to betray Ken
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 15 votes#17 - The Celestial Emperor is Finally Revealed
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 6/11/1987
Lin enters the Imperial Capital along with Bat and Lin, sensing that the Celestial Emperor is calling out for her, while Kenshiro and Falco begins their battle.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 12 votes#18 - Rock's Message of Death! Kenshiro, Hang on to Your Friend's Life!!
Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 10/1/1987
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 18 votes#19 - Shachi's Battle for Love! Kaioh Will Ridicule With Laughter
Season 6 Episode 24 - Aired 1/7/1988
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 100 votes#20 - God or Devil!? The Mightiest Man Appears in Hell.
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/1984
After a long time wandering in the desert, Ken is taken prisoner while wandering into a village looking for water. There, he shares a cell with a young thief named Bato (Bart), and befriends his cell guard, an orphaned girl named Rin (Lynn). Shortly afterwards, a biker gang attacks the village and their leader Zeed takes Rin hostage. Ken breaks out of his cell and defeats Zeed, rescuing Rin. Ken leaves the village with Bato following him, while Rin stays behind.
Director: Toyoo Ashida
Writer: Shozo Uehara
7.5/10 33 votes#21 - Part Two: The Tumultuous Dragon and Tiger! What Awaits Me in Battle?!
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/28/1985
Ken is recruited to serve as guardian of a village threatened by the Fang clan and becomes acquainted with their female leader Mamiya, who is a deadringer for Yuria. Elsewhere, a man named Rei, master of the Nanto Suichōken style, is killing numerous bandits while seeking the Man with Seven Scars.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 27 votes#22 - Cassandra Collapses! The North Star’s Mythology Is Painted Anew!!
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 9/12/1985
Ken finally finds Toki, who reveals that Ken-oh is none other than the eldest of the four Hokuto Brothers, Raoh.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 22 votes#23 - The Bloody Cross Mausoleum! Shu! I'll Catch Your Tears With My Heart!!
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 2/27/1986
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 12 votes#24 - The Mysterious Bounty Hunter, Ein! Kenshiro's Head is Mine!!
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 4/2/1987
After being reunited with Bat and Lin, Kenshiro decides to join their cause, giving the North Star Army a needed boost in morale. A bounty is placed on Kenshiro's head and a man named Ein decides to take the offer.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 16 votes#25 - An Elegy for Ein! Die Bravely Than Live Without Honor!
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 6/11/1987
Jako triggers bombs that collapse the ceiling of the cave in order to kill Lynn and Luise, but Ain shields with his body and protects the two sisters; weakened by the impact he still manages with his fists to open a gap and bring the prisoners to safety, but bleeding from the effort.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A