The Best Episodes of Fist of the North Star

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

   S2:E239/26/1985

   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.

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

   S2:E2410/10/1985

   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.

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

   S2:E2510/17/1985

   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.

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

   S2:E2610/24/1985

   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.

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

   S2:E2710/31/1985

   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.

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

   S2:E3412/19/1985

   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.

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

   S2:E3512/26/1985

   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.

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   #8 - 72 Hours to Live! The Death Omen Star Drags Rei In!!

   S2:E2811/7/1985

   As a result of his injury, Rei is left with only three days to live and symptoms of disfigurement are starting to show. Mamiya ventures into Medicine City by herself to search for a medicine to ease Rei's pain.

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   #9 - Beloved Mamiya! The Death Omen Star Lurks Behind The Sparkle In Your Eyes!

   S2:E3212/5/1985

   Ken and Rei return to Mamiya's village, with Rei at the verge of death. Toki offers to push a pressure point on Rei's body that will grant strength and increase his lifespan for another day, but the expense of great pain.

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    #10 - Rei, Are You On Your Way To Death? A Man Is Beautiful Than Ever!!

    S2:E3312/12/1985

    Yuda and his gang arrive at the village and takes Mamiya captive in order to challenge Rei to a match. Yuda reveals that he has harbored resentment towards Rei ever since they've trained together, due to the fact that Rei's graceful Nanto Suichōken is more admired than Yuda's own Nanto Kōkakuken style.

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    8.8/10(63 votes)

    #11 - Farewell, the Brothers of the North Star! They're Beyond Love and Sorrow!!

    S4:E262/26/1987

    The final battle between Kenshiro and Raoh reaches its conclusion, as the two brothers exchange their final blows.

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    8.7/10(46 votes)

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

    S3:E103/13/1986

    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.

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    8.7/10(42 votes)

    #13 - Showdown at the North Star Mind and Body Training Ground! No One Can Stop Them Now!!

    S4:E252/19/1987

    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.

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    8.7/10(81 votes)

    #14 - The Final Episode: Farewell, Kenshiro! Farewell, the Divine Fist of the North Star!!

    S6:E302/18/1988

    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.

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    8.6/10(56 votes)

    #15 - There Is No Looking Back! Only Hating Evil, And Striking Toki Down!!

    S2:E147/18/1985

    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".

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    8.6/10(52 votes)

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

    S3:E113/20/1986

    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.

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    8.5/10(38 votes)

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

    S3:E154/17/1986

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

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    8.5/10(41 votes)

    #18 - Prologue to the Final Episode! A Third Man Appears to Determine Lin's Fate!!

    S6:E292/11/1988

    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.

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    8.3/10(50 votes)

    #19 - Toki! Are You Angel or Devil?!

    S2:E127/4/1985

    Ken confronts a group of hunters who were physically modified through pressure point experiments conducted on them by Toki.

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    8.3/10(50 votes)

    #20 - Evil One! Toki, Your Heart Has Been Corrupted!!

    S2:E137/11/1985

    Kenshiro confronts Toki in his lair at the Village of Miracles. However, Ken is unconvinced that his adversary is the real Toki, until he reveals the scar on his back, from which Toki gained while rescuing a young Kenshiro in the past.

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    8.3/10(40 votes)

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

    S3:E82/27/1986

    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.

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    8.2/10(64 votes)

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

    S1:E223/21/1985

    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

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    8.2/10(40 votes)

    #23 - I Am Souther, the Holy Emperor! I Won't Forgive Love or Compassion!!

    S3:E52/6/1986

    Ken finally comes face to face with Souther. However, the Holy Emperor stands immune to Ken's Hokuto Shinken techniques.

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    8.2/10(40 votes)

    #24 - A Young Hero Challenges His Fate! Scream From Your Soul Shall Move The Heavens!!

    S3:E62/13/1986

    Defeated by Souther, Ken is captured so he could be used as a sacrifice for the completion of Souther's Holy Cross Mausoleum. However, Shu's young son Shiva sets off to infiltrate Souther's lair and save Ken, even at the cost of his own life.

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    8.2/10(38 votes)

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

    S3:E93/6/1986

    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.

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