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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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Genres:Action & AdventureAnimationSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:Fuji TV

Best Episodes Summary

"The Final Episode: Farewell, Kenshiro! Farewell, the Divine Fist of the North Star!!" is the best rated episode of "Fist of the North Star". It scored 8.6/10 based on 51 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/18/1988. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Farewell, the Brothers of the North Star! They're Beyond Love and Sorrow!!".

  • The Final Episode: Farewell, Kenshiro! Farewell, the Divine Fist of the North Star!!
    8.6/1051 votes
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    #1 - 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

  • Farewell, the Brothers of the North Star! They're Beyond Love and Sorrow!!
    8.4/1041 votes
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    #2 - 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

  • Prologue to the Final Episode! A Third Man Appears to Determine Lin's Fate!!
    8.3/1022 votes
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    #3 - 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

  • Conclusion of Part One: Yuria, Forever... and Shin!
    8.2/1052 votes
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    #4 - 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

  • Souther, The Despondent Holy Emperor! You Are Weary From Love!!
    8.2/1034 votes
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    #5 - 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

  • The Ordeal Never Ends! Kenshiro Crosses the Ocean!!
    8.2/1015 votes
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    #6 - 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

  • There Is No Looking Back! Only Hating Evil, And Striking Toki Down!!
    8.1/1038 votes
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    #7 - 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

  • Clash of the Polar Stars, Ken vs. Souther! My Star is the Only Protector of Heaven!!
    8.0/1029 votes
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    #8 - 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

  • Showdown at the North Star Mind and Body Training Ground! No One Can Stop Them Now!!
    8.0/1023 votes
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    #9 - 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

  • An Elegy for Ein! Die Bravely Than Live Without Honor!
    7.9/1017 votes
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    #10 - 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

  • Shachi's Battle for Love! Kaioh Will Ridicule With Laughter
    7.9/1019 votes
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    #11 - 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

  • When Will He Awaken?!
    7.8/1016 votes
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    #12 - 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

  • The Savior Comes From the North!!
    7.8/1014 votes
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    #13 - 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

  • Kenshiro's Secret is Revealed! The Land of Asura is His Motherland!!
    7.8/1012 votes
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    #14 - 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

  • Rock's Message of Death! Kenshiro, Hang on to Your Friend's Life!!
    7.8/1013 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • The Seal of the Devil! 2000 Year Tragedy of the North Star is Revealed
    7.8/1015 votes
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    #16 - 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

  • The Celestial Emperor is Finally Revealed
    7.7/1016 votes
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    #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

  • Kaioh's Declaration of Victory! The Phantom of the North Star Attacks!!
    7.7/1015 votes
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    #18 - 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

  • A Destined Encounter of Hyoh and Ken! Both Are Yet to Know Their Secrets!!
    7.7/1014 votes
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    #19 - 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

  • God or Devil!? The Mightiest Man Appears in Hell.
    7.6/10104 votes
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    #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

  • Four Linked Punches of Fury! Wait for Me in Hell, Jagi!!
    7.6/1035 votes
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    #21 - 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

  • Evil One! Toki, Your Heart Has Been Corrupted!!
    7.6/1032 votes
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    #22 - Evil One! Toki, Your Heart Has Been Corrupted!!

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 7/11/1985

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cassandra Collapses! The North Star’s Mythology Is Painted Anew!!
    7.6/1032 votes
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    #23 - 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

  • The Bloody Cross Mausoleum! Shu! I'll Catch Your Tears With My Heart!!
    7.6/1024 votes
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    #24 - 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

  • Farewell, Toki! A Man Only Cries Once!!
    7.6/1023 votes
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    #25 - Farewell, Toki! A Man Only Cries Once!!

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 4/17/1986

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A