Fist of the North Star Anime Watch Order
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Fist of the North Star is a manga series written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara. It was one of Weekly Shōnen Jump's most popular titles during the 1980s. It is one of the best-selling manga series in history, with over 100 million copies sold worldwide (over 60 million copies in circulation in Japan).
Fist of the North Star was adapted into two anime television series produced by Toei Animation, which together aired on Fuji TV and its affiliates from 1984 through 1988, comprising a combined total of 152 episodes. It has since expanded into a media franchise, including several anime films, a live-action film, original video animations (OVAs), video games, and a series of spin-offs centering on other characters from the original story. It also has a number of video games and pachinko machines produced by Sega Sammy. A new anime adaptation was announced in September 2023.
Fist of the North Star was adapted into two anime television series produced by Toei Animation, which together aired on Fuji TV and its affiliates from 1984 through 1988, comprising a combined total of 152 episodes. It has since expanded into a media franchise, including several anime films, a live-action film, original video animations (OVAs), video games, and a series of spin-offs centering on other characters from the original story. It also has a number of video games and pachinko machines produced by Sega Sammy. A new anime adaptation was announced in September 2023.
TV, 1984,
109 eps
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Adapted from chapters 1-136 of the original manga by Buronson & Tetsuo Hara. The violent content of the TV series is toned down considerably compared to the original manga.
Season 1 (Episodes 1-22):-
King arc (Episodes 1-5)
Golan arc (Episodes 6-8)
Patra arc (Episodes 9-10)
Warriors arc (Episodes 11-13)
King's Disciples arc (Episodes 14-16)
Southern Cross arc (Episodes 17-22)
Season 2 (Episodes 23-57):-
Fang Clan arc (Episodes 23-29)
Jagi arc (Episodes 30-32)
Amiba arc (Episodes 33-36)
Cassandra arc (Episodes 37-43)
Ken-Oh arc (Episodes 44-49)
Medicine City arc (Episodes 50-51)
Yuda arc (Episodes 52-57)
Season 3 (Episodes 58-82):-
Souther arc (Episodes 58-68)
Brothers arc (Episodes 69-72)
Ryuga arc (Episodes 73-77)
Recap (Episodes 78-82)
Season 4 (Episodes 83-109):-
Five Chariots arc (Episodes 83-105)
Raoh arc (Episodes 106-109)
Season 1 (Episodes 1-22):-
King arc (Episodes 1-5)
Golan arc (Episodes 6-8)
Patra arc (Episodes 9-10)
Warriors arc (Episodes 11-13)
King's Disciples arc (Episodes 14-16)
Southern Cross arc (Episodes 17-22)
Season 2 (Episodes 23-57):-
Fang Clan arc (Episodes 23-29)
Jagi arc (Episodes 30-32)
Amiba arc (Episodes 33-36)
Cassandra arc (Episodes 37-43)
Ken-Oh arc (Episodes 44-49)
Medicine City arc (Episodes 50-51)
Yuda arc (Episodes 52-57)
Season 3 (Episodes 58-82):-
Souther arc (Episodes 58-68)
Brothers arc (Episodes 69-72)
Ryuga arc (Episodes 73-77)
Recap (Episodes 78-82)
Season 4 (Episodes 83-109):-
Five Chariots arc (Episodes 83-105)
Raoh arc (Episodes 106-109)
TV, 1987,
43 eps
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Adapted from chapters 137-210 of the original manga by Buronson & Tetsuo Hara(the remainder of the manga was not adapted). The violent content of the TV series is toned down considerably compared to the original manga.
Season 5 (Episodes 110-122):-
Celestial Emperor arc (Episodes 1-13)
Season 6 (Episodes 123-152):-
Land of Asura arc (Episodes 14-43)
Season 5 (Episodes 110-122):-
Celestial Emperor arc (Episodes 1-13)
Season 6 (Episodes 123-152):-
Land of Asura arc (Episodes 14-43)
Movie, 1986,
1 ep
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Unlike the TV series, the film is not a direct adaptation of the manga, but instead tells an alternate story that rearranges characters and plot elements from the manga's first 72 chapters. However, the film retains the more violent content of the original manga, which the television series lacked.
OVA, 2003,
3 eps
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OVA Series adapted from "Fist of the North Star: The Curse City" light novel by Buronson & Tetsuo Hara. It is set sometime after the conclusion of the original manga.
TV, 2006,
22 eps
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A spin-off prequel to Fist of the North Star. It adapts chapters 1-88 of the manga by Buronson & Tetsuo Hara. The series was intended to be a full-fledge adaptation of the manga, but it's low ratings led to the show's cancellation.
Japan Arc (Episodes 1-4)
Ling Wang Arc (Episodes 5-14)
Zhāng Tàiyán Arc (Episodes 15-23)
Zhāng Lièshān Arc (Episodes 24-26)
Japan Arc (Episodes 1-4)
Ling Wang Arc (Episodes 5-14)
Zhāng Tàiyán Arc (Episodes 15-23)
Zhāng Lièshān Arc (Episodes 24-26)
Special, 2007,
4 eps
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Episodes 16, 17, 18 and 21 of the Souten no Ken anime series, which were not originally aired, but released on DVD. Because of this, these episodes are uncut/uncensored.
Movie, 2006,
1 ep
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A five-part Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior film series. The films are both, remakes of and supplemental stories to the original manga series, and introduces new characters. It is composed of three feature films and two OVA movies released between them.
This film specifically adapts the Holy Emperor story arc.
Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior film series 1/5
This film specifically adapts the Holy Emperor story arc.
Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior film series 1/5
OVA, 2007,
1 ep
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This OVA features a somewhat original storyline because it presents the story from Yuria's perspective.
Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior film series 2/5
Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior film series 2/5
Movie, 2007,
1 ep
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This film serves as the follow-up to the first film in the series. It adapts the Last Nanto General story arc from the manga.
Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior film series 3/5
Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior film series 3/5
OVA, 2008,
1 ep
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This OVA centers around the character Toki and features events mentioned in the original manga.
Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior film series 4/5
Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior film series 4/5
Movie, 2008,
1 ep
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The fifth and final entry in the film series. This film serves as a prequel to the original manga. Unlike the prior movies, this film has a completely original storyline.
Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior film series 5/5
Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior film series 5/5
TV, 2008,
13 eps
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A spin-off series centering around the major antagonist Raoh. The story of Legends of the Dark King also incorporates elements introduced in the Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior movie series.
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New Fist of the North Star: Hokuto no Ken Anime Announced for 40th Anniversary.
