Fist of the North Star
北斗の拳
It's the year 199x, and Earth burns with the fires of a nuclear holocaust. On the charred remains of the planet's surface, humans struggle desperately to survive a fearful world. The young wanderer Kenshiro rises to…
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Synopsis
It's the year 199x, and Earth burns with the fires of a nuclear holocaust. On the charred remains of the planet's surface, humans struggle desperately to survive a fearful world. The young wanderer Kenshiro rises to stand against the violent reality. Upon his chest are seven scars in the shape of the North Star!
About
Fist of the North Star premiered on October 11, 1984. It falls under the Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama genres. The series has aired across 6 seasons and 152 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on Fuji TV. and concluded its run on February 18, 1988.
Why viewers enjoy Fist of the North Star
Fist of the North Star targets fans of Action & Adventure anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama elements. This combination of Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Fist of the North Star was animated by Fuji Television Network, Toei Animation, Shueisha, and broadcast on Fuji TV.
Critical reception
Fist of the North Star holds a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 129 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Fist of the North Star include: martial arts, melancholy, post-apocalyptic future, dystopia, based on manga, fighting, macabre, shounen. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Akira Kamiya
Takeshi Aono
Koji Totani
Kaneto Shiozawa
Yusaku Yara
Banjo Ginga
Takaya Hashi
Yuriko Yamamoto
Toshio Furukawa
Daisuke Gori
Production credits
- Direction
- Shigenori Kageyama · Atsunori Umezawa · Umetaro Saitani
- Writing
- Yoshiyuki Okamura · Hiroshi Toda · Shozo Uehara
Release dates
Premiered
October 11, 1984
Last aired
February 18, 1988
Seasons & episodes
Season1
October 11, 1984·22episodes
Season1
October 11, 1984·22episodes
No description available for this season.
Season2
March 28, 1985·35episodes
Season2
March 28, 1985·35episodes
No description available for this season.
Season3
January 9, 1986·25episodes
Season3
January 9, 1986·25episodes
No description available for this season.
Season4
August 7, 1986·27episodes
Season4
August 7, 1986·27episodes
No description available for this season.
Season5
March 12, 1987·13episodes
Season5
March 12, 1987·13episodes
No description available for this season.
Season6
July 16, 1987·30episodes
Season6
July 16, 1987·30episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- martial arts
- melancholy
- post-apocalyptic future
- dystopia
- based on manga
- fighting
- macabre
- shounen
- anime
- intense
- assertive
- compassionate
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Frequently asked questions
When did Fist of the North Star premiere?
Fist of the North Star premiered on October 11, 1984.
How many seasons does Fist of the North Star have?
Fist of the North Star has 6 seasons and 152 episodes in total.
What genre is Fist of the North Star?
Fist of the North Star is classified under Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama.
What networks did Fist of the North Star air on?
Fist of the North Star aired on Fuji TV.
Is Fist of the North Star finished?
Yes, Fist of the North Star concluded its run on February 18, 1988.
How long is each episode of Fist of the North Star?
Each episode of Fist of the North Star runs for approximately 24 minutes.
Where is Fist of the North Star from?
Fist of the North Star is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Fist of the North Star?
Fist of the North Star holds a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
