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Fist of the North Star

1984 – 1988Show6 seasons152 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureAnimation
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic–9.6

A brutally violent, pulse-pounding animated series about pop culture and war, with standout score.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 152 episodes · best: S4E25 "Showdown at the North Star Mind and Body Training Ground! No One Can Stop Them Now!" 9.2

Episodes

7.4
7.7
8.0
8.3
8.0
8.2

Story

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!

Feels like

  • Post-Apocalyptic Martial Arts
  • Extreme Gore & Brutality
  • Iconic Anime Soundtrack
  • Masculine Heroism
  • Cult Classic Status
  • High-Octane Action
  • Dark Fantasy Setting
  • Emotional Tragedy
  • Retro 80s Aesthetic

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shigenori Kageyama, Atsunori Umezawa, Toyoo Ashida
Written by
Hiroshi Toda, Shozo Uehara, Shikichi Ohashi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 11, 1984 · February 18, 1988 · Ended

First aired
October 11, 1984
Last aired
February 18, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 152 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

Rescue Arc, Everything's Deader with Zombies, Brown Note +9

  • Rescue Arc
  • Everything's Deader with Zombies
  • Brown Note
  • Aloof Big Brother
  • Run the Gauntlet
  • Disappointed by the Motive
  • Stock Shout-Outs
  • Say My Name
  • Limited Animation
  • 20 Minutes into the Future
  • Bloodier and Gorier
  • Apocalypse Anarchy

12 of 407 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Fist of the North Star?"

Questions about Fist of the North Star

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fist of the North Star?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Fist of the North Star streams on Crunchyroll. It also streams in 43 other countries.

Is Fist of the North Star worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.1).

Does Fist of the North Star get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.4, and season 4 peaks at 8.3. The highest-rated episode is Showdown at the North Star Mind and Body Training Ground! No One Can Stop Them Now! (season 4, episode 25) at 9.2, and the lowest is Fight if you are a man! The guts of Confrontation Have Opened! (season 1, episode 17) at 6.1.

How long does it take to watch Fist of the North Star?

61 h

About 61 hours: 152 episodes in 6 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1988.

Will Fist of the North Star scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for tension, but 4 for scares.

Is Fist of the North Star in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Fist of the North Star use?

Rescue ArcEverything's Deader with ZombiesBrown NoteAloof Big BrotherRun the GauntletDisappointed by the MotiveStock Shout-OutsSay My NameLimited Animation20 Minutes into the FutureBloodier and GorierApocalypse Anarchyand 395 more

TV Tropes lists 407 tropes for it, including Rescue Arc, Everything's Deader with Zombies, and Brown Note.