Original
10/11/1984 - 03/05/1987 Finished
Hokuto no Ken (北斗の拳)
Also known as: Fist of the North Star
In the year 19XX, after being betrayed and left for dead, bravehearted warrior Kenshirou wanders a post-apocalyptic wasteland on a quest to track down his rival, Shin, who has kidnapped his beloved fiancée Yuria. During his journey, Kenshirou makes use of his deadly fighting form, Hokuto Shinken, to defend the helpless from bloodthirsty ravagers. It isn't long before his exploits begin to attract the attention of greater enemies, like warlords and rival martial artists, and Kenshirou finds himself involved with more than he originally bargained for. Faced with ever-increasing odds, the successor of Hokuto Shinken is forced to put his skills to the test in an effort to take back what he cares for most. And as these new challenges present themselves and the battle against injustice intensifies, namely his conflict with Shin and the rest of the Nanto Seiken school of martial arts, Kenshirou is gradually transformed into the savior of an irradiated and violent world.
152
Total episodes
135
Canon episodes
17
Filler episodes
11.18%
% Filler
Canon episodes · 135 Filler episodes · 17
Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Hokuto no Ken have? Well, currently Hokuto no Ken has a total of 5 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Hokuto no Ken has 17 filler episodes out of 152 (11.18%), grouped into 6 runs. These are the ranges you can skip without missing anything from the main plot.
11.18% Filler
Episodes you can skip
9–10
2 episodes
14–21
8 episodes
38
1 episodes
79–82
4 episodes
98
1 episodes
105
1 episodes
The longest canon run goes from episode 106 to 152: 47 episodes in a row with no filler.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
152 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | God or Devil? The Mightiest Man Appears in Hell10/11/1984 | 10/11/1984 | Canon |
| 2 | The Deadly Fist of Lingering Regret! - The Future Is Sighted in the Barren Desert!10/18/1984 | 10/18/1984 | Canon |
| 3 | In a City Without Light, a Lone Fist Burns! - Furious Death of the Five Exploding Fingers!10/25/1984 | 10/25/1984 | Canon |
| 4 | The Bloody Cross Attacks! - Secret Technique, Death by Soft Strikes!11/01/1984 | 11/01/1984 | Canon |
| 5 | Can the Flames of Love Burn in Hell? - You Are Already Dead!!11/08/1984 | 11/08/1984 | Canon |
| 6 | Search Order from Satan - Find the Man with the Seven Scars!11/15/1984 | 11/15/1984 | Canon |
| 7 | Villains! - Shall We Have a Countdown to Death?11/22/1984 | 11/22/1984 | Canon |
| 8 | Strike the Hidden Power Point! - No Requiem for the Wicked!11/29/1984 | 11/29/1984 | Canon |
| 9 | Villains! - Say Your Prayers Before You Die!12/06/1984 | 12/06/1984 | Filler |
| 10 | The Raging Flame Reverse Flow Punch! - There Are Too Many Who Must Die!12/13/1984 | 12/13/1984 | Filler |
| 11 | Villains! - Listen to the Blues of Hell!12/20/1984 | 12/20/1984 | Canon |
| 12 | I Am Death! I'll Chase You to the Ends of Hell!01/10/1985 | 01/10/1985 | Canon |
| 13 | Rakan Nioh Ken! - Once Unleashed, There's No Holding Back!01/17/1985 | 01/17/1985 | Canon |
| 14 | A Miserable Age! - Good People Die So Young!01/24/1985 | 01/24/1985 | Filler |
| 15 | Count to Three! - You're the One Who'll Die!01/31/1985 | 01/31/1985 | Filler |
| 16 | Try To Sing Villains! - The Counting Rhyme of Hell!02/07/1985 | 02/07/1985 | Filler |
| 17 | Battle Makes a Man! - The Gates of Confrontation Have Opened02/14/1985 | 02/14/1985 | Filler |
| 18 | Life or Death! - At the End of the Wilderness Lies the First Street of Hell!02/21/1985 | 02/21/1985 | Filler |
| 19 | Villains! - Ready Your One-Way Tickets to Death02/28/1985 | 02/28/1985 | Filler |
| 20 | A Nightmarish Full-Scale War! - My Fists Pack One Million Volts!03/07/1985 | 03/07/1985 | Filler |
| 21 | The Palace of Evil in Flames! - Shin! Only One More Step to You Now!03/14/1985 | 03/14/1985 | Filler |
| 22 | Conclusion of Chapter One - Julia Forever... As Well as Shin!03/21/1985 | 03/21/1985 | Canon |
| 23 | Chapter Two: Stormy Times, Titanic Battles - Is Battle All That Awaits Me?!03/28/1985 | 03/28/1985 | Canon |
| 24 | Nanto Suichoken! - The Tragedy of the Mighty Begins!04/04/1985 | 04/04/1985 | Canon |
| 25 | Sinners! - Thy Name Is Fang!04/11/1985 | 04/11/1985 | Canon |
| 26 | Tremble & Die! - Villains of Night Fog Valley!04/18/1985 | 04/18/1985 | Canon |
| 27 | Only Villains Can Smile! - How I Hate This Age!04/25/1985 | 04/25/1985 | Canon |
| 28 | Rei, I'll Wipe Your Tears Away with My Fists!05/02/1985 | 05/02/1985 | Canon |
| 29 | It's Too Late to Beg for Mercy! - To Hell with You, Boss Fang!05/16/1985 | 05/16/1985 | Canon |
| 30 | Destiny Draws Near! - Jagi, Who Are You?05/30/1985 | 05/30/1985 | Canon |
| 31 | The Hellish Iron Mask! - He Who Terrorizes in the Name of the North Star!!06/06/1985 | 06/06/1985 | Canon |
| 32 | The Four Linked Fists of Rage! - Jagi! I'll Wait for You in Hell!!!06/13/1985 | 06/13/1985 | Canon |
| 33 | This Is the Village of Miracles! - A Fallen Angel Has Descended!!06/27/1985 | 06/27/1985 | Canon |
| 34 | Toki! - Are You an Angel or a Devil?!07/04/1985 | 07/04/1985 | Canon |
| 35 | Fiend! - Toki, Your Heart Is Rotten to the Core!!07/11/1985 | 07/11/1985 | Canon |
| 36 | I Have No Past to Look Back On! - Just My Hatred for Evil That Will Destroy Toki!07/18/1985 | 07/18/1985 | Canon |
| 37 | Instead, I Shall Reject Love! For I Bear the Cursed Star of Death!!07/25/1985 | 07/25/1985 | Canon |
| 38 | Crimson Fist of Lotus Mountain! A Tragic Woman Born of the Times!!08/01/1985 | 08/01/1985 | Filler |
| 39 | A Wicked Legacy! The Gates to Cassandra Open Now!08/08/1985 | 08/08/1985 | Canon |
| 40 | Villains Need No Graves! This Is the Hellish Cassandra!!08/15/1985 | 08/15/1985 | Canon |
| 41 | The North Star's 2,000-Year Tragedy! I Can Hear the Fist King's Footsteps!!08/22/1985 | 08/22/1985 | Canon |
| 42 | A Century's End with No Tomorrow! I've Been Waiting for You, Ken!!09/05/1985 | 09/05/1985 | Canon |
| 43 | Cassandra Collapses! The North Star's Mythology Is Painted Anew!!09/12/1985 | 09/12/1985 | Canon |
| 44 | The Death Omen Star Shines! Fist King, Do You Control Even Death?!09/19/1985 | 09/19/1985 | Canon |
| 45 | Those Who Fear the Reaper! Listen to the Voice of Lin's Fiery Heart!09/26/1985 | 09/26/1985 | Canon |
| 46 | Voices from Hell! Rei, Did You See the Death Omen Star?10/10/1985 | 10/10/1985 | Canon |
| 47 | The Nanto Dance of Death! I'll Give My Life for the Sake of Love!!10/17/1985 | 10/17/1985 | Canon |
| 48 | An Explosion of Secret Techniques! BEYOND HATRED IS THE FATE FOR THE BROTHERS OF THE NORTH STAR.10/24/1985 | 10/24/1985 | Canon |
| 49 | The Greatest Battle in History, Raoh vs. Ken! YOU'RE THE ONE TO DIE!!10/31/1985 | 10/31/1985 | Canon |
| 50 | 72 Hours To Live! The Death Omen Star Drags Rei In!!11/07/1985 | 11/07/1985 | Canon |
| 51 | Fate Without Tomorrow! And yet, A Woman Believes in Love!!11/14/1985 | 11/14/1985 | Canon |
| 52 | Yuda of the South Star Six Sacred Fists! I'm the Most Beautiful!!11/21/1985 | 11/21/1985 | Canon |
| 53 | The Death Omen Star Looms! Rei! How Cruel Time Passes By!11/28/1985 | 11/28/1985 | Canon |
| 54 | Beloved Mamiya! The Death Omen Star Lurks Behind the Sparkle in Your Eyes!12/05/1985 | 12/05/1985 | Canon |
| 55 | Rei, Are You On Your Way to Death? A Man is Beautiful Than Ever!!12/12/1985 | 12/12/1985 | Canon |
| 56 | Beautiful Warriors, Rei vs. Yuda! A Man's Passage Needs No Tears!12/19/1985 | 12/19/1985 | Canon |
| 57 | End of Part Two: Farewell, Rei! Heroic Legend Will Be Told Throughout the Ages!12/26/1985 | 12/26/1985 | Canon |
| 58 | Beginning of Part Three: Supreme Rule in Turbulence! As the South Star Fades, the North Star Appears!!01/09/1986 | 01/09/1986 | Canon |
| 59 | The Star of Darkness Engulfs the Heavens! Time Evolves Beyond the Deathmatch!01/16/1986 | 01/16/1986 | Canon |
| 60 | Shu of the South Star White Heron Fist! What Will You Witness in the End of the Century?!01/23/1986 | 01/23/1986 | Canon |
| 61 | Love on the Battlefield! Must the Time Tear Love Apart!?01/30/1986 | 01/30/1986 | Canon |
| 62 | I Am Souther, the Holdy Emperor! I Disallow Love and Compassion!02/06/1986 | 02/06/1986 | Canon |
| 63 | A Young Hero Challenges His Fate! Scream from Your Soul Shall Move the Heavens!02/13/1986 | 02/13/1986 | Canon |
| 64 | A Bloody Battle, Shu vs. Souther! Love, Drowned in the Tears of the Star of Benevolence!!02/20/1986 | 02/20/1986 | Canon |
| 65 | The Bloody Cross Mausoleum! Shu! I'll Catch Your Tears With My Heart!!02/27/1986 | 02/27/1986 | Canon |
| 66 | Run Kenshiro! Another Comrade Is About To Die!!03/06/1986 | 03/06/1986 | Canon |
| 67 | Clash of the Polar Stars, Ken vs. Souther! My Star is the Only Protector of Heaven!!03/13/1986 | 03/13/1986 | Canon |
| 68 | Souther, The Despondent Holy Emperor! You Are Weary From Love!!03/20/1986 | 03/20/1986 | Canon |
| 69 | Critical Times of the North Star! Three Brothers of Fate on the Move!!03/27/1986 | 03/27/1986 | Canon |
| 70 | The Other Divine Fist of the North Star! Drive Raoh to Oblivion!!04/03/1986 | 04/03/1986 | Canon |
| 71 | The Secret of Origin Revealed! The Heaven Prefers Tragedy!!04/10/1986 | 04/10/1986 | Canon |
| 72 | Farewell, Toki! A Man Only Cries Once!!04/17/1986 | 04/17/1986 | Canon |
| 73 | Ryuga of Sirius! I'll Seize the Rainbow in Tempest!!05/08/1986 | 05/08/1986 | Canon |
| 74 | A Wolf Running in the Horizon! There Lies the End of Love and Hatred!05/15/1986 | 05/15/1986 | Canon |
| 75 | Forgive Me, My Sister! I Am Destined to Clash with the North Star!!05/29/1986 | 05/29/1986 | Canon |
| 76 | An Iron Fist for the Roaring Wolf! Toki is in Danger!!06/05/1986 | 06/05/1986 | Canon |
| 77 | Conclusion of Part Three: Let the New Age Awaken! The Wolf's Howl Moves the Heaven!06/12/1986 | 06/12/1986 | Canon |
| 78 | Shin of the South Star Sacred Fist! Risked Your Life For Love That Never Will!!06/26/1986 | 06/26/1986 | Canon |
| 79 | Rei of the South Star Waterfowl Fist! Was a Man Who Died For His Friends!!07/10/1986 | 07/10/1986 | Filler |
| 80 | Yuda of the South Star Crimson Crane Fist! His Beautiful Smile Calls For Tragedy!!07/17/1986 | 07/17/1986 | Filler |
| 81 | Shu of the South Star White Heron Fist! The Heaven Only Bestows Cruel Destinies07/24/1986 | 07/24/1986 | Filler |
| 82 | Holy Emperor Souther!! Your Deep Affection Consumes You In Love!07/31/1986 | 07/31/1986 | Filler |
| 83 | Part Four, the Final Chapter: Raoh Must Die! The Legend Turns to Terror!!08/07/1986 | 08/07/1986 | Canon |
| 84 | The South Star Strikes Back! The Wind Brigade Protects the Last General of the South Star!!08/14/1986 | 08/14/1986 | Canon |
| 85 | Prelude to a Death Match! The Screams of Hyui of the Wind Echoes in the Heaven!!08/21/1986 | 08/21/1986 | Canon |
| 86 | The Burning Crimson Brigade! Shuren Is Drenched In Tears of Flame!!08/28/1986 | 08/28/1986 | Canon |
| 87 | Five Chariot Stars in Danger! Raoh Has Finally Pierced Through the Flames!!09/04/1986 | 09/04/1986 | Canon |
| 88 | The Five Chariot Stars Approach Kenshiro! Who Are You, Fudo?!09/11/1986 | 09/11/1986 | Canon |
| 89 | The Crisis is Near! Destiny Awaits at the Capital of the South Star!09/25/1986 | 09/25/1986 | Canon |
| 90 | I Am Juza of the Clouds! I Shall Move with the Flow of Time!!10/16/1986 | 10/16/1986 | Canon |
| 91 | The Clouds Remain! The Masked General is Finally Revealed!!10/23/1986 | 10/23/1986 | Canon |
| 92 | Juza of the Clouds Resurrects! I Have No Fear for Raoh!!10/30/1986 | 10/30/1986 | Canon |
| 93 | Juza vs Raoh! An End of the Legend of the Invincible!!11/06/1986 | 11/06/1986 | Canon |
| 94 | Fudo in Peril!! Hurry, Ken. A Man Must Not Abandon His Friends!!11/13/1986 | 11/13/1986 | Canon |
| 95 | Treacherous Quicksand! Will the Hand of Salvation Reach Fudo?11/20/1986 | 11/20/1986 | Canon |
| 96 | Juza Falls! I'll Give My Life to Protect the Woman I Love11/27/1986 | 11/27/1986 | Canon |
| 97 | Farewell Yuria! A Strong Man Will Not Speak of Love, Even in Death!!12/04/1986 | 12/04/1986 | Canon |
| 98 | The Capital of the South Star Trembles! The Two Brothers of the North Star Finally Arrive!!12/11/1986 | 12/11/1986 | Filler |
| 99 | Sadness of the Five Chariot Stars! Love and Destiny Looms Over the Woman!!12/18/1986 | 12/18/1986 | Canon |
| 100 | The Ultimate Secret Technique, Unconscious Transmigration! Raoh, I've Got You Now!!12/25/1986 | 12/25/1986 | Canon |
| 101 | Is It the End of Raoh and His Ambitions? The Heaven Hesitates Once Again!!01/08/1987 | 01/08/1987 | Canon |
| 102 | Raoh, the Confused Giant! I Don't Believe in Love!!01/15/1987 | 01/15/1987 | Canon |
| 103 | A Challenge From the Devil! Fudo, Be the Demon for Those You Love!!01/22/1987 | 01/22/1987 | Canon |
| 104 | Fudo, the Gentle Warrior! His Tears Awaken a Fiery Soul!!01/29/1987 | 01/29/1987 | Canon |
| 105 | Protect the Merciful Mother of the South Star! Even If It's the End of the Five Chariots!!02/05/1987 | 02/05/1987 | Filler |
| 106 | Raoh, Shaken by a Nightmare! Yuria, You Are the Only One!!02/12/1987 | 02/12/1987 | Canon |
| 107 | Showdown at the North Star Mind and Body Training Ground! No One Can Stop Them Now!!02/19/1987 | 02/19/1987 | Canon |
| 108 | Farewell, the Brothers of the North Star! They're Beyond Love and Sorrow!!02/26/1987 | 02/26/1987 | Canon |
| 109 | Conclusion of the Final Chapter - Now Revealed!! The 2000 Year History of the North Star!!03/05/1987 | 03/05/1987 | Canon |
| 110 | The Past is Gone. The Dawn of the New Age!!— | — | Canon |
| 111 | When Will He Awaken?!— | — | Canon |
| 112 | The Savior Comes From the North!!— | — | Canon |
| 113 | The Mysterious Bounty Hunter, Ein! Kenshiro's Head is Mine!!— | — | Canon |
| 114 | Another Art of Assassination! The Imperial Fist of the Source Star is the Name!!— | — | Canon |
| 115 | Rage of the Celestial Emperor! Falco, Obliterate the North Star from Earth!!— | — | Canon |
| 116 | The Wrath of the South Star! The Illustrious Harn Brothers!— | — | Canon |
| 117 | Ein in Danger! Hands of Evil Reach for His Love!!— | — | Canon |
| 118 | Falco, the Brave General of the Source Star! There Lies the Shadow of Raoh...— | — | Canon |
| 119 | The Emperor's Cries Echoes Through the Imperial Capital. Falco, Where Have You Gone?— | — | Canon |
| 120 | The Celestial Emperor is Finally Revealed— | — | Canon |
| 121 | An Elegy for Ein! Die Bravely Than Live Without Honor!— | — | Canon |
| 122 | The Fall of the Imperial Capital! Jakoh, You Can Dream in Hell!!— | — | Canon |
| 123 | The Ordeal Never Ends! Kenshiro Crosses the Ocean!!— | — | Canon |
| 124 | What Awaits on the Continent of Darkness? There Lies the Legendary Land of Asura!!— | — | Canon |
| 125 | Good or Evil? The Mysterious North Star Lapis Lazuli Fist Appears!!— | — | Canon |
| 126 | Love is Preached in the Century's End! Her Name is Leia!!— | — | Canon |
| 127 | The General of Asura, Han! The Man Who Stains White Snow into Crimson!!— | — | Canon |
| 128 | The Legend of the Savior of Asura! His Name is Raoh!!— | — | Canon |
| 129 | Kenshiro's Secret is Revealed! The Land of Asura is His Motherland!!— | — | Canon |
| 130 | A Cruel Prophecy! Kenshiro, You Cannot Be the Savior!— | — | Canon |
| 131 | Rock, The Hero on Horseback! I Don't Believe in Kenshiro!!— | — | Canon |
| 132 | Men Beyond Reasons! The Band of Seven Attacks Kenshiro!!— | — | Canon |
| 133 | Rock's Message of Death! Kenshiro, Hang on to Your Friend's Life!!— | — | Canon |
| 134 | Announcing the Creator of the New Century! My Name is Demon Kaioh!!— | — | Canon |
| 135 | The Seal of the Devil! 2000 Year Tragedy of the North Star is Revealed— | — | Canon |
| 136 | Little Brother Ken in Danger! Hyoh, Open Up Your Kind Soul!— | — | Canon |
| 137 | Kenshiro on the Execution Stand! The Heaven has Unleashed the God of the Sea!— | — | Canon |
| 138 | Kaioh's Declaration of Victory! The Phantom of the North Star Attacks!!— | — | Canon |
| 139 | A Destined Encounter of Hyoh and Ken! Both Are Yet to Know Their Secrets!!— | — | Canon |
| 140 | Kaioh's Evil Decision! Cold Blood Runs Through My Body!!— | — | Canon |
| 141 | Kenshiro's Challenge! Never Be Defeated Twice!!— | — | Canon |
| 142 | The Tyrant Hyoh and His Sorrowful Aide! Who Will Stop Him Now?!— | — | Canon |
| 143 | The Battle of the Blood Brothers! Tears Will Never Return to Hyoh.— | — | Canon |
| 144 | The North Star on the Brink of Death! Kaioh Reaches Out for the Celestial Emperor!!— | — | Canon |
| 145 | Tearful Reunion of the Brothers! Kenshiro, I've Been Waiting for You!!— | — | Canon |
| 146 | Shachi's Battle for Love! Kaioh Will Ridicule With Laughter— | — | Canon |
| 147 | The Fall of Shachi, Warrior of Love! Love is Everything, My Friends!!— | — | Canon |
| 148 | Tragic Victim of Love! Kaioh's Foundation of Evil!!— | — | Canon |
| 149 | Kaioh's Disgraceful Past! The Heaven Recreate's Lin's Destiny!!— | — | Canon |
| 150 | The Final Chapter: The Last Three Episodes! Here is the 2,000 Year-old History of the Main Family of the North Star!!— | — | Canon |
| 151 | Prologue to the Final Episode! A Third Man Appears to Determine Lin's— | — | Canon |
| 152 | The Final Episode: Farewell, Kenshiro! Farewell, the Divine Fist of the North Star!!— | — | Canon |
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Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Hokuto no Ken have?
Hokuto no Ken has a total of 5 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Hokuto no Ken have?
In total, Hokuto no Ken has 152 episodes distributed across its 5 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Hokuto no Ken?
It is recommended to watch Hokuto no Ken in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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Is Hokuto no Ken a complete anime?
Yes, Hokuto no Ken is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Hokuto no Ken have?
Yes, Hokuto no Ken has 17 filler episodes, which represents 11.18% of its 152 episodes. We have created a complete guide that indicates which episodes are canon (original from the manga) and which are filler. Check our "Watch Order" section for more details.
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