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Hokuto no Ken

Fist of the North Star · 北斗の拳

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Kitsu · AniList

by score
#1,304
by score
popularity
#1,641
popularity
episodes
109
episodes · 25 min each
to binge
45h 25m
to binge
members
10K
members

Synopsis

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 Keshirou 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. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Episodes (109)

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  1. EP 1
    God or Devil? The Mightiest Man Appears in HellOct 4, 1984 · 25 min
  2. EP 2
    The Fist of Lingering Regret and Certain Death!! The Future is Sighted in the Barren Wasteland!!
  3. EP 3
    In the City Without Light, a Lone Fist Burns! The Furious Death by the Five Exploding Fingers
  4. EP 4
    Attack the Bloody Cross! The Secret Technique, Death by Soft Strikes
  5. EP 5
    Can the Flames of Love Burn in Hell? You Don't Even Know You're Already Dead!!
  6. EP 6
    The Devil's Hit List. Find the Man with the 7 Scars!

By the numbers

AniLumi score

Average of 2 communities

All communities agree closely on this one. Each site's score for Hokuto no Ken, out of 10, refreshed daily.

Rank by score
#1,304
of all anime on Kitsu
Popularity rank
#1,641
10K members
Favorited by
1.4%
140 of its members

Score breakdown

37% of 2,712 ratings are 9★ or 10★

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1★35
2★9
3★23
4★82
5★97
6★259
7★564
8★629
9★376
10★638

Do people finish it?

About 1 in 10 people who start Hokuto no Ken drop it, above the action median of 2.5%. Based on 17K AniList members who started it.

Drop rate
10.3%
Action median 2.5%
Finished it
56%
9.3K people
On hold
15.8%
2.6K paused
Plan to watch
17K
not started yet

What people who started it did

17K AniList members · plan-to-watch excluded

  • Finished9,337 · 56%
  • Watching2,925 · 18%
  • Paused2,626 · 16%
  • Dropped1,711 · 10%

Parents’ guide to Hokuto no Ken

Best for: Older teens and adults (17+) · Rated R (17+ (violence & profanity))

Violence & goreModerateGore, Torture, Cannibalism
Sexual content & nudityMildNudity
Sexual violenceNone noted
Disturbing & frightening themesNone noted
Drugs, gambling & crimeModerateGangs

From AniList community tags and the official age rating. Levels reflect how many viewers agree each tag applies, not a professional rating, so preview an episode before watching with younger children. Explicit tag names are never shown.

Is Hokuto no Ken okay for kids? Full guide →

Plan & track

Binge planner

109 episodes × 25 min = 45h 25m

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Hokuto no Ken FAQ

How many episodes does Hokuto no Ken have?

Hokuto no Ken has 109 episodes, each around 25 minutes.

Where can I watch Hokuto no Ken?

Hokuto no Ken is available to stream on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region.

Is Hokuto no Ken finished?

Yes. Hokuto no Ken finished airing on Mar 5, 1987.

How long does it take to watch Hokuto no Ken?

Hokuto no Ken runs about 45h 25m in total (109 episodes of 25 minutes). At two hours a day you can finish it in 23 days.

Is Hokuto no Ken appropriate for kids?

Hokuto no Ken is best for older teens and adults (17+) and is rated R (17+ (violence & profanity)). Viewers flag violence & gore, drugs, gambling & crime. See the parents' guide on this page for details.

Do people finish Hokuto no Ken?

10.3% of AniList members who start Hokuto no Ken drop it, and 56% finish it. The median for popular action anime is 2.5%.

Is Hokuto no Ken worth watching?

Hokuto no Ken holds a community score of 7.8/10 from 10,170 Kitsu users and ranks #1304 among all anime by rating.