Fist of the North Star

E1. God or Devil!? The Mightiest Man Appears in Hell.

Oct 11, 1984 · 24m

After a long time wandering in the desert, Ken is taken prisoner while wandering into a village looking for water. There, he shares a cell with a young thief named Bato (Bart), and befriends his cell guard, an orphaned girl named Rin (Lynn). Shortly afterwards, a biker gang attacks the village and their leader Zeed takes Rin hostage. Ken breaks out of his cell and defeats Zeed, rescuing Rin. Ken leaves the village with Bato following him, while Rin stays behind.

E2. The Deadly Fist of Lingering Regret! The Future is Sighted in the Barren Desert!

Oct 18, 1984 · 24m

Ken rescues an old man named Smith from Spade, a member of the Four Jacks working for the King organization. The old man seeks to deliver a bag of rice seeds to his village, hoping to harvest them for the future. Ken and Bato take Smith to his village, unaware that Spade and his men are following them. Spade, who lost his eye during his initial encounter with Ken, attacks the village and kills Smith in retaliation. Unable to rescue Smith, an angry Ken kills Spade with a technique that makes their victim feel remorse before dying. After the battle, Ken plants Smith's seed over his grave.

E3. In the City Without Light, a Lone Fist Burns! The Furious Death by the Five Exploding Fingers.

Oct 25, 1984 · 24m

Bato spots Rin in a truck full of captured villagers being taken to the village of Dorado, which is occupied by the King gang. On their way there, Ken encounters two of remaining Jacks, Diamond and Club, who are torturing the villagers of Dorado. With Bato's help, Ken is reunited with Rin.

E4. Attack the Bloody Cross! The Secret Technique, Death by Soft Strikes.

Nov 1, 1984 · 24m

Ken learns that the prisoners that were transported with Rin were taken to a prison camp in a nearby valley. Ken manages to break the imprisoned villagers free, but during their escape they're all slaughtered in an ambush led by Mr. Heart, the last of the Four Jacks. While Heart's excess flesh proves resistant to his attacks, Ken eventually uses a techniques which penetrates through his body. From his battle with Heart, Ken learns an important clue which reveals to him the identity of King.

E5. Can the Flames of Love Burn in Hell? You Are Already Dead!!

Nov 8, 1984 · 24m

Having learned that King is none other than his old friend turned nemesis Shin, Ken remembers how a year ago Shin defeated him in combat, engraved the seven scars on his chest, and kidnapped his fiancee Yuria (Julia). Ken arrives at a local castle where Shin was staying, but only finds Shin's right-hand man Joker, who reveals that Shin and his gang has already left the castle, taking Yuria with him. Joker escapes and sets the castle ablaze with Ken inside, but Ken manages to escape, swearing to find Shin.

E6. The Devil's Hit list. Find the Man With the 7 Scars!

Nov 15, 1984 · 24m

Ken and his friends arrive at an oasis under the surveillance of God's Army, a fanatical military group composed of former special forces members. Ken becomes a target for this group after Ken kills one of the security officers in battle.

E7. Villains! - Shall We Have a Countdown to Death?

Nov 22, 1984 · 24m

The members of God's Army conduct a full-scale search of the oasis for Kenshiro. When the search team begins to execute random villagers to lure him, Ken allows himself to be captured in order to infiltrate their training facility. There, he faces against the army's drill instructor, the Mad Sarge.

E8. Strike the Hidden Power Point! There’s No Requiem for the Wicked.

Nov 29, 1984 · 24m

Ken penetrates the headquarters of God's Army and confronts their leader, the Colonel, a deluded follower of Shin who has mastered the art of Nanto Muonken.

E9. Villains! - Say Your Prayers Before You Die!

Dec 6, 1984 · 24m

Ken and his friends visit a village where young men and women are offered as slaves to Madam Patra, a local sorceress who controls the village's water supply.

E10. Inverse Raging Fire Punch! There Are Too Many Who Must Die!

Dec 13, 1984 · 24m

Ken ventures into Patra's lair at Dragon God Mountain to save the young villagers. There he faces Patra's partner Dragon, a firebreather who attempts to coerce Ken to his side.

E11. Villains!! Listen to the Blues of Hell!!

Dec 20, 1984 · 24m

Ken and his companions meet Taki, an old friend of Bato. Taki takes them to his home village where Auntie Toyo, an elderly woman who takes care of orphaned and abandoned children, is trying to dig a well. Unaware to him, the Warriors biker gang led by Jackal have followed Ken, seeking to claim Toyo's village as their new hideout.

E12. I Am the God of Death! I'll Chase You to the Ends of Hell!

Jan 10, 1985 · 24m

After Toyo is killed by Jackal, Ken leaves Bato and Rin to watch over Toyo's orphans while he chases after Jackal's gang. While searching for clues to Jackal's destination, Ken encounters Fox, Jackal's right-hand man.

E13. Arhat Deva Fist! Once Released There's No Stopping It!!

Jan 17, 1985 · 24m

Ken chases Jackal to the ruins of Villainy Prison, a place that used to imprison the most vicious of criminals. Hoping to defeat Ken, Jackal releases Devil's Rebirth, a giant demon-like killer who has mastered the forbidden art of the Arhat Deva Fist.

E14. A Miserable Era! The Good Die So Young!!

Jan 24, 1985 · 24m

Ken and his friends visit a village where their local doctor, a man named Duran, offers his hospitality. However, Duran's former partner-in-crime, Dante, is hired by Shin to hunt down Ken. Dante takes the opportunity of the situation to blackmail Duran to do his bidding.

E15. Count to Three! You're the One Who'll Die!

Jan 31, 1985 · 24m

Ken and his friend must save a haunted village from Zaria, a witchdoctor who uses a strange hypnosis technique that turns villagers into mind-controlled slaves.

E16. Sing For Me, Villains! The Counting Rhymes of Hell!

Feb 7, 1985 · 24m

Ken is caught at the middle of a gang war between the Scorpions and the Snakes, each seeking to recruit Ken to their side.

E17. Battle Makes a Man! The Gates of Confrontation Have Finally Opened

Feb 14, 1985 · 24m

Shin gathers his entire army for a meeting as he officially declares war against Kenshiro. Barcom, the General of King's army, tells his men how Ken defeated some of Shin's best fighters. Meanwhile, Yuria recounts to Saki how she came to be Shin's captive and his rise to power.

E18. Life or Death?! Beyond the Wasteland Lies the First Circle of Hell!

Feb 21, 1985 · 24m

One of King's subordinate gangs attacks a village Ken is visiting, while Yuria attempts to escape from Southern Cross with the help of her young maid Saki.

E19. Villains! Ready Your One-Way Tickets to Death

Feb 28, 1985 · 24m

Ken is forced to return to Jeena village when Garekki of the Gold Wolf gang attempts to invade it, while Saki's elder brother, Temjina, escapes from Southern Cross, seeking to tell Ken of Yuria's whereabouts.

E20. Nightmarish Full-Scale War! My Fists Pack One Million Volts!

Mar 7, 1985 · 24m

With Ken having learned the location of the city of Southern Cross from Temjina's dying words, Shin deploys a giant gunship as his last resource.

E21. The Evil Palace in Flames! Just One More Step to Reach You, Shin!

Mar 14, 1985 · 24m

With Ken presumed dead, General Barcom leads a mutiny against Shin, seeking to take over the King gang for himself. Elsewhere, Joker searches the wreckage of the gunship for Ken's body, unconvinced that he is actually dead.

E22. Conclusion of Part One: Yuria, Forever... and Shin!

Mar 21, 1985 · 24m

With Southern Cross left in ruins following Barcom's revolt, Shin is left by himself in his own palace, protected by the few followers he still has left. Ken confronts Shin for the first time in a year and defeats him, only to learn that Yuria has already killed herself.

E23. Part Two: The Tumultuous Dragon and Tiger! What Awaits Me in Battle?!

Mar 28, 1985 · 24m

Ken is recruited to serve as guardian of a village threatened by the Fang clan and becomes acquainted with their female leader Mamiya, who is a deadringer for Yuria. Elsewhere, a man named Rei, master of the Nanto Suichōken style, is killing numerous bandits while seeking the Man with Seven Scars.

E24. South Star Waterfowl Fist! The Tragedy of the Men Who Grew Too Strong Has Begun!!

Apr 4, 1985 · 24m

Rei is hired by the Fang Clan to infiltrate Mamiya's village as a spy, where he meets Ken and his friends. However, he becomes attracted to Mamiya and switches sides.

E25. Sinners! Thy Name Is Fang Clan!

Apr 11, 1985 · 24m

When Mamiya's younger brother Ko is captured by the Fangs and publicly executed, Ken and Rei sets out to punish the ones responsible. Rei reveals his motive for searching for the Man with Seven Scars.

E26. Tremble As You Sleep, Villains in the Valley of Night Fog!!

Apr 18, 1985 · 24m

Ken, along with Rei and Mamiya, venture into Night Fog Valley in order to confront Boss Fang, the leader of the Fang Clan. Boss Fang orders his right-hand man to do a background check on Ken and Rei.

E27. Only the Evil Smile! I Can’t Stand This Age!!

Apr 25, 1985 · 24m

Ken, Rei, and Mamiya arrive at Boss Fang's lair, only to find out that the gang has tracked down and captured Airi, Rei's long-lost sister.

E28. Rei! I’ll Stop Your Tears with My Fist!!

May 2, 1985 · 24m

While pretending to be Ken's fiancee, Mamiya allows herself to be captured by Boss Fang under the condition that he releases Airi. However, Boss Fang does not keep his side of the bargain and forces Ken and Rei to fight each other for the safety of the women.

E29. It’s Too Late to Beg for Mercy! Go to Hell, Boss Fang!

May 9, 1985 · 24m

Ken and Rei defeat the Fang Clan and rescue women. After to Mamiya's village, Airi regains her eyesight and reveals that the man who kidnapped her wore a metal helmet. Elsewhere, a vicious gang leader with seven scars on his chest is terrorizing a village, claiming to be Kenshiro himself.

E30. Destiny Looms Near! Who Are You, Jagi?!

May 30, 1985 · 24m

Kenshiro learns that Jagi, an adoptive brother who was also trained in the art of Hokuto Shinken, is trying to tarnish his reputation by committing numerous heinous acts while claiming to be him.