Episodes 3, "Southern Cross," and 4, "Flame of Obsession," of "Fist of the North Star," a brand new anime based on the popular manga "Fist of the North Star," will air on TOKYO MX and BS11 at 1 AM on April 17th.
In episode 3, Kenshiro and Bat arrive in Southern Cross, the headquarters of the KING army, which has been committing numerous heinous acts. Waiting until nightfall, they infiltrate the city and find KING's subordinate, Club, committing cruel acts against innocent slaves. Witnessing this scene, Kenshiro unleashes his Hokuto Shinken on Club.
In episode 4, Kenshiro finally reaches his sworn enemy, KING, the successor to the Nanto Koshuken style, Shin. Burning with rage for revenge, Kenshiro is confronted by Shin's subordinate, Heart. Hokuto Shinken is ineffective against Heart's thick layer of fat, a martial arts killer. Kenshiro finds himself in a desperate situation. Chafurin plays Heart, Yasuhiro Mamiya plays Dia, and Anri Katsu plays Club.
"Fist of the North Star" is a manga series written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara, serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) from 1983 to 1988. Set in 199X, in a post-nuclear war world ruled by violence, it depicts the growth of Kenshiro, the successor to the legendary assassination martial art Hokuto Shinken, as he battles powerful enemies including his brother Raoh. The comic books have sold over 100 million copies in total.
It was adapted into a TV anime in 1984, achieving a peak viewership rating of 23.4%. It became a social phenomenon with its memorable lines, such as "You are already dead." Theatrical anime films and OVAs (Original Video Animations) were also produced. A musical adaptation also garnered attention.
The new anime will feature Shunsuke Takeuchi as Kenshiro, Daiki Yamashita as Bat, M・A・O as Rin, Koji Yusa as Shin, Saori Hayami as Yuria, Wataru Takagi as Jagi, Tsuguo Mogami as Toki, and Taiten Kusunoki as Raoh.
It airs every Friday at 1 AM on TOKYO MX and BS11, and is exclusively available worldwide on Prime Video. There are some differences in the direction between the Prime Video version and the television broadcast; the uncensored streaming version shows the violence and grotesque parts as they are. The milder version broadcast on television is suitable for all ages.
