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The Best Episodes of Fist of the North Star

Every episode of Fist of the North Star ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Fist of the North Star!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Fist of the North Star Season 6 Episode 30 - The Final Episode: Farewell, Kenshiro! Farewell, the Divine Fist of the North Star!!
    8.6/10(73 votes)

    #1 - The Final Episode: Farewell, Kenshiro! Farewell, the Divine Fist of the North Star!!

    S6:E30

    Hyoh, Bat and Rihaku bear witness to the final battle between Kenshiro and Kaioh. When Kenshiro deals the winning blow, Hyoh is given the opportunity to finish Kaioh off, but cannot bring himself to kill the man he once called brother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Fist of the North Star Season 4 Episode 26 - Farewell, the Brothers of the North Star! They're Beyond Love and Sorrow!!
    8.5/10(53 votes)

    #2 - Farewell, the Brothers of the North Star! They're Beyond Love and Sorrow!!

    S4:E26

    The final battle between Kenshiro and Raoh reaches its conclusion, as the two brothers exchange their final blows.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Fist of the North Star Season 6 Episode 29 - Prologue to the Final Episode! A Third Man Appears to Determine Lin's Fate!!
    8.5/10(34 votes)

    #3 - Prologue to the Final Episode! A Third Man Appears to Determine Lin's Fate!!

    S6:E29

    Accompanied by Black Yaksha, Hyoh is forced to fight Kaioh's elite army when Bat and the Hokuto Army arrive to assist them. Kaioh learns that he is descended from a branch of the Hokuto Sōke bloodline.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 10 - Clash of the Polar Stars, Ken vs. Souther! My Star is the Only Protector of Heaven!!
    8.3/10(35 votes)

    #4 - Clash of the Polar Stars, Ken vs. Souther! My Star is the Only Protector of Heaven!!

    S3:E10

    Before accepting Kenshiro's challenge, Souther recites his tragic childhood and his motive for building the Holy Cross Mausoleum. Ken fights Souther again and struggles, until he finally fathoms the secret behind Souther's invulnerability.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Fist of the North Star Season 4 Episode 25 - Showdown at the North Star Mind and Body Training Ground! No One Can Stop Them Now!!
    8.3/10(32 votes)

    #5 - Showdown at the North Star Mind and Body Training Ground! No One Can Stop Them Now!!

    S4:E25

    Kenshiro is taken by Kokuoh-Go to the North Star Mind and Body Training Ground for his final battle against Raoh, as Raoh reveals that he too has mastered the Unconscious Transmigration.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Fist of the North Star Season 1 Episode 22 - Conclusion of Part One: Yuria, Forever... and Shin!
    8.2/10(61 votes)

    #6 - Conclusion of Part One: Yuria, Forever... and Shin!

    S1:E22

    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.

    Director:Atsunori Umezawa
    Writer:Hiroshi Toda

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  7. Fist of the North Star Season 2 Episode 14 - There Is No Looking Back! Only Hating Evil, And Striking Toki Down!!
    8.2/10(44 votes)

    #7 - There Is No Looking Back! Only Hating Evil, And Striking Toki Down!!

    S2:E14

    Rei and Mamiya arrive to help Ken, revealing that Ken's adversary is not the real Toki, but a former follower of his named Amiba, who had the real Toki imprisoned. Before dying, Amiba reveals that he is following orders from a man known as "Ken-oh".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 11 - Souther, The Despondent Holy Emperor! You Are Weary From Love!!
    8.2/10(41 votes)

    #8 - Souther, The Despondent Holy Emperor! You Are Weary From Love!!

    S3:E11

    With Ken aware of his weakness, Souther uses the ultimate technique of his Nanto Hō-ōken style as a last resort. The stage is set for the final round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Fist of the North Star Season 5 Episode 3 - The Savior Comes From the North!!
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #9 - The Savior Comes From the North!!

    S5:E3

    An innocent woman is mistaken for Lin and is sentenced for public execution by General Bask in an attempt to demoralize the North Star Army. The real Bat and Lin attempt to risk their lives until a familiar face arrives to intervene.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 15 - Farewell, Toki! A Man Only Cries Once!!
    8.0/10(30 votes)

    #10 - Farewell, Toki! A Man Only Cries Once!!

    S3:E15

    Determined to fulfill the childhood promise he made to his brother, Toki fights Raoh to a death match.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 8 - The Bloody Cross Mausoleum! Shu! I'll Catch Your Tears With My Heart!!
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    #11 - The Bloody Cross Mausoleum! Shu! I'll Catch Your Tears With My Heart!!

    S3:E8

    Shu is defeated by Souther and is forced to carry the stone that will serve as the summit of Souther's pyramid. Sensing Shu's struggle, Ken awakens and quickly regains his full strength.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Fist of the North Star Season 5 Episode 2 - When Will He Awaken?!
    7.9/10(24 votes)

    #12 - When Will He Awaken?!

    S5:E2

    A mysterious drifter wanders into a town where the remnants of the Red Dragon Party, a resistance movement that once opposed the Celestial Emperor's army in the past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Fist of the North Star Season 5 Episode 12 - An Elegy for Ein! Die Bravely Than Live Without Honor!
    7.9/10(24 votes)

    #13 - An Elegy for Ein! Die Bravely Than Live Without Honor!

    S5:E12

    Jako triggers bombs that collapse the ceiling of the cave in order to kill Lynn and Luise, but Ain shields with his body and protects the two sisters; weakened by the impact he still manages with his fists to open a gap and bring the prisoners to safety, but bleeding from the effort.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Fist of the North Star Season 5 Episode 13 - The Fall of the Imperial Capital! Jakoh, You Can Dream in Hell!!
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #14 - The Fall of the Imperial Capital! Jakoh, You Can Dream in Hell!!

    S5:E13

    Lin and her group manage to escape from Jakoh's underground dungeon, but at the expense of Ein's life. With the Celestial Empress Lui now free, Jakoh loses his hold on Falco and begins to flee for his life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Fist of the North Star Season 2 Episode 21 - Cassandra Collapses! The North Star’s Mythology Is Painted Anew!!
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    #15 - Cassandra Collapses! The North Star’s Mythology Is Painted Anew!!

    S2:E21

    Ken finally finds Toki, who reveals that Ken-oh is none other than the eldest of the four Hokuto Brothers, Raoh.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 14 - The Secret of Origin Revealed! The Heaven Prefers Tragedy!!
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #16 - The Secret of Origin Revealed! The Heaven Prefers Tragedy!!

    S3:E14

    Toki and Raoh's past is revealed as the two are reunited at the place where they were adopted by Ryuken.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Fist of the North Star Season 4 Episode 14 - Juza Falls! I'll Give My Life to Protect the Woman I Love
    7.8/10(27 votes)

    #17 - Juza Falls! I'll Give My Life to Protect the Woman I Love

    S4:E14

    Juza returns to Raoh to continue their battle where they left off, while Kenshiro is told by Fudo the true identity of the Last General of the South Star.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Fist of the North Star Season 4 Episode 20 - Raoh, the Confused Giant! I Don't Believe in Love!!
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #18 - Raoh, the Confused Giant! I Don't Believe in Love!!

    S4:E20

    Kenshiro continues to chase after Raoh and rescue Yuria, even with his eyes wounded, while Raoh, having been haunted by nightmares of his near-defeat against Kenshiro, seeks to conquer his fear.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Fist of the North Star Season 4 Episode 21 - A Challenge From the Devil! Fudo, Be the Demon for Those You Love!!
    7.8/10(29 votes)

    #19 - A Challenge From the Devil! Fudo, Be the Demon for Those You Love!!

    S4:E21

    Fudo, who was once a terrifying bandit until he learned the value of life from a young Yuria, is challenged by Raoh, who seeks to conquer his fears by defeating the only other man whom he ever feared.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Fist of the North Star Season 5 Episode 11 - The Celestial Emperor is Finally Revealed
    7.8/10(23 votes)

    #20 - The Celestial Emperor is Finally Revealed

    S5:E11

    Lin enters the Imperial Capital along with Bat and Lin, sensing that the Celestial Emperor is calling out for her, while Kenshiro and Falco begins their battle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Fist of the North Star Season 6 Episode 1 - The Ordeal Never Ends! Kenshiro Crosses the Ocean!!
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #21 - The Ordeal Never Ends! Kenshiro Crosses the Ocean!!

    S6:E1

    Jakoh has been defeated, but Kenshiro must continue his journey when Lin is kidnapped and taken to the Kingdom of Shura, a country populated by ruthless warriors said to be the birthplace of the Hokuto, Nanto, and Gento arts. In order to reach Shura, Ken must cross the Sea of Death, the last remaining ocean on Earth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Fist of the North Star Season 6 Episode 6 - The Legend of the Savior of Asura! His Name is Raoh!!
    7.8/10(23 votes)

    #22 - The Legend of the Savior of Asura! His Name is Raoh!!

    S6:E6

    As Kenshiro and Han begins their battle, Shachi tells Lin of how he began his Hokuto Ryūken training and the importance of Raoh's legacy to the commoners of Shura.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Fist of the North Star Season 6 Episode 7 - Kenshiro's Secret is Revealed! The Land of Asura is His Motherland!!
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    #23 - Kenshiro's Secret is Revealed! The Land of Asura is His Motherland!!

    S6:E7

    With rumors of Raoh's arrival to Shura spread as a result of Shachi's manipulation, Leia and her brother Tao goes to meet Jukei, the Hokuto Ryūken master who trained the three rulers and Shachi. Meanwhile, Han reveals to Kenshiro that the Kingdom of Shura is his birthplace.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Fist of the North Star Season 6 Episode 24 - Shachi's Battle for Love! Kaioh Will Ridicule With Laughter
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #24 - Shachi's Battle for Love! Kaioh Will Ridicule With Laughter

    S6:E24

    In the aftermath of Kenshiro and Hyoh's battle, Shachi heads to Taiseiden temple to unlock the secret that could allow Kenshiro to defeat Kaioh. Meanwhile, Kaioh heads out to the holy temple himself to kill Shachi in revenge for interfering with Kenshiro and Hyoh's mutual destructions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Fist of the North Star Season 6 Episode 27 - Kaioh's Disgraceful Past! The Heaven Recreate's Lin's Destiny!!
    7.8/10(27 votes)

    #25 - Kaioh's Disgraceful Past! The Heaven Recreate's Lin's Destiny!!

    S6:E27

    Kaioh strikes a pressure point on Lin that causes her to fall asleep and fall in love with the first person she sees when she wakes up. Afterward, Kaioh and Kenshiro begin their final battle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Final Episode: Farewell, Kenshiro! Farewell, the Divine Fist of the North Star!!" is the best rated episode of "Fist of the North Star". It scored 8.6/10 based on 73 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/18/1988. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Farewell, the Brothers of the North Star! They're Beyond Love and Sorrow!!".