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The Best Episodes of Fist of the North Star Season 3

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It's the year 199x, and Earth burns with the fires of a nuclear holocaust. On the charred remains of the planet's surface, humans struggle desperately to survive a fearful world. The young wanderer Kenshiro rises

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    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!!
    9.0/10(56 votes)

    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
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  2. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 15 - Farewell, Toki! A Man Only Cries Once!!
    9.0/10(49 votes)

    S3:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 11 - Souther, The Despondent Holy Emperor! You Are Weary From Love!!
    8.9/10(62 votes)

    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
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  4. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 9 - Run Kenshiro! Another Comrade is About to Die!!
    8.8/10(47 votes)

    S3:E9

    Ken arrives at the Holy Cross Mausoleum and witnesses Shu's public execution at the hands of Souther. But before dying, Shu miraculously recovers his eyesight and sees the now grown Kenshiro before dying. Toki and Raoh also arrive at the scene to witness Ken's fight with Southeer.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 5 - I Am Souther, the Holy Emperor! I Won't Forgive Love or Compassion!!
    8.7/10(46 votes)

    S3:E5

    Ken finally comes face to face with Souther. However, the Holy Emperor stands immune to Ken's Hokuto Shinken techniques.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 14 - The Secret of Origin Revealed! The Heaven Prefers Tragedy!!
    8.6/10(43 votes)

    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
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  7. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 6 - A Young Hero Challenges His Fate! Scream From Your Soul Shall Move The Heavens!!
    8.5/10(49 votes)

    S3:E6

    Defeated by Souther, Ken is captured so he could be used as a sacrifice for the completion of Souther's Holy Cross Mausoleum. However, Shu's young son Shiva sets off to infiltrate Souther's lair and save Ken, even at the cost of his own life.

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  8. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 7 - A Bloody Battle, Shu vs. Souther! Love, Drowned in the Tears of the Star of Benevolence!!
    8.5/10(43 votes)

    S3:E7

    Ken is rescued, but at the tragic cost of Shiva's life. However, with Ken still injured from his fight with Souther, Shu decides to hide him and challenges Souther for the sake of his people.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 8 - The Bloody Cross Mausoleum! Shu! I'll Catch Your Tears With My Heart!!
    8.5/10(46 votes)

    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
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  10. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 3 - Shu of The South Star White Heron Fist! What Will You Witness In The End Of This Century!?
    8.2/10(36 votes)

    S3:E3

    While saving a group of children slaves from Souther's troops, Ken remembers that he once fought Shu in the past, back when he was still a child.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 20 - Conclusion of Part Three: Let the New Age Awaken! The Wolf's Howl Moves the Heaven!!
    8.2/10(34 votes)

    S3:E20

    Ken sets foot into Ryuga's lair, determined to save Toki and finish his battle with Ryuga once and for all.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 13 - The Other Divine Fist of the North Star! Drive Raoh to Oblivion!!
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    S3:E13

    Raoh challenges Koryu to battle to gauge his strength. Toki learns of Raoh's recovery and is determined to stop him at any cost.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 16 - Ryuga of Sirius! I'll Seize the Rainbow in Troubled Times!!
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    S3:E16

    Ken meets Ryuga, a martial artist and servant of Raoh whose astrological sign is a solitary star that is neither, part of Hokuto and Nanto.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 17 - A Wolf Running In The Horizon! There Lies The End of Love And Hatred!!
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    S3:E17

    Ryuga, who swore royalty to Raoh and his tyranny, witnesses Kenshiro's compassion to others and is determined to find out which of the two brothers is more to fit to lead the world.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 1 - Beginning of Part Three: Supreme Rule in Turbulence! As The South Star Fades, The North Star Appears!!
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    S3:E1

    With Rei now dead, only three of the Six Sacred Fists of Nanto remain and Kenshiro sets off to find the remaining ones. One of them, a man named Souther, has proclaimed himself to the "Holy Emperor" and seeks to conquer the world as well.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 4 - Love on The Battlefield! Must The Time Tear Love Apart!?
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    S3:E4

    When a young member of Shu's resistance is killed, Ken must protect the fallen rebel's fiancee from Garzus, one of Souther's men.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 19 - An Iron Fist for the Roaring Wolf! Toki is in Danger!!
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    S3:E19

    Determined to challenge Ken, Ryuga decides to lure Ken to his lair by kidnapping and wounding Toki.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 2 - The Star of Darkness Engulfs The Heavens! Time Evolves Beyond The Deathmatch!!
    7.5/10(35 votes)

    S3:E2

    Kenshiro meets a blind martial artist rebelling against Souther named Shu, who is also one of the Six Sacred Fists.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 12 - Critical Times of The North Star! The Three Brothers of Fate Are On The Move!!
    7.4/10(31 votes)

    S3:E12

    Raoh regains his full strength and seeks Koryu, Ryuken's former rival, to test his power, while Toki, who was once willing to settle using his skills to heal the weak, has regained his determination as a martial artist.

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  20. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 18 - Forgive Me, My Sister! I Am Destined to Clash With The North Star!!
    7.3/10(32 votes)

    S3:E18

    Ryuga challenges Kenshiro to test his strength, but Ken is unwilling to fight back.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 21 - Shin of the South Star Sacred Fist! Risked Your Life For Love That Never Will!!
    6.6/10(30 votes)

    S3:E21

    While cremating Toki's and Ryuga's remains, Ken remembers where it all began - with his old nemesis Shin, the man who engraved the seven scars on his chest and once kidnapped his beloved Yuria.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 25 - Holy Emperor Souther! Your Deep Affection Consumes You In Love!!
    6.4/10(28 votes)

    S3:E25

    Ken remembers Souther, the strongest of the Nanto Seiken masters.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 23 - Yuda of the South Star Crimson Crane Fist! His Beautiful Smile Calls For Tragedy!!
    6.3/10(28 votes)

    S3:E23

    Ken remembers Rei's battle against his rival Yuda, the man who once tormented Rei's beloved Mamiya.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 22 - Rei of the South Star Waterfowl Fist! Was a Man Who Died For His Friends!!
    6.2/10(28 votes)

    S3:E22

    Ken reflects on the life of his ally Rei, the man who sacrificed his life to save Ken.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Fist of the North Star Season 3 Episode 24 - Shu of the South Star White Heron Fist! The Heaven Only Bestows Cruel Destinies!!
    6.2/10(28 votes)

    S3:E24

    Ken remembers Shu, a selfless man whose encounter with a young Kenshiro led him to his destiny.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Clash of the Polar Stars, Ken vs. Souther! My Star is the Only Protector of Heaven!!" is the best rated episode of "Fist of the North Star" season 3. It scored 9/10 based on 56 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/13/1986. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Farewell, Toki! A Man Only Cries Once!!".