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EP 1The Strongest Man Arrives in Hell, Questioned as God or Devil
Oct 11, 1984After wandering the desert for an extended period, Ken enters a village seeking water and is captured. He is imprisoned alongside a young thief named Bat and forms a bond with Lin, an orphaned guard. The situation escalates when a biker gang led by Zeed assaults the settlement and kidnaps Lin. Ken escapes his confinement and overcomes Zeed to save her. Following the rescue, Ken departs the village with Bat accompanying him, while Lin remains behind.
EP 2Kenshiro avenges Smith by defeating Spade with Hokuto Zankaiken in the desert village
Oct 18, 1984Kenshiro rescues elderly farmer Smith from Spade, a Four Jacks member working for the mysterious King. Smith intends to deliver rice seeds to his village for future harvests. Ken and Bat escort Smith home, unaware that Spade is pursuing them. Spade, seeking revenge for losing an eye in a previous encounter with Ken, attacks the village and kills Smith. Enraged by this death, Ken defeats Spade using the Hokuto Zankaiken technique, which forces victims to repent for seven seconds before a gruesome demise. Following the battle, Ken plants Smith’s seeds over his grave, honoring the old man’s hope for the future amidst the barren desert surroundings.
EP 3A Lone Fist Burns in the Dark City as the Five Exploding Fingers Meet Their End
Oct 25, 1984Bat discovers Lin inside a truck transporting captive villagers to Dorado, a town occupied by King’s organization. Upon arriving in Dorado, Kenshiro confronts two surviving members of the Four Jacks, Diamond and Club. These antagonists are torturing and killing the villagers for their own amusement. Kenshiro utilizes the techniques of Hokuto Shinken to defeat and destroy both fighters. Following this battle, Bat assists Kenshiro in reuniting with Lin, ending the immediate threat to the captives.
EP 4Kenshiro confronts Mr. Heart and uncovers King's true identity after a fierce battle.
Nov 1, 1984Kenshiro discovers that prisoners transported with Lin are detained in a separate camp within a nearby valley. He successfully liberates the imprisoned villagers, but they are subsequently slaughtered in an ambush orchestrated by Mr. Heart, the final member of the Four Jacks. Although Mr. Heart's excessive flesh initially resists Kenshiro's strikes, the protagonist eventually employs the Hokuto Juhazan technique to bypass these defenses and hit a critical pressure point. Through this intense confrontation with Mr. Heart, Kenshiro deduces the true identity of King, gaining crucial insight into his enemy's nature.
EP 5Kenshiro learns Shin is his rival and vows to rescue Yuria from the flames of a burning castle.
Nov 8, 1984Kenshiro discovers that King is actually Shin, a Nanto Seiken master who defeated him a year ago. Shin carved seven scars into Kenshiro’s chest and abducted his fiancée Yuria, who agreed to stay with him only if Kenshiro’s life was spared. Kenshiro travels to a castle where Shin was rumored to be staying, but Shin has already departed for the new capital city of Southern Cross. Inside the empty castle, Kenshiro encounters Shin’s right-hand man, Joker. Joker sets the building on fire while Kenshiro is trapped inside. Kenshiro manages to escape the blaze and swears to find Shin and retrieve Yuria.
EP 6Kenshiro seeks a scarred man in a God's Army oasis city after a bounty is placed on him
Nov 15, 1984Kenshiro, Bat, and Lin reach an oasis city controlled by God's Army, a fanatical military faction made up of ex-special forces personnel. During a confrontation, Kenshiro kills one of the group's security officers. As a result of this incident, a bounty is placed on his head. The group is described as a fanatical military organization composed of former special forces members who now rule the city where the trio has arrived.
EP 7God's Army hunts Kenshiro, who surrenders to infiltrate their base and defeat Sergeant Mad.
Nov 22, 1984God's Army launches a comprehensive manhunt for Kenshiro. To draw him out, the search team begins randomly executing innocent bystanders. Ken chooses to allow himself to be captured so he can infiltrate their training facility. Once inside, he confronts and defeats the army's drill instructor, Sergeant Mad. This sequence highlights the extreme measures taken by the organization and Kenshiro's strategic decision to sacrifice his freedom to reach their inner operations and eliminate a key military figure.
EP 8Kenshiro strikes the hidden power point, delivering no requiem for the wicked Colonel.
Nov 29, 1984Kenshiro infiltrates the God's Army headquarters to face its leader, the Colonel, a devoted follower of Shin. The Colonel utilizes a Nanto Seiken style called Nanto Muonken, but he is no match for Kenshiro’s Hokuto Shinken. Kenshiro defeats him by striking a specific pressure point, causing the Colonel's skeleton to explode outward from his body. This decisive action eliminates the deluded leader and demonstrates the overwhelming superiority of the Hokuto Shinken style over the Colonel's techniques.
EP 9fillerVillains! - Say Your Prayers Before You Die!
Dec 6, 1984Kenshiro and his companions reach a village where locals are enslaved by Madam Patra, who controls the water supply from her castle. After defeating her guards, Ken confronts the sorceress, but she vanishes in a bright flash of light. Ken then investigates the area behind the castle and finds that the lake has completely dried up.
EP 10fillerKenshiro Uses Reverse Flow Punch Against Fire Breather Drago at Dragon God Mountain
Dec 13, 1984Kenshiro traverses a dried riverbed to reach Patra’s lair on Dragon God Mountain, aiming to rescue captive villagers. Inside, he confronts Drago, Patra’s partner and a fire breather wielding the Nanto Ryujinken style. Drago attempts to recruit Kenshiro, but the latter refuses. Kenshiro then manipulates the situation, tricking Drago into killing Patra. Seizing the opportunity, Kenshiro triggers a reaction that constricts Drago’s throat, causing the fire breather to be consumed by his own flames. The castle and Drago are destroyed by fire, resulting in the liberation of the young villagers from their captivity.
EP 11Villains! - Listen to the Blues of Hell!
Dec 20, 1984Kenshiro and his companions encounter Taki, an old friend of Bat. Taki leads them to his home village, where Auntie Toyo, an elderly woman caring for orphaned and abandoned children, is attempting to dig a well. Meanwhile, the Warriors biker gang, led by Jackal, has tracked Ken and his friends. The gang waits for the right moment to seize Toyo's village as their new territory, creating a tense standoff between the travelers and the hostile bikers.
EP 12Kenshiro Pursues Jackal After Toyo's Murder, Killing Fox and Facing Joker
Jan 10, 1985Following the murder of Toyo by Jackal, Kenshiro entrusts Bat and Lin with the care of Toyo's orphans. He then sets out to hunt down Jackal and his Warriors. During his search for clues regarding Jackal's location, Kenshiro encounters Fox, who serves as Jackal's right-hand man. Kenshiro successfully outsmarts and kills Fox. He eventually catches up to Jackal, but just as he is about to deliver the killing blow, Joker intervenes and rescues Jackal from Kenshiro's attack.
EP 13Kenshiro Pursues Jackal to Villainy Prison as Devil's Rebirth Unleashes Rakan Niohken
Jan 17, 1985Kenshiro tracks Jackal to the ruins of Villainy Prison, a facility holding only the most vicious criminals. To defeat Ken, Jackal summons Devil's Rebirth, a gigantic demon-like killer who has mastered the forbidden Rakan Niohken art. Jackal deceives the creature by posing as his brother and falsely claiming Ken caused his imprisonment. Despite this manipulation, Ken overpowers the giant. He then utilizes one of Jackal's dynamite sticks to destroy both the monster and Jackal himself, ending the confrontation in the prison ruins.
EP 14fillerDuran's Past Threatens Kenshiro in a Volcanic Village Confrontation
Jan 24, 1985Kenshiro and companions arrive at a village hosted by Dr. Duran, who secretly belongs to Shin’s bandit group hunting Ken. Leader Dante blackmails Duran into assassinating Kenshiro by threatening to expose his criminal history to the locals. Duran fails to kill Ken near an active volcano but is subsequently murdered by Dante’s men after he protects a young girl. Enraged by this betrayal and loss, Kenshiro retaliates against the bandits. When Dante attempts to use his Nanto Hyakuzanken style against him, Kenshiro overpowers the villain and forces him to walk directly into the volcanic magma, ending the threat.
EP 15fillerCount to Three! - You're the One Who'll Die!
Jan 31, 1985Kenshiro and his companions reach a city dominated by the deranged priest Zaria. Acting on Shin’s orders to eliminate them, Zaria employs a unique hypnosis technique centered on the cathedral bell to transform the local population into mind-controlled zombies. He abducts Lin, compelling Ken to battle his way into the cathedral to rescue her. Zaria then hypnotizes Ken and re-animates his deceased fighters. However, Lin’s tears fall on Ken, shattering the spell. Ken subsequently destroys Zaria and the bell, liberating the city’s inhabitants from the priest’s control.
EP 16fillerKenshiro faces a gang war between Baron's Scorpions and Junk's Snakes while refusing recruitment
Feb 7, 1985Kenshiro and his companions become entangled in a violent conflict between the Scorpion gang, commanded by Baron, and the Snake gang, led by Junk. Joker instructs them to join forces and eliminate Ken, but Baron attempts to recruit Ken instead. Ken declines to support Baron, allowing the two groups to engage in a fierce battle. After both sides suffer near-total annihilation, Ken eliminates the surviving gang members. He then employs a specific technique that compels the two gang leaders to embrace one another, resulting in their bodies exploding.
EP 17fillerShin Assembles His Forces To Declare War Against Kenshiro
Feb 14, 1985Shin convenes his entire army to officially declare war against Kenshiro. Barcom, the General of Shin's army, informs his troops about how Ken defeated some of Shin's best fighters. Meanwhile, Yuria recounts to her young maid Saki how she became Shin's captive and his subsequent rise to power.
EP 18fillerKenshiro faces the Speed Racer group and tank commander Goras to rescue his captured friends.
Feb 21, 1985Kenshiro and his companions meet Jennifer, a motorcyclist who invites them to Jina after Bat repairs her bike. Shin’s demolition corps locates Kenshiro and begins destroying buildings, leading to the abduction of Bat and Lin. Kenshiro reveals himself, defeats the Speed Racer group, and rescues his friends. However, their leader Goras attacks with a tank. Kenshiro destroys the tank using powerful punches and kicks, killing Goras in the process. Meanwhile, at Southern Cross, Yuria attempts to escape with Saki’s assistance but fails. The episode highlights Kenshiro’s combat prowess against mechanized threats while his allies face separate dangers in different locations.
EP 19fillerKenshiro faces ambush by Blackbirds and Gold Wolf forces while Temjina reveals Southern Cross location
Feb 28, 1985Kenshiro and his companions are ambushed in the desert by Mahari’s airborne Blackbirds and Garekki’s Gold Wolf forces. Meanwhile, Saki’s brother Temjina suffers punishment in Southern Cross for aiding Yuria, then escapes to warn Ken. Mahari’s group attacks Ken, while Garekki’s forces prepare to strike Jina but pause for a 3-hour lunch break. Ken ultimately destroys both enemy groups, killing Mahari and Garekki. Temjina arrives to provide Ken with clues regarding the location of Southern Cross and Yuria, but succumbs to injuries inflicted by Shin’s men shortly after delivering this information.
EP 20fillerKenshiro destroys the South Star Cannon Train and battleship after Jennifer is killed by Tohda.
Mar 7, 1985Kenshiro travels to Southern Cross with companions and Jennifer, defeating Commander Hidora and his Armed Buggy Force. Shin dispatches the South Star Cannon Train under Tohda’s command as they approach. Jennifer attempts to intercept the train but is killed by a cannon blast. Enraged, Kenshiro seizes control of the train and crashes it into Tohda’s desert battleship base, killing Tohda in the process. General Barcom then arrives with airborne forces and bombards the wreckage. He subsequently reports to Shin that Kenshiro has been killed.
EP 21fillerFlames engulf the evil palace as Shin takes a final step toward his goal.
Mar 14, 1985General Barcom initiates a mutiny against Shin, aiming to seize his territory after presuming Ken dead. In the desert, Joker searches the battleship wreckage for Ken’s body, refusing to believe the report. Ken emerges from the debris and defeats Joker, killing him in the process. Meanwhile, in Southern Cross, Shin confronts and executes Barcom. Despite this victory, chaos erupts as rival gangs engage in internal conflict. This widespread violence leads to the complete destruction of the city, leaving the region in ruins following the power struggle.
EP 22Shin's Final Stand and the Tragic End of Chapter One
Mar 21, 1985Following Barcom's mutiny, the Southern Cross lies in ruins, leaving Shin isolated in his palace with only a handful of loyal followers. After a year apart, Kenshiro confronts Shin for the first time and defeats him in their rematch. Shin subsequently discovers that Yuria took her own life to stop his destructive obsession with winning her affection. Refusing to be killed by Kenshiro's technique, Shin jumps from the palace roof to commit suicide. Ken then reunites with Bat and Lin to bury his former friend, marking the conclusion of this significant chapter in his life.
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Kenshiro saves villagers from Fang Clan and meets Mamiya, who resembles Yuria, while Rei hunts the Man with Seven Scars.
Mar 28, 1985Kenshiro intervenes to rescue villagers who are being pursued by the aggressive Fang Clan. Following this event, he assumes the role of protector for their settlement. During his time there, he encounters Mamiya, the female leader of the village, who bears a strong physical resemblance to Yuria. In a separate location, a warrior named Rei is actively eliminating bandits. Rei practices the Nanto Suichoken, also known as the South Star Waterbird Fist style. His primary objective during these actions is to locate the Man with the Seven Scars. The narrative simultaneously follows Kenshiro’s new responsibilities and Rei’s relentless pursuit of his target.
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Nanto Suichoken! The Tragedy of the Mighty Begins!
Apr 4, 1985Rei accepts a mission from the Fang Clan to spy on Mamiya's village, where he encounters Kenshiro and his companions. Attracted by Mamiya, he abandons his original allegiance and joins the village as a new protector. Kenshiro and Rei subsequently discover that they practice conflicting martial arts disciplines. Concurrently, the Fang Clan leader plans retaliation for the deaths of his subordinates, setting the stage for future conflict between the opposing factions and their respective masters.
Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Hokuto no Ken have?
- Hokuto no Ken has 109 episodes.
- When did Hokuto no Ken come out?
- Hokuto no Ken came out in 1984.
- Which studio made Hokuto no Ken?
- Hokuto no Ken was produced by Toei Animation.
- Who directed Hokuto no Ken?
- Hokuto no Ken was directed by Toyoo Ashida.
- Is Hokuto no Ken finished?
- Current status of Hokuto no Ken: Finished.