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Kenshiro confronts an impostor named Amiba who claims to be Toki, leading to a deadly rooftop battle.
Jul 18, 1985Kenshiro engages in combat with Toki, displaying overwhelming speed and power that initially surprise his opponent. Despite the intense assault, Toki manages to temporarily immobilize Ken. The situation shifts when Rei and Mamiya arrive to assist Ken, exposing the truth that his adversary is not the real Toki but an impostor named Amiba. Amiba, a jealous rival seeking to ruin Toki’s reputation, boasts about his genius and reveals he has imprisoned the actual Toki. Ken defeats Amiba using a Hokuto Shinken technique that forces him to walk off the roof of his fortress. As he dies, Amiba discloses that he was acting under orders from a figure known as Ken-Oh.
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Kenshiro Pursues Toki to the Dungeon of Cassandra After Learning of His Imprisonment
Jul 25, 1985Kenshiro reveals the sacrifice Toki made to save him and Yuria, explaining his urgent need to locate his friend. Mamiya investigates clues regarding Toki's true location and discovers he is held captive in the Dungeon of Cassandra, also known as the City of Wailing Demons. Ken departs on a journey to rescue Toki, with Mamiya accompanying him. Meanwhile, Uighur, the Warden of Cassandra, becomes aware of Ken's approach. The narrative focuses on the mission to find Toki while highlighting the growing tension as the antagonist prepares for their arrival.
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The Crimson Fist of Lotus Mountain and the Tragic Woman Born of the Times
Aug 1, 1985Uighur, Warden of Cassandra, captures a man with a secret scroll and his family to expand Ken-Oh’s martial arts collection. Kenshiro’s group faces an ambush by the Cassandra Assault Squad. Uighur coerces Bella, a Ranzan Kurenaiken successor, to assassinate Ken while Targel watches. Ken defeats Bella but spares her, prompting Targel to execute her mother as punishment. Bella attacks Targel but is overwhelmed by his Kokushou Juujiken style and dies. Kenshiro and his companions return to avenge her, killing the guards and Targel. Word of Targel’s defeat spreads to Cassandra and reaches Uighur.
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Twin Gatekeepers Join Kenshiro to Overthrow Warden Uighur in Cassandra
Aug 8, 1985Raiga and Fuga, twin successors of the Nishin Fuuraiken style, serve as Cassandra’s gatekeepers. After years of destroying unauthorized entrants, they attempt to resign, but warden Uighur compels them to continue. Kenshiro defeats them, prompting the twins to ally with him to liberate Cassandra from Uighur’s tyranny. This alliance comes at the potential expense of their comrade Mitsu. The group breaches the massive gates of Cassandra, allowing Kenshiro to finally confront Uighur directly. This sequence marks a pivotal shift as former adversaries unite against the oppressive ruler, setting the stage for a decisive confrontation within the fortress.
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Kenshiro battles Cassandra's warden Uighur in a deadly duel that ends with the warden's defeat.
Aug 15, 1985Kenshiro confronts Uighur, the Warden of Cassandra, within the prison courtyard. Uighur initiates combat using his Taizan-ryuu Soujouben style, but Kenshiro successfully ties the whips in knots. Uighur then counters with his Taizan-ryuu Senjouben attack, temporarily immobilizing Kenshiro and knocking him into the graveyard. Although it appears Kenshiro is defeated, he recovers and ultimately defeats Uighur, sending him into the grave originally prepared for Kenshiro. With Uighur dead, the City of Wailing Demons, Cassandra, falls silent.
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The North Star's 2,000-Year Tragedy! I Can Hear the Fist King's Footsteps!!
Aug 22, 1985Bat and Lin reflect on their past journeys with Kenshiro and the individuals they encountered while waiting for his return. Simultaneously, the royal guards of Ken-Oh arrive at Cassandra to reassert authority over the prison facility. These parallel events highlight the characters' history and the escalating tension as powerful forces move to reclaim control of the detention center.
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The Century Ends Without Tomorrow! I Have Waited For You, Ken!!
Sep 5, 1985Supported by Raiga and Fuga, prisoners join Kenshiro’s revolt against Ken-Oh’s royal guards. Ken leads his allies into Cassandra to find Toki while the prisoners and guards clash. Raiga and Fuga are trapped by royal guards and confronted by their Nishin Fuuraiken master, Sohjin. They assert that fighting their master is their destiny and successfully kill him. Meanwhile, Ken, Rei, and Mamiya proceed to Toki’s cell. They encounter and kill the royal guards Zarqa and Kashim. After overcoming these obstacles, the group finally reaches Toki.
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Toki's Sacrifice Revealed as Raoh's Identity Emerges Amidst Tower Collapse
Sep 12, 1985Kenshiro reaches the tower summit to find Toki suffering from terminal radiation sickness incurred while saving Ken and Yuria during the nuclear war. As they depart, the structure begins to crumble under attack from Ken-Oh’s suicide squad. Raiga and Fuga confront Bulg, the squad leader, and die to ensure the group’s escape. Toki discloses that Ken-Oh is Raoh, the eldest Hokuto Brother. Although Bulg and his remaining forces block their path, they are easily defeated by Ken and the enraged prison inmates, allowing the survivors to flee the collapsing tower safely.
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The Death Omen Star Shines! Fist King, Do You Control Even Death?!
Sep 19, 1985Kenshiro and Rei travel together, prompting Ken to recall his succession competition with Raoh. They encounter a village destroyed by Raoh's Assault Squad, which is heading for Mamiya's village. Rei returns to protect Airi and Lin. Toki shares details about Ken's past with Mamiya. After she departs, Mamiya is cornered by Raoh's reconnaissance squad but is rescued by Ken. Simultaneously, Raoh's invading army begins its assault on Mamiya's village.
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Lin's Fiery Heart Resists the Reaper's Fear in the Face of Raoh's Army
Sep 26, 1985Raoh's forces assault Mamiya's village, branding dissenters and executing those who refuse allegiance. Airi and Lin evade capture initially, but Lin is later seized while protecting Airi. Kenshiro, Toki, and Mamiya face an attack from Raoh's mobile bike squadron, which Kenshiro defeats. The group discovers massive hoof prints from Raoh's horse, Kokuoh. Meanwhile, Rei encounters Bat, who informs him of the village's plight. As the army prepares to sacrifice the captured Lin, Rei arrives just in time to rescue her. Lin's defiance in the face of death highlights her fiery spirit against the invading army's brutality. The narrative focuses on the immediate threats to the villagers and the timely interventions by the protagonists to prevent further casualties and capture.
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Hellish Voices! Rei Encounters the Death Omen Star and Raoh
Oct 10, 1985Rei battles the Assault Squad and confronts the invading army leader. Meanwhile, Kenshiro and Mamiya halt at a bar for Toki to rest, only to find the patrons are Raoh's special forces. After defeating them, Kenshiro proceeds alone to catch Raoh. In the village, the Assault Squad attempts to capture Airi, but Lin's bravery inspires Airi to fight for herself. Rei ultimately defeats the invading leader, leading to a direct confrontation with Raoh himself.
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Rei's Fatal Challenge to Raoh Sparks a Titanic Clash Between Brothers
Oct 17, 1985Rei attempts to challenge Raoh but suffers mortal wounds, prompting Kenshiro to step in. The two brothers engage in a massive battle that generates a tornado from their conflicting auras. The fight is interrupted when Rei shoots an arrow at Raoh. In response, Raoh strikes Rei’s Shinkesshu pressure point, declaring that he has only three days to live before his blood hemorrhages from his body. Meanwhile, Kenshiro is severely weakened by a heavy blow to his chest during the confrontation.
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Secret Techniques Explode as North Star Brothers Face Their Inevitable Fate
Oct 24, 1985Raoh attempts to defeat Kenshiro before Toki’s arrival, but Toki reaches the village accompanied by Mamiya. He interrupts the battle between Ken and Raoh, disclosing that Raoh caused the death of their frail master and adoptive father, Ryuken. Believing Ken is unprepared for the confrontation, Toki paralyzes him and challenges Raoh directly, instructing Ken to study his method of evading and deflecting direct attacks. Despite this strategy, Raoh pins their feet to the ground using a trident, halting the immediate conflict between the brothers.
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Raoh and Kenshiro engage in a historic clash that ends in a stalemate after mutual exhaustion.
Oct 31, 1985Raoh overpowers the sick Toki with superior strength until Mamiya attempts to intervene. Rei stops her, warning of death and confessing his love. When Mamiya fires a crossbow bolt, Kenshiro breaks free from Toki's paralysis to intercept the arrow returned by Raoh. The two warriors resume their battle, with Raoh employing techniques stolen from masters imprisoned in Cassandra. They fight until both are too wounded to continue, prompting Toki to separate them and end the conflict in a stalemate. Following this, Raoh's army deserts him, and he departs on his black stallion, Kokuoh.
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Three Days Remaining: The Cursed Star Claims Rei as Mamiya Faces Galf
Nov 7, 1985Suffering from severe injuries inflicted by Raoh, Rei has only seventy-two hours before death, with physical disfigurement already appearing. Desperate to alleviate his pain, Mamiya travels alone to Medicine City to find a cure. The city is controlled by Galf, a ruthless leader known as the Canine Master who loves dogs. Mamiya locates the medicine store but is captured by Galf. Kenshiro and Rei then arrive at the location to rescue her from captivity.
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Kenshiro and Rei rescue Mamiya from Galf while she faces Zorige's acid attack in the warehouse.
Nov 14, 1985Kenshiro and Rei successfully rescue Mamiya from Galf, but she encounters Zorige in the warehouse while searching for medicine. Zorige attacks her with acid balls, prompting Rei to intervene and defeat him while Kenshiro handles Galf. Afterward, Rei notices a "UD" mark tattooed behind Mamiya's shoulder. This symbol belongs to Yuda, who describes himself as a lover of strength and beauty. The events highlight the dangers Mamiya faces and introduce the significance of the mysterious tattoo marking her connection to Yuda's group.
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Yuda of the South Star Six Sacred Fists! I'm the Most Beautiful!!
Nov 21, 1985Yuda assesses the situation after Raoh battles Kenshiro, seeking personal advantage. Ken and Rei learn from an elder that Yuda previously kidnapped Mamiya and killed her parents. Rei discloses that Yuda is one of the Six Sacred Fists of Nanto, alongside Rei and the late Shin. The pair travel to Yuda’s castle to confront him but encounter only his vice-Commander, Dagar. Under interrogation, Dagar reveals that Yuda has departed for the city of Blue Town. This sequence connects Yuda’s past crimes with his current status among the powerful martial artists, setting the stage for the upcoming confrontation in the specified location.
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The Death Omen Star Looms! Rei! How Cruel Time Passes By!
Nov 28, 1985Dagar endures severe pain from wounds inflicted by Kenshiro as Ken and Rei travel toward Blue Town. A group of young rebels attacks them, but their leader, Nova, requests help rescuing captured women and family members from Yuda. After freeing the captives, the group discovers that the Yuda at Blue Town is merely a decoy. The real Yuda, who had been hiding in his castle the entire time, reveals himself and kills Dagar to complete his deception.
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Mamiya's Beloved Status and the Ominous Star Hidden in Her Gaze
Dec 5, 1985Kenshiro and Rei arrive at Mamiya's village while Rei is near death. Rei notices the Death Omen Star brightening next to the Big Dipper. Yuda commands Komak to abduct Mamiya for revenge against Rei. Rei accepts Toki's offer to push a pressure point, gaining strength and one extra day of life at the cost of severe pain and white hair. Yuda's forces attack the village, with the giant Goyan distracting Ken while Mamiya is captured. Rei emerges stronger and rescues her, but Mamiya reveals she can also see the Death Omen Star.
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Rei Approaching Death? A Man Becomes More Beautiful Than Ever!!
Dec 12, 1985Yuda and his gang return to the village, capturing Mamiya to force Rei into a duel. Yuda confesses long-standing resentment stemming from their shared training, where Rei’s graceful Nanto Suichouken style appeared more beautiful than his own Nanto Koukakuken. After losing the match, Yuda orders his men to destroy a nearby dam, flooding the village and turning the ground into mud.
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Rei and Yuda battle in mud while Kenshiro stops the flooding water flow
Dec 19, 1985Rei and Yuda find their lower bodies trapped in mud and swirling water, giving Yuda an advantage due to his upper-body fighting style. Simultaneously, Kenshiro confronts Komak and the men responsible for destroying the dam, successfully halting the water flow. As the water level recedes in the village, Rei utilizes his ultimate technique to overcome Yuda and inflict a mortal wound. Yuda accepts his defeat, acknowledging Rei as a stronger and more beautiful man. Yuda dies in Rei's arms, but Rei himself does not have much time left to live.
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Rei bids farewell before dying alone in a cabin, prompting Ken to cremate him and preserve his legacy.
Dec 26, 1985During his final moments, Rei says goodbye to Mamiya and retreats to a secluded cabin, distancing himself from his sister and friends. He reflects on his past adventures alongside Kenshiro and their companions while facing death with dignity. Despite his attempt at a peaceful end, Rei dies alone while screaming in agony. Following his death, Ken ignites the cabin with Rei’s body still inside, effectively cremating him. This act serves as a final tribute, as Ken vows to ensure that Rei’s heroic legend endures through the ages.
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.