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3 / 7- 49EP 49
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.
- 57EP 57recap
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.
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Part Three Begins: Supreme Rule Amidst Turmoil as the South Star Fades and the North Star Rises
Jan 9, 1986Following the deaths of Shin, Yuda, and Rei, only three of the Six Sacred Fists of the Nanto Seiken remain. Kenshiro entrusts Lin and Bat to Mamiya and travels alone to locate the surviving masters. He reaches a town where residents suffer under soldiers led by Souther, who has declared himself the Holy Emperor. Souther aims to conquer the world by the century's end and enslaves innocent children to construct a pyramid-shaped mausoleum, which he claims will symbolize his greatness.
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Darkness Engulfs the Heavens as Time Evolves Beyond the Deathmatch
Jan 16, 1986Raoh contemplates Souther's rising power and his imperial ambitions in the desert. Souther's Hyenas attempt to capture Bat and Lin, but a stranger intervenes. In a village, Kenshiro learns that Souther is kidnapping children for his mausoleum. Ken rescues more children from Hyena troops, only to be surrounded. Rebel forces led by Shu, a blind martial artist and one of the Six Sacred Fists of Nanto Seiken, decimate the Hyenas. Shu challenges Ken but is defeated by his superior strength. Bat and Lin reveal that Shu had previously saved them. Ken extends a hand of friendship to Shu, ending the conflict.
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Shu of the South Star White Heron Fist! What Will You Witness in the End of the Century?!
Jan 23, 1986Kenshiro allies with Shu to oppose Souther and Belga, who continue abducting children for mausoleum labor. Lin volunteers as bait to enable Ken and Shu to ambush and eliminate the captors. During this conflict, Shu’s words trigger a memory for Ken regarding his childhood at the South Star dojo, where Souther, Raoh, and Shu observed his training. Shu had challenged Kenshiro then; despite winning the match, Shu shielded Ken from his peers. As penance for sparing the talented boy, Shu blinded himself, an act that awakened his Star of Benevolence.
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Love on the Battlefield! Must the Time Tear Love Apart!?
Jan 30, 1986After Jay, a young member of Shu's resistance, is killed, Kenshiro travels to Suwanny village to protect Jay's fiancée Ami from Galzas, a captain serving Souther. Upon arrival, Ken discovers that Galzas's forces have already invaded the settlement and abducted the women and children. He successfully rescues the captives and defeats Galzas, thereby avenging Jay's death. This mission highlights Kenshiro's commitment to protecting the innocent amidst the ongoing conflict, as he confronts the enemy commander responsible for the violence against the village residents.
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Souther the Holy Emperor Rejects Love and Compassion
Feb 6, 1986Shu's rebels intercept a food convoy belonging to Souther, only to discover the supplies have been poisoned. Kenshiro eventually confronts Souther but must first defeat two assassins, Peji and Giji, who practice the Nanto Sozanken style. After overcoming these opponents, Ken engages the Holy Emperor directly. Although he lands what appear to be fatal strikes, Souther demonstrates immunity to Kenshiro's Hokuto Shinken techniques, leaving the outcome of their battle uncertain.
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Shiba Risks His Life to Rescue the Defeated Kenshiro from Souther's Grip
Feb 13, 1986After Kenshiro is severely wounded and captured by Souther, Shu's young son Shiba infiltrates the enemy lair to save him. Ken is intended as a sacrifice for the completion of Souther's Holy Cross Mausoleum. Shiba successfully rescues Ken, and the two escape into the desert. However, Souther's troops track them down. To prevent Ken from being recaptured, Shiba chooses to sacrifice his own life, ensuring his friend's survival despite the high cost.
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Shu confronts Souther while the Star of Benevolence weeps in a tragic clash of love and blood.
Feb 20, 1986Kensouro is discovered by Raoh's soldiers and receives medical attention before being liberated by rebels and taken to Shu's headquarters. Souther tracks down the location and launches a surprise assault with a large military unit. Shu orders the unconscious Ken to escape with Bat and Lin, staying behind to defend the base. Souther uses captives to distract Shu, then cuts his leg tendons to immobilize him. As Souther's forces occupy the rebel stronghold, Ken senses Shu's distress and regains enough strength to rejoin the battle against the invaders.
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Shu Carries the Apex Stone While Kenshiro Returns to Challenge Souther's Forces
Feb 27, 1986Kenshiro regains his strength and emerges from the tunnels to intimidate Souther's troops after sensing Shu's struggle. Meanwhile, Shu is forced to carry the apex stone to the summit of the Holy Cross Mausoleum. Toki and Raoh realize Kenshiro is about to confront Souther again and head toward Souther's domain. As Shu painfully carries the huge stone to the top of the pyramid, Toki and Raoh attack Souther's troops to aid their friend.
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Kenshiro Runs as Another Comrade Faces Death
Mar 6, 1986Kenshiro reaches the Holy Cross Mausoleum to observe Shu undergoing a slow, painful public execution by Souther. Toki and Raoh also arrive at the location to witness the confrontation between Kenshiro and Souther. As Shu reaches the peak of the pyramid, he miraculously regains his eyesight and sees the now-adult Kenshiro before being crushed to death by the apex stone.
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Ken and Souther clash as Ken reveals the secret to defeating the invulnerable Souther
Mar 13, 1986Souther reflects on his painful past and rejection of love before accepting Kenshiro's challenge. He explains his reasons for constructing the Holy Cross Mausoleum. Kenshiro honors his deceased friend Shu by employing Shu's technique during their battle. Souther then unveils a hidden chamber within the mausoleum, displaying the corpse of his master, Ogai. Kenshiro attacks with Hokuto Shinken, but the strikes appear to have no effect on Souther. Despite this, Ken realizes he has discovered the key to overcoming Souther's apparent invulnerability.
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Kenshiro Exploits Souther's Inverted Anatomy to Defeat the Holy Emperor
Mar 20, 1986Kenshiro discovers Souther's secret during their battle: his heart is on the right side and his pressure points are inverted. This knowledge allows Kenshiro to effectively use Hokuto Shinken against him. Desperate, Souther employs the ultimate technique of Nanto Hō-ōken, but Kenshiro counters and delivers a fatal blow. As Souther dies, he enters the mausoleum to join his late master. Shu's blood flows down the pyramid, causing it to collapse and bury Souther. The children celebrate Kenshiro's victory. Meanwhile, Raoh departs, remaining focused on his own conquest plans.
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North Star's Critical Moment: Three Fated Brothers Set in Motion
Mar 27, 1986Koryu dispatches Zengyo to monitor Raoh, who remains in seclusion recovering his strength. Kenshiro reflects on Toki’s sacrifice during the nuclear holocaust and maintains that Toki was the rightful successor to Hokuto Shinken. Upon receiving Zengyo’s report confirming Raoh’s recovery, Koryu resolves to seal Raoh’s fists in accordance with succession principles. Simultaneously, Toki determines that Raoh must be stopped. The narrative highlights the converging paths of these three brothers, each driven by distinct loyalties and duties regarding the fate of Hokuto Shinken and the world they inhabit.
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Raoh Defeats Koryu and His Sons While Kenshiro and Toki Prepare for Destiny
Apr 3, 1986After recovering, Raoh challenges Koryu to a death match to test his strength and wins. Koryu's sons attempt to assassinate Raoh, but he easily defeats them and spares their lives. Meanwhile, Zengyo informs Kenshiro and Toki about Raoh's plans. Kenshiro and Toki engage in a fight to determine if Toki is strong enough to defeat Raoh, with Kenshiro emerging victorious. Despite this loss, Toki prepares for a death match against Raoh, accepting his fate to die as a martial artist while facing the other adopted son of Ryuken.
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Toki Reveals His Past and Raoh Arrives for a Sibling Duel
Apr 10, 1986Toki brings Kenshiro, Bat, and Lin to his hometown to show them the gravestones of himself and his brother. Raoh arrives and explains that he and Toki are siblings who met Ryuken after their parents died. Ryuken could only adopt one child, so the brothers competed for the position. Raoh helped Toki, and both were adopted. A battle ensues between the brothers, pitting Raoh's hard-fist style against Toki's soft-fist style. The two appear evenly matched in their confrontation.
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Toki faces Raoh in a deadly duel where he initially gains the upper hand
Apr 17, 1986Toki engages Raoh in a life-or-death battle, appearing to gain the upper hand at first. However, Raoh ultimately prevails, tearfully defeating his brother. Following the victory, Raoh departs, rejecting his Raoh persona and reverting to being Ken-Oh.
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.