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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.
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Fang Clan Executes Kō, Prompting Kenshiro and Rei to Seek Vengeance
Apr 11, 1985While gathering strawberries for Mamiya’s birthday, her younger brother Kō is seized by the Fang Clan and executed publicly near the village gates. In response, Kenshiro and Rei depart independently to exact retribution against the perpetrators. The two eventually encounter a group of Fang Clan members and eliminate them all. Following this confrontation, Rei discloses his true objective: he is hunting for the Man with the Seven Scars. Rei believes this individual is responsible for the death of his family and the abduction of his sister, Airi, driving his actions in this quest for justice.
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Boss Fang seeks revenge while Ken and Rei confront the Fang Clan in Night Fog Valley.
Apr 18, 1985Boss Fang, leader of the Fang Clan, vows vengeance for his fallen men. Gibara desires retribution for his brother Kemada, while Boss Fang tasks his subordinate Gojiba with uncovering details regarding the families of Kenshiro and Rei. Concurrently, Ken, Rei, and Mamiya travel to Night Fog Valley to attack the Fang Clan’s stronghold. Upon discovering information about Rei’s sister Airi, Boss Fang intercepts and kidnaps her from a rival bandit group. This sequence of events sets the stage for a direct confrontation between the protagonists and the vengeful clan members who are actively hunting them down.
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Fang Clan Raid and Madara's Defeat with Airi's Reunion
Apr 25, 1985Gojiba commands the Fang Clan to raid a village and abduct its youth. Their clan beast, Madara, loses control and must be subdued. At Boss Fang's lair, the captives are sacrificed to aid the deceased clan members in the afterlife. Kenshiro, Rei, and Mamiya arrive and confront Madara, with Ken emerging victorious. Boss Fang then reveals he holds Airi, Rei's long-lost sister. Airi fails to recognize him until he presents the wedding veil he has carried for years, prompting her to finally acknowledge him.
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Rei, I'll Wipe Your Tears Away with My Fists!
May 2, 1985Mamiya feigns being Kenshiro’s fiancée to secure Airi’s release from Boss Fang, who captures her. The villain breaks his promise and forces Kenshiro and Rei into a fatal duel to determine the women's fate. Both fighters appear to kill one another during the intense battle but ultimately survive the encounter. Having endured the conflict, they regroup and prepare to confront Boss Fang directly to resolve the situation and protect their companions from further harm.
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Kenshiro and Rei defeat Boss Fang and rescue the women from his explosive trap.
May 16, 1985Following the rescue of two women by Kenshiro and Rei, Boss Fang triggers explosions that separate the group and endanger the captives. Kenshiro and Rei ultimately defeat the Fang Clan and save the women. Upon returning to Mamiya's village, Kenshiro restores Airi's eyesight, prompting her to reveal that her kidnapper wore a metal helmet. Meanwhile, a brutal gang leader displaying seven scars on his chest is terrorizing a village while falsely claiming to be Kenshiro. This sequence highlights the immediate aftermath of the battle and introduces a new antagonist impersonating the protagonist, setting the stage for future conflicts within the narrative.
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Kenshiro Pursues the Helmeted Man and Confronts Jagi's Crimes
May 30, 1985Kenshiro suspects the helmeted stranger is a fellow Hokuto Shinken disciple and departs the village to investigate. He discovers that Jagi, a former training partner, is attempting to ruin his reputation. Flashbacks reveal the intense competition between Ken and Jagi for the role of successor. Ken eventually locates Jagi in a village where the latter is committing serious crimes. Ken prepares to face his former brother directly regarding these heinous acts and Jagi's malicious efforts to tarnish Ken's name.
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The Terrifying Iron Mask and the North Star's Terrorizing Force
Jun 6, 1985Jagi punishes two brothers by separating them. He chains the younger brother, Aki, to a heavy rock and forces him to walk through the desert. Meanwhile, he uses a Hokuto Shinken technique to program the elder brother, Mako, to kill Kenshiro. Kenshiro encounters Aki and brings him home, where he frees Mako from Jagi's control. Kenshiro then travels to Jagi's headquarters. There, Jagi kills one of his own men for seeing his disfigured face. This confrontation sets the stage for further conflict between Kenshiro and the cruel Jagi, who rules through fear and brutal techniques. The narrative focuses on the rescue of the brothers and the impending battle against the masked antagonist.
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Kenshiro confronts Jagi, who confesses to framing him and stealing Yuria before meeting his end.
Jun 13, 1985Kenshiro encounters Jagi at his hideout, where Jagi admits to committing crimes while impersonating Kenshiro to ruin his reputation after their previous fight disfigured Jagi’s face. Jagi employs various underhanded tactics during their battle, but Kenshiro successfully counters every move. In the heat of combat, Jagi reveals he manipulated Shin into betraying Kenshiro and stealing Yuria. Enraged by this confession, Kenshiro executes a final, devastating technique that permanently eliminates Jagi.
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This Is the Village of Miracles! - A Fallen Angel Has Descended!!
Jun 27, 1985Kenshiro travels onward after Jagi’s death, learning his two Hokuto Shinken brothers survived the apocalypse. Rumors reach him that Toki, a former healer, now uses his art to create monsters in the Village of Miracles. Kenshiro defeats three beast-men, who reveal Toki caused their transformation. Meanwhile, Lin departs the village to find Ken but becomes lost in a sandstorm. Bat, Rei, and Mamiya set out to search for her.
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Toki's Modified Hunters and the Search for Lin
Jul 4, 1985Kenshiro faces a group of people-hunters who were physically altered through pressure point experiments conducted by Toki. After defeating several groups of these modified individuals, he continues his journey alongside Mr. Hobb, an elderly man who leads the hunters. Simultaneously, Bat, Rei, and Mamiya depart to search for Lin. During this time, Lin is discovered by a group of nomads and decides to travel with them. The narrative follows Kenshiro's combat encounters and the separate movements of his companions as they navigate their respective paths in search of their friend.
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The Nomad Child Falls Ill and Kenshiro Confronts Toki at the Village of Miracles
Jul 11, 1985A sick nomad child is taken to the Village of Miracles for healing, with Lin accompanying the group. There, they encounter Toki, who cures the boy but intends to exploit the parents for his experiments. Kenshiro arrives at the village and confronts Toki regarding these malicious plans. Ken remains skeptical that his opponent is the genuine Toki until the latter reveals a specific scar on his back. This scar was inflicted while Toki saved a young Kenshiro in the past, finally proving his identity and redeeming his character in Ken's eyes.
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.