Kenshirou
main character
OVA
6.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 58 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 54 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 24, 2003 – May 28, 2004
- Season
- Summer 2003
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- A.C.G.T.
- Director
- Takashi Watanabe
- Original creator
- Yoshiyuki Okamura
- Music
- Yasuharu Takanashi
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
2h 54m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Martial Arts79%Male Protagonist79%Shounen50%
OVAFINISHED2003 SUMMER6.6 / 10 AniList score
New Fist of the North Star
新・北斗の拳• Shin Hokuto no Ken
Synopsis
In a post-apocalyptic Earth, the water has become entirely toxic, except for some kept safe in a reservoir. A fortified zone has been created by a man named Sanga, he calls it The Lastland. A group of villagers have discovered safe water, and Sanga wants it. He and his band of killers go to kill everyone and steal it. As they do a mysterious man apperes out of nowhere, instantly killing some of Sanga's men. His name is Kenshiro, and he can beat any man with his martial art, Hokuto Shin Ken. Sanga will do anything for the water, and Kenshiro will do anything to try and stop him. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch New Fist of the North Star?
New Fist of the North Star has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 33% of 1,242 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #8 highest-rated anime of 2003, and #12 most popular anime of 2003 on AniList.
Of the 2.2K AniList users who started it, 4.0% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 1.9K have finished it.
At about 2 h 54 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Sci-Fi — especially martial arts, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
3 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yoshiyuki Okamura
- Director
- Takashi Watanabe
- Character design
- Haruo Sotozaki
- Music
- Yasuharu Takanashi
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Fist of the North Star 2 (1987)
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New Fist of the North Star FAQ
How many episodes does New Fist of the North Star have?
New Fist of the North Star has 3 episodes of about 58 minutes each, roughly 2 h 54 min in total.
How long does it take to watch New Fist of the North Star?
About 2 h 54 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 2 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is New Fist of the North Star finished?
Yes. New Fist of the North Star has finished airing — the final episode aired May 28, 2004.
Is there a season 2 of New Fist of the North Star?
No sequel is listed for New Fist of the North Star as of October 2026.
What should I watch before New Fist of the North Star?
Watch Fist of the North Star 2 first — New Fist of the North Star is a direct sequel.
Is New Fist of the North Star based on a manga?
No. New Fist of the North Star is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated New Fist of the North Star?
New Fist of the North Star was animated by A.C.G.T. and directed by Takashi Watanabe.