FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN watch order

Updated October 2026 · 4 seasons and 2 OVAs and specials · in release order

Short answer

Watch FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN in release order: Fist of the North Star 2 → FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN.

in the main story: 2 seasons

episodes

~24 h

to watch the main story

Optional: 1 season and 2 OVAs and specials (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below. Next: Hokuto no Ken: Fist of the North Star Part 2 (2027).

Release order

1
Fist of the North StarSide story · optional, after Fist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh: Chapter of Fierce Fighting
TV · Fall 1984 · 109 ep · ~45 hours · score 3.8/5
Watch onCrunchyroll
2
Fist of the North Star 2Main story
TV · Spring 1987 · 43 ep · ~18 hours · score 3.6/5
3
New Fist of the North StarExtra · optional
OVA · Summer 2003 · 3 ep · ~3 hours · score 3.3/5
4
Hokuto no Ken: Legend of HeroesRecap · skippable
Special · Summer 2006 · 1 ep · ~5 minutes · score 2.6/5
5
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KENMain story
TV · Spring 2026 · 14 ep · ~5.5 hours · score 3.1/5
Watch onPrime Video
6
Hokuto no Ken: Fist of the North Star Part 2 Upcoming · 2027Main story
TV · 2027

How long is FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN?

Part	Seasons and movies	Episodes	Watch time
Main story	2 seasons	57	about 24 hours
Everything released	3 seasons and 2 OVAs and specials	170	about 72 hours

Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.

Where to watch FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN is officially on Crunchyroll and Prime Video (1 of 6), counting its 6 seasons, movies and specials.

Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN has the full list, free options included.

Will there be more FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN?

Yes. Hokuto no Ken: Fist of the North Star Part 2 (2027) is announced.

Do I need to watch the FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN movies and OVAs?

Optional: Fist of the North Star, New Fist of the North Star. Safe to skip (recaps): Hokuto no Ken: Legend of Heroes.

How many episodes does FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN have?

The main story is 57 episodes over 2 seasons, about 24 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 170 episodes (about 72 hours).

Where can I watch FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN?

Officially on Crunchyroll, Prime Video. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.

Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.