Fist of the North Star (1984)
Fist of the North Star is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
The verdict
Fist of the North Star ranked near the top of that week's Japanese series crop. It carries an 8.1/10 on TMDB across 131 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
Is it worth starting?
This is 6 seasons deep — Japanese action & adventure with animation threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- It rates 8.1/10 on 131 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
It's the year 199x, and Earth burns with the fires of a nuclear holocaust. On the charred remains of the planet's surface, humans struggle desperately to survive a fearful world. The young wanderer Kenshiro rises to stand against the violent reality. Upon his chest are seven scars in the shape of the North Star!
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Action & Adventure / Animation |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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