Movie

Fist of the North Star

“An epic assault on the senses!”

★ 6.8(192)19861h 52m

Fist of the North Star is streaming on Hulu and U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Toyoo Ashida
Release date: 1986-03-08
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Shueisha

Fist of the North Star — trailer

About Fist of the North Star

Fist of the North Star is a 1986 movie in the Animation, Action and Science Fiction genres, directed by Toyoo Ashida, starring Akira Kamiya, Yuriko Yamamoto and Kenji Utsumi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 192 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fist of the North Star in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After a nuclear holocaust tears the world apart, mankind is forced to the harshness of not only the oppression of others who are much more powerful, but the dead earth which seems to be getting worse with every passing moment. But a savior has risen from the ashes, a man who will defeat those who would torment the weak and make the world a livable place once more. A man named Kenshiro...

Cast

Akira Kamiya

Kenshirô (voice)

Yuriko Yamamoto

Yuria (voice)

Kenji Utsumi

Raoh (voice)

Chikao Ohtsuka

Jagi (voice)

Toshio Furukawa

Shin (voice)

Kaneto Shiozawa

Rei (voice)

Tomiko Suzuki

Lin (voice)

Teiyu Ichiryusai

Bat (voice)

Arisa Andô

Airi (voice)

Junji Chiba

Ryûken (voice)

Junpei Takiguchi

Heart (voice)

Daisuke Gori

Uighur (voice)

Themes & keywords

martial artskillingfighterpost-apocalyptic futurenuclear holocaustshounenanime

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fist of the North Star in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Fist of the North Star on Hulu and U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Fist of the North Star on Netflix?+

Fist of the North Star is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu and U-NEXT.

How long is Fist of the North Star?+

Fist of the North Star has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in Fist of the North Star?+

Fist of the North Star stars Akira Kamiya, Yuriko Yamamoto, Kenji Utsumi, Chikao Ohtsuka and Toshio Furukawa.

When did Fist of the North Star come out?+

Fist of the North Star is a 1986 movie directed by Toyoo Ashida.

What genre is Fist of the North Star?+

Fist of the North Star is Animation, Action and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Fist of the North Star?+

Fist of the North Star was directed by Toyoo Ashida.