"New Fist of the North Star anim: Yuichi Nakamura, Ruriko Aoki, Koichi Yamadera, OP [Alexandros]"

Saurav Kumar Mar 12, 2026 87

Fist of the North Star New Anime: Latest Cast and Opening Theme Revealed

The buzz around the legendary series is finally getting real! The official team has just dropped a huge update for the upcoming Fist of the North Star -FIST OF THE NORTH STAR- anime, which is based on the cult-classic work by Buronson and Tetsuo Hara. We now have a fresh look at the new cast members, the second promotional video (PV), information on the opening theme, and the confirmed broadcast schedule. It is quite a big day for fans who have been waiting for this legendary return.

From the second PV of the anime "Fist of the North Star -FIST OF THE NORTH STAR-" (c) Buronson, Tetsuo Hara/Coremix, "Fist of the North Star" Production Committee. Many of us are looking for where to view in high quality, and the new teaser really delivers on the gritty visuals we expect from this world.

New Faces in the Wasteland: Voice Cast Updates

Speaking of the cast, some very talented names are joining the roster. Yuichi Nakamura is set to play Rei, the iconic successor of Nanto Suichouken who crosses paths with Kenshiro. We also have Ruriko Aoki voicing Mamiya, the fierce female warrior who puts her life on the line to protect her villagers. Adding to the atmosphere, the legendary Koichi Yamadera will be handling the narration, which is just perfect. If you want to know more about the series' legacy, you can check out fist of the north star here.

Mamiya is seen bravely protecting Rei and the village in the new PV, and the character image visual for Rei looks absolutely stunning. The art style seems to be respecting the original while giving it a modern touch.

Opening Theme and Music Details

The music department is not holding back either. The opening theme is titled "Hallelujah" and it is performed by the popular band [Alexandros]. A small portion of this track is already playing in the background of the second PV, and it sounds really powerful. The cast members Nakamura and Aoki, along with the members of [Alexandros], have shared their excitement through some new comments as well.

Broadcast Schedule and Global Distribution

Mark your calendars because the wait is almost over! The anime is going to air on TOKYO MX and BS11 starting at 25:00 on April 10th. For those who prefer streaming, it will be exclusively available on Prime Video. The rollout is quite unique too:

April 10th: Episodes 1 and 2 will be broadcast consecutively.
April 17th: Episodes 3 and 4 will air back-to-back.

There is also a special stage event titled "Hey, you! Tell me the broadcast date of Hokuto! It's April 10th!!" happening at AnimeJapan 2026 on March 28th. Main cast members Shunsuke Takeuchi (Kenshiro), Daiki Yamashita (Bat), and M.A.O. (Rin) will be there to show some exclusive cut scenes and non-credit opening footage. Also, the show is going to have an exhibition at CON-CON HONG KONG 2026 on April 4th and 5th. Understanding fist of the north star and its cultural impact makes this news even more exciting for the global community.