New Fist of the North Star Anime: Opening Video and Episode Previews Released
The upcoming anime adaptation, Fist of the North Star -FIST OF THE NORTH STAR-, based on the legendary original work by Buronson and Tetsuo Hara, has just shared some very exciting updates. Fans have finally been treated to the non-credit opening video along with advance cuts from the first two episodes. This new project is already generating a lot of buzz among the community who grew up with Kenshiro’s adventures.
Anime “Fist of the North Star -FIST OF THE NORTH STAR-” non-credit opening thumbnail (c) Buronson, Tetsuo Hara/Core Mix, “Fist of the North Star” Production Committee
The non-credit opening video features the energetic track "Hallelujah" performed by the popular artist [Alexandros]. It is a fast-paced song that perfectly matches the intensity of the series. In the video, we see iconic characters like Shin, Yuria, Rei, and Mamiya appearing one after another, giving us a fresh look at their modern designs. Along with the video, a special comment message has also arrived from the members of [Alexandros], expressing their excitement for being part of such a storied franchise.
Episode Previews: The Cry of the Heart
Anime “Fist of the North Star -FIST OF THE NORTH STAR-” non-credit opening video
The titles for the initial episodes have been announced as well. The first episode is titled "The Cry of the Heart" and the second one is "Tomorrow from Today". For those who need a refresher on why Fist of the North Star remains a classic, the story is set in the year 199X after nuclear flames have basically destroyed the world. In this wasteland, the remaining humans fight daily for basic needs like water and food. It is in this era of pure violence that Kenshiro, the man with seven scars on his chest, arrives at a village, carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.
Unique Collaboration with Shinjuku Prince Hotel
Apart from the anime news, a very interesting collaboration with the Shinjuku Prince Hotel has been confirmed. Starting from June 1st till July 31st, the hotel will offer special guest rooms that fully recreate the post-apocalyptic world of the series. They are even planning a menu themed around the characters and their famous special moves. One of the highlights is the "Zako's Paradise" immersive room. It’s designed to look like a place where the "Zako" (henchmen) characters go to find some peace. There are tapestries of these characters on the walls, and a cool feature where the Big Dipper constellation appears when you dim the lights.
Furthermore, Kenshiro is set to "participate" in the fighting game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as a guest character in Season Pass 2. It's really great to see so much crossover happening for this martial arts epic which has influenced so many other series.
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Anime Production Details
The series is slated for the 2026 Spring Cool season. The production committee has gathered a stellar cast to bring these characters to life once again. Here is the list of voice actors involved:
- Kenshiro: Shunsuke Takeuchi
- Bat: Daiki Yamashita
- Lin: M.A.O.
- Shin: Koji Yusa
- Yuria: Saori Hayami
- Rei: Yuichi Nakamura
- Mamiya: Ruriko Aoki
- Additional Cast: Wataru Takagi, Tsuguo Mogami, Daisuke Kusunoki, Koichi Yamadera
With such a talented group and a fresh animation style, fans are eagerly waiting to see how the "Hokuto Shinken" style will look on screen in 2026. Stay tuned for more updates on this legendary return!
