Warner Bros. Japan LLC has announced new details regarding the forthcoming anime series Fist of the North Star: Hokuto no Ken. The global streaming premiere date has been confirmed alongside a new trailer showcasing key characters (with the voice cast just revealed) and the opening theme song “Hallelujah” performed by［Alexandros］.
The anime will stream exclusively worldwide on Prime Video in conjunction with the domestic TV broadcast, premiering on April 10 JST. Special programming events on April 10 and April 17 will feature two episodes streamed simultaneously.
The second preview video (watch it below) highlights Rei, the successor of Nanto Suichoken, alongside the warrior Mamiya. These characters will be voiced by the recently announced VO stars Yuichi Nakamura and Ruriko Aoki, respectively. Additionally, Koichi Yamadera has been confirmed as the voice of the Narrator.
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Joining these actors are Daiki Yamashita as Bat, M-A-O as Rin, Koji Yusa as Shin, Saori Hayami as Yuria, Wataru Takagi as Jagi, Tsuguo Mogami as Toki and Taiten Kusonoki as Raoh.
Rei: A successor of the Nanto Suichoken style, he carries the burden of the “Star of Justice.” He traverses the wasteland in solitude, engaging in solitary battles while searching for the “man with seven scars,” who killed his parents and took his younger sister, Airi.
Mamiya: A valiant warrior who fiercely defends her village as its leader, a community established by her deceased parents. She shows unyielding strength as a leader — capable of making tough choices in any situation — but within her resides a deep kindness and love for her villagers.
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New character artwork featuring Rei has also been revealed.
Fans can discover the latest news from the Fist of the North Star franchise at Comic-Con Hong Kong 2026, where a booth will be available at the Asia World Expo from April 4-5.
Synopsis: In the year 199X, the world was consumed by nuclear flames! The seas ran dry, the earth fractured, and all life seemed annihilated … But humanity was resilient!
The iconic action manga Fist of the North Star, scripted by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara, first commenced serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1983. With its profoundly powerful artwork, compelling world-building, and memorable characters, the tale of protagonist Kenshiro — who vanquishes evil using the lethal martial art, Hokuto Shinken — has enchanted readers since its inception.
Now, in 2026, Fist of the North Star will experience a renaissance as a new anime, revived by a fresh group of creators and voice actors, and enhanced by the latest animation technology. The savage saga of men in a devastated world is set to carve out a new legend!
Fist of the North Star: Hokuto no Ken is helmed by Hiroshi Maeda, featuring series composition by Kazuhiko Inukai, character design by Naoki Hisatsune, and anime direction by Koji. The production team also includes deputy director Kazuma Ogasawara, art directors Takashi Aoi and Wakako Shimizu, color designer Miho Tanaka, CG director Shinji Ikeda, and composer Yuki Hayashi. The series is produced by TMS Entertainment and Studio 7 (animation), NIA Animation, Kishida, and Studio BACU (CG production).
