The BEST episodes of Fist of the North Star season 3

Every episode of Fist of the North Star season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Fist of the North Star season 3!

Kenshiro is the sole heir of the deadly 2000 year old martial art, Hokuto Shinken. He is on a quest for vengeance after being betrayed by a former friend, Shin, who mutilates Ken's body and steals his girlfriend Julia. Bandits and rival martial artists await him in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Known as 北斗の拳 (Hokuto No Ken) in Japan, Ken le Survivant in France and Quebec and Ken il Guerriero in Italy. First Opening song: Ai o Torimodose Second Opening song: Tough Boy Closing song: Love Song

Last Updated: 11/7/2024Network: Fuji TVStatus: Ended
Holy Emperor Souther! Your Deep Affection Consumes You In Love!!
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9.47
30 votes

#1 - Holy Emperor Souther! Your Deep Affection Consumes You In Love!!

Season 3 - Episode 25 - Aired 7/31/1986

Ken remembers Souther, the strongest of the Nanto Seiken masters.

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The Secret Origin Revealed! The Heaven Prefers Tragedy!!
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8.55
60 votes

#2 - The Secret Origin Revealed! The Heaven Prefers Tragedy!!

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/10/1986

Toki and Raoh's past is revealed as the two are reunited at the place where they were adopted by Ryuken.

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Run Kenshiro! Another Comrade is About to Die!!
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8.52
61 votes

#3 - Run Kenshiro! Another Comrade is About to Die!!

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/6/1986

Ken arrives at the Holy Cross Mausoleum and witnesses Shu's public execution at the hands of Souther. But before dying, Shu miraculously recovers his eyesight and sees the now grown Kenshiro before dying. Toki and Raoh also arrive at the scene to witness Ken's fight with Southeer.

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The Other Divine Fist of the North Star! Drive Raoh to Oblivion!!
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8.52
61 votes

#4 - The Other Divine Fist of the North Star! Drive Raoh to Oblivion!!

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/3/1986

Raoh challenges Koryu to battle to gauge his strength. Toki learns of Raoh's recovery and is determined to stop him at any cost.

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A Young Hero Challenges His Fate! A Scream From Your Soul Shall Move the Heavens!!
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8.52
65 votes

#5 - A Young Hero Challenges His Fate! A Scream From Your Soul Shall Move the Heavens!!

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/1986

Defeated by Souther, Ken is captured so he could be used as a sacrifice for the completion of Souther's Holy Cross Mausoleum. However, Shu's young son Shiva sets off to infiltrate Souther's lair and save Ken, even at the cost of his own life.

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An Iron Fist for the Roaring Wolf! Toki Is in Danger!!
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8.52
60 votes

#6 - An Iron Fist for the Roaring Wolf! Toki Is in Danger!!

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 6/5/1986

Determined to challenge Ken, Ryuga decides to lure Ken to his lair by kidnapping and wounding Toki.

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Souther, The Despondent Holy Emperor! You Are Weary From Love!!
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8.52
62 votes

#7 - Souther, The Despondent Holy Emperor! You Are Weary From Love!!

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/20/1986

With Ken aware of his weakness, Souther uses the ultimate technique of his Nanto Hō-ōken style as a last resort. The stage is set for the final round.

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Forgive Me, My Sister! My Destiny Is to Clash With the North Star!!
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8.50
60 votes

#8 - Forgive Me, My Sister! My Destiny Is to Clash With the North Star!!

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/29/1986

Ryuga challenges Kenshiro to test his strength, but Ken is unwilling to fight back.

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Conclusion of Part Three: Let the New Age Awaken! The Wolf's Howl Moves the Heavens!!
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8.50
60 votes

#9 - Conclusion of Part Three: Let the New Age Awaken! The Wolf's Howl Moves the Heavens!!

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 6/12/1986

Ken sets foot into Ryuga's lair, determined to save Toki and finish his battle with Ryuga once and for all.

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The Bloody Cross Mausoleum! Shu! I'll Catch Your Tears With My Heart!!
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8.48
62 votes

#10 - The Bloody Cross Mausoleum! Shu! I'll Catch Your Tears With My Heart!!

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/27/1986

Shu is defeated by Souther and is forced to carry the stone that will serve as the summit of Souther's pyramid. Sensing Shu's struggle, Ken awakens and quickly regains his full strength.

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A Wolf Runs on the Horizon! There Lies the End of Love and Hatred!!
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8.47
60 votes

#11 - A Wolf Runs on the Horizon! There Lies the End of Love and Hatred!!

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/15/1986

Ryuga, who swore royalty to Raoh and his tyranny, witnesses Kenshiro's compassion to others and is determined to find out which of the two brothers is more to fit to lead the world.

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A Bloody Battle, Shu vs. Souther! Love, Drowned in the Tears of the Star of Benevolence!!
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8.46
63 votes

#12 - A Bloody Battle, Shu vs. Souther! Love, Drowned in the Tears of the Star of Benevolence!!

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/1986

Ken is rescued, but at the tragic cost of Shiva's life. However, with Ken still injured from his fight with Souther, Shu decides to hide him and challenges Souther for the sake of his people.

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Farewell, Toki! A Man Only Cries Once!!
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8.46
61 votes

#13 - Farewell, Toki! A Man Only Cries Once!!

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/17/1986

Determined to fulfill the childhood promise he made to his brother, Toki fights Raoh to a death match.

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Clash of the Polar Stars, Ken vs. Souther! My Star Is the Only Protector of Heaven!!
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8.44
62 votes

#14 - Clash of the Polar Stars, Ken vs. Souther! My Star Is the Only Protector of Heaven!!

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/13/1986

Before accepting Kenshiro's challenge, Souther recites his tragic childhood and his motive for building the Holy Cross Mausoleum. Ken fights Souther again and struggles, until he finally fathoms the secret behind Souther's invulnerability.

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Ryuga of Sirius! I'll Seize the Rainbow in the Tempest!!
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8.43
60 votes

#15 - Ryuga of Sirius! I'll Seize the Rainbow in the Tempest!!

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/8/1986

Ken meets Ryuga, a martial artist and servant of Raoh whose astrological sign is a solitary star that is neither, part of Hokuto and Nanto.

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I Am Souther, the Holy Emperor! I Disallow Love and Compassion!!
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8.42
64 votes

#16 - I Am Souther, the Holy Emperor! I Disallow Love and Compassion!!

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/6/1986

Ken finally comes face to face with Souther. However, the Holy Emperor stands immune to Ken's Hokuto Shinken techniques.

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Shu of the South Star White Heron Fist! What Will You Witness in the End of the Century?!
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8.40
63 votes

#17 - Shu of the South Star White Heron Fist! What Will You Witness in the End of the Century?!

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/23/1986

While saving a group of children slaves from Souther's troops, Ken remembers that he once fought Shu in the past, back when he was still a child.

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Critical Times of the North Star! Three Brothers of Fate Are on the Move!!
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8.39
62 votes

#18 - Critical Times of the North Star! Three Brothers of Fate Are on the Move!!

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/27/1986

Raoh regains his full strength and seeks Koryu, Ryuken's former rival, to test his power, while Toki, who was once willing to settle using his skills to heal the weak, has regained his determination as a martial artist.

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The Star of Darkness Engulfs the Heavens! Time Evolves Beyond the Deathmatch!
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8.38
63 votes

#19 - The Star of Darkness Engulfs the Heavens! Time Evolves Beyond the Deathmatch!

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/1986

Kenshiro meets a blind martial artist rebelling against Souther named Shu, who is also one of the Six Sacred Fists.

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Beginning of Part Three: Supreme Rule in Turbulence! As the South Star Fades, the North Star Appears!!
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8.35
63 votes

#20 - Beginning of Part Three: Supreme Rule in Turbulence! As the South Star Fades, the North Star Appears!!

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/1986

With Rei now dead, only three of the Six Sacred Fists of Nanto remain and Kenshiro sets off to find the remaining ones. One of them, a man named Souther, has proclaimed himself to the "Holy Emperor" and seeks to conquer the world as well.

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Shin of the South Star! You Risked Your Life for a Love Unrequited!!
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8.34
58 votes

#21 - Shin of the South Star! You Risked Your Life for a Love Unrequited!!

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 6/26/1986

While cremating Toki's and Ryuga's remains, Ken remembers where it all began - with his old nemesis Shin, the man who engraved the seven scars on his chest and once kidnapped his beloved Yuria.

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Yuda of the South Star Crimson Crane Fist! His Beautiful Smile Calls for Tragedy!!
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8.33
57 votes

#22 - Yuda of the South Star Crimson Crane Fist! His Beautiful Smile Calls for Tragedy!!

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 7/17/1986

Ken remembers Rei's battle against his rival Yuda, the man who once tormented Rei's beloved Mamiya.

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Rei of the South Star Waterfowl Fist! There Was a Man Who Died for His Friends!!
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8.33
58 votes

#23 - Rei of the South Star Waterfowl Fist! There Was a Man Who Died for His Friends!!

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 7/10/1986

Ken reflects on the life of his ally Rei, the man who sacrificed his life to save Ken.

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Shu of the South Star White Heron Fist! The Heavens Only Bestow Cruel Destinies!
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8.32
57 votes

#24 - Shu of the South Star White Heron Fist! The Heavens Only Bestow Cruel Destinies!

Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 7/24/1986

Ken remembers Shu, a selfless man whose encounter with a young Kenshiro led him to his destiny.

Love on the Battlefield! Must This Age Tear Love Apart!?
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8.20
64 votes

#25 - Love on the Battlefield! Must This Age Tear Love Apart!?

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/30/1986

When a young member of Shu's resistance is killed, Ken must protect the fallen rebel's fiancee from Garzus, one of Souther's men.