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Quick Answer
- Fist of the North Star 2(TV · 43 eps)
- Fist of the Blue Sky(TV · 22 eps)
- Legends of the Dark King: A Fist of the North Star Story(TV · 13 eps)
- Fist of the Blue Sky: Regenesis(TV · 12 eps)
- Fist of the Blue Sky: Regenesis 2nd Season(TV · 12 eps)
- Hokuto no Ken: Fist of the North Star(TV · 14 eps)
- Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star(TV · 12 eps)
- ...and 8 more below
Total: ~139 episodes / 56h watch time
Fist of the North Star Watch Order(2026)
Wondering where to start with Fist of the North Star? There are 15 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.
15 entries ~56h total7 series4 movies4 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Fist of the North Star: Raoh Side Story Junai Arc
7.47Movie1 eps~24minTMS Entertainment
Finished Airing10
Fist of the North Star The legend of the True Savior - Legend of Raoh: Chapter of Firece Fighting
7.57Movie1 eps~24minTMS Entertainment
Finished Airing11
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Fist of the North Star?
Release order. Start with Fist of the North Star 2 and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Fist of the North Star?
About 56 hours total across 139 episodes and 15 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 40 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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