New "Hokuto no Ken" Anime: Uncensored Version Exclusive on Prime Video

The new anime adaptation of the legendary martial arts saga "Hokuto no Ken – Fist of the North Star" will be released in two different versions starting April 10, 2026. As now known, the Japanese TV stations TOKYO MX and BS11 will broadcast a "Mild Version" (Japanese: mildo ver.), in which violent and bloody scenes are toned down or obscured. In parallel, Amazon Prime Video offers an "Uncensored Version" (Japanese: mushūsei ver.), which faithfully shows the brutal depictions and grotesque elements of the post-apocalyptic world. A comparison video of the two versions has already been published on YouTube.

The series starts on the night of April 10 to 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM JST (Japan Standard Time). In addition to the linear broadcast and streaming on Prime Video, there will also be a free catch-up option on the Japanese platform TVer. The respective episodes will be available there for one week starting from the time of the TV broadcast. The opening "Hallelujah" is contributed by the band [Alexandros].

The new production by TMS Entertainment serves as an anniversary project for the 40th birthday of the original manga by Buronson and Tetsuo Hara. The staff team relies on a mix of state-of-the-art CGI technology and traditional animation.

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Synopsis: In the year 199X, the world was devastated by a nuclear holocaust. In this wasteland, where only the law of the strongest applies, Kenshiro, the heir of the mysterious death art Hokuto Shinken, fights for justice.

Main cast (Selection):

Narrator: Koichi Yamadera

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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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