The return of the North Star fist puts the fans’s agenda upside down: the mythical saga of Hokuto No Ken already has a date for its new animated adaptation expected and, attention, it will be in 2026!

The universe of The fist of the North Star He prepares his triumphant return, with a new series of souls who promises to return the brutality and epic of the original work on screens around the world. The news skipped in the arena with the official announcement that the series will be broadcast and will be available on streaming platforms of 2026, clarifying that the saga created by Buronson and Tetsuo Hara remains more alive than ever.

The handful of the northern star returns in 2026

The details are still wrapped in mysteryBut the managers put the key date in the calendar of all fans: the next 5 July 2025 The exclusive information will be revealed during the WBJ industry panel in the anime of Los Angeles Expo (#Ax2025), at one in the afternoon (Pacific time). The expectation cannot be greater: will it be a faithful remake? A modern reinterpretation? Or an unprecedented story within the post -Epocalyptic universe that has marked generations?

We are not talking about any franchise: The fist of the North Star (Hokuto No Ken) is one of the pillars of the manga and souls of the 80s, with an impact that still resonates on world pop culture. The story of Kenshiro, the solitary warrior and heir of the lethal art marcial art Hokuto Shinken, has left an indelible mark thanks to his mixture of excessive action, iconic phrases and that cruel universe in which only the strongest survives.

What can we expect from the new series?

Although the creators are kept on the sleeve, voices and clamor do not stop growing. The questions are in the air:

• Will we see a completely renewed animation with today’s technology?
• Will Ultraviolent Moments and “You’re already dead!” How much did they make us vibrate?
• Will there be surprises in the cast of voices, with new talents or legendary returns?

The only safe thing is that the announcement has returned the illusion to thousands of fans, both of the old guard and the new generations who discovered Kenshiro through memes, video games and references in other souls.

A forged hero in despair

Behind the unmistakable cry of war and punch that burst the skulls, Kenshiro It has become a symbol for different generations of fans of souls. Its history is marked with tragedy and determination: After losing his girlfriend and having been betrayed by his brothers of martial art, he travels to a devastated world in search of justice. What differentiates Kenhiro from other heroes is his relentless sense of duty and that humanity that remains intact despite the brutality that surrounds him.

Also, the impact of Hokuto No Ken can be reflected in Other iconic characters of manga and anime culture. Warriors like the courage of Berserk Or Jotaro Kujo de Jojo’s bizarre adventure Inherit that mixture of enormous strength and silent charisma. Kenshiro opened the way to the tragic and lonely heroAn archetype that is still key in the genre.

A phenomenon that never dies

Hokuto No Ken Not only did the Shonen revolutionized, but was a real boom in Japan and in the West, generating from films to video games, theatrical adaptations and tons of merchandising. Phrases like “Omae Wa Mou Shindiru” (You are already dead) have decreased in the history and graphic brutality of the series remains a reference.

In addition, its influence reaches the current works, inspiring from the design of the characters to the apocalyptic narrative of many modern stories. Therefore, the announcement of a new anime is a return of style, not only for nostalgic, but for every lover of Japanese action and animation.

If you want to be among the first to know all the details on this new adaptation, indicate on 5 July 2025 on your agenda. The WBJ industry panel in the anime Expo promises to reveal key data that could mark the future of the franchise and define what Kenhiro’s expected return will be.