Fist of the Blue Sky
Series Overview
Shanghai in the 1930s is a dangerous place. Foreign governments and Chinese factions have carved the city into different quarters, each with its own laws and government, and all rife with corruption. As the major powers vie for political control, the streets are left to local gangs. Life is cheap, and death is always near. In days past, one man walked these mean streets battling the forces of evil. He was known only as Yan Wang, "the King of Death." Few knew who he really was, but many knew that he was a master of Hokuto Shinken - Fist of the North Star - a lethal martial art. He disappeared years ago after dispatching the city's worst gangsters, and is now rumored to be in Japan. Various people have come to Japan in search of him, but who will find him first?
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 46 Episodes
26 min per episode
2006 – 2018
Premiered: Thu, Oct 5, 2006
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 24: “The Man Named Kasumi Kenshiro”
Kenshin's combined Heaven Dipper Sacred Yin Fist and Divine Fist of the North Star ultimate technique swallows up Kenshiro. "This is the final blow... My history begins now!!" "Then I'll place the wishes of my pengyou in this blow...!!" When two evenly-matched powerhouses battle one another, the Death Omen Star shines above both their heads. Destined by the North Star to kill one another, how will Kenshiro and Kenshin's battle end--?! Kenshiro's final battle is coming to a close!!
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshio Kazumi
Satoshi Ozaki, Yoshiyuki Okamura
Keisuke Nakamura
Kazunari Hoshino
Ken Kawakita
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshio Kazumi
Director
Keisuke Nakamura
Director of Photography
Ken Kawakita
Producer
Kazunari Hoshino
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
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What is Fist of the Blue Sky about?
Shanghai in the 1930s is a dangerous place. Foreign governments and Chinese factions have carved the city into different quarters, each with its own laws and government, and all rife with corruption. As the major powers vie for political control, the streets are left to local gangs. Life is cheap, and death is always near. In days past, one man walked these mean streets battling the forces of evil. He was known only as Yan Wang, "the King of Death." Few knew who he really was, but many knew that he was a master of Hokuto Shinken - Fist of the North Star - a lethal martial art. He disappeared years ago after dispatching the city's worst gangsters, and is now rumored to be in Japan. Various people have come to Japan in search of him, but who will find him first?
How many seasons does Fist of the Blue Sky have?
Fist of the Blue Sky comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Fist of the Blue Sky?
Key cast members in Fist of the Blue Sky include Koichi Yamadera, Yumi Touma, Sumire Uesaka, Nobuyuki Hiyama, Akeno Watanabe.
Who created or directed Fist of the Blue Sky?
Fist of the Blue Sky was developed and directed by Yoshio Kazumi.