Fist of the North Star 2026: Wataru Takagi as Jagi, Tsuguo Mogami as Toki, and Taiten Kusunoki as Raoh! Short Anime "Fist of the North Star: Elegy of Ken-Oh's Army Grunts" to Air in January

■Short Anime "Fist of the North Star: Elegy of Ken-Oh's Army Grunts" Set to Air and Stream in January 2026

Furthermore, the official spin-off short anime "Fist of the North Star: Fist King Army – The Zako’s Requiem" will air and be distributed in January 2026. This short anime will focus on the familiar "zako" (low-ranking underlings).

▼ Catchphrase
"Meals included, company housing available, no experience required!
A workplace full of smiles and a homey atmosphere!
Welcome to the Fist King Army—the workplace where you can truly experience the end of the century!!!
Even the zakos have their own stories"

▼ Introduction
My new employer... was the Fist King Army.
In the year 199X. The world, engulfed in nuclear flames, has become a place where just surviving is a struggle. In the midst of this, the protagonist Nobu finds a job opening with none other than the "Fist King Army"! In this extremely dangerous workplace, where there are more deaths than applicants, how long will Nobu manage to survive...!?
From zakos disguised as old ladies, to Uyghur the Warden of Cassandra, to the "Disinfect the Filth!" guy from the Holy Emperor’s Army, a parade of uniquely colorful zakos make their appearance!
The slapstick comedy about zakos dying in droves is about to begin!

(C)武論尊・原哲夫／コアミックス, 「北斗の拳」製作委員会
(C)武論尊・原哲夫／コアミックス 1983, (C)ザコたちの挽歌製作委員会