HIDIVE has added Legends of the Dark King: A Fist of the North Star Story to its catalog, complete with English dub and subtitle options. This 13-episode series serves as a prequel to the iconic 1980s martial arts saga, focusing on the early life and ascent of Raoh, the destined successor to the deadly Hokuto Shinken martial art.
Produced by Studio Satelight, the anime delves into the harsh, post-apocalyptic world and the brutal training that forged Raoh into the 'King of Fist.' It explores the events leading up to the original Fist of the North Star narrative, offering context for the rivalry and conflicts that defined that era. The series adapts the manga Hokuto no Ken - Raoh Gaiden.
With a MAL score of 7.08, Legends of the Dark King provides a deep dive for fans of the franchise looking to understand the origins of its most formidable antagonist. The complete 13-episode run is available for binge-watching on HIDIVE.
