Episode 1
Beginning of Part Three: Supreme Rule in Turbulence! As The South Star Fades, The North Star Appears!!
January 9, 1986
With Rei now dead, only three of the Six Sacred Fists of Nanto remain and Kenshiro sets off to find the remaining ones. One of them, a man named Souther, has proclaimed himself to the "Holy Emperor" and seeks to conquer the world as well.
Episode 2
The Star of Darkness Engulfs The Heavens! Time Evolves Beyond The Deathmatch!!
January 16, 1986
Kenshiro meets a blind martial artist rebelling against Souther named Shu, who is also one of the Six Sacred Fists.
Episode 3
Shu of The South Star White Heron Fist! What Will You Witness In The End Of This Century!?
January 23, 1986
While saving a group of children slaves from Souther's troops, Ken remembers that he once fought Shu in the past, back when he was still a child.
Episode 4
Love on The Battlefield! Must The Time Tear Love Apart!?
January 30, 1986
When a young member of Shu's resistance is killed, Ken must protect the fallen rebel's fiancee from Garzus, one of Souther's men.
Episode 5
I Am Souther, the Holy Emperor! I Won't Forgive Love or Compassion!!
February 6, 1986
Ken finally comes face to face with Souther. However, the Holy Emperor stands immune to Ken's Hokuto Shinken techniques.
Episode 6
A Young Hero Challenges His Fate! Scream From Your Soul Shall Move The Heavens!!
February 13, 1986
Defeated by Souther, Ken is captured so he could be used as a sacrifice for the completion of Souther's Holy Cross Mausoleum. However, Shu's young son Shiva sets off to infiltrate Souther's lair and save Ken, even at the cost of his own life.
Episode 7
A Bloody Battle, Shu vs. Souther! Love, Drowned in the Tears of the Star of Benevolence!!
February 20, 1986
Ken is rescued, but at the tragic cost of Shiva's life. However, with Ken still injured from his fight with Souther, Shu decides to hide him and challenges Souther for the sake of his people.
Episode 8
The Bloody Cross Mausoleum! Shu! I'll Catch Your Tears With My Heart!!
February 27, 1986
Shu is defeated by Souther and is forced to carry the stone that will serve as the summit of Souther's pyramid. Sensing Shu's struggle, Ken awakens and quickly regains his full strength.
Episode 9
Run Kenshiro! Another Comrade is About to Die!!
March 6, 1986
Ken arrives at the Holy Cross Mausoleum and witnesses Shu's public execution at the hands of Souther. But before dying, Shu miraculously recovers his eyesight and sees the now grown Kenshiro before dying. Toki and Raoh also arrive at the scene to witness Ken's fight with Southeer.
Episode 10
Clash of the Polar Stars, Ken vs. Souther! My Star is the Only Protector of Heaven!!
March 13, 1986
Before accepting Kenshiro's challenge, Souther recites his tragic childhood and his motive for building the Holy Cross Mausoleum. Ken fights Souther again and struggles, until he finally fathoms the secret behind Souther's invulnerability.
Episode 11
Souther, The Despondent Holy Emperor! You Are Weary From Love!!
March 20, 1986
With Ken aware of his weakness, Souther uses the ultimate technique of his Nanto Hō-ōken style as a last resort. The stage is set for the final round.
Episode 12
Critical Times of The North Star! The Three Brothers of Fate Are On The Move!!
March 27, 1986
Raoh regains his full strength and seeks Koryu, Ryuken's former rival, to test his power, while Toki, who was once willing to settle using his skills to heal the weak, has regained his determination as a martial artist.
Episode 13
The Other Divine Fist of the North Star! Drive Raoh to Oblivion!!
April 3, 1986
Raoh challenges Koryu to battle to gauge his strength. Toki learns of Raoh's recovery and is determined to stop him at any cost.
Episode 14
The Secret of Origin Revealed! The Heaven Prefers Tragedy!!
April 10, 1986
Toki and Raoh's past is revealed as the two are reunited at the place where they were adopted by Ryuken.
Episode 15
Farewell, Toki! A Man Only Cries Once!!
April 17, 1986
Determined to fulfill the childhood promise he made to his brother, Toki fights Raoh to a death match.
Episode 16
Ryuga of Sirius! I'll Seize the Rainbow in Troubled Times!!
May 8, 1986
Ken meets Ryuga, a martial artist and servant of Raoh whose astrological sign is a solitary star that is neither, part of Hokuto and Nanto.
Episode 17
A Wolf Running In The Horizon! There Lies The End of Love And Hatred!!
May 15, 1986
Ryuga, who swore royalty to Raoh and his tyranny, witnesses Kenshiro's compassion to others and is determined to find out which of the two brothers is more to fit to lead the world.
Episode 18
Forgive Me, My Sister! I Am Destined to Clash With The North Star!!
May 29, 1986
Ryuga challenges Kenshiro to test his strength, but Ken is unwilling to fight back.
Episode 19
An Iron Fist for the Roaring Wolf! Toki is in Danger!!
June 5, 1986
Determined to challenge Ken, Ryuga decides to lure Ken to his lair by kidnapping and wounding Toki.
Episode 20
Conclusion of Part Three: Let the New Age Awaken! The Wolf's Howl Moves the Heaven!!
June 12, 1986
Ken sets foot into Ryuga's lair, determined to save Toki and finish his battle with Ryuga once and for all.
Episode 21
Shin of the South Star Sacred Fist! Risked Your Life For Love That Never Will!!
June 26, 1986
While cremating Toki's and Ryuga's remains, Ken remembers where it all began - with his old nemesis Shin, the man who engraved the seven scars on his chest and once kidnapped his beloved Yuria.
Episode 22
Rei of the South Star Waterfowl Fist! Was a Man Who Died For His Friends!!
July 10, 1986
Ken reflects on the life of his ally Rei, the man who sacrificed his life to save Ken.
Episode 23
Yuda of the South Star Crimson Crane Fist! His Beautiful Smile Calls For Tragedy!!
July 17, 1986
Ken remembers Rei's battle against his rival Yuda, the man who once tormented Rei's beloved Mamiya.
Episode 24
Shu of the South Star White Heron Fist! The Heaven Only Bestows Cruel Destinies!!
July 24, 1986
Ken remembers Shu, a selfless man whose encounter with a young Kenshiro led him to his destiny.
Episode 25
Holy Emperor Souther! Your Deep Affection Consumes You In Love!!
July 31, 1986
Ken remembers Souther, the strongest of the Nanto Seiken masters.
