Collection: Hokuto No Ken - Fist of the North Star

"Hokuto No Ken / Fist of the North Star" was created by Buronson (real name Yoshiyuki Okamura) as the writer and Tetsuo Hara as the illustrator. The manga was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1983 to 1988. The success of the manga led to the creation of an anime adaptation, which aired from 1984 to 1988.

In terms of animation studios, the anime adaptation of "Fist of the North Star" was primarily produced by Toei Animation, one of Japan's most prominent animation studios known for its work on various popular anime series. Toei Animation is responsible for bringing many beloved anime titles to life and has played a significant role in shaping the landscape of Japanese animation.

The series was directed by Toyoo Ashida for the first 109 episodes, and then by Toyoo Ashida and Kazuhiko Ikeguchi for the remainder. The music for the series was composed by Katsuhisa Hattori, contributing to the intense and dramatic atmosphere of the show.