The official website hokuto-anime.com has revealed the voice of the central character of episode 12 of the anime Hokuto no Ken – Fist of the North Star 2026: Ichijō Kazuya plays Kiba Daiō, the leader of the Kiba clan. The actor accompanied the announcement with a comment.
Kiba Daiō, the leader of the Kiba clan – Ichijō Kazuya
Kiba Daiō (牙大王), also known as Kiba Oyaji (牙親父), is the leader of the Kiba clan, a band of raiders who spread terror in the region around Mamiya’s village. Far from being a mere gang leader, he has mastered martial arts and proves to be as cunning as he is cruel.
The role has been entrusted to Ichijō Kazuya.
Comment from Ichijō Kazuya
On the project: After the anime “DD Hokuto no Ken,” I’m thrilled to be part of the franchise once again, and with such an important character as Kiba Daiō no less! What a joy! I was fond of this character: he’s not just some petty boss who talks big, he has truly mastered martial arts and knows how to scheme! I did my best to make him detestable, while being careful not to betray the image of the original work!
His favorite line in Hokuto no Ken: Jagi’s “Try saying my name.” Being suddenly intimidated and asked that question… how on earth am I supposed to know! is what I wanted to say back.
His favorite character: Juza of the Clouds. That solitary genius who, having given up on Yuria, his half-sister whom he had fallen in love with, chose to live free and carefree. “This life… I give it to you.” That pierces right through me.
His encounter with Hokuto no Ken: I remember reading it in Weekly Shōnen Jump. And right away, I was buying the collected volumes left and right. That innovative technique of defeating enemies by striking their pressure points, those moves and poses inspired by Bruce Lee, all of it completely pierced right through me.
What you need to survive in the post-apocalyptic era: Salt and spices! Essential for eating meat! If you’ve got that down, you can survive the end of the world… uh, wait, raiders? Heeeeelp Keeeeen!!!
The battle of Hokuto and Nanto
The arrival of Kiba Daiō marks the climax of this episode, as presented in our preview of episode 12. After the death of Kou, Kenshiro and Rei join fists to pursue the Kiba clan, in a confrontation that brings together the schools of Hokuto and Nanto for the very first time.
Episode 12, “The Men Who Saw the Tears”, will air on Friday, June 12, 2026 on Prime Video.
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