The official website hokuto-anime.com has published the announcement for episode 13 of the anime Hokuto no Ken – Fist of the North Star 2026. Titled “A Bloody Trap” (血塗られた罠), it will air on Friday, June 19 on Prime Video. The Kiba clan tightens its grip by seizing Airi, the sister Rei has been searching for all this time.
Here is the official summary translated from the hokuto-anime.com website:
Kiba Daiō, the leader of the Kiba clan, has discovered the whereabouts of Airi, the sister that Rei has been searching for all this time. He takes her hostage and, exploiting this weakness, attempts to manipulate Rei. Upon finally reuniting with his sister after so long, Rei is devastated by how she has changed and loses control of himself. Faced with this despair, Kiba Daiō cannot hide his jubilation. Kenshiro desperately tries to calm Rei, but the situation spirals toward tragedy…
The tragedy of Airi, Rei’s sister
This episode highlights one of the most tragic elements of the arc: Rei’s quest to find his sister Airi, who was kidnapped by the man with seven scars. By taking her hostage, Kiba Daiō turns that hope into a trap. The reunion, far from being a happy one, plunges Rei into despair over what Airi has become. The self-control of the Nanto Suichō Ken warrior falters entirely, and only Kenshiro seems capable of bringing him back to reason before the worst comes to pass.
Cast of Episode 13
Kenshiro: Takeuchi Shunsuke Rei: Nakamura Yūichi Kiba Daiō: Ichijō Kazuya
The character of Airi, Rei’s sister, makes her appearance in this episode. Find the casting details in our dedicated article.
Broadcast
Episode 13 will be available on Friday, June 19, 2026 on Prime Video in subbed and dubbed versions, simultaneously with the Japanese broadcast on TOKYO MX and BS11.
AI-assisted translation This page was translated from the original French using AI, with human review. Some wording may be imperfect. Read the original French version
