The official website hokuto-anime.com has revealed the voices of two new characters from episode 13 of the anime Hokuto no Ken – Fist of the North Star 2026, “A Bloody Trap”: Inagawa Eri voices Airi, Rei’s sister who was kidnapped just before her wedding, and Maki Shun’ichi plays Madara, a member of the Kiba clan. Both voice actors accompanied the announcement with a comment.
Airi is Rei’s sister, kidnapped just before her wedding. Her disappearance is the driving force behind the quest of the Nanto Suichō Ken warrior.
The role is voiced by Inagawa Eri.
Comment from Inagawa Eri
On the project: It is a tremendous honor to be part of this world-famous work, a true “bible of love” for so many people around the world. When I was told I had been cast as Airi, I was so happy… I remember going straight away to pay my respects at the grave of Mr. Kenji Utsumi, to whom I owe so much, to share the news with him. I performed this role with all my soul and the utmost care. I hope to convey, through Airi, a little of the importance of “love” and “the will to survive” to the hearts of longtime fans of the work as well as those discovering it through this new anime. Please enjoy the series all the way to the end.
Favorite quote: “I have not a single regret in my life!!” No matter what trials and hardships come, even living for love and suffering because of it, I would like to go through life with that mindset. Also: “What color is your blood?!” I want to be someone capable of getting truly angry for the sake of others, for the sake of justice.
Favorite character: After quoting lines from Raoh and Rei, I’m a little embarrassed to say this… but I love Toki and Shu.
First encounter with Hokuto no Ken: I have known Hokuto no Ken since my childhood. I believe there are very few people who have never seen or heard of the Hokuto Hyakuretsuken at least once. The thought that many young people are discovering the work through this new anime makes me incredibly happy.
What it takes to survive in the post-apocalyptic era: Love. Where there is no love, there is neither emotion nor hope. And without emotion or hope, it is difficult and painful to keep on living. Without love, mutual aid and kindness cannot be born… And I believe what kept Airi alive was the love for her family and the memory of them.
Madara, Member of the Kiba Clan – Maki Shun’ichi
Madara is one of the members of the Kiba clan, the band of raiders led by Kiba Daiō.
The role is voiced by Maki Shun’ichi.
Comment from Maki Shun’ichi
On the project: “What, I’m going to be in Hokuto no Ken?!” I was over the moon. The cast is also prestigious, and personally, I was terrified to see actors like Mamiya-san and Fukushima-san listed at the top among the henchmen (laughs). “If… if I play a background thug half-heartedly, I’m going to get devoured… I need to dig deep, give it my all even if it wrecks my voice…” It was with that mindset, and also the thrill of not knowing what was going to happen, that I showed up for the recording session. And it was really a lot of fun (laughs).
Favorite quote: “There is no younger brother who surpasses his elder!!”
Favorite character: Jagi, I would say.
First encounter with Hokuto no Ken: In high school, when a friend who was passionate about manga kept throwing the iconic lines from the series at me nonstop.
What it takes to survive in the post-apocalyptic era: To be honest, personally I wouldn’t want to live in a world like that, but if I had to survive… let’s see… My hair is extremely dense and resistant to water as well as light fire, so I would let it grow to the extreme, abandon my clothes to wrap myself in my hair, and camouflage myself in the environment (laughs).
Rei’s Despair
These new voices accompany one of the most dramatic turning points of the arc, as presented in our preview of episode 13. By seizing Airi, the sister Rei has been searching for all this time, Kiba Daiō sets a cruel trap for the Nanto Suichō Ken warrior, before Kenshiro’s eyes.
Episode 13, “A Bloody Trap”, will air on Friday, June 19, 2026 on Prime Video.
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