Hokuto no Ken (2026) Episode 3, The Southern Cross (サザンクロス)
Episode 3 of Hokuto no Ken 2026, titled “The Southern Cross” (サザンクロス), aired on April 17, 2026 on Prime Video. It was directed by Ogasawara Kazuma with a screenplay by Miyazawa Kōsuke.
Kenshirō finally arrives at Southern Cross, Shin’s headquarters. The episode introduces Club, one of the four lieutenants, and kicks off the infiltration phase that will lead to the final showdown with the KING.
Official Summary
Kenshirō and Bat arrive at Southern Cross, the stronghold of the KING’s army, infamous for its countless atrocities. Waiting for nightfall, they infiltrate the city where they witness Club, one of KING’s men, cruelly torturing innocent slaves. Confronted with this barbarism, Kenshirō unleashes the power of Hokuto Shinken!!
Watch Episode 3 on Prime Video
Episode 3 “The Southern Cross” of Hokuto no Ken 2026 is available on Prime Video with English subtitles and English dub since April 17, 2026. A free 30-day trial allows you to watch the entire season with no commitment.
Cast
| Kenshirō | Takeuchi Shunsuke (武内駿輔) |
|---|---|
| Bat | Yamashita Daiki (山下大輝) |
| Club | Katsu Anri (勝杏里) |
Staff
| Direction (episode) | Ogasawara Kazuma (小笠原一馬) |
|---|---|
| Screenplay | Miyazawa Kōsuke (宮澤浩介) |
| Storyboard | Maeda Hiroshi, Ogasawara Kazuma, Itō Hiroki, Kanayama Yoshinari |
| Direction (series) | Maeda Hiroshi (前田洋志) |
| Head writer | Inukai Kazuhiko (犬飼和彦) |
| Original work | Buronson (武論尊), Tetsuo Hara (原哲夫) |
| Music | Hayashi Yūki (林ゆうき) |
| Animation studio | TMS Entertainment, 7studio |