Hokuto no Ken (2026) Episode 5, The Bloody Cross (血の十字架)
Episode 5 of Hokuto no Ken 2026, titled “The Bloody Cross” (血の十字架), aired on April 24, 2026 on Prime Video. It was directed by Ogasawara Kazuma with a screenplay by Inukai Kazuhiko.
This episode concludes the Shin arc, the first major narrative arc of the series. The fate of Yuria, the central stakes since the very beginning, is finally revealed.
Official synopsis
Kenshirō burns with rage against Shin, the man who stole his beloved fiancée Yuria. Shin is stunned by the transformation of the Kenshirō standing before him. He fights back with the techniques of Nantō Koshūken, but Kenshirō reads his every move and drives Shin into a panic. Realizing the battle is turning against him, Shin resolves to commit a terrifying act. At last, the long and bitter rivalry between Shin and Kenshirō reaches its conclusion!!
Watch Episode 5 on Prime Video
Episode 5 “The Bloody Cross” of Hokuto no Ken 2026 is available on Prime Video with English subtitles and English dub since April 24, 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) |
| Shin | Yusa Kōji (遊佐浩二) |
| Yuria | Hayami Saori (早見沙織) |
Staff
| Direction (episode) | Ogasawara Kazuma (小笠原一馬) |
|---|---|
| Screenplay | Inukai Kazuhiko (犬飼和彦) |
| 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 |