New Voice Cast Revealed for ‘Hokuto no Ken: Kenougun Zako-tachi no Banka’ Anime!
Get ready, fans of **Hokuto no Ken**! Exciting news has just dropped for the upcoming short anime adaptation of **Kurao Hiroshi**’s spin-off manga, Hokuto no Ken: Kenougun Zako-tachi no Banka, also known as Fist of the North Star: Elegy of the Fist King Army Grunts. The official X account for the anime has pulled back the curtain, unveiling new talented voice cast members joining the series.
This highly anticipated short anime is gearing up to debut in January 2026, promising to bring a fresh perspective to the iconic post-apocalyptic world we all know and love, but this time, from the viewpoint of the less-than-heroic grunts in the Fist King Army.
Meet the New Voices Bringing the Grunts to Life!
The latest announcement introduces four fantastic additions to the voice cast, who will be lending their talents to the everyday soldiers caught in the epic struggles of the Fist King’s army. Prepare to hear some familiar voices in new and exciting roles!
| Character | Voice Actor | Notable Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Nobu | Shimono Hiroo | Tonari no Seki-kun |
| Zaku | Oogami Shinnosuke | JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 5: Ougon no Kaze |
| Buzz | Yano Masaaki | Nami yo Kiitekure |
| Narrator | Takahashi Shinya | Kinsou no Vermeil |
From Manga Pages to the Screen
The journey of Hokuto no Ken: Kenougun Zako-tachi no Banka began as a manga series penned by **Kurao Hiroshi**. It originally ran on the Manga Hot app, captivating readers from November 2017 until its conclusion in February 2020. Coamix later compiled and published the manga into three volumes, with the third and final volume hitting shelves in March of the same year.
This anime adaptation marks an exciting milestone for the spin-off, promising to expand the rich universe of **Hokuto no Ken** in a unique and entertaining way. With the new cast now revealed, the anticipation for its January 2026 premiere is surely building!
Source: Comic Natalie
