Kuro-Yasha

Kenshirou

Kenshirou is the 64th successor of the "Hokuto Shin Ken" style. He has seven scars on his chest in the shape of the "Hokuto Shichisei ", or Big Dipper, that were put there by Shin.

Rei

Rei ("Ray" in Viz's English manga) is the successor of Nanto Suichouken, which is said to be the most elegant of the Nanto Seiken styles. He represents the "Star of Justice". Rei i

Jagi

Jagi is the third of the four Hokuto brothers. Deceptive and evil, Jagi stops at nothing to win and frequently uses dirty tricks during battle. After a botched attempt at killing K

Akashachi

The father of Shachi and captain of a pirate band called "Sōdō no Shachi" (双胴の鯱). After being defeated by Kenshiro, he reluctantly transported him to the Land of Asura. Akashachi g

Hyui

Hyui of the Wind is the leader of the Goshasei's Wind Army and uses a style which allows him to slice using manipulate wind pressure. In the manga, Hyui faces Raoh immediately afte

Kai

One of the three Viceroys of the Sava Kingdom and the eldest son of Asam. He was born under the sign of the Red Emperor and bears a close resemblance to his father. Kai competes wi

Diamond

A Kingsman who specializes in bōjutsu and wears clown-like makeup. Kenshiro confronts him while he's trying to execute a villager for fun. Kenshiro kills him with the Koushu Hagan

Juuza

Juza of the Clouds (雲のジュウザ, Kumo no Jūza) is the childhood rival of Raoh and a martial art prodigy who uses a self-styled martial art (我流の拳, Garyū no Ken) that suits his free-spiri

Uighur

The fearsome warden of the Cassandra prison and one of the most powerful underlings of Raoh.

Yuria

Yuria is the fiancee of Kenshiro, who was taken away from him by his former friend Shin, a jealous rival, prior to the start of the series. Kenshiro fights against Shin and his gan

Fudou

A giant Nanto Goshasei fighter. Fudō was once a terrible outlaw known as "Fudoh the Ogre" (悪鬼のフドウ, Akki no Fudō?). Fudō attacked the Hokuto dojo and terrified the young Raoh. But a

Leia

A native woman of Shura who breaks the Shuran law by preaching against violence. She became Shachi's girlfriend, which made stay him on the island, but later comes to an agreement

Toyo

Nicknamed "Grannie", she is the woman that raised the young Bat among other orphans. Although, she may not seem to get along with Bat, the two are very fond of each other in realit

Shin

Kenshiro's initial adversary in the series, Shin was Kenshiro's friend and rival, who was taught in the martial arts style of Nanto Seiken, specifically Nanto Koshuuken (南斗孤鷲拳) or

Tou

Rihaku's daughter. As a young girl her life was saved by Raoh and she loved him. She kills herself when rejected by Raoh.

Shachi

Shachi is the son of the pirate Akashachi. Shachi was left behind in Asura after Akashachi fled during an attack and there he became romantically involved with Leia, a local girl.

Sayaka

The younger sister of Kaioh and fiancée of Hyoh. While she's waiting for Hyoh to return to the castle, Kaioh approaches her and questions the feelings she has for Hyoh. In the anim

Rihaku

Rihaku of the Ocean (海のリハク, Umi no Rihaku?) is the Military General of the Goshasei. Unlike the other Goshasei, he shows little martial art skills and relies primarily on elaborate