Fist of the North Star's New Anime: Elegy of Ken-Oh's Army Grunts

The Fist of the North Star: Elegy of Ken-Oh's Army Grunts anime adaptation has announced its premiere date, set for January 5. This new spinoff brings a fresh comedic perspective to the beloved franchise.

Staff Details

The anime will be produced by Do-Raku, with:

• Takuma Hase and Yūma Saitō as technical directors, also credited as editors.
• Daisuke Miura as animation director.
• Mirai Iwai handling both art direction and color key artistry.
• Sayoko Itō as the compositing director of photography.
• Seiji Miura composing the music.

Cast Announcement

The cast includes:

• Hiro Shimono as Nobu
• Shinnosuke Ogami as Zaku
• Masaaki Yano as Buzz
• Shinya Takahashi as the narrator

The tagline for this comedic series is:

"Three daily meals included, company room and board, no experience necessary!"

Plot Overview

Set in the year 199X after a nuclear apocalypse, the story follows Nobu, who takes up work as a grunt in Ken-Oh's army. As he navigates the harsh realities of his workplace, where deaths outnumber job applications, viewers can expect a blend of humor and dark themes.

Manga Background

The original manga of the same name was launched in November 2017 on Coamix's Manga Hot app, concluding in February 2020. The final compiled volume shipped in March 2020. This anime adaptation aims to capture the unique essence of the spinoff, adding to the legacy of the iconic franchise, Fist of the North Star.

For more information, follow the anime's official announcements.

Source: Anime News Network