FIST OF THE NORTH STAR vs Crunchyroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR
Experience the original "Fist of the North Star" manga story in this mobile game debut. Recreate iconic scenes with high-quality graphics and CG cutscenes. Master brutal attacks and build your dream team of legendary fighters.
- Original manga story recreation
- High-quality character art
- Full CG cutscenes
- Brutal combo attacks
- Largest playable character roster
- Build a dream team
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Hokuto Shinken. Once feared as the most deadly martial art ever to exist, its secrets were believed to have been lost... Until now! It's up to you to ReVIVE the LEGENDS of Hokuto Shinken! Internationally renown manga “Fist of the North Star” makes its English-language mobile game debut! ■Experience the original FotNS story. FotNS LEGENDS ReVIVE recreates the story of the original best-selling manga in painstaking detail right from the very first chapter. Whether you're new to the series or an old school fan, FotNS LEGENDS ReVIVE offers a way to experience the story like never before! ■High-Quality Graphics. FotNS LEGENDS ReVIVE features all-new character art redone from scratch under the watchful eye of original manga artist Tetsuo Hara. Some of the series' most iconic scenes have also been reproduced in full CG cutscenes! ■Epic action at your fingertips. Perform brutal attacks with just a flick of your finger. Time your taps right to string together devastating combos. ■Largest playable character roster of any Fist of the North Star game ever. Play not only as famous Fighters from the Hokuto and Nanto schools, but as popular supporting characters as well, such as Heart and many more. Take on some of the strongest opponents from the manga using your own original dream team of fighters! Hokuto Shinken. Once feared as the most deadly martial art ever to exist, its secrets were believed to have been lost... Only you can ReVIVE legendary fighters and master the art of Hokuto Shinken! [System Requirements] RAM 4GB and above *Unavailable for iOS 15.0 and below *Please understand that there may be cases where this service may not work despite meeting the above system requirements based on your usage environment. [Privacy Policy] https://social.sega.com/legals/shd-pp-en/ [Terms of Use] https://social.sega.com/legals/shd-tou-en/
Crunchyroll
Experience an arcade-style boxing game with retro visuals and modern gameplay. Engage in intense matches against galactic opponents, utilizing dynamic controls and fluid 2D animation to become the universe's greatest fighter.
- Retro arcade boxing gameplay
- HD 2D animation
- Touch screen and controller support
- Dynamic boxing techniques
- Galactic opponent roster
- Become Champion of the Universe
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Available exclusively for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Members. Get ready for the ultimate arcade boxing, Retro-like experience in a game brimming with blood and violence. Defeat all the best fighters in the galaxy to become the GOAT of the universe in Thunder Ray! Step into the ring and experience the adrenaline-pumping action of our retro arcade boxing game, but with a modern twist! Get ready to throw jabs, hooks, and uppercuts as you face off against a roster of colorful and eccentric opponents. The game features meticulously crafted HD animation, bringing each character to life with stunning detail and fluid movements. Features: - New and improved touch screen controls as well as full support for game controllers! - Enjoy sharp, detailed 2D animation - Bob and weave around your opponents brutal technics - Master arcade-style, dynamic boxing - Travel across galaxy and defeat out-of-this-world opponents - Become a Champion of the Universe - Supported Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese-Brazil ———— Crunchyroll Premium members enjoy an ad-free experience, with full access to Crunchyroll's library of over 1,300 unique titles and 46,000 episodes, including simulcast series that premiere shortly after premiering in Japan. In addition, membership offers special benefits including offline viewing access, discount code to Crunchyroll Store, Crunchyroll Game Vault access, streaming simultaneously on multiple devices, and more! Privacy Policy: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy Terms: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FIST OF THE NORTH STAR at 70% against Crunchyroll's 20%. FIST OF THE NORTH STAR also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 28) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Crunchyroll's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FIST OF THE NORTH STAR sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FIST OF THE NORTH STAR has 1.9K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of FIST OF THE NORTH STAR's written reviews are positive against 20% of Crunchyroll's.
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR ships an update every 3 weeks, Crunchyroll every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FIST OF THE NORTH STAR | Crunchyroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better | 4.3 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews — better | 20.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.1 GB | 949 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SEGA CORPORATION | Crunchyroll, LLC |
Customer experience
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR
Crunchyroll
User reviews
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 👍 Nostalgic for fans
- 🕹️ Fun gameplay
- 💰 Generous with free currency
- 🎨 Captures the anime well
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
- 🤯 Overwhelming menus and UI
- 🔍 Limited character roster
Crunchyroll
From 28 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Difficult opponents
- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 💡 Beautiful graphics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy controls and glitches
- 🔒 Requires Crunchyroll subscription to play
- 🔋 Long waiting times to start matches
Bugs and requests
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when trying to access certain content
- Inability to change language
- Networking/connection errors
- Progression-blocking bugs
Requested features
5 requests- More crossover characters
- Team/squad building system
- Simplified UI and menus
- Faster progression for F2P players
- Improved stability and reduced crashes
Crunchyroll
Reported bugs
3 issues- Controls not working
- Dialogue not going away
- Crashes and freezes
Requested features
3 requests- Controller support
- Offline/single-player mode
- More character selection
In-app purchases
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR
- KING's Privilege (Monthly Sub)$3.991 Month
- Gems×60$0.99
- Gems×180$3.99
- Special Gem Pack A$3.99
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- Gems×470$9.99
- Special Gem Pack B$9.99
- Gate of Shura Rank Up Pass$19.99
- Gems×1205$24.99
- Special Gem Pack C$24.99
- Gems×1950$39.99
- Gems×4070$79.99
Crunchyroll
- Mega Fan [Monthly]7 Days trial$13.991 Month
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