Fist of the North Star (1984–1988)

The anime series 'Fist of the North Star' does not feature any explicitly identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative primarily focuses on post-apocalyptic survival, martial arts, and themes of justice, brotherhood, and sacrifice, without incorporating queer identities or experiences into its storyline.

While the show features Mamiya, a capable female warrior who uses ranged weapons like a bow and throwing knives, there are no clear instances where she defeats one or more male opponents in direct, close-quarters physical combat (hand-to-hand, martial arts, or sustained melee weapon fights). Her victories are typically achieved through ranged attacks or with the assistance of male allies.

The 1984–1988 anime series is a direct adaptation of the original manga. All established characters from the source material retain their canonical genders in the animated portrayal, with no instances of a character being depicted as a different gender.

The 1984-1988 anime adaptation faithfully portrays characters from the original Japanese manga. The characters' races were not explicitly defined as a specific real-world race in the source material, and the anime maintains their established visual depictions without any changes that would constitute a race swap.