If you're familiar with
Fist of the North Star then you know exactly what to expect from Polygon Pictures' adaptation of
Sōten no Ken: Re:Genesis (Fist of the Blue Sky: Regenesis). A new preview for the upcoming show has been released, which confirms an April 19 premiere date.
However, we're guessing the show might have a hard time reaching the cult-status of
Fist of the North Star as its debuting in a season that also includes
My Hero Academia season 3,
Tokyo Ghoul: re,
Steins; Gate 0,
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online,
Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory,
3D Kanojo, a sequel to
Major and the fourth season of
High School DxD. That's a tough, uphill battle. It also doesn't help that fans are already stating that the cg animation reminds them of the latest
Berserk anime.
Fist of the Blue Sky is based on the 22 volume manga seuqel from Tetsuo Hara. It was released in 2001 and serves as a prequel to the Fist of the North Star manga from the '80s. A 26-episode, 2-cour anime adaptation of the prequel was produced by Studio A.P.P.P. in 2006 during the Fall anime season. A continuation of the prequel recently began publication in Comic Zenon beginning in December 2017. The new anime series from Polygon Pictures is drawing inspiration from this series.