Fist of the North Star (1984)

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.

The 1984 film 'Fist of the North Star' does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on post-apocalyptic martial arts and survival, without engaging with transsexual identity in any capacity.

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.