Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac
聖闘士星矢(セイントセイヤ)
“Modern Saints channel cosmic power to protect Athena, led by Pegasus Seiya in epic battles.”
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Modern Saints channel cosmic power to protect Athena, led by Pegasus Seiya in epic battles.
In ancient times, a group of young men devoted their lives to protecting Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom and War. These men were capable of fighting without weapons—a swing of their fist alone was powerful enough to rip the very sky apart and shatter the earth beneath them. These brave heroes became known as Saints, as they could summon up the power of the Cosmos from within themselves. Now, in present day, a new generation of Saints is about to come forth. The young and spirited Seiya is fighting a tough battle for the Sacred Armor of Pegasus, and he isn't about to let anyone get in the way of him and his prize. Six years of hard work and training pay off with his victory and new title as one of Athena's Saints. But Seiya's endeavor doesn't end there. In fact, plenty of perils and dangerous enemies face him and the rest of the Saints throughout the series. What new quests await the heroes of the epic Saint Seiya saga?
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8.2/10
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5.6 ptsRecommenders 9.0 · others 3.3
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- 8/10 “Saint Seiya delivers an epic Greek-myth-inspired story crowned by the most beautifully detailed armour designs I’ve ever seen, especially the 12 Gold Knights, and the dark, mysterious atmosphere of...”
- 9/10 “Saint Seiya’s constellation-themed armor designs are irresistibly cool and the huge cast of pretty-boy fighters is a bishounen fan’s dream, making the show a global classic even if it’s overlooked...”
- 8/10 “This 1989 classic is a perfect gateway to old-school anime, with gorgeous music that telegraphs every battle's start, finish, and special-attack moment. The early episodes drag a bit, but the...”
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-1145
- Format
- 114 × 24′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 45h 36m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Oct 1986 – Apr 1989
- Fall 1986
- Source
- Tv
- media type
- Rated
- PG
- 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref.
- BS-1145
- catalog