“Modern Saints channel cosmic power to protect Athena, led by Pegasus Seiya in epic battles.”
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac
聖闘士星矢(セイントセイヤ)
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Synopsis
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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Derived from 32 sampled reviews
What 32 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.99 · split reception
5.6 pts
Recommenders 9.0 · others 3.3
↓ 0.81
Running avg · Sep 2008 → Aug 2025
- 8 “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 “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 “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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- 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
Produced by
- TV Asahi Producer
Licensed by
- ADV Films Licensor
- DiC Entertainment Licensor
- Flatiron Film Company Licensor