Completed Anime
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac

“Modern Saints channel cosmic power to protect Athena, led by Pegasus Seiya in epic battles.”

Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac

7.77
1,209 rank · 203,767 viewers · 4,339 favorites
Action Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi Mythology Shounen
114 episodes · 24 min per ep min · Fall 1986 · Toei Animation · PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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Episodes · 114 46/114 aired
EP 01 ~3 ep / stripe EP 114

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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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8.2 /10

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90% recommend
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median 9 mode 10 σ 1.99
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σ 1.99 · split reception

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5.6 pts

Recommenders 9.0 · others 3.3

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A Tv Production · Fall 1986

Toei Animation.
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TV Asahi

  • 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

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