Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa

Both childhood friends becomes enemies later on.  

They both have action and the 12 zodiac signs human saints!!The fights are awesome and really entertaining. Plus Tetsuya is the voice of Tenma!!! 

In both there is a strong bond between the three protagonists of the story. One of these three ends up going to the evil side, causing much pain to the other two. 

Fans of Saint Seiya original, do a favor and watch the saga of The Lost Canvas, as I will compare some points: Saint Seiya: -An appropriate anime to introduce to the original saga -His level of fellowship is enormous -Both the protagonists and the secondary are distinctive and preferable at some point -Have good battles Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas: -It has a more mature, concise, fresh and dark plot -The consequences of acts are permanent and abysmal -Preferably in the order that they want to see (The Lost Canvas is the prequel of the original series) -Unfortunately the story gives for more but was canceled, even so with what it has is even better than the original saga read more 

Are you a fan of angsty characters, broken friendships, betrayal and battles? Also awesome Voice actors, animation and soundtrack? These anime even though they have different settings (one is based in ancient Korea, the other is based in ancient Greece), and different plots (one is about evil vs good in the fate of the whole world, while the other is about different sides trying to unify/separate a kingdom), they both have many similarities: - The heroine (Sasha/Yona) is someone that is considered "Divine" and she has a group of followers who have special abilities/powers. She is sweet and naive but through the years she becomes more fierce and independent. - The hero (Tenma/Hak) is someone who excels in physical fights, he is playful and energetic and there are hints he likes the heroine in a romantic way. He would give his life for the people he loves. - The anti-hero/villain (Alone/Soo-Won) is someone extremely intelligent and powerful that used to be the most innocent, kind and gentle of them all until something happened to make him switch sides. These three characters were a group of best friends since childhood, having bonds like a family. Later certain events occur that turn one of them enemy of the other two. Reincarnation plays a big deal in both plots and the characters are all carefully crafted, mostly the relationship of the main trio which will bring out a lot of feelings from you, specially if after the anime you decide to read the manga of both. While ANY has the focus more on politics, war and romance, SSLC has the focus more on fantasy, war and friendship but both are really well done, high-rated series, so if you liked one, believe me, you'll like the other because they really have many similar characters and feels.  read more 

Prequel from a franchise with a more dark and violent story. 

A guy and his friends fight with supernatural forces in the world exist a organization with 13 very powerfull characters by house a very inteligent and powerfull villian are planing how to destroy this organization lots of epic fights  

Having seen Shingeki no Kyojin and watching Saint Seiya, even the first few minutes can already give you some similarities: -Both have good detailed artstyle. -Characters: There's a blond haired-blue eyed character like Armin (named Alone) and also a character like Mikasa and Eren combined (Tenma). -Cities give similar feel, a white puppy in both first episodes in both series xD -Training camp episodes - to be soldiers / saints Both shows keep their originality, filled with action. If you liked one, you should give the other a try as well. 

Both have constelations based characters,and the main one is the Pegasus one,so are Ginga and Tenma(and original series Seiya)personalities alike. 

They both are inspired from mythology,Saint Seiya is inspired from greek and roman mythology and Magi is inspired from mostly arabic mythology (but also various other folklores and cultures).In both animes,the balance of power in the world depends on the "magical equipment".In Saint Seiya human counterparts of the constellations, fight while wearing the sacred armors named "Cloths",who give them superhuman powers.In Magi,the humans who conquered a djinn's dungeon,are given magical weapons called "metal vessels",which are fueled by the person's "magoi",a type of energy similar to ki,specific only in this world,because of the existence of rukh,the source of all energy,"home of the souls". Both animes have interesting characters,that experience growth and development,engaging story lines and epic fights.They also have quite a similar drawing style,which is very visually pleasing. If you love fantasy animes that combine comedy and drama,then you have to start watching both ^^ read more 

In both, the two main guys are enemies that were childhood best friends. The goal is the same: two sides, where the bad guy wishes the world destruction and the end of humanity, while the good guy wishes not just to save the world, but save his (current enemy) best friend. Also in both the "Bad guy" used to be a very gentle and kind person but it was possessed by evil, and tries to defeat his best friend. Also in both animes, the bad guy has a sister that was also a best friend of the two, and that possesses powers.