Saint Seiya Watch Order
Anime
All Media Guide, Knights of The Zodiac, Movies, Lost Canvas, Omega, Soul of Gold, Saintia Sho and Specials.
For the purists, I recommend the Fan Cut:
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A fan recut for the "First Season", without fillers and more similar to the manga.
For the purists, I recommend the Fan Cut:
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A fan recut for the "First Season", without fillers and more similar to the manga.
Saint Seiya
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac
TV, 1986,
114 eps
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Author:9
"First Season" of the Anime.
Includes Sanctuary Arc, Asgard Arc, and Poseidon Arc.
Sanctuary Arc(1-73):
The most popular arc, unfortunately it has filler episodes between some episodes.
Skippable Filler Episodes: 16-19,32-35 and 54-55;
Asgard Arc(74-99):
It's a filler arc, but it's quite popular. It's canonical to the anime and has a direct connect to the next arc;
Poseidon Arc(100-114):
The last arc from "First Season";
Includes Sanctuary Arc, Asgard Arc, and Poseidon Arc.
Sanctuary Arc(1-73):
The most popular arc, unfortunately it has filler episodes between some episodes.
Skippable Filler Episodes: 16-19,32-35 and 54-55;
Asgard Arc(74-99):
It's a filler arc, but it's quite popular. It's canonical to the anime and has a direct connect to the next arc;
Poseidon Arc(100-114):
The last arc from "First Season";
Saint Seiya: Jashin Eris
Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris
Movie, 1987,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:5
Movie 1.
Original Side Story.
It's not based on the manga.
It is not canon.
Watch after episode 73 of "First Season".
Original Side Story.
It's not based on the manga.
It is not canon.
Watch after episode 73 of "First Season".
ONA, 2018,
10 eps
Me:-
Author:5
Spin-Off.
Takes place simultaneously with the Sanctuary Arc.
This series discards the film "Saint Seiya: Jashin Eris", it adapts elements of the film differently.
The anime adapts the spin-off manga of the same name written by Chimaki Kuori, however the anime is very different from the manga and does not adapt all the chapters.
Watch anytime after episode 73 of "First Season".
Takes place simultaneously with the Sanctuary Arc.
This series discards the film "Saint Seiya: Jashin Eris", it adapts elements of the film differently.
The anime adapts the spin-off manga of the same name written by Chimaki Kuori, however the anime is very different from the manga and does not adapt all the chapters.
Watch anytime after episode 73 of "First Season".
Saint Seiya: Kamigami no Atsuki Tatakai
Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods
Movie, 1988,
1 ep
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Author:5
Movie 2.
Original Side Story.
It's not based on the manga.
Is not canon, it will be adapted in another way in episodes 74-99 in the Asgard arc of the "First Season".
Take place after episode 73 of "First Season".
Original Side Story.
It's not based on the manga.
Is not canon, it will be adapted in another way in episodes 74-99 in the Asgard arc of the "First Season".
Take place after episode 73 of "First Season".
Saint Seiya: Shinku no Shounen Densetsu
Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth
Movie, 1988,
1 ep
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Author:6
Movie 3.
Original Side Story.
It's not based on the manga.
It is not canon.
Watch after episode 73 of "First Season".
Original Side Story.
It's not based on the manga.
It is not canon.
Watch after episode 73 of "First Season".
Saint Seiya: Saishuu Seisen no Senshi-tachi
Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle
Movie, 1989,
1 ep
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Author:5
Movie 4.
Original Side Story.
It's not based on the manga.
Is a sequel from previous films, except Movie 2(Saint Seiya: Kamigami no Atsuki Tatakai).
It is not canon.
Watch after the "First Season".
Original Side Story.
It's not based on the manga.
Is a sequel from previous films, except Movie 2(Saint Seiya: Kamigami no Atsuki Tatakai).
It is not canon.
Watch after the "First Season".
Saint Seiya Recap
Saint Seiya: Summary
TV Special, 2003,
1 ep
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Author:5
Recap of "First Season".
It is also known as "Episode 0" and "Saint Seiya Summary".
It is also known as "Episode 0" and "Saint Seiya Summary".
Saint Seiya: Meiou Hades Juuni Kyuu-hen
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Sanctuary
OVA, 2002,
13 eps
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Author:9
"Second Season" of the Anime.
The Hades Arc begins, the last arc of the original manga.
The Hades Arc begins, the last arc of the original manga.
Saint Seiya: Meiou Hades Juuni Kyuu-hen - Yomigaerishi Gold Saint-tachi no Shinwa
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Recaps
Special, 2003,
2 eps
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Author:-
Recap of "Second Season" from the perspective of the Gold Saints(Specters).
Saint Seiya: Meiou Hades Meikai-hen
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Inferno
OVA, 2005,
12 eps
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Author:7
"Third Season" of the Anime.
Special, 2006,
3 eps
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Author:5
A special with information about the Gold Saints.
Saint Seiya: Meiou Hades Elysion-hen
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Elysion
OVA, 2008,
6 eps
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Author:7
"Fourth Season" of the Anime.
End of the Hades Arc.
End of the Hades Arc.
ONA, 2015,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Original Anime Spin-Off.
It's not based on the manga.
Takes place simultaneously with the "Fourth Season".
It is a sequel to the Asgard arc from the "First Season"(Episodes 74-99).
Watch anytime after the "Fourth Season".
It's not based on the manga.
Takes place simultaneously with the "Fourth Season".
It is a sequel to the Asgard arc from the "First Season"(Episodes 74-99).
Watch anytime after the "Fourth Season".
Saint Seiya: Tenkai-hen Josou - Overture
Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture
Movie, 2004,
1 ep
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Author:10
Sequel Movie.
The film begins the Heaven Arc, but for now we still don't have a sequel.
But elements from here are used in the manga "Saint Seiya Next Dimension", the official continuation of the original manga.
And we will probably have the continuation of the Heaven Arc in a future manga.
Watch after "Fourth Season".
The film begins the Heaven Arc, but for now we still don't have a sequel.
But elements from here are used in the manga "Saint Seiya Next Dimension", the official continuation of the original manga.
And we will probably have the continuation of the Heaven Arc in a future manga.
Watch after "Fourth Season".
TV, 2012,
97 eps
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Author:-
Original Anime Spin-Off.
It's not based on the manga.
Is a Sequel Series.
This series discards the film "Saint Seiya: Tenkai-hen Josou - Overture". There is no mention of the movie and the Heaven Arc, it takes place after the Hades Arc.
It is a sequel to the "fourth season", but with an exclusive story and characters, a alternate continuity.
Watch anytime after "Fourth Season".
It's not based on the manga.
Is a Sequel Series.
This series discards the film "Saint Seiya: Tenkai-hen Josou - Overture". There is no mention of the movie and the Heaven Arc, it takes place after the Hades Arc.
It is a sequel to the "fourth season", but with an exclusive story and characters, a alternate continuity.
Watch anytime after "Fourth Season".
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas
OVA, 2009,
13 eps
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Author:7
Spin-Off.
Is a Prequel Series. Takes place before the "First Season", 250 years ago.
The anime adapts the spin-off manga of the same name written by Shiori Teshirogi.
There is no problem starting the franchise with this, is a very good anime, but I recommend watching after you've watched "Fourth Season".
Is a Prequel Series. Takes place before the "First Season", 250 years ago.
The anime adapts the spin-off manga of the same name written by Shiori Teshirogi.
There is no problem starting the franchise with this, is a very good anime, but I recommend watching after you've watched "Fourth Season".
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa 2
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas 2
OVA, 2011,
13 eps
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Author:7
Second Season of Lost Canvas.
Unfortunately, we don't have a third season yet, so the manga hasn't been fully adapted.
So if you want to see the ending in the manga, after the anime, read from chapter 96.
Unfortunately, we don't have a third season yet, so the manga hasn't been fully adapted.
So if you want to see the ending in the manga, after the anime, read from chapter 96.
Movie, 2014,
1 ep
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Author:4
A CGI Reboot Movie of the Sanctuary Arc.
There are many differences from the manga and anime, has original concepts made exclusively for the film.
It serves more as a tribute to the franchise.
Don't watch it as a replacement.
There are many differences from the manga and anime, has original concepts made exclusively for the film.
It serves more as a tribute to the franchise.
Don't watch it as a replacement.
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac
Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya
ONA, 2019,
12 eps
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Author:4
A CGI Reboot series with changes from the manga.
Sanctuary Arc Begins.
This series has no connection with the film "Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary".
This reboot has a lot of differences from the original manga and anime, it adds original plots and characters.
In addition to changing the gender of Shun, one of the protagonists.
I definitely don't recommend starting the franchise with this.
Sanctuary Arc Begins.
This series has no connection with the film "Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary".
This reboot has a lot of differences from the original manga and anime, it adds original plots and characters.
In addition to changing the gender of Shun, one of the protagonists.
I definitely don't recommend starting the franchise with this.
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle Sanctuary
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary
ONA, 2022,
12 eps
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Second season of CGI Reboot.
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle Sanctuary Part 2
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary Part 2
ONA, 2024,
12 eps
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Author:-
Third season of CGI Reboot.
Sanctuary Arc ending.
Sanctuary Arc ending.
