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The Best Episodes of Saint Seiya

Every episode of Saint Seiya ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Saint Seiya!

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Ages ago, the goddess Athena was served by fighters called Saints who channeled the power of the Cosmos within them. Now a youth named Seiya has trained to become a Saint himself by earning the

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    Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 52 - Ares! Legend of the Demon Fist
    10.0/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Ares! Legend of the Demon Fist

    S1:E52

    Seiya's 7th sense puts him on par with Aiolia. He is able to dodge his lightning bolt and turn the tables. Seiya must find out what has caused the change in Aiolia's personality before it's too late to save him or indeed himself...

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 58 - Hero! Ikki Dissolved Because of Friendship
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Hero! Ikki Dissolved Because of Friendship

    S1:E58

    In sadistic fashion, Shaka tortures Phoenix with his incredible gold saint powers, but even after ridding Phoenix of his senses and leaving him physically destroyed, Shaka cannot seem to finish off the strong-willed bronze saint. Shun comes-to and tries to help his ailing brother, but through communicative thoughts, Phoenix tells him to back off; 'this is his fight.' Shaka continues his attack on a defenseless Phoenix, but now he seems unable to do any damage to him, like he's protected by an unknown force field. Shaka has never seen anything like this before. Who is ...

    Director:Katsumi Minoguchi
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 57 - Fear of the Void! Shaka Opened His Eyes
    9.3/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Fear of the Void! Shaka Opened His Eyes

    S1:E57

    Ikki battles Shaka's Six Incarnations with his Phoenix Illusion, but it has no effect; Ikki sees a vision of himself as a child as they fight.

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 56 - Shaka! The Man Closest to a God
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Shaka! The Man Closest to a God

    S1:E56

    The Bronze Saints arrive at the Virgo Temple. There, they meet Shaka, the man whose power is the closest to God's power. Yet, he doesn't seem to notice the saints in front of him. Seiya tries to attack him, but Shaka hits him hard and Seiya goes to the ground. The same happens with Shiryu and Shun, and finally Shaka defeats all of them with his technique: TenMaKou Fuku (Devil Lord's Blessing). When Shaka is about to kill Shun, a Phoenix Feather cuts his hand. Phoenix Ikki has arrived. Since Ikki hurt Shaka's hand, the Gold Saint creates a river of blood, where Ikki ...

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 64 - Young Men! I Entrust Athena to You
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Young Men! I Entrust Athena to You

    S1:E64

    The arrow barely misses Seiya's heart and lands in the wall behind him. After a confused Seiya ponders the significance of it all, he realizes that where arrow has penetrated the wall leads to a secret passageway. Shun comes to, and Cygnus arrives, reuniting the four bronze saints together for the first time in a while. They all decide to enter the passageway to see where it leads. Once inside, the entrance disappears behind them and the ceiling begins to press down upon them like a vice. Shiryu yells for the others to run ahead to the tunnel while he tries to hold up...

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 94 - Bonding Brotherhood! Syd, Rest in Your Native Land
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Bonding Brotherhood! Syd, Rest in Your Native Land

    S1:E94

    It seems Ikki is no match for Bud. Shun and Ikki try to attack together, but are both knocked down by Bud. Ikki then uses his Phoenix Illusion against Bud. In his mind, Bud defeats Syd, but for some reason, he can't give him the death blow. Ikki confronts Bud about trying to help out Syd during his battle with Shun, even though he claimed he wanted Syd dead. Ikki and Bud clash again, with Ikki coming out on top after awakening his Seventh Sense. Suddenly, Syd sneaks up on Ikki and holds him so that Bud can defeat him. Even though Bud is concerned, Syd tells him he's ...

    Director:Katsumi Minoguchi
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 114 - Shine, Stars of Friendship! Legend of Youth
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Shine, Stars of Friendship! Legend of Youth

    S1:E114

    Seiya, Hyoga and Shiryu combine their techniques and Cosmo, knocking down Poseidon. Shiryu tries to destroy the Main Breadwinner with the Golden Shield, but it flies back to him, with the pillar unscathed. Meanwhile, Ikki is mercilessly attacked by Kanon, angry that his ambitions are crushed. Sorrento tries to kill Kanon with his melody, but Ikki asks to talk to Kanon, about the one thing used to seal Poseidon's soul: Athena's urn. Seiya and his friends are unable to destroy the pillar with Libra's weapons. Seiya asks his friends to launch his body with their ...

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 38 - Fight Violently! Gold Stole
    8.4/10(186 votes)

    #8 - Fight Violently! Gold Stole

    S1:E38

    In a strange turn of events, Seiya has been chosen by the Gold armour of Sagittarius. This isn't any Gold armour, it's the strongest of the 12. What does this now mean for the foes of Athena? The battle between Gold saints begins...

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 37 - The Mask Screams! Either Love or Death?
    8.3/10(189 votes)

    #9 - The Mask Screams! Either Love or Death?

    S1:E37

    Shaina reveals the intent behind her grudge with Seiya. Even so he refuses to engage in battle with her. A strange new Cosmo interrupts their intimate struggle. Who might this powerful new foe be?

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 53 - What a Man! Cassios Dies For Love
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - What a Man! Cassios Dies For Love

    S1:E53

    Seiya is in trouble. Aiolia's mind controlled by Arles the holy father is intent on obliterating him. Can Shun and Shiryu reach Seiya in time to offer their combined strength in the battle?

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 5 - Miracle of Rebirth! Friendship of the Cosmos
    8.1/10(273 votes)

    #11 - Miracle of Rebirth! Friendship of the Cosmos

    S1:E5

    Seiya and Shiryu's match continues. Even though Shiryu is able to block most of Seiya's Meteors, Seiya is not only able to land a few blows, but also discovers Shiryu's weak point, the right fist of the dragon on his back, which is the spot where his heart is located. If the Rising Dragon is unleashed and Shiryu, who unconsciously lowers his left hand and exposes his weak point, is attacked in that spot, he will die. Both strike each other, with Seiya hitting the weak spot, and winning the match. However, Shiryu's heart has stopped beating. With only four minutes before he succumbs, Seiya, with encouragement from his friends and the audience, attacks Shiryu in the same spot from the back, and restarts his heart, saving him. Meanwhile, Andromeda Shun's chain senses an enemy in the colosseum.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 28 - Shiryu Fights Back!
    8.1/10(197 votes)

    #12 - Shiryu Fights Back!

    S1:E28

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 39 - Velocity of Light! The Powerful Beyond Mach
    8.1/10(182 votes)

    #13 - Velocity of Light! The Powerful Beyond Mach

    S1:E39

    The Mystery of Athena's rebirth has been solved. Now also armed with Gold cloth it points to the sanctuary in Athens. The saints prepare to embark on the ultimate quest of justice...

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 50 - Rise, Dragon! Shiryu's Raging Cosmo
    8.1/10(175 votes)

    #14 - Rise, Dragon! Shiryu's Raging Cosmo

    S1:E50

    Shiryu has awakened his cosmo and is ready to do battle with Deathmask. Can he harness this new ability to its full potential in time to help Seiya progress through the challenges?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 24 - Fly Pegasus! Like a Comet
    8.0/10(205 votes)

    #15 - Fly Pegasus! Like a Comet

    S1:E24

    The other silver saints have revenge in their hearts. Marin is used as bait and her secret is revealed. Just who is she?

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 47 - Farewell, Hyoga! Sleep, Oh Noble Warrior
    8.0/10(185 votes)

    #16 - Farewell, Hyoga! Sleep, Oh Noble Warrior

    S1:E47

    Camus of Aquarius challenges the cygnet Saint Hyoga. He seeks to stop Hyoga's progress despite not being in charge of the temple they are set to do battle in. They share a connection with Hyoga's master who was Camus' student.

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  17. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 4 - Dragon! Unrivaled Fist and Shield
    7.9/10(290 votes)

    #17 - Dragon! Unrivaled Fist and Shield

    S1:E4

    The match between Pegasus Seiya and Dragon Shiryu begins. Shunrei, a close friend of Shiryu's, arrives and tells him that his master, Roshi, is dying and needs to come back to the Five Ancient Peaks of Lushan. Shiryu's Rozan Rising Dragon and his diamond hard shield make him unstoppable, and it seems he is on his way to victory after knocking Seiya down multiple times. But Seiya isn't willing to give up and risks his life to have Shiryu destroy both his fist and shield. With his weapons destroyed, and having been witness to Seiya's determination. Shiryu removes his Cloth and is eager to finish the match. Seiya removes his Cloth as well to have a fair fight, both ready to risk their lives to fight for what they believe in and the people they love.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 15 - Revealed! Ikki's Secret!
    7.9/10(218 votes)

    #18 - Revealed! Ikki's Secret!

    S1:E15

    Ikki reveals what happened to him in the Death Queen Island. Since the beginning of his training, his master (Guilty) has taught him to hate everyone, as a way to gain strength and kill his enemies. The only person in the whole island who cared about Ikki was Esmeralda, Guilty's daughter. She used to take care of Ikki's wounds and both of them were real friends. Ikki's last day on Death Queen Island has come. Unless he killed his master, he wouldn't get the Phoenix Bronze Cloth. In the middle of the battle, Guilty killed his own daughter, Esmeralda. That transformed Ikki in a demon of rage, and he murdered his master with all his power, becoming the demoniac Bronze Saint of Phoenix. Back to the present, Ikki tells Seiya and the others the battle wasn't over because he was defeated. Suddenly, the black saints show up and steal the Gold Cloth. A new enemy has come: Docrates, the most powerful man in the Sanctuary. He shows his tremendous power (Hercules' Tornado Punch)

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 43 - Big Bang! The Battle of the Gold Bull Temple
    7.9/10(173 votes)

    #19 - Big Bang! The Battle of the Gold Bull Temple

    S1:E43

    Armed with their newly improved and repaired cloths the bronze saints set their sights on the Taurus temple. They must learn the seventh sense which ignites ones Cosmo to the point of explosion. This is the only way they can overcome these golden clad masters. Is there enough time to accomplish both that and save Saori?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 12 - Grab On! The Nebula Chain of Friendship
    7.8/10(219 votes)

    #20 - Grab On! The Nebula Chain of Friendship

    S1:E12

    Seiya is suffering from Black Death's curse and is on the verge of death, while Hyoga tries (in vain) to defeat Ikki. Shun finds Seiya and tries to help him, but Black Andromeda and Black Dragon show up and Seiya makes a last sacrifice so Shun won't get killed. Shun manages to kill his black shadow and Shiryu appears and challenges Black Dragon. The combat between the Dragons is about to begin!

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 13 - Burn! Flaming Attack!
    7.8/10(224 votes)

    #21 - Burn! Flaming Attack!

    S1:E13

    In this episode, Shiryu challenges the Black Dragon, while Shun tries to save Seiya, who is slowly dying because of Black Pegasus' Black Death Horror. Shiryu, still weak because of his blood loss, almost sacrifices his life for friendship (which Black Dragon can't understand why, since he doesn't believe in such thing as friendship).

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 14 - Defeated! Genma Ken!
    7.8/10(216 votes)

    #22 - Defeated! Genma Ken!

    S1:E14

    The four Saints prepare to face Ikki (Hyoga wasn't dead after all), but they are no match for the mighty cosmo of Ikki. He knocks them out with one single strike, except for Seiya, who was protected by the Gold Cloth. Aided by the cosmo of his friends, Seiya finally manages to defeat Ikki after a deadly battle.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 25 - Fight! The Rise of Athena!
    7.8/10(195 votes)

    #23 - Fight! The Rise of Athena!

    S1:E25

    After finding out Marin is indeed his long lost sister. Seiya must fight off yet another Silver saint in Asterion to save Marin. Will Seiya be able to both defeat Asterion and save Marin in time?

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 27 - Seiya Becomes Stone!
    7.8/10(192 votes)

    #24 - Seiya Becomes Stone!

    S1:E27

    The saints are under attack from Shaina, Babel and the Spartan. Will they be able to overcome their biggest challenge to date? Or will they be turned to stone?

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 45 - Fear! Adrift in Another Dimension
    7.8/10(180 votes)

    #25 - Fear! Adrift in Another Dimension

    S1:E45

    With time running out the Saints must take on Gemini's Gold Saint who's reputation is as the scariest of them all. Can they break the mirage of Gemini or will it break them?

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Ares! Legend of the Demon Fist" is the best rated episode of "Saint Seiya". It scored 10/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/31/1987. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Hero! Ikki Dissolved Because of Friendship".