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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 94 - Bonding Brotherhood! Syd, Rest in Your Native Land
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - 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
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  2. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 114 - Shine, Stars of Friendship! Legend of Youth
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #2 - 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 ...

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  3. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 72 - Go, Seiya! Forget All the Sorrow
    8.7/10(241 votes)

    #3 - Go, Seiya! Forget All the Sorrow

    S1:E72

    Gemini gets certain of his victory, beating Seiya and his 5 senses. At the same time, Mu of Aries helps Shaka of Virgo and Phoenix Ikki from another dimension. Shaka repaired Ikki's Phoenix Cloth. On the other hand, losing 5senses, Seiya still continues to fight against the Gold Saint of Gemini, Saga. Suddenly, the Justice Face on the mask of Gold Cloth of Gemini sheds tears. Ikki comes into the Pope's room and lets Seiya go to the Athena's Shrine. Defeating Ikki, Saga of Gemini follows Seiya. In the Athena's Shrine, Seiya finds the Sheild of the Athena Statue, and ...

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  4. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 66 - Shiryu! Become a Shooting Star
    8.6/10(220 votes)

    #4 - Shiryu! Become a Shooting Star

    S1:E66

    Shiryu the bronze dragon saint vs Shuya the gold said by and wielder of the holy sword Excalibur. The unbreakable dragon shield vs the sword of legend. Wich will outlast the other?

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  5. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 57 - Fear of the Void! Shaka Opened His Eyes
    8.5/10(227 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 58 - Hero! Ikki Dissolved Because of Friendship
    8.5/10(212 votes)

    #6 - 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
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  7. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 67 - Farewell! My Teacher, my Friends
    8.5/10(225 votes)

    #7 - Farewell! My Teacher, my Friends

    S1:E67

    Although upset, the remaining bronze saints realize they don't have the time to grieve for their brave friend Shiryu, and they hurry off to the next house, the house of Aquarius. Inside, they encounter the gold saint of Aquarius, Camus. To prove his great mentor wrong (for freezing him in the large block of ice, because he felt Cygnus could never achieve his seventh sense) Cygnus Hyoga wants to fight Camus alone. So, he tells Shun and Seiya to go on ahead to defeat Arles without him. Camus's powers are great; he is far superior to Cygnus and easily defeats him. But ...

    Director:Katsumi Minoguchi
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  8. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 73 - Good Friends! Come to Be with Athena
    8.5/10(208 votes)

    #8 - Good Friends! Come to Be with Athena

    S1:E73

    Eventually, Athena Saori is revived. The light from the Athena's Sheild reaches to her. The Gold Saint of Libra, the mentor of Dragon Shiryu tells the truth to the other Gold Saints what happened 13 years ago, and that Saori is the reincarnation of Athena. Saori moves to the Athena's Shrine from the foot of the Sanctuary through the 12 rooms of the Gold Saints, saving other Bronze Saints, Shiryu, Hyoga and Shun by the miracle power of Cosmo. In Athena's Shrine, Seiya is about to death, beaten by Saga of Gemini, Seiya helped by Ikki. And other friends, Shiryu, Hyoga ...

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  9. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 38 - Fight Violently! Gold Stole
    8.4/10(209 votes)

    #9 - 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...

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  10. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 70 - Rest in Peace! Shun, the Last Smile
    8.4/10(206 votes)

    #10 - Rest in Peace! Shun, the Last Smile

    S1:E70

    Seiya finally faces the Holy Father thanks to the sacrifice of Shaina. However, Seiya must confront a force unlike any he has ever encountered. Pegasus vs The Lord of The Saints...

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  11. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 100 - The Ocean Emperor Poseidon! Holy War once Again
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #11 - The Ocean Emperor Poseidon! Holy War once Again

    S1:E100

    There is pouring rain and floods in all parts of the globe. Tatsumi, Jabu and the other Saints are aware of the panic around the world and wonder what is happening. In Asgard, Seiya and Shun return to Hilda and Freya, with no trace of Saori's whereabouts, but they do believe Poseidon has taken her to the underwater Sanctuary. Saori awakens and encounters Poseidon, but she recognizes him as Julian Solo. She first met him during his 16th birthday party. Julian Solo's family is one of the wealthiest sea merchants in the world and he is the heir. When he met Saori, he ...

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  12. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 111 - Friends! Together at the Time of Death
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Friends! Together at the Time of Death

    S1:E111

    Saori's singing is heard throughout the underwater Sanctuary. Seiya arrives at the Temple and sees Shaina unconscious. He then encounters Poseidon and finds out that the Main Breadwinner is almost full of water. Seiya attacks, but his attacks come back to him. Poseidon then destroys the Pegasus Cloth and is about to finish off Seiya, but Shiryu arrives in time to protect him. At the Sanctuary, Milo, Shaka, and Aldebaran gather around Mu and Aiolia, with Milo wanting to help the Bronze Saints. Shiryu attacks Poseidon, but to no avail. Hyoga also arrives, saying if they...

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  13. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 37 - The Mask Screams! Either Love or Death?
    8.3/10(213 votes)

    #13 - 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?

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  14. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 56 - Shaka! The Man Closest to a God
    8.3/10(212 votes)

    #14 - 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 ...

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  15. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 71 - The Fire Bell is Off! The Real Face of Holy Father
    8.3/10(201 votes)

    #15 - The Fire Bell is Off! The Real Face of Holy Father

    S1:E71

    Seiya is up against a force unlike any other in the All Father. The internal struggle of the Gemini Gold Saint rages within the All Father. Will Seiya be able to count on a miracle to save him and in turn Athena?

    Director:Katsumi Minoguchi
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  16. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 28 - Shiryu Fights Back!
    8.2/10(221 votes)

    #16 - Shiryu Fights Back!

    S1:E28

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  17. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 53 - What a Man! Cassios Dies For Love
    8.2/10(205 votes)

    #17 - 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?

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  18. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 5 - Miracle of Rebirth! Friendship of the Cosmos
    8.1/10(299 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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  19. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 24 - Fly Pegasus! Like a Comet
    8.1/10(227 votes)

    #19 - 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?

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  20. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 39 - Velocity of Light! The Powerful Beyond Mach
    8.1/10(204 votes)

    #20 - 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...

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  21. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 47 - Farewell, Hyoga! Sleep, Oh Noble Warrior
    8.1/10(207 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 50 - Rise, Dragon! Shiryu's Raging Cosmo
    8.1/10(197 votes)

    #22 - 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?

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  23. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 4 - Dragon! Unrivaled Fist and Shield
    8.0/10(316 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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  24. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 43 - Big Bang! The Battle of the Gold Bull Temple
    8.0/10(194 votes)

    #24 - 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?

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  25. Saint Seiya Season 1 Episode 65 - Roar, Holy Sword! Shura vs Shiryu
    8.0/10(198 votes)

    #25 - Roar, Holy Sword! Shura vs Shiryu

    S1:E65

    The fight continues as the foursome of Hyoga, Shiryu, Shun and Seiya enter the unguarded 10th temple. Surely it can't be this simple?

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Best Episodes Summary

"Bonding Brotherhood! Syd, Rest in Your Native Land" is the best rated episode of "Saint Seiya". It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Katsumi Minoguchi and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/17/1988. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Shine, Stars of Friendship! Legend of Youth".