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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!

The Best Episodes of Saint Seiya

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...

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  1. Background image for Ares! Legend of the Demon Fist
    10.0/10(3 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...

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  2. Background image for 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 ...

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  3. Background image for Farewell, Hyoga! Sleep, Oh Noble Warrior
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Background image for Fear of the Void! Shaka Opened His Eyes
    9.3/10(4 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. Background image for Shaka! The Man Closest to a God
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Background image for Young Men! I Entrust Athena to You
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. Background image for Bonding Brotherhood! Syd, Rest in Your Native Land
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - 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 ...

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  9. Background image for Shine, Stars of Friendship! Legend of Youth
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. Background image for Life or Death! Bloody Battle at the Makaito
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Life or Death! Bloody Battle at the Makaito

    S1:E19

    The four bronze saints embark on a dangerous mission to retrieve the gold cloths mask from the ghost saints of the Caribbean...

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  11. Background image for Fight! The Rise of Athena!
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #10 - 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?

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  12. Background image for Seiya Becomes Stone!
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #11 - 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?

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  13. Background image for Silver Saint! The Proud Assassin
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Silver Saint! The Proud Assassin

    S1:E23

    The Master of Sanctuary sends Marin and the Silver Saint Misty to Japan to kill Seya and the others.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Miracle of Rebirth! Friendship of the Cosmos
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. Background image for What a Man! Cassios Dies For Love
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. Background image for Dragon! Unrivaled Fist and Shield
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. Background image for Revealed! Ikki's Secret!
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #16 - 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)

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  18. Background image for Rebirth from the Flames! Indestructible Ikki
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Rebirth from the Flames! Indestructible Ikki

    S1:E22

    Crystal is dead. Shriyu stay in Rozan. The knight of Fire attacks the Kido Mansion. Alone, Shun suffer to protect Saori, but is helped by a powerful knight ressurrected of flames.

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  19. Background image for Revive! Legendary Hero
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Revive! Legendary Hero

    S1:E1

    Legends tell of young men who wear armor known as Cloths and fight using energy known as Cosmos, in service of the goddess Athena. They are known as Saints. In Japan, two Saints fight in a colosseum for an audience, with the host, Saori Kido, waiting for the Pegasus Saint. In Athens, Greece, a Japanese young man known as Seiya fights his rival Cassios, cuts off his ear and defeats him with his Meteor of Pegasus to earn the Pegasus Bronze Cloth. Later that night, before Seiya can return home, Cassios' master Shaina tries to kill him for revenge. Seiya wears the Pegasus Cloth and actually injures Shaina, but for a moment, he is unable to master the Cloth and his Cosmos. Shaina's men arrive to finish Seiya off, but thanks to his teacher Marin's advice, he turns the table and defeats her men with his Meteor of Pegasus technique. He also is able to break Shaina's mask to reveal her face. The next day, Seiya heads back to Japan.

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  20. Background image for Enemies of the Northern Frontier! The Legendary God Warriors
    7.4/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Enemies of the Northern Frontier! The Legendary God Warriors

    S1:E74

    In Asgard, a land filled with snow in Northern Europe, a woman known as Polaris Hilda, representative of the Norse God Odin, prays to preserve the peace in her land. Suddenly, a mysterious force speaks to her, urging her to destroy the Sanctuary. Hilda refuses, so she is swept away by the force. When she recovers, a strange ring is on her finger, and she calls upon the God Robes of the Asgard God Warriors. Seven warriors are granted these sacred Robes: Siegfried is granted the Dubhe God Robe Robe of the Alpha star, Hägen is granted the Merak God Robe of the Beta star,...

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  21. Background image for Fly Pegasus! Like a Comet
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - 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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  22. Background image for Burn! Cosmo of Love
    7.3/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Burn! Cosmo of Love

    S1:E30

    Seiya and Saori are in a dangerous predicament. Literally trapped between a rock and a hard place. What will become of them?

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  23. Background image for Phoenix! The Warrior Who has been Through Hell!
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Phoenix! The Warrior Who has been Through Hell!

    S1:E6

    Andromeda battles against Unicorn Andromeda uses his chains to form a nebula chain (Andromeda Galaxy). Unicorn runs directly to Andromeda but his chains attacks Unicorn, thus impoosible for Unicorn to attack. He tried to attack Andromeda from the air but the chains still attack him in the air. Suddenly, the chains set a reaction and form a code for Andromeda. He wonders what is could be until at the end, his brother appears.

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  24. Background image for Heartless! Clash of Aurora
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Heartless! Clash of Aurora

    S1:E21

    Hyoga must fights with your master, Crystal.

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  25. Background image for Why! The Golden Lion Bared His Fangs
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Why! The Golden Lion Bared His Fangs

    S1:E51

    Seiya must take on the honourable Aiolia. Something seems different can this be the very same warrior? Will Seiya be able to put his admiration for his foe aside and fight full force? Or is the result a foregone conclusion?

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  26. Background image for Grab On! The Nebula Chain of Friendship
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #25 - 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!

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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 3 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".