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!
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 mystical Cloth of Pegasus. He is joined by other Saints with Cloths of their own to fight for Athena.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Saint Seiya" is "Ares! Legend of the Demon Fist", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Ares! Legend of the Demon Fist" aired on 10/31/1987 and is rated 1.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Shaka! The Man Closest to a God".
10.0/10 1 votes#1 - Ares! Legend of the Demon Fist
Season 1 Episode 52 - Aired 10/31/1987
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.0/10 1 votes#2 - Shaka! The Man Closest to a God
Season 1 Episode 56 - Aired 11/28/1987
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.0/10 1 votes#3 - Fear of the Void! Shaka Opened His Eyes
Season 1 Episode 57 - Aired 12/5/1987
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: N/A
9.0/10 1 votes#4 - Hero! Ikki Dissolved Because of Friendship
Season 1 Episode 58 - Aired 12/12/1987
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: N/A
9.0/10 1 votes#5 - Young Men! I Entrust Athena to You
Season 1 Episode 64 - Aired 1/30/1988
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10 2 votes#6 - Enemies of the Northern Frontier! The Legendary God Warriors
Season 1 Episode 74 - Aired 4/23/1988
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,...
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10 162 votes#7 - Fight Violently! Gold Stole
Season 1 Episode 38 - Aired 7/18/1987
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 162 votes#8 - The Mask Screams! Either Love or Death?
Season 1 Episode 37 - Aired 7/11/1987
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 173 votes#9 - Shiryu Fights Back!
Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 5/9/1987
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Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 246 votes#10 - Miracle of Rebirth! Friendship of the Cosmos
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/15/1986
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 156 votes#11 - Velocity of Light! The Powerful Beyond Mach
Season 1 Episode 39 - Aired 7/25/1987
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 162 votes#12 - Farewell, Hyoga! Sleep, Oh Noble Warrior
Season 1 Episode 47 - Aired 9/26/1987
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 153 votes#13 - Rise, Dragon! Shiryu's Raging Cosmo
Season 1 Episode 50 - Aired 10/17/1987
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 1 votes#14 - What a Man! Cassios Dies For Love
Season 1 Episode 53 - Aired 11/7/1987
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 2 votes#15 - Shine, Stars of Friendship! Legend of Youth
Season 1 Episode 114 - Aired 4/1/1989
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 262 votes#16 - Dragon! Unrivaled Fist and Shield
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/1986
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 197 votes#17 - Revealed! Ikki's Secret!
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/31/1987
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: N/A
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7.9/10 178 votes#18 - Fly Pegasus! Like a Comet
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 4/11/1987
The other silver saints have revenge in their hearts. Marin is used as bait and her secret is revealed. Just who is she?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 151 votes#19 - Big Bang! The Battle of the Gold Bull Temple
Season 1 Episode 43 - Aired 8/22/1987
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: N/A
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7.8/10 198 votes#20 - Grab On! The Nebula Chain of Friendship
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/10/1987
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: N/A
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7.8/10 196 votes#21 - Defeated! Genma Ken!
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/24/1987
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: N/A
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7.8/10 173 votes#22 - Fight! The Rise of Athena!
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 4/18/1987
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 170 votes#23 - Seiya Becomes Stone!
Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 5/2/1987
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 218 votes#24 - Stolen! Golden Cloth
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/29/1986
Phoenix Ikki attacks his brother, Andromeda, without mercy. He's full of hate against all Saints and Saori Kido, whose grandfather had sent him to Death Queen Island. Jabu tries to stop Ikki but he's defeated with one single punch. Then, the official battle begins, between Ikki and Nachi, Bronze Saint of Wolf, who has his mind completely destroyed by Phoenix's attack. Then, Ikki bids farewell to all and, along with his henchmen, the Black Saints, steals the Gold Cloth.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 197 votes#25 - Burn! Flaming Attack!
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/17/1987
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: N/A
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