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Every episode of SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac Season 1!

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Seiya and the Knights of the Zodiac rise again to protect the reincarnation of the goddess Athena, but a dark prophecy hangs over them all.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac Season 1 Episode 1 - SEIYA
    5.5/10(211 votes)

    #1 - SEIYA

    S1:E1

    After exhibiting special powers, Seiya is approached by the enigmatic Alman Kido, who urges him to fulfill his destiny and become a Bronze Knight.

    Director:Yasuhiro Tanabe
    Writer:Shannon Eric Denton

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  2. SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac Season 1 Episode 2 - Burn Your Cosmo
    6.1/10(174 votes)

    #2 - Burn Your Cosmo

    S1:E2

    Seiya obtains the Pegasus Armor with ease, but to be a true Knight of Athena, he must first prove himself in the Galaxian Wars tournament.

    Director:Yasuhiro Tanabe
    Writer:Thomas F. Zahler

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  3. SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac Season 1 Episode 3 - Enter the Dragon
    6.0/10(167 votes)

    #3 - Enter the Dragon

    S1:E3

    Believing in the dark prophecy, Magnus confronts Lady Sienna. Seiya faces his toughest opponent yet: Dragon Long.

    Director:Yasuhiro Tanabe
    Writer:Benjamin Townsend

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  4. SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac Season 1 Episode 4 - Nebula Chain
    5.8/10(162 votes)

    #4 - Nebula Chain

    S1:E4

    Reluctant to fight, Andromeda Shaun takes a defensive approach against Unicorn Jab using her Nebula Chain. Meanwhile, Vander's army attacks.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Joelle Sellner

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  5. SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac Season 1 Episode 5 - The Black Knights
    5.6/10(157 votes)

    #5 - The Black Knights

    S1:E5

    Seiya takes down a helicopter to retrieve the stolen Gold Armor from Phoenix Nero, only to be confronted by Vander's Black Knights.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Travis Donnelly

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  6. SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac Season 1 Episode 6 - Phoenix Rising
    6.5/10(158 votes)

    #6 - Phoenix Rising

    S1:E6

    Phoenix Nero has built up his overwhelming power with hate. To stop him, the Bronze Knights must combine their strength to reclaim the Gold Armor.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Benjamin Townsend

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  7. SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac Season 1 Episode 7 - The Silver Knights
    7.2/10(101 votes)

    #7 - The Silver Knights

    S1:E7

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    Director:Yasuhiro Tanabe
    Writer:Tom Pugsley

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  8. SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac Season 1 Episode 8 - The Rising Tide
    7.8/10(73 votes)

    #8 - The Rising Tide

    S1:E8

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    Director:Yasuhiro Tanabe
    Writer:Saundra Hall

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  9. SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac Season 1 Episode 9 - To Fight for Athena
    7.8/10(79 votes)

    #9 - To Fight for Athena

    S1:E9

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    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Shaene Siders

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  10. SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac Season 1 Episode 10 - The Challenge
    7.8/10(74 votes)

    #10 - The Challenge

    S1:E10

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    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Patrick Rieger

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  11. SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac Season 1 Episode 11 - The Prophecy
    7.5/10(73 votes)

    #11 - The Prophecy

    S1:E11

    Graad assembles his own Black Knights to protect mankind from the gods. When his forces abduct Sienna, the Bronze Knights set out to rescue her.

    Director:Yoshiharu Ashino
    Writer:Eugene Son

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  12. SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac Season 1 Episode 12 - One War Ends, Another Begins
    7.7/10(74 votes)

    #12 - One War Ends, Another Begins

    S1:E12

    The Bronze Knights face Graad's upgraded Black Knights. Though Seiya and the others gain the upper hand, Graad proves to be a formidable foe.

    Director:Yoshiharu Ashino
    Writer:Eugene Son

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"SEIYA" is the best rated episode of "SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac" season 1. It scored 5.5/10 based on 211 votes. Directed by Yasuhiro Tanabe and written by Shannon Eric Denton, it aired on 7/19/2019. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Burn Your Cosmo".