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Saint Seiya Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
73 Episodes 1986 - 1988
Episode 1
Yomigaere! Eiyû densetsu
Sat, Aug 30, 200325 mins
Seiya acquires the Pegasus cloth in Greece after a hard battle to win it. He returns to Japan to fullfill with his destiny.
Episode 2
Moero! Pegasus Ryuseiken
25 mins
Seiya arrives to Japan and goes to the Graude Fundation to look for information about her sister, but he has only one choice to find her, join the Galactic Tournament.
Episode 3
Cygnus! Hyogen no senshi
25 mins
Hyoga journeys to Japan after getting the Cygnus cloth in Siberia. He arrives at the Galaxian Wars tournament and fights his first opponent, Hydra.
Episode 4
Doragon! Muteki no ken to tate
25 mins
Seiya has a difficult fight againts Shiryu, but he finds a dangerous but effective way to kick him out of the tournament.
Episode 5
Kiseki no fukkatsu! Yuyo no cosmo
25 mins
After a hard fight, both Seiya and Shiryu takes out their cloth and fight without them, a very risky fight. Seiya wins the battle, but the life of Shiryu is in danger.
Episode 6
Fenikkusu! Jigoku o mita senshi
25 mins
Shun fights Jabu in the Galactic Tournament and shows to the world the power of his chains, but before finishing the fight, Shun's chains advices a dark character arrives to the tournament.
Episode 7
Ubawa reta! Kogane seii
25 mins
Ikki wants revenge againts the Graude Fundation and the Bronze saints for every pain he has suffer, one of his plans is to steal the gold cloth for his personal use.
Episode 8
Taose! Ankoku Phoenix gundan
25 mins
Ikki and his dark knights escape with the golden armor. Seiya, Shiryu, Hyoga and Shun go after them.
Episode 9
Kyoteki! Ankoku shiten oh arawaru
25 mins
The four bronze saints finds themselves againts their counterparts: Black Pegasus, Black Dragon, Black Andromeda and Black Cygnus.
Episode 10
Ayaushi shiryu! Cloth no hakaba
25 mins
Shiryu the dragon saint must make a brave sacrifice if his and Seiya's dead cloths are to be brought back to life. The dark saints challenge could be nothing but a formality without this sacrifice...
Episode 11
Shito! Kyofu no kokushiken
25 mins
Seiya and the other Saints bravely accept the challenge of the Dark Knights lead by Ikki The Phoenix. The wager? Their pieces of the gold cloth...
Episode 12
Tsukame! Yujo no Nebula Chain
25 mins
Hyoga takes on Ikki in an epic battle of wills. Who will come out on top? The Cygnet or the Phoniex?
Episode 13
Moe agare! Honoo no ichigeki
25 mins
Seiya is at deaths door while the two dragons battle for the remaining pieces of Gold cloth. The fate of either side hangs in the balance.
Episode 14
Yaburetari! Genmaken
25 mins
Seiya has come back from certain death to challenge Ikki. Will Seiya's injuries be too much to overcome? Will Shun face his brother in combat?
Episode 15
Ima akasu! Ikki no nazo
25 mins
Life in living hell. Just what changed Ikki into a heartless monster? See the real Death Queen Island.
Episode 16
Kyodai! Docrates no moshu
25 mins
Meet Docrates, the biggest threat the saints have faced so far.
Episode 17
Sukue! Saori no kiki
25 mins
The ultimatum either give up the Golden helmet or Saori dies. Seiya must decide if the fate of mankind is worth the sacrifice of one soul.
Episode 18
Oo abare! Karibu no Ghosts Saints
25 mins
Meet the new ghost saints who have been freed from exile in the Caribbean.
Episode 19
Seika shika! Makaito no kessen
25 mins
The four bronze saints embark on a dangerous mission to retrieve the gold cloths mask from the ghost saints of the Caribbean...
Episode 20
Honki de tatakae! Shaina no gyakushu
25 mins
The saints split up in the hopes of avoiding ambushes and gathering information. Seiya returns to Sanctuary to see Marin while Hyoga goes to Siberia...
Episode 21
Hijo! Aurora no taiketsu
25 mins
Hyoga must fights with your master, Crystal.
Episode 22
Honoo no fukkatsu! Fujimi no ikki
25 mins
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.
Episode 23
Silver Saints! Hokori takaki shikaku
25 mins
The Master of Sanctuary sends Marin and the Silver Saint Misty to Japan to kill Seya and the others.
Episode 24
Tobe Pegasus! Suisei no yo ni
25 mins
The other silver saints have revenge in their hearts. Marin is used as bait and her secret is revealed. Just who is she?
Episode 25
Tatakae! Atena no moto de
25 mins
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?
Episode 26
Teki Ka Mikata Ka! Steels Saints
25 mins
Just as the battle intensifies with Babel the Silver Seinto, three new saints enter the fray. Are they friend or foe? Meet the steel saints.
Episode 27
Seiya ga ishi ni! Medusa no tate
25 mins
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?
Episode 28
Dragon! Sutemi no ichigeki
25 mins
Dragon Shiryû must fight alone against Perseus Argol to save Pegasus Seiya and Andromeda Shun.
Episode 29
Yukai! Saori o osou karasu gundan
25 mins
Division in the camp as Shiryu heads back home after being declared blind. Will the Bronze saints rally together or fall apart?
Episode 30
Moegare! Ai no Cosmo
25 mins
Seiya and Saori are in a dangerous predicament. Literally trapped between a rock and a hard place. What will become of them?
Episode 31
Genma! Seishi no deadline
25 mins
After barely surviving the onslaught of Shaina and the Crow Saint. A severely injured Seiya, Soari who has revealed her true power as Athena, Shin and Hyoga must face two new mysterious Saints sent by the holy father. Will they survive their greatest test to date? How strong are they without the Dragon and Phoenix saints by their side?
Episode 32
Dai bakuhatsu! Death Queen to
25 mins
Ikki returns to death queen island and is lured into a challenge which not even the Phoenix can be sure of surviving. Will help arrive in time or will the Phoenix be lost forever?
Episode 33
Ryuko Gekitotsu! Hikari naki Dragon no namida
25 mins
The four bronze saints barely survive without Saori's intervention. Meanwhile Shiryu is having great difficulty coming to terms with his new circumstances. Can he continue as a bronze saint without his sight?
Episode 34
Saraba tomo yo! Yasuraka ni nemure
22 mins
The dragon saint vs the tiger. The inevitable challenge of rivals draws closer. Will Seiya's plan to restore Shiryu's sight succeed?
Episode 35
Kesshiko! Hirake Dragon no me yo
25 mins
The gold cloth has come together autonomously. What could this mean? The dragon saint has surpassed his limits and risen to new heights. The fight for the fate of the world has just gotten more mysterious...
Episode 36
Odoroki! Juni tai ni gold cloth
25 mins
When Seiya mysteriously falls ill he must do something he has always resisted, let his colleagues take the lead in the search for the gold cloth. Hyoga and Shun have work to do before The Holy Father secures the cloth for his own nefarious plans...
Episode 37
Kamen ga sakebu! Aika shika?
25 mins
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?
Episode 38
Geki totsu! Gold saint
25 mins
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...
Episode 39
Kosoku! Mach o koeru kyoken
25 mins
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...
Episode 40
Ikuzo! Oretachi no tabidachi
25 mins
The journey to the sanctuary begins. Meanwhile Shiryu attempts to return to the group having recently learned his Master Roshi is also a Golden Saint and friend in the battle against Arles. Mu has also shown his support vs the Golden Saint Death Mask, forcing him to retreat. Lines are being drawn ahead of the ultimate battle. This may be the last time the group has together heading into the battle...
Episode 41
Sancturay daikessen! Atena saidai no kiki
25 mins
The journey towards the ultimate battle has been delayed following Shun being ambushed by others from Andromeda island. Saori/Athena pleads with her loyal saints to allow Shun to come through this test unaided in the hopes of trusting each other when the real battle begins. We also await the return of Ikki and Shiryu to complete Athena's ranks. Will they come in time or even at all?
Episode 42
Kyukyoku no Cosmo! Seven senses
25 mins
Shiryu has joined the saints who are still without Ikki at the sanctuary. There are 12 temples with guardians for them to get past before they can be granted an audience with the holy father. Saori however, may not live to see this completed as she has been gravely wounded by a golden arrow. Is all hope now lost on this noble quest for justice?
Episode 43
Big bang! Kingyu kyu no battle
25 mins
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?
Episode 44
Souji kyu! Hikari to yami no meikyu
25 mins
The Gold saint of the Taurus constellation proves a worthy challenge for the Bronze saints. Will the others follow Seiya in also awakening their seventh sense?
Episode 45
Kyofu! Ijigen e no Hyoryu
25 mins
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?
Episode 46
Hoero! Kobo ittai no Nebula Chain
25 mins
The Gemini Saint literally has Shun hanging in by a thread. A shocking revelation in the fight against The Holy Father is about to take place...
Episode 47
Saraba Hyoga! Yusha yo nemure
25 mins
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.
Episode 48
Dragon! Yomigaere shi no kuni kara
25 mins
With Hyoga literally on ice and Ikki in a deep slumber. The other bronze saints have their work cut out for them. Should they fail to awaken their seventh sense they stand no chance against even the most merciful of the gold saints. Time is running out and there is still a far way to go. The group really needs a positive omen to add new vigour to their quest...
Episode 49
Ai! Shunrei no inori
25 mins
Things continue to get more precarious for the Bronze saints as the dragon Shiryu is added to the list of fallen warriors. With just under 9 hours to go and a fair amount of temples left to overcome has the task finally become too heavy a burden for our young heroes?
Episode 50
Nobore ryu! Shiryu ikari no Cosmo
25 mins
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?
Episode 51
Naze da! Kiba o muita ogon no shishi
25 mins
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?
Episode 52
Ares! dentsetsu no maohken
25 mins
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...
Episode 53
Otoko da! Cassios ai ni shisu
25 mins
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?
Episode 54
Ikki! Tsubasa o mogareta fushicho
25 mins
Following on from the tragic death of Kasius, Seiya's former foe turned ally, Aiolia has awakened from his mind control at the hands of the holy father. He warns Seiya, Shun and Shiryu of the task ahead. They must face the gold saint of Virgo their most formidable foe ever and the closest to the level of God. Meanwhile Ikki has arisen from his restorative sleep. His cloth a new he is ready to be a symbol to his people on death island...
Episode 55
Yujo no kizuna! Atena no sakebi
25 mins
Ikki is being tested to the limit. Will he have enough Cosmo to soar to new heights of power as the Phoenix Saint?
Episode 56
Shaka! Mottomo kami ni chikai otoko
25 mins
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 will drown unless he gives up and becomes a follower of Shaka, but Ikki uses his flaming cosmo to vaporize the blood river. However, Ikki still can't attack Shaka, who paralyses him the same way as before. Then, Shaka uses his Rikudo Rinne (Cycle of the Six Worlds) attack, sending Ikki's spirit to the nothingness.
Episode 57
Mu no kyofu! Me o aketa Shaka
25 mins
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.
Episode 58
Soretsu! Yujo ni chitta Ikki
25 mins
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 protecting Phoenix? And why? It turns out that Phoenix's is protecting himself with his awesome brainpower. Angered and frustrated, Shaka tries to destroy Phoenix's brain as well, but he is too late. Phoenix has been down so low that he cannot go any deeper. He has searched his soul and found his inner seventh-sense power. Due to his inner goodness and pure heart, Phoenix becomes more powerful than Shaka could ever dream of becoming and he begins to overpower Shaka. But Phoenix knows that the only way he can truly destroy Shaka is by sacrificing his own life to take Shaka's. So he does just that. Phoenix grabs hold of a stunned Shaka and burns up all of his powerful energy in an intense heat. By building up a massive burst of energy Phoenix explodes and takes Shaka with him, into a million bits. Shun and the others shed a tear for their fallen friend, but they know he died for them and they must now rush off to save Saari, as they only have six hours left.
Episode 59
Yomigaere hakucho! Iki to shi to ai to
25 mins
The stakes are very much heightened. Defeating the remaining Gold Saints requires more than strength as demonstrated by the noble sacrifice of Ikki the Phoenix Saint. The remaining three of Seiya, Shiryu and Shun race bravely towards the Libra temple...
Episode 60
Hyoga fukkatsu! Kono inochi kakete
25 mins
Hyoga has been freed from his ice coffin and Shun has volunteered to speed up his recovery by providing the much needed warmth of mankind. The weapons encased in the Virgo Cloth provided by Shiryu's master Roshi may just be the tools needed to balance the campaign against the gold saints of the sanctuary.
Episode 61
Kofuku ka shi ka! Kono tsubasa aru kagiri
25 mins
Hyoga has returned filled with purpose. Will his new resolve be enough to turn the tide?
Episode 62
Susume Hyoga! Hokori takaki yusha
25 mins
Hyoga is taught a valuable and yet painful lesson about preparing for the 7th sense to awaken.
Episode 63
Hibike! Sanctuary no Gold Cloth
25 mins
The most powerful gold saints armour turns up unexplained. What could this mean for the battle against the sanctuary?
Episode 64
Shonen yo! Kimi-tachi ni Atena o takusu
25 mins
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 the ceiling ; they reluctantly agree, although worry about their friend's welfare. Up ahead, the three saints must evade a barrage of rocks flying at them, and then deal with a torrent that prevents them from moving onto the next passageway. Cygnus volunteers to take care of it, to allow Seiya and Shun advance. Next, the two saints come to a wide opening in the rock and they must use Shun's chain to swing across, but the chain gives out and the two falls to the rocks below. But, then, the power of the Sagittarius armor energizes the four saints giving them extreme powers and the strength to emerge unscathed from their predicaments and unite again in the house of Sagittarius's main chamber. In the chamber, others to run ahead to the tunnel while he tries to hold up the ceiling ; they reluctantly agree, although worry about their friend's welfare. Up ahead, the three saints must evade a barrage of rocks flying at them, and then deal with a torrent that prevents them from moving onto the next passageway. Cygnus volunteers to take care of it, to allow Seiya and Shun advance. Next, the two saints come to a wide opening in the rock and they must use Shun's chain to swing across, but the chain gives out and the two falls to the rocks below. But, then, the power of the Sagittarius armor energizes the four saints giving them extreme powers and the strength to emerge unscathed from their predicaments and unite again in the house of Sagittarius's main chamber. In the chamber, they find Aioros's will (the previous saint of Sagittarius) which reads : "I will entrust you Athena to your care." Thay all shed a tear for the fallen saint and swear vengeance on Arles for killing Aioros those many years ago. They then rush off to the next house to save Saori.
Episode 65
Unaru seikan! Shura tai Dragon
25 mins
The fight continues as the foursome of Hyoga, Shiryu, Shun and Seiya enter the unguarded 10th temple. Surely it can't be this simple?
Episode 66
Aa Shiryu! Hoshi to natte kiyu
25 mins
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?
Episode 67
Saraba! Waga shi yo waga tomo yo
25 mins
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 respecting his prodigy, Camus again chooses to freeze Cygnus inside a large block of ice rather than killing him ruthlessly. This time, however, to Camus's surprise Cygnus is able to summon his seventh sense power and break out of the ice coffin. A greater battle ensues and both saints destroyed one another, altering the number of fallen bronze saints to three.
Episode 68
Bi no senshi! Aphrodite
23 mins
After Camus's defeat, and with Seiya and Shun closing in, Arles is getting a little jumpy. And with only one-hour left to save Athena, Seiya and Shun must move fast. To save time, they agree to let Shun fight Aphrodite in the house of Pisces, while Seiya runs ahead to face Arles. Shun successfully holds Aphrodite at bay while Seiya runs through the house of Pisces, but once he reaches the path to Arles's house, Seiya discovers it to be covered with Aphrodite's magical roses. Seiya must step on the roses to advance to Arles's house, but as he does, he falls unconscious succumbing to their mysterious powers. Shun cannot help his friend, instead he must listen to the Aphrodite's sinister laughter as they prepare for battle.
Episode 69
Demon rose! Amaki shi no kaori
25 mins
Albion/Daidaros de Cefeu- Master of Shun and June. He is a very pacific knight and he taught one private technique for the Shun, the Misty Chain. It was died for knight Afrodite the gold of fish with a treacherous blow while he fought against Milo of scorpion in the proper island of Andrômeda. In manga he is called Daidaros.
Episode 70
Yasuraka ni! Shun saigo no hohoemi
25 mins
Aphrodite attacks Shun with his "piranhian Rose" and destroys Shun's chain attack with ease. Aphrodite punishes Shun with his gold saints's powers, destroying his bronze armor and almost fatally wounding him. Realising he must act quickly, Shun summons all of his remaining energy and attacks Aphrodite with his "Nebular Stream" technique. This allows Shun to defeat Aprodite, but not before suffering the spell of Aphrodite's "White Rose" attack. The white rose attacks Shun's heart and sucks out all of the blood out of his body. Shun is the latest of the bronze saints to fall, but what about Seiya? Is he dead, or just sleeping? Arles believes that he has won; he believes the only threat to his rule was the bronze saints - but he was wrong. Marin and Shina are planning to rescue Seiya on their own, but will they be able to save him in time to save Athena as well?
Episode 71
Kieru Hidokei!Kyoko no shotai
25 mins
The battle in Sanctuary is about to end after making a lot of sacrifices. In spite of losing his precious friend Shun, Seiya has managed to go through the twelve houses and broken into the Pope's room being helped by Marin. There he finds Pope regretting his sinful conducts with tears. Pope tells Seiya to head for Athena Shrine in order to save Athena but soon after that turns into the reincarnation of the evil. Saga is double-personality of Good and Evil. It is revealed that Pope really is Gemini Saga and that he's gained the position after murdering the former Pope.
Episode 72
Ike Seiya! Tomo no shi o koete
25 mins
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 hold it up over his head, The battle in Sanctuary is about to end after making a lot of sacrifices. Seiya tries his last effort to save Athena, but the Gold Saint of Gemini, the reincarnation of evil, attacks him. Finally the last fire on the tower has gone and Athena is about to die..
Episode 73
Tsudoe tomo yo! Atena no moto ni
25 mins
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 and Shun. Suddenly, the Gold Cloth of Gemini is removed automatically against Saga's intention. Finallly, Saga killed himself by sticking the Athena's Rod. His personality of good regrets his sin. Thus, the battle comes to one end. The evil is disappeared from the Sanctuary.