Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas
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📖 SYNOPSIS
Set in the 18th century, Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas follows Tenma, a brave and hot-headed Saint of Pegasus, as he gets caught in the battle between Athena and Hades. Alongside childhood friends Alone and Sasha, who are now reincarnations of the two deities, he must face an emotional and cosmic conflict. As the Holy War unfolds, Tenma and the other Saints risk everything to stop Hades and his Specters from covering the world in darkness. The story explores deep bonds, sacrifice, and the clash between destiny and free will. Rich in mythological themes and emotional tension, the series blends intense battles with personal struggles as characters grapple with fate, loyalty, and the weight of their roles.
🎬 EPISODE GUIDE
🎭 CHARACTERS
Alone
Hades' pure-souled reincarnation, a painter torn between his gentle nature and a world-ending destiny.
Portrayed by Shimono Hiro
Sasha
Sasha, Athena's reincarnation, fights to protect Earth alongside her friends, Tenma and Alone, despite their conflicting paths.
Portrayed by Hirano Aya
Tenma Pegasus
Tenma, the 15-year-old Sagittarius, is a kind but determined Pegasus Saint, destined for greatness.
Portrayed by Kakihara Tetsuya
Yuzuriha Crane
The Crane Silver Saint, Yuzuriha, is a compassionate healer who aids Tenma and Yato in the underworld.
Portrayed by Kobayashi Sanae
Yato Unicorn
The Unicorn Saint, Yato, initially Tenma's rival, survives a deadly encounter and fights alongside him, harboring a secret crush on Sasha.
Portrayed by Abe Atsushi
Saint Seiya Series
TV · 1986 · Toei Animation
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac
In ancient times, warriors known as Saints, wielding cosmic energy and mystical armor, fight to protect the goddess Athena from evil forces.
Movie · 1987 · Toei Animation
Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris
When the goddess of chaos, Eris, uses a friend of Hyoga to revive herself, Seiya and his friends must battle the Ghost Knights to save Athena and prevent the world's descent into chaos.
Movie · 1988 · Toei Animation
Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods
In Asgard, the reincarnation of Odin, Dolbar, captures Athena, forcing the Bronze Saints to battle the God Warriors to save her and the sanctuary.
Movie · 1988 · Toei Animation
Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth
When the resurrected Sun God Abel seeks to destroy humanity, the Bronze Saints must fight to protect Earth after Athena seemingly abandons them.
Movie · 1989 · Toei Animation
Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle
Awakened by fallen gods, Lucifer rises to destroy Athena and claim the title of the strongest god, igniting a final, desperate battle.
OVA · 2002 · Toei Animation
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Sanctuary
In a desperate bid for global domination, Hades resurrects fallen Gold Saints to assassinate Athena, forcing the Bronze Saints to defend their goddess.
Special · 2003 · Toei Animation
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Recaps
Resurrected Golden Knights Shura, Camus, and Saga recount the events of the Hades Sanctuary arc, offering a unique perspective on the battles and their motivations.
TV_SPECIAL · 2003 · Toei Animation
Saint Seiya: Summary
Witness the epic battles of young warriors known as Saints, clad in mystical armors, as they fight to protect the goddess Athena and defend the world from evil.
Movie · 2004 · Toei Animation
Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture
After Seiya's injury, Athena must relinquish Sanctuary to Artemis to heal him, leading the Bronze Saints to battle the forces of Zeus to reclaim their home.
OVA · 2005 · Toei Animation
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Inferno
Surviving Bronze and Gold Saints journey into the perilous world of the Dead, battling relentless foes to reach and vanquish the formidable Hades.
Special · 2006 · Toei Animation
Saint Seiya: Gold Saints Data File
This short special provides data and information about the Gold Saints, featured on the DVDs of the Saint Seiya: Meiou Hades Meikai-hen series.
OVA · 2008 · Toei Animation
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Elysion
Following the Gold Saints' sacrifice, the Bronze Saints journey into Elysion, the Underworld's deepest realm, to confront Hypnos and Thanatos before battling Hades.
OVA · 2011 · TMS Entertainment
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas 2
Following the events of the previous conflict, the sequel continues the epic saga of the Saints as they prepare to defend the world from the impending threat of Hades.
TV · 2012 · Toei Animation
Saint Seiya Omega
When the god of war Mars prepares to rise again, Kouga, raised by Athena, must awaken his Cosmo and become a Saint to face the impending threat.
Movie · 2014 · Toei Animation
Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary
In this CG anime celebrating the series' anniversary, a Bronze Saint must protect the reincarnated Goddess Athena from assassins sent by the Sanctuary's Pope.
ONA · 2015 · Toei Animation
Saint Seiya Soul of Gold
Resurrected after sacrificing themselves, the Gold Saints, including Aioria, find themselves in a new world and must face a new battle as their Cosmo evolves.
ONA · 2018 · Gonzo
Saint Seiya Saintia Sho
Set after the Sanctuary arc but before the Poseidon arc, "Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō" follows a female Saintia named Shō as she battles evil deities to protect Athena.
ONA · 2019 · Toei Animation
Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya
Continuing the saga, this part of Saint Seiya follows the Bronze Saints as they face off against powerful Silver Saints in a battle for Athena's protection.
ONA · 2022 · Toei Animation
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary
When the goddess Athena is struck by a god-killer arrow, Pegasus Knight Seiya must race against time to ascend Sanctuary and defeat twelve Gold Knights to save her life.
ONA · 2024 · Toei Animation
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary Part 2
With Athena's life on the line, Seiya and his fellow Bronze Saints must battle through the remaining Golden Saints' Palaces to reach the Pope and uncover a shocking truth.
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