Saint Seiya (1986)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,382 TMDB ratings
Genres: Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 1986-10-11
Seasons: 1 · 114 episodes
Where to watch Saint Seiya
- Stream: Crunchyroll
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
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.
Saint Seiya parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Saint Seiya is an anime featuring stylized fantasy combat between warriors serving a goddess.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Frequent stylized fantasy battles ('epic fights') are central to the anime's plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Saint Seiya Omega (2012) — 86%
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- Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold (2015) — 85%
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Cast
- Toru Furuya as Seiya (voice)
- Hirotaka Suzuoki as Shiryu (voice)
- Ryo Horikawa as Shun (voice)
- Koichi Hashimoto as Hyoga (voice)
- Hideyuki Hori as Ikki (voice)
- Keiko Han as Saori Kido (voice)
- Hideyuki Tanaka as Narrator / Aiolia (voice)
- Mami Koyama as Shaina (voice)
- Yuriko Yamamoto as Marin (voice)
- Kazuyuki Sogabe as Saga / Kanon (voice)
Saint Seiya FAQ
Is Saint Seiya good?
Saint Seiya has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Saint Seiya?
In the US you can stream Saint Seiya on Crunchyroll.
Is Saint Seiya OK for kids?
Saint Seiya is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Saint Seiya is an anime featuring stylized fantasy combat between warriors serving a goddess.
What shows are like Saint Seiya?
If you liked Saint Seiya, try Saint Seiya Omega, Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas, Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia and Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold.