List of Saint Seiya films

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Saint Seiya

聖闘士星矢
(Seinto Seiya)
Genre| Action,[1] fantasy,[2] mythological[3]
Created by| Masami Kurumada
Anime film
Evil Goddess Eris
Directed by| Kōzō Morishita
Written by| Takao Koyama
Music by| Seiji Yokoyama
Studio| Toei Animation
Released| July 18, 1987
Runtime| 45 minutes
Anime film
The Heated Battle of the Gods
Directed by| Shigeyasu Yamauchi
Written by| Takao Koyama
Music by| Seiji Yokoyama
Studio| Toei Animation
Released| March 12, 1988
Runtime| 45 minutes
Anime film
Legend of Crimson Youth
Directed by| Shigeyasu Yamauchi
Written by| Yoshiyuki Suga
Music by| Seiji Yokoyama
Studio| Toei Animation
Released| July 23, 1988
Runtime| 75 minutes
Anime film
Warriors of the Final Holy Battle
Directed by| Masayuki Akehi
Written by| Yoshiyuki Suga
Music by| Seiji Yokoyama
Studio| Toei Animation
Released| March 18, 1989
Runtime| 45 minutes
Anime film
Heaven Chapter - Overture
Directed by| Shigeyasu Yamauchi
Written by| Michiko Yokote
Music by| Seiji Yokoyama
Studio| Toei Animation
Released| February 14, 2004
Runtime| 85 minutes
Anime film
Legend of Sanctuary
Directed by| Keiichi Sato
Written by| Tomohiro Suzuki
Music by| Yoshihiro Ike
Studio| Toei Animation
Released| June 21, 2014 (2014-06-21)
Runtime| 95 minutes
Live-action film
Knights of the Zodiac[4]
Directed by| Tomasz Bagiński
Produced by|

* Yoshi Ikezawa
* Joseph Chou
* Jeffrey Chan

Written by|

* Josh Campbell
* Matt Stuecken

Studio|

* Toei Company
* Stage 6 Films
* Sola Entertainment[5]

Licensed by|

* Sony Pictures[4]

Released| April 28, 2023 (2023-04-28)
Related anime

* Saint Seiya
* Saint Seiya: Hades
* Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas
* Saint Seiya Omega
* Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold
* Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō
* Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya

Due to the series' high popularity in Japan and the rest of the world, six films based on Saint Seiya were released in theatres between 1987 and 2014. The plots of these films are not canon with the chronology and events of the manga or anime plots, except for Heaven Chapter – Overture.

These films were never released in the U.S until it was announced by Discotek Media in 2012 that they had acquired the rights to the first four movies in a two disc set. The DVDs contain the original Japanese audio track with English subtitles.[6]

## Evil Goddess Eris (1987)[edit]

Main article: Saint Seiya: The Movie

Saint Seiya (聖闘士星矢, Seinto Seiya), retitled Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris (聖闘士星矢 邪神エリス, Seinto Seiya: Jashin Erisu) on its home video release, is the first anime film of the series.The movie was directed by Kōzō Morishita and produced by Toei Animation. The movie premiered on July 18, 1987, at the Toei Manga Matsuri film festival.

When Seiya, Hyōga and Shun visit Saori (Athena) at the orphanage, they meet an employee called Eri. An orphan herself, Eri takes a liking to Hyōga and one night they sit outside watching the stars. They see a shooting star and Hyōga asks Eri to make a wish. After Hyōga leaves, however, Eri becomes powerfully attracted to the shooting star and wanders alone into the woods, where she finds a golden apple. She is then possessed by Eris, the Goddess of Discord, and kidnaps Athena, planning to use the golden apple to suck her energy out, fully reincarnate and take over the world. Eris leaves a message for the Bronze Saints, who set out for the goddess's temple which appears on the mountains. There, the heroes fight the five Ghost Saints: Sagitta Maya, Lyra Orpheus, Southern Cross Khristós, Scutum Jan and Orion Jäger.

## The Heated Battle of the Gods (1988)[edit]

Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods (聖闘士星矢 神々の熱き戦い, Seinto Seiya: Kamigami no Atsuki Tatakai) is the second anime film of the franchise. The movie was directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi and produced by Toei Animation. It premiered on March 12, 1988 in the Toei Manga Matsuri film festival.

In Siberia, Hyōga saves a man that is being attacked. Injured, the man manages only to say something about Asgard. Some days later, Saori, Seiya, Shiryū and Shun are wondering about Hyōga and decide to go to Asgard to investigate. At Valhalla, the Lord of Asgard, Dolbar, says he has not heard of any Hyōga and neither has his right hand, Loki. However, at all times Seiya and the others can feel an evil cosmo emanating from Loki and the other Odin Saints called God Warriors. Shiryū, in particular, notices a familiar cosmo coming from Midgard, a mysterious, masked God Warrior. Dolbar makes it clear that he is trying to take control of both Asgard and the Sanctuary, imprisoning Athena in a strange dimension within the giant statue of Odin. Midgard reveals himself as Hyōga and tries to kill Shiryū to prove himself to Dolbar. Thus, it is the task of the Bronze Saints to defeat Dolbar, Loki and the rest of the God Warriors, to save Athena and Hyōga.

Due to this film's popularity, Toei Animation created the Asgard saga for the anime, which did not originally appear in the manga and is set between the Sanctuary and Poseidon arcs of the story.

## Legend of Crimson Youth (1988)[edit]

Saint Seiya: The Legend of Crimson Youth (聖闘士星矢 真紅の少年伝説, Seinto Seiya: Shinku no Shōnen Densetsu) is the third anime film of the series. The movie was also directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi and produced by Toei Animation. Unlike its predecessors, which premiered on the Toei Manga Matsuri film festivals, this installment was instead shown on July 23, 1988 at the Weekly Jump 20th Anniversary Festival.

Athena receives the visit of Phoebus Abel, her older brother and God of the Corona. He informs her that he has come to destroy humanity as punishment for their corruption, just as it was done in ancient times. He dismisses Seiya and the Bronze Saints, as she will now be guarded by Abel's three Corona Saints, Atlas of Carina, Jaō of Lynx and Berenice of Coma Berenices, and the five resurrected Gold Saints who died in the Sanctuary battle: Saga of Gemini, Deathmask of Cancer, Shura of Capricorn, Camus of Aquarius and Aphrodite of Pisces. When Athena rebels against Abel's plan, he attacks her, sending her soul to Elysion, the final resting place from which there is no return. The Bronze Saints immediately rush to the Sanctuary to save her and ultimately overcome Abel.

Unlike the other Saint Seiya movies made in the 1980s, this one was a full featured film, having a running time of 75 minutes. The events occur sometime after the Poseidon saga and before the Fallen Angels saga (4th movie).

## Warriors of the Final Holy Battle (1989)[edit]

Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle (聖闘士星矢 最終聖戦の戦士たち, Seinto Seiya: Saishū Seisen no Senshitachi) is the fourth anime film of the franchise. The movie was directed by Masayuki Akihi and produced by Toei Animation. It premiered on March 18, 1989 in the Toei Manga Matsuri film festival.

Lucifer, a fallen angel who was a child of God but was condemned to hell for his ambitions, has risen to the present day and began to spread disasters around the world. Athena sacrifices herself to save the earth and heads alone to the Fushima Hall, where Lucifer is waiting. Upon learning of this, Seiya and the other Bronze Knights follow Saori to the Fushima Hall, but in front of them are four Holy Demon Angels, powerful enemies who have also defeated the Golden Saints. A fierce battle begins for the future of the earth and the fate of the entire universe.

## Heaven Chapter – Overture (2004)[edit]

DVD cover of Heaven Chapter: Overture

Saint Seiya: Heaven Chapter – Overture (聖闘士星矢 天界編 序奏 〜overture〜, Seinto Seiya Tenkai-hen: Josô Overture) is the fifth anime film of the franchise. The movie was directed by Masayuki Akihi and produced by Toei Animation. It premiered on February 14, 2004 in Japan. The film is the canonical continuation of the anime after the Hades Saga.

Injured after his confrontation with Hades, Seiya is in a wheelchair and vegetative state under Saori's care. The Goddess Artemis, Saori's older sister, comes to Earth and strikes a bargain with her. In return for restoring Seiya's mind and body, she will take control over Sanctuary. Now Seiya and his fellow Bronze saints must fight Zeus and his Angels to restore their homeland. Hoping that it may bring peace on Earth, Saori goes to the Sanctuary and starts spilling her blood. Upon invading the Sanctuary, the Bronze Saints learn that Athena was banished by Artemis and decide to fight the moon goddess in order to rescue their true goddess and free the Earth from Artemis's ominous control.

The movie focuses mostly on Seiya and Athena, as the other Bronze Saints are not seen as much; they only appear during their respective fights with the other Angels, and briefly towards the end. However, Eagle Marin also appears, as Ophiuchus Shaina, Unicorn Jabu, and Hydra Ichi do, though the latter three are just cameos.

The movie also has a very ambiguous ending, with many plot points and danglers unresolved with rushed out spott animation. Also many cut from it original script such as Seiya's cloth early in the film, Seika’s appeared and crucial important role was outmitted, two more angels opponent for other Saint to fight, world building of content even rewritten that the Libra Cloth box was supposed to be in the film at one time.

## Legend of Sanctuary (2014)[edit]

Main article: Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary

Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary (聖闘士星矢 レジェンド・オブ・サンクチュアリ, Seinto Seiya Rejendo Obu Sankuchuari), is the sixth anime film of the franchise. The movie was directed by Keiichi Sato and produced by Toei Animation. It premiered on June 21, 2014 in Japan.

Saori Kido, a teenager with strange powers who was raised by Mitsumasa Kido, pretending to be her grandfather. As she heads to the airport with her butler Tokumaru Tatsumi, she learns from him that she is Athena's reincarnation and what fate awaits her. It is then that she is attacked by Saints. But Seiya, accompanied by Shiryu, Hyoga and Shun intervene to save her. A few hours later, Aiolia, Aioros' brother, confronts Seiya and his companions. After recovering Aiolos' armor, he invites them to meet the Pope with Saori. She and her four saints are joined by Shun's brother Ikki. They invade the sanctuary. But time is running out: before leaving, Saori was hit in the chest by a knight sent by the Pope. A mysterious evil makes her suffer and slowly ends her life span. Seiya, Shiryu, Hyoga, Shun and Ikki must then go through the houses of the twelve Gold Saints to access the Pope's room so that Saori's life is saved and that she officially becomes Athena.

## Knights of the Zodiac: The Beginning (2023)[edit]

Main article: Knights of the Zodiac (film)

In 2016, Toei Animation announced that a live-action Saint Seiya film was in development. A few months after the announcement it was revealed that Tomasz Bagiński would be directing. The official title of the film is Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac. In 2021, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the film will star Mackenyu as Seiya, Madison Iseman as Sienna, Sean Bean as Alman Kiddo, and Diego Tinoco as a man hired to kill the vulnerable goddess. Famke Janssen, Nick Stahl and Mark Dacascos are also cast in the film.[7] The film was released on April 28, 2023.

## References[edit]

1. ^ Loo, Egan (April 12, 2010). "Clash of the Titans Posters by Saint Seiya's Kurumada Posted". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
2. ^ "The Official Website for Knights of the Zodiac (Saint Seiya)". Viz Media. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
3. ^ Loo, Egan. "Masami Kurumada Hints at New Ring ni Kakero Work". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
4. ^ a b Saint Seiya Manga's Live-Action Knights of the Zodiac Film's Trailer Reveals Japanese Title, April 28 Opening — Anime News Network
5. ^ Knights of the Zodiac — Sola Entertaiment
6. ^ Discotek Announces DVD Release of Saint Seiya Movies (Updated) - News - Anime News Network
7. ^ Kit, Borys (September 21, 2021). "Mackenyu, Madison Iseman, Sean Bean, Famke Janssen to Star in Live-Action 'Knights of the Zodiac' Adaptation (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 16, 2023.

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Saint Seiya by Masami Kurumada

Media|

* Manga
* chapters
* Next Dimension
* Anime
* episodes
* 2019 series
* Soundtrack
* "Pegasus Fantasy"
* Films
* Evil Goddess Eris
* Legend of Sanctuary
* Knights of the Zodiac
* Myth Cloth

Video games|

| Original|

* The Sanctuary
* Sanctuary Battle
* Brave Soldiers
* Soldiers' Soul

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Crossovers|

* Famicom Jump
* Jump Ultimate Stars
* J-Stars Victory VS
* Jump Force

Characters|

* Athena's Saints
* Pegasus Seiya
* Dragon Shiryu
* Andromeda Shun
* Cygnus Hyoga
* Antagonists
* Anime-only characters

Spin-off|

* Episode.G
* chapters
* characters
* Gigantomachia
* The Lost Canvas
* chapters
* episodes
* characters
* Anecdotes characters
* Omega
* episodes
* 1
* 2
* characters
* Saintia Shō
* Soul of Gold
* Dark Wing
* Time Odyssey

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Toei Animation theatrical features (1980–1989)

1980|

* Hana no Ko Lunlun: Hello Cherry Country
* Twelve Months
* Toward the Terra
* GeGeGe no Kitarō: The Divining Eye
* Magical Girl Lalabel: The Sea Calls for a Summer Vacation
* Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy

1981|

* Swan Lake
* Natsu e no Tobira
* Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island
* Adieu Galaxy Express 999

1982|

* Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
* Asari-chan Ai no Marchen Shōjo
* Queen Millennia
* Dr. Slump: "Hoyoyo!" Space Adventure
* Arcadia of My Youth
* Future War 198X

1983|

* Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around the World
* Final Yamato
* Patalliro! Stardust Keikaku

1984|

* Papa Mama Bye bye
* The Kabocha Wine: Nita no Aijou Monogatari
* Kinnikuman: Stolen Championship Belt
* Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Secret of Nanaba Castle
* Great Riot! Seigi Choujin

1985|

* Arei no Kagami
* Gu Gu Ganmo
* Seigi Choujin vs. Ancient Choujin
* Tongari Bōshi no Memoru
* Counterattack! The Underground Space Choujin
* Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The City of Dreams, Mechapolis
* Odin: Photon Sailer Starlight
* GeGeGe no Kitarō: The Yokai Army
* Hour of Triumph! Justice Superman

1986|

* Fist of the North Star
* GeGeGe no Kitarō: The Great Yokai War
* Crisis in New York!
* GeGeGe no Kitarō: The Strongest Yokai Army!! Disembark for Japan!
* Maple Town
* Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
* GeGeGe no Kitarō: Clash!! The Great Rebellion of the Dimensional Yokai
* Justice Supermen vs. Fighter Supermen

1987|

* New Maple Town Stories: Home Town Collection
* Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle
* Saint Seiya: The Movie

1988|

* Bikkuriman: Taiichiji Seima Taisen
* Lady Lady!!
* Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods
* Bikkuriman: Moen Zone no Himitsu
* Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure
* Tatakae!! Ramenman
* Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth
* Sakigake!! Otokojuku

1989|

* Himitsu no Akko-chan
* Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle
* Hengen Taima Yakō Karura Mau! Nara Onryō Emaki
* Akuma-kun
* Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
* Himitsu no Akko-chan Umi da! Obake da!! Natsu Matsuri

Not including Madhouse-animated features produced by Toei
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Toei Animation theatrical features (2000–2009)

2000|

* Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!
* One Piece
* Digimon Adventure 02: Digimon Hurricane Landing!! / Transcendent Evolution!! The Golden Digimentals
* Ojamajo Doremi #: The Movie

2001|

* Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon
* One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure
* Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers
* Kinnikuman: Second Generations
* Mōtto! Ojamajo Doremi: Secret of the Frog Stone

2002|

* Digimon Tamers: Runaway Locomon
* One Piece: Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals
* Digimon Frontier: Island of Lost Digimon
* Muscle Ginseng Competition! The Great Choujin War

2003|

* One Piece The Movie: Dead End no Bōken
* Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem

2004|

* Saint Seiya: Heaven Chapter - Overture
* One Piece: The Cursed Holy Sword
* Zatch Bell! Movie 1: 101st Devil

2005|

* Air
* One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
* Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart the Movie
* Zatch Bell! Movie 2: Attack of Mechavulcan
* Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart the Movie 2: Friends of the Snow-Laden Sky

2006|

* One Piece: Giant Mecha Soldier of Karakuri Castle
* Digimon Savers: Ultimate Power! Activate Burst Mode
* Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star: Tick-Tock Crisis Hanging by a Thin Thread!

2007|

* Dr. Slump: Dr. Mashirito - Abale-chan
* One Piece Movie: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventures in Alabasta
* Clannad
* Yes! PreCure 5 the Movie: Great Miraculous Adventure in the Mirror Kingdom!

2008|

* One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Sakura
* Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!
* Yes! PreCure 5 GoGo! the Movie: Happy Birthday in the Sweets Kingdom
* GeGeGe no Kitarō: Japan Explodes!!

2009|

* Pretty Cure All Stars DX: Everyone's Friends - the Collection of Miracles!
* Digimon Adventure 3D: Digimon Grand Prix!
* Digimon Savers 3D: The Digital World in Imminent Danger!
* Fresh Pretty Cure! the Movie: The Toy Kingdom has Lots of Secrets!?
* One Piece Film: Strong World

Not including Madhouse-animated features produced by Toei
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