🧭 Watch order guide
Saint Seiya watch order
Saint Seiya watch order at a glance
- 1.Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa OVA · 2009
- 2.Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa 2 OVA · 2011
- 3.Saint Seiya TV Series · 1986
- 4.Saint Seiya the Movie: Evil Goddess Eris Movie · 1987
- 5.Saint Seiya: Kamigami no Atsuki Tatakai Movie · 1988
- 6.Saint Seiya: Shinku no Shounen Densetsu Movie · 1988
- 7.Saint Seiya: Saishuu Seisen no Senshi-tachi Movie · 1989
- 8.Guardians of the Cosmos Special · optional · 1993
- 9.Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold ONA · optional · 2015
- 10.Saint Seiya: Meiou Hades Juuni Kyuu-hen OVA · 2002
- 11.Saint Seiya: Gold Saints Data File Special · optional · 2006
- 12.Saint Seiya: Meiou Hades Meikai-hen OVA · 2005
- 13.Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Elysion OVA · 2008
- 14.Saint Seiya: Tenkai-hen Josou - Overture Movie · 2004
- 15.Saint Seiya Omega TV Series · 2012
8
core entries
4
movies to include
6
recaps / alt versions to skip
4d 14h
total core runtime
Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 4d 14h in total · longest: Saint Seiya
- The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa5h 12m
- The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa 25h 12m
- Saint Seiya45h 36m
- The Movie: Evil Goddess Eris45m
- Kamigami no Atsuki Tatakai45m
- Shinku no Shounen Densetsu1h 15m
- Saishuu Seisen no Senshi-tachi45m
- Meiou Hades Juuni Kyuu-hen5h 25m
- Meiou Hades Meikai-hen5h
- The Hades Chapter - Elysion2h 30m
- Tenkai-hen Josou - Overture1h 20m
- Omega37h 11m
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa | 5h 12m |
| The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa 2 | 5h 12m |
| Saint Seiya | 45h 36m |
| The Movie: Evil Goddess Eris | 45m |
| Kamigami no Atsuki Tatakai | 45m |
| Shinku no Shounen Densetsu | 1h 15m |
| Saishuu Seisen no Senshi-tachi | 45m |
| Meiou Hades Juuni Kyuu-hen | 5h 25m |
| Meiou Hades Meikai-hen | 5h |
| The Hades Chapter - Elysion | 2h 30m |
| Tenkai-hen Josou - Overture | 1h 20m |
| Omega | 37h 11m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Meiou Hades Juuni Kyuu-hen at 7.91 · from first to latest, the score fell 1.61
Numbers follow the watch order; hover a point or use the table for names.
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Recommended order
- 1
MainSaint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou ShinwaOVA · 2009 · 13 ep · 5h 12m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 2
MainSaint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa 2OVA · 2011 · 13 ep · 5h 12m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 3
- 4
MovieSaint Seiya the Movie: Evil Goddess ErisMovie · 1987 · 1 ep · 45m
Movie – canon side content, best watched here.
- 5
MovieSaint Seiya: Kamigami no Atsuki TatakaiMovie · 1988 · 1 ep · 45m
Movie – canon side content, best watched here.
- 6
MovieSaint Seiya: Shinku no Shounen DensetsuMovie · 1988 · 1 ep · 1h 15m
Movie – canon side content, best watched here.
- 7
MovieSaint Seiya: Saishuu Seisen no Senshi-tachiMovie · 1989 · 1 ep · 45m
Movie – canon side content, best watched here.
- 8
Side storyoptionalGuardians of the CosmosSpecial · 1993 · 1 ep · 24m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 9
Side storyoptionalSaint Seiya: Soul of GoldONA · 2015 · 13 ep · 5h 12m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 10
MainSaint Seiya: Meiou Hades Juuni Kyuu-henOVA · 2002 · 13 ep · 5h 25m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 11
Side storyoptionalSaint Seiya: Gold Saints Data FileSpecial · 2006 · 3 ep · 15m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 12
- 13
MainSaint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - ElysionOVA · 2008 · 6 ep · 2h 30m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 14
MainSaint Seiya: Tenkai-hen Josou - OvertureMovie · 2004 · 1 ep · 1h 20m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 15
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Saint Seiya1986-10
- 2Saint Seiya the Movie: Evil Goddess Eris1987-07
- 3Saint Seiya: Kamigami no Atsuki Tatakai1988-03
- 4Saint Seiya: Shinku no Shounen Densetsu1988-07
- 5Saint Seiya: Saishuu Seisen no Senshi-tachi1989-03
- 6Guardians of the Cosmos1993-01
- 7Saint Seiya: Meiou Hades Juuni Kyuu-hen2002-11
- 8Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter Sanctuary - Yomigaerishi Gold Saint-tachi no Shinwa2003-01
- 9Saint Seiya Recap2003-01
- 10Saint Seiya: Tenkai-hen Josou - Overture2004-02
- 11Saint Seiya: Meiou Hades Meikai-hen2005-12
- 12Saint Seiya: Gold Saints Data File2006-12
- 13Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Elysion2008-03
- 14Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa2009-06
- 15Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa 22011-02
- 16Saint Seiya Omega2012-04
- 17Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary2014-06
- 18Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold2015-04
- 19Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya2019-07
- 20Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac Battle for Sanctuary2022-07
- 21Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary Part 22024-04
Saint Seiya watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Saint Seiya in?
Follow the recommended order above: Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa → Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa 2 → Saint Seiya → Saint Seiya: Meiou Hades Juuni Kyuu-hen → Saint Seiya: Meiou Hades Meikai-hen → Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Elysion → Saint Seiya: Tenkai-hen Josou - Overture → Saint Seiya Omega. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Saint Seiya?
The core story and movies run about 4d 14h. At two hours a day that is roughly 56 days.
Can I skip the recaps?
Yes. Saint Seiya Recap, Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary, Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya, Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac Battle for Sanctuary, Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary Part 2, Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter Sanctuary - Yomigaerishi Gold Saint-tachi no Shinwa retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where does this order come from?
It is built automatically from the sequel, prequel, side-story and spin-off links in the Kitsu database and refreshed daily, so new seasons appear without manual edits.