Pegasus Seiya

See also: Pegasus Seiya (Netflix Series)

Seiya 星矢せいや Seiya
Character information
Gender	Male ♂
Age	13–14 (Saint Seiya) 14 (Next Dimension) 16 (Legend of Sanctuary) 18 (Knights of the Zodiac (2019)) 37 (Episode G – Assassin) 37 (Omega)
Date of birth	December 1
Status	Alive
Height	165 cm (5' 5)
Weight	53 kg (117 lbs)
Occupation	Saint
Cloth	Pegasus Cloth
Constellation	Pegasus
Affiliation
Partner	Eagle Marin (master)
Loyalty	Athena, Bronze Saints, Miho, Himself
Family	Mitsumasa Kido (father) Seika (sister) Dragon Shiryu (half-brother) Cygnus Hyoga (half-brother) Andromeda Shun (half-brother) Phoenix Ikki (half brother) Unicorn Jabu (half-brother) Bear Geki (half-brother) Wolf Nachi (half-brother) Hydra Ichi (half-brother) Lionet Ban (half-brother) Coma Mei (half-brother)
Voice actor
Japanese	Tōru Furuya (1986–2004; 2012–present) Hiroko Emori (young Seiya) Masakazu Morita (2005–present)
English	Illich Guardiola Cameron Bautsch (young Seiya) Bryson Baugus (2019–present)
Appearance
Chapter	Chapter 1
Episode	Episode 1 (1986 anime)
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Seiya (星矢, Seiya; Literally meaning "Star Arrow") also known as Pegasus Seiya (天馬星座ペガサスの星矢, Pegasasu no Seiya) is the title character and main protagonist of the Saint Seiya manga and anime series written and illustrated by Masami Kurumada. Seiya is one of eighty-eight mythical warriors known as the Saints, who serve the Goddess of War Athena throughout the ages, protecting justice and peace on Earth.

In Athena's army, Seiya is one of the forty-eight Bronze Saints and is protected by the Pegasus Constellation. He wears the Pegasus Cloth. He is also the reincarnation of the Bronze Saint Pegasus Tenma and of the first Pegasus Saint, the first man to harm the God Hades in mythological times.

Background

Unrecognized son of Japanese billionaire Mitsumasa Kido, Seiya and his sister Seika were both orphans living at an orphanage. Seiya never had his father's love, having his sister Seika as his only known relative. Kido recruited Seiya, placing him in the care of the Graad Foundation, along with other orphans who were also his children, with the aim of making them Saints. Six years before the start of the series, Seiya was separated from his sister to train in Greece to participate in the Galaxian Wars. But at the time he returned his sister disappeared looking for him, so finding Seika is his main goal that moves him through the entire series.

Personality

Seiya is mainly characterized by never giving up fighting in any situation, however impossible or difficult it may seem. He is an impulsive, generous, ardent and sincere warrior. Being spontaneous and outspoken, Seiya is often seen as a cheeky and insolent person, but this is a wrong impression. In fact, Seiya is one of the kindest and fairest saints. His sense of fairness and love for his friends shows up during every battle. His mercy and concern extends even to his enemies. He also demonstrates his character and loyalty, bearing no grudge against any of the opponents he fought.

In battle, Seiya proves to be exceedingly cunning. When odds are against him, he musters up a way to pull through. He's confident, courageous and determined. As expected with these traits, he can come across as stubborn and naive at times, but he is only following what feels true to his heart.

He's all those things while also being merciful. His kindness is also what draws people to him, but he is far from mellow and very capable of expressing passion and anger.

Curiously, Seiya never liked fighting women, as evidenced in his fights with Shaina and later when Aiolia throws her deadly fist and Shaina tries to protect a helpless Seiya. Including when Ikki takes responsibility for Pandora Heinstein, he says that, unlike Pegasus, he doesn't mind hurting women if they're on the enemy's side. The only time he showed to be indifferent with this was in his fight with Geist, however, it's worth remembering that this is something exclusive to the anime, so Seiya's moral change is justifiable.

Appearance

Seiya in casual outfit

Seiya is a young boy with light skin, brown eyes and hair. In the manga, Seiya has reddish hair and eyes.

In the 1986 anime adaptation, when he is not wearing his Pegasus Cloth, he is usually seen wearing a red shirt, pale jeans, white tennis shoes, red armbands and a red band on his left upper arm. When Seiya wears the cloth for the first time, the red band on the left forearm would appear and then change color to yellow. Afterwards, it would not appear. In the manga, like most characters, he wears more varied outfits.

In the film Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary, Seiya wears a sweatshirt, a coat and a dogtag symbolizing his guardian constellation of Pegasus which holds his cloth, just like in Saint Seiya Omega.

Powers and Abilities

Pegasus Seiya, is a Bronze Saint known for his superhuman strength, speed, durability etc. He possesses a powerful Cosmos, allowing him to utilize various techniques, including the Pegasus Meteor Fist and Pegasus Comet Fist.

Here's a detailed list of his powers and abilities:

• Cosmos: Cosmos is the power source, inner essence of a Saint, allowing for superhuman strength, speed, energy blasts and durability etc. Saints harness this form of energy known as Cosmos, which functions as the source of their extraordinary abilities. Cosmos is described as a "mini-universe" within each character, and its manipulation allows for a variety of powers.
• 7th Sense: The 7th sense, or Miraculosity, is a heightened state of Cosmos energy that allows the user to tap into the true potential of their divine power. It enables the user to perform actions that defy the natural laws of the universe, such as manipulating space-time, creating a Big Bang etc. For example Seiya, a Bronze Saint, is able to access the 7th sense during his battle with Taurus Aldebaran, a Gold Saint. This allows him to achieve an equal level of power with Aldebaran.
• 8th Sense (Afterlife): This sense grants control over the soul and body in the spirit realm, enabling resurrection.
• 9th Sense: The 9th Sense is Godhood, in otherwords Divinity' is the "Supreme Virtue", and the sense that separates a god from lower beings. To awaken such sense, a mortal must reach true enlightenment, of the likes of which rarely ever happened after the age of myth.
• Strength: Seiya has demonstrated the ability to punch through brick walls and shatter highly strong materials. He also possesses incredible strength in his legs as well, as shown by his ability to deliver powerful kicks. and can increase significantly with training with his own willpower which is also a key factor in his strength and growth. He pushes his limits and strives to become stronger when it's needed.
• Speed: Seiya's speed varies significantly depending on his Cosmo level and the situation. He can move at Mach 10 speed, transonic speeds, exceeding the speed of sound, and even reach high hypersonic speeds with his Pegasus Meteor Fist. During the Sanctuary arc, he dodged Aiolia's light-speed attack with a broken leg, demonstrating light-speed capabilities, and with the 7th sense, he can even move at infinite speeds.
• Durability: Seiya demonstrates considerable durability. He can withstand powerful attacks, even those from gods and Gold Saints, and is capable of surviving significant damage, often recovering quickly. His durability is further enhanced by his Cloth and his ability to burn his Cosmo through training, allowing him to reach god levels of power.
• Flight: His cloth can also sprout wings which he can use to fly as seen in the the Hades arc' both normally and through dimensions. Using the wings, Seiya arrives in Elysion, where he encounters the God of Death, Thanatos, who he and his friends struggle to defeat even with the Gold Cloths on. Pegasus Seiya also has the ability to fly on his own, through his enhanced speed and control of his Cosmo energy' which is flight-like movement: While not technically flying, Seiya's incredible speed and energy allows him to create a levitating barrier that allows him to actually propel himself by running on the energy he creates using his own cosmos' rather than running on an invisible surface. This is particularly evident in the Hades arc, where Seiya and other Saints fly both within the Underworld and towards Elysion; which can seem like running on the air with a fluidity and grace that can resemble flight-like movement and even potentially reach into and fly through space as well, this is by leveraging his speed and control of Cosmo energy. And with his God Cloth he can also fly regularly and between dimensions too.
• Protective Barrier: When facing the dangers of harsh environments' such as space, underwater etc. they can use their Cosmo energy, which fuels their abilities, to create a protective barrier around themselves, shielding them from harmful conditions, such being able to breathe in space and underwater' without needing Earth's oxygen supply.
• Energy Projection: Seiya like all Saints' has the ability to emit concentrated bursts of energy, often for offensive purposes. This can manifest in different forms, including energy beams, blasts, or other attacks that rely on harnessing one's Cosmos, Saints have shown the ability to compress and project their attacks. This includes techniques that can be destructive in nature or capable of manipulating atomic structure. Capable of compressing cosmos energy and projecting it as powerful blasts or beams during combat. This can significantly affect opponents, making energy blasts a common feature in battles. For instance, unleashing focused attacks that can rival or surpass significant cosmic threats. In summary, Seiya and all the other Saints can utilize Energy Projection as a component of their abilities, thanks to mastery of the Cosmos, which allows to perform a wide range of energy-based attacks and defense's’ throughout the series. This capacity places and the other Saints within a realm that rely on energy manipulation as a critical component of their power sets as well.
• Energy Manipulation: Seiya and the other Saints can use energy manipulation through their unique power system known as “Cosmos,” which allows for various extraordinary abilities and techniques. It’s the fundamental energy source used, enabling them to perform powerful feats in combat. It is related to the concept of the universe and the energy inherent in all living beings. Seiya and other Saints, “burn” or unleash their Cosmos to achieve superhuman abilities, using energy manipulation.
• Energy Control: Seiya and the other Saints can utilize "Energy Control" through their ability to manipulate "Cosmos," which is the fundamental energy source they have.
• Energy Absorption: Cloths worn by the Seiya and the other Saints have the capability to absorb light and energy from attacks. This function allows to mitigate some damage from their opponents, essentially providing a form of defensive energy absorption during combat situations. Seiya and the other Saints can also use Energy Absorption independently without their Cloths, relying on their inherent Cosmos, while their capabilities can be enhanced when wearing them too. In summary, Seiya and the other Saints can hold and potentially use absorbed powers without their Cloths, the permanence of these enhancements largely hinges on their mastery of Cosmos. Simply put, they might not reach their full potential without their Cloths, and the abilities they try to absorb might not yield consistent or permanent benefits without considerable training and experience in managing their Cosmos. Overall, while there are avenues for power absorption and enhancement, the narrative emphasizes the necessity of understanding and controlling one's inner power for effective use, regardless of whether they are wearing their Cloths or not.
• God Cloth: He can also awaken the Pegasus God Cloth, requiring infinite Cosmos and further enhancing his abilities.
• Intelligence and Adaptability: Seiya is a skilled fighter with a keen understanding of battle, capable of learning and adapting to new situations.

Pegasus Seiya's atomic destruction capabilities come from his Cosmo, the fundamental energy source, which he uses to unleash powerful attacks and feats. These attacks include the Pegasus Meteor Fist and the Pegasus Comet Fist, which demonstrate the ability to break down matter at the atomic level. Causing Cosmic and Atomic Destrution.

Cosmo and Atomic Destruction:

• Cosmo is presented as a destructive power that can be used to destroy atoms.
• Users can manipulate Cosmo to create various effects, including feats that demonstrate atomic-level destruction.
• Cosmo is not just about brute force; it can also be used for more subtle manipulations of matter and energy.

Pegasus Seiya possesses significant healing abilities thanks to his powerful cosmos, which allows him to regenerate wounds and even heal himself from severe injuries, including those that would normally require extensive medical intervention. His cosmos has self-healing properties, and he has been shown to heal himself from various injuries, such as a broken leg. Moreover, his cosmos can also be used to heal others.

Here's a more detailed look at his healing powers:

• Self-Healing: Seiya's cosmos has restorative powers, allowing him to heal himself from various injuries, including those inflicted by strong opponents.
• Regeneration: His cosmos can regenerate damaged molecules, effectively healing wounds and injuries.
• Enhanced Healing: As Seiya's cosmos develops, particularly with the unlocking of the 7th and 8th senses, his healing abilities become even more potent.
• Healing others: Seiya's cosmos has been used to heal others, showcasing its versatility and power.
• Physical and Spiritual Healing: His cosmos can heal not only physical wounds but also spiritual damage, as seen when he heals others with his cosmos.

Special Attacks:

• Pegasus Meteor Fist: Seiya launches hundreds of light energy punches at the same time, which makes them look like small meteors.
• Pegasus Comet Fist: Seiya charges up his cosmo in his right hand and creates a powerful blast of concentrated light.
• Pegasus Rolling Crush: Seiya gets behind his opponent, grabs them, and then creates a tornado of energy around them both, launching them upward and then crashing the enemy into the ground.

See also: Powers and Abilities

Relationships

• Miho: Seiya's fellow orphan and childhood friend, she works at the orphanage called the Star Children Academy where she and Seiya, along with his sister Seika lived before Seiya was taken away. It's not exactly clear but hinted that Miho is secretly in love with Seiya, always showing concern for his well being and being there for him as best she can' while always showing her support for him. Seiya in return enjoys Miho's company, and gets along well with her' possibly having romantic feelings for her in return, but it's still not clear if he actually feels the same way, but during his time in the silent courtroom' Miho was seen in his mind when they were little at the orphanage together. It's possible that Seiya does have feelings for Miho but doesn't realize them yet, or subconsciously does.

• Cygnus Hyoga: Pegasus Seiya and Cygnus Hyoga share a close and enduring friendship within the Saint Seiya universe. They are both Bronze Saints, trained under the tutelage of the Graad Foundation and ultimately dedicated to protecting Athena. Their bond is further solidified through their shared struggles, sacrifices, and the bond they forge while fighting against common enemies. They are often depicted as strong allies, relying on each other's strengths and supporting each other through challenging situations. Both Seiya and Hyoga are part of the original group of Bronze Saints, recruited by Kido to defend Athena. They share a common journey of training and development, ultimately becoming powerful warriors dedicated to the same cause. Their bond is rooted in a genuine friendship and mutual respect. They are often seen supporting each other in battles and cheering each other on. Seiya and Hyoga regularly team up to fight against common enemies. They rely on each other's skills and strengths, often working together to overcome formidable foes. They experience many hardships together, including the loss of their masters and the constant threat of the Sanctuary's forces. Their shared experiences further strengthen their bond.

• Dragon Shiryu: Pegasus Seiya and Dragon Shiryu have a strong, almost brotherly bond, characterized by mutual respect and a deep understanding of each other's strengths and weaknesses. While they initially clashed in the early stages of the series, their relationship evolved into a close friendship, with Shiryu being one of Seiya's closest confidantes. The two Bronze Saints were initially rivals, with Seiya, driven by his own ambitions and a burning desire to protect Saori, often clashing with Shiryu's more reserved and disciplined nature. Through shared battles and experiences, they developed a deep respect for each other, recognizing each other's strengths and the importance of teamwork. Seiya respects Shiryu's unwavering dedication to his training and his ability to fight despite his blindness. Shiryu, in turn, admires Seiya's courage and determination, as well as his unwavering commitment to his mission. Their relationship is often characterized by a sense of brotherhood, with Shiryu frequently referring to Seiya by his name. They offer each other support and understanding, particularly when facing difficult challenges. Shiryu serves as a source of strength and calm for Seiya, while Seiya's unyielding resolve inspires Shiryu to push his limits. Their ability to work together as a team is a key strength, allowing them to overcome powerful opponents and achieve their goals.

• Andromeda Shun: Pegasus Seiya and Andromeda Shun share a strong bond, best described as a close brotherhood or friendship. Their relationship is characterized by mutual respect, loyalty, and a deep sense of camaraderie, built through shared experiences and unwavering support for each other. Both Seiya and Shun are Bronze Saints, dedicated to protecting Athena and fighting for justice. This shared purpose fosters a strong sense of teamwork and reliance on each other. Throughout the series, they constantly come to each other's aid in battles, offering encouragement and backing each other up when facing adversity. While Seiya's personality is more outward and assertive, Shun's more reserved nature doesn't diminish their close relationship. They understand and care for each other's struggles, offering comfort and support. The bond between them is often described as a brotherhood, emphasizing the deep connection and support they offer each other. Seiya's willingness to sacrifice his own freedom to ensure Shun's survival in the face of Black Saint attacks solidifies their brotherhood.

• Phoenix Ikki: Pegasus Seiya and Phoenix Ikki have a complex relationship that evolves from initial animosity to a strong bond of friendship and mutual respect. Initially, Ikki is a formidable antagonist, representing a powerful, almost uncontrollable force. Seiya and the other Bronze Saints encounter Ikki early in the series, and their initial battle is a crucial moment in Seiya's development, showcasing his determination and perseverance. Over time, Seiya and Ikki's interactions shift, and they begin to see each other as equals, even allies. Ikki, despite his brooding nature, is eventually drawn into the group's camaraderie, and they work together to defeat common enemies. Their shared experiences, including battling powerful foes and defending Athena, strengthen their bond. Although Ikki is known for his strength and fiery temper, he eventually becomes a valued member of the team, demonstrating his loyalty and willingness to protect his friends. The dynamic between Seiya and Ikki exemplifies the development of friendship in the face of adversity, highlighting the strength of their shared commitment to the cause of justice and peace.

• Leo Aiolia: Pegasus Seiya and Leo Aiolia's relationship is complex, marked by an initial conflict that eventually leads to a bond. Initially, Aiolia, a Gold Saint, is under the control of the Pope and mistakenly fights Seiya. Seiya is forced to battle Aiolia, but Cassios intervenes, ultimately awakening Seiya's Seventh Sense and causing Aiolia to return to normal. Despite the initial conflict, Seiya respects Aiolia's strength and dedication to Athena, and Aiolia, after being freed from the Pope's control, recognizes Seiya's potential and willingness to fight for what's right. They later become allies, united in their defense of Athena and the Sanctuary. It went down with Seiya having to battle with Aiolia at the sanctuary in Greece, who was under the Pope's control at the time. Seiya was, moved by Cassios's sacrifice for him on Shaina's behalf, which caused Seiya to awaken the Seventh Sense, which allowed him to defeat Aiolia and free him from the Pope's control. Aiolia recognizes Seiya's strength and potential as a Saint, while Seiya also acknowledges Aiolia's unwavering dedication to Athena as well. Despite their initial conflict, they become allies in their shared goal of protecting Athena and the Sanctuary etc.

• Saori Kido: Saori Kido is the reincarnation of the Greek Goddess of War, Wisdom, Justice. And since she is also Athena, that also makes her the daughter of Zeus and younger sister of Artemis and Apollo etc. She usually carries a golden staff representing Nike, the Goddess of Victory, and a shield which can eliminate all evil and owns a powerful Divine Cloth. She is reborn approximately every 250 years to protect the Earth from evil with the help of her loyal Saints. While still a baby, Gemini Saga in his evil side attempts to kill her, but Sagittarius Aiolos saves her life and delivers her to Mitsumasa Kido, who raises her in secret in Japan. Thirteen years later, after Mitsumasa's death, Saori gathers the Bronze Saints that the Graude Foundation trained and battles to reclaim Sanctuary from Saga's control. During the Poseidon arc, she offers to be locked inside the main pillar in Poseidon's Undersea Temple while it fills with water that would have otherwise flooded the Earth. After her Saints save her, she reseals Poseidon's soul. In the Hades arc, she infiltrates the Underworld and follows his real enemy Hades to Elysion, where she also kills the evil god. In Next Dimension, hoping to save Pegasus Seiya's life from the curse cast on him by Hades's sword, Saori travels to Olympus to ask for Chronos's help. The God of Time sends her back to the 18th century war against Hades, as per her request, but she appears in the past as a helpless baby at the mercy of her enemies.

• Seika: Seiya's older sister, whom he lost contact with when he was sent to Greece to be trained as a Saint. After Seiya was taken away, she wandered the world looking for him. Seiya and Seika always had a caring relationship and got along well. After they were separated because Seiya had to go to Greece for training to become a Saint for 6 years, as soon as he returned to Japan at the Graad Foundation he soon demanded from Saori Kido and Tatsumi to know about her whereabouts.

Chronology

Training

When Seiya arrives at Sanctuary, the Pope places him in the care of the enigmatic female Saint Eagle Marin, since both are from Japan. Under Marin's tutelage, Seiya learns all the necessary fighting techniques of a Saint, as well as the mysteries surrounding their source of power, Cosmo. Several times during training, Seiya thought about giving up, as he was not Greek and suffered prejudice. However, he was encouraged by Aiolia, who told him that a Saint's nationality is irrelevant, and that what really matters are their abilities. He particularly gets bullied by Ophiuchus Shaina's student and his competition for the Pegasus Cloth, Cassios.

Galaxian Wars Arc

Main article: Galaxian Wars Arc

Seiya defeats Cassios

Seiya was escaping from the Sanctuary but was soon found by Marin. Marin asks him to come back to the Sanctuary to finish his training. Seiya refuses it saying that he had enough of it, but Marin reminds him that he has to battle with Cassios tomorrow. Seiya then shouts to Marin saying that she must tell him something he doesn't know because he knows that he can defeat him. Marin explains the height of Cassios strength to which Seiya tells Marin that he can defeat him. Thanks through the special training Marin gave him, but Seiya has to prove it to Marin which he is showing his center of his Cosmo which Marin is impressed by it. The day of the battle between Seiya and Cassios has begun which Cassios started to attack Seiya without Seiya paying attention to him. Seiya defeated Cassios and earned the Pegasus Cloth. After that Seiya won the Pegasus Cloth, Seiya was trying to open the box, but Marin tells him not to because the myth have been linked to the Pandora's box. Later, Seiya asks Marin why they are running away from because Seiya wanted to leave the Sanctuary and go to Japan tomorrow, but Marin tells Seiya that he is already going to die by tomorrow.

Seiya defeats Shaina's henchmen

Shaina appears in front of Seiya and Marin, when she started to attack Seiya out of anger that he won the Pegasus cloth. Seiya then battles with Shaina until Seiya opens the box of the Pegasus cloth, which the battle continues between Seiya and Shaina. The guards of Shaina appears apologizing to her that she got personally involved in the situation, while one guard is trying to beat up Seiya he feels that Seiya's cloth starts to unleash heat. Seiya defeats the guards with his Pegasus Meteor Fist technique. The air pressure of the technique was enough to break Shaina's mask in two, when Seiya tells Shaina that her face has been revealed he thought that she had the face of a monster. Shaina tells Seiya that the next time they meet again she will wear her cloth and challenge Seiya. Seiya then tells her that he hopes that the day will never come. After the battle, Marin show Seiya the way and asked him if he had some final words, Seiya asks if Marin can show her real face before he leaves.

Back in Japan, Seiya meets Saori Kido, Mitsumasa Kido's adopted granddaughter, who congratulates him on his return, asking him to rest for the Galactic War. Seiya, however, refuses to participate and insists on talking to Mitsumasa, as he promised him that, if he became a saint, he could see his sister again. To Seiya's surprise, Saori reveals that her grandfather has died. She proposes a deal: if Seiya won the Galactic War, she would use all the resources of the Graad Foundation to locate Seika. Reluctant and out of patience, Seiya seeks answers from Miho, an old childhood friend. Advised by her, Seiya decides to participate in the Galactic War, hoping that Seika would see him on TV, wherever he was. Advised by her, Seiya decides to participate in the Galactic War, in hopes that Seika will see him on TV, and know he is alive.

The first opponent Seiya faces is Bear Geki. Feeling the overwhelming strength of the crushing arms, Seiya manages to turn the tables against the Bear Saint, achieving his first victory. In the second fight, Seiya faces Shiryu. After some difficulty, Seiya then wins the fight by hitting Shiryu in his weak point, causing his heart to stop beating. And resulting on Seiya getting seriously injured. Even seriously injured, Seiya gets up and, with a blow on the opposite side of the chest, revives Shiryu's heart.

During the second phase of the Galaxian Wars, Phoenix Ikki appears, who, leading the Black saints, steals the cloth of Sagittarius. Seiya, Shiryu, Hyoga and Shun set off in pursuit of Ikki, managing to recover some parts. Shiryu decides to return to the Five Peaks of Rozan, taking the Pegasus and Dragon Armors to be restored.

Black Saints Arc

Ikki challenges the Bronze Saints through the parts of the Sagittarius Armor, choosing Mount Fuji as a battle scenario. Seiya, Hyoga and Shun are reunited when they see the illusion of Shiryu - Kiki's work - bringing the new Pegasus Cloth. Kiki explains the situation to Seiya, who is moved by Shiryu's sacrifice. Soon after, Shun gives everyone bells so that one doesn't attack the other. Before leaving, Seiya gives one of the bells to Kiki, asking him to hand it over to Shiryu when he returns.

Seiya finds his counterpart, the Black Pegasus. With his armor revitalized, the Pegasus Saint demonstrates superiority, applying sequences of kicks and punches practically indefensible. Black Pegasus is defeated, but manages to hit Seiya with his Black Meteor. Later, Seiya begins to feel the effects of the blow, and black spots appear, which spread and darken his skin. Accidentally, Seiya ends up falling off a cliff, knocking him out. He is saved by Shun and Shiryu, who reach his friend's pressure points and decontaminate the poisoned blood inside Seiya's veins.

Eventually, Seiya joins Shiryu, Hyoga and Shun to face Ikki. Filled with hatred, Ikki uses his Phoenix Bird attack, taking down the four Bronze saints. Shiryu, Hyoga and Shun fall unconscious, but Seiya is protected by the Sagittarius Armor. It is at this moment that Phoenix Ikki tells the truth about everyone being Mitsumasa Kido's children and they all being siblings. Earthquakes shake Mount Fuji. Ikki disappears, but Seiya, Shiryu, Hyoga and Shun, as well as the Black Saints, are saved by Mu.

1986 anime adaptation

The anime suffered alterations on this arc. The fact that Mitsumasa is Seiya and the protagonist father is omitted. The battle against Ikki take place in Death Valley instead. The Pegasus cloth is restored but does not undergo any aesthetic change. Soon after Ikki's defeat, an anime exclusive enemy, Docrates appears, tasked with recovering the cloth of Sagittarius. Ikki sacrifices himself to give others a chance to flee, creating an avalanche of rocks. Docrates emerges unharmed, invading the Kido Mansion and kidnapping Saori. As a condition of freeing her, he orders them to take the helm of Sagittarius's Armor to the coliseum. There, after a hard battle, Docrates is defeated.

The next enemy exclusive to the anime is Geist, an exiled female Saint, and her lackeys. Battles take place until only Geist is left to face the Pegasus Saint. Overcoming her powerful illusions, Seiya manages to find on his target, and defeats her with his Pegasus Meteor Fist.

Pope Ares Minions and the Silver Saints

Seiya wakes up on a deserted beach, in the company of Mu and Kiki, also seeing his master, Marin. While trying to talk to her, he is hindered by Lizard Misty, a egotistical silver saint fighting for the sanctuary, who gives Seiya the option of killing himself or being killed. Confused, Seiya tries to fight back, but his attacks are useless against Misty. Not wanting her pupil to be killed, Marin fakes a fatal hit on Seiya, temporarily tricking Misty. Seiya suffers enormously during the fight, but manages to raise his Cosmo and, little by little, he reverses the situation, ending up defeating Misty with his Pegasus Meteor Fist. Seiya leaves to rest, returning only when he feels Marin's cosmo-energy weakened.

Two other Silver Saints, Hound Asterion and Whale Moses, were waiting for Seiya. Moses stirs Seiya's feelings and lies that Marin is his sister. Altered, Seiya renews his forces and defeats the Whale Saint. Seiya tries to fight Asterion, but, given his mind-reading ability, Seiya ends up defeated and is saved by Marin.

In the coliseum, Saori reveals to Seiya and the other Bronze Saints that she is in truth Athena. Seiya and the others are sceptical and refuse to fight for her, abandoning her in the coliseum. They are forced to rescue Saori though, when she is kidnapped by Jamian who had orders from the sanctuary to take her. Seiya is tasked to rescue Saori, and he confronts the crow tamer, managing to rescue Saori at the expense of a broken arm. Eventually Shaina appears, willing to exact her revenge. Seiya chooses to run away, throwing himself with Saori from a precipice. Seriously wounded, he is saved by Ikki, Hyoga and Shun.

Hospitalized, Seiya is attacked by Shaina and subsequently Leo Aiolia, who had orders to eliminate the Bronze Saints and retrieve the Sagittarius Armor. Shaina throws herself in front of Seiya to protect him from an attack, revealing her feelings for him. Out of respect for Shaina's feelings, Aiolia decides to leave. While that happens, Canis Major Sirius, Heracles Algethi and Musca Dio arrive. They are Silver Saints charged with surveilling Aiolia in case he betrayed Sanctuary like his brother before him. At a disadvantage, Seiya dons the Sagittarius Cloth and defeats the three. Aiolia decides to face Seiya and, about to deliver the final blow, is interrupted by Saori. Doubting that she was truly Athena, Aiolia imposes a test and launches an attack. Seiya throws himself to protect Saori, repelling Aiolia's attack, who becomes convinced that Saori was Athena.

1986 anime adaptation

In order to monitor the situation in the Sanctuary, the group - Seiya, Shiryu and Shun - in a Graad Foundation plane, tries to make a reconnaissance flight. However, the plane crashes and is forced to land on an island. There, Shaina of Ophiuchus, Algol of Perseus and Spartan awaited the Saints. Soon after rescuing Saori from Jamian, Seiya leaves with Hyoga and Shun to the Island of the Queen of Death, in order to help Ikki against the Black Saints. Shortly thereafter, motivated to find a cure for Shiryu's blindness, Seiya climbs Mount Jandara in order to collect spring water said to have healing properties. The mission culminates in Seiya facing and defeating Tarantula Arachne.

Twelve Houses of the Zodiac

After all, the Saints decide to go with Saori to the Sanctuary and dethrone the false Pope. Once there, the group is attacked by Sagitta Ptolemy, who shoots Saori with a golden arrow. He explains that only the Grand Pope can extract it and that the Saints have only twelve hours to reach him, otherwise the arrow would pierce Saori's chest and kill her. Frightened, the Bronze Saints decide to cross the Twelve Houses of the Zodiac.

Seiya fights Taurus Aldebaran, proving his worth by cutting off oe of the horns in Aldebaran's helmet. He later fights Leo Aiolia with less success, since the Gold Saint is being mind controlled by the Pope. As Aiolia is close to killing Seiya, Cassios appears and sacrifices himself to save him. Seiya, moved by the death of his childhood rival, awakens the Seventh Sense and strikes Aiolia, who returns to normal. Before leaving, Seiya has his right leg, which had been broken by Aiolia, healed by him.

At the House of Virgo, Seiya, Shiryu and Shun suffer from the great power of Shaka, considered the "Man closest to God", and are easily knocked out by the Divine Surrender. They only wake up in time to witness the sacrifice of Ikki, as he clears the path for them.

At the Sagittarius House, Seiya and his companions find the Sagittarius Cloth, which shoots an arrow that hits the wall, revealing the will of Sagittarius Aiolos, who entrusts Athena to the young Saints.

Later, while Shun faces Pisces Aphrodite, Seiya goes through the Pisces House and climbs the stairs that connect it to the Pope's chambers. He discovers that the path is covered with poisonous roses, which cause Seiya to gradually lose his five senses and faint. He is saved by Marin, who takes off her mask and puts it on Seiya's face to protect him from the poisonous scent of the roses. Gradually, Seiya regains consciousness, but Marin does not resist the roses and passes out. Knowing that he is the only one left and seeing his friends sacrifice themselves to help him, Seiya lights his cosmo and, in one blow, clears the way to the Pope's chambers. Shaina arrives at the location then and tells Seiya to proceed while she takes care of Marin.

When Seiya finally arrives at the Pope's hall, contrary to expectations, the Pope welcomes him, showing his face: it was Saga, the Gold Saint of Gemini. Showing regret for his actions, Saga explains to Seiya that he cannot help Athena, but that, crossing the hall, he would find Athena's statue, which would normally hold Nike, the Goddess of Victory, in her right hand, and Aegis, the shield of Justice, in her left hand. He instructs Seiya to direct the shield towards Saori to remove the arrow from her chest. Without really understanding what is going on, Seiya goes to the statue. Suddenly, Saga awakens his evil side and strikes Seiya violently.

Recovering, Seiya attacks with his Pegasus Meteor Fist, but the blow does not even scratch Saga, who puts on the Gemini Cloth. Saga tries to trap Seiya in Another Dimension, but he is stopped by his good side. Saga changes tactics and removes Seiya's five senses at the speed of light.

Practically undead, Seiya continues fighting Saga and increasing his cosmo, managing, even for a moment, to deliver blows at the speed of light, temporarily knocking back the Gemini. Saga hits Seiya again, and is prevented from killing him by the arrival of Ikki.

The arrival of the new ally gives Seiya the chance to reach the statue, guided by Athena's Cosmo. Saga, having obliterated Ikki, runs to stop Seiya. The Pegasus Saint manages to catch the shield and redirects it, reflecting the light in the direction of Saori, causing the arrow and wound to disappear just in time and Saga to lose his evil side. Feeling regret, Saga then commits suicide.

Asgard arc

The Asgard events were an exclusive addition to the 1986 anime, focusing on the Norse version of the Saints, called God Warriors who served Odin. It takes place between the Sanctuary and the Poseidon Saga.

After recovering from the battles of the Twelve Houses, Seiya saves Saori from the attack of Mizar Zeta Syd, a God Warrior hailing from the northern kingdom of Asgard. The fight, however, is interrupted by the appearance of Ikki, Shiryu and Hyoga, and Athena herself, who asks Seiya to retreat, since the strength of both Saint and God Warrior are similar. Saori comments on Odin's representative, Polaris Hilda, and that something terrible has happened in Asgard for its inhabitants to be with hostile intentions. Saori and the Saints decide to go to the Nordic kingdom to uncover the source of this.

After many battles, Seiya had to face Hilda. Even though she does not fight in the style of Saints or God Warriors, she is powerful enough to face the group of Bronze Saints. At one point, Seiya has a chance to kill her, hesitating as he realizes that Hilda's death would bring inevitable destruction. Thrown to the bottom of the cliff, he receives moral support from the spirit of Gemini Saga. With his friends serving as a shield, Seiya offers the Odin Sapphires at the foot of the Norse god's statue. Odin answers the prayers, releasing his Robe for Seiya to wear. Wielding the legendary Balmung Sword, Seiya cuts the Nibelung Ring that holds Hilda under its grip.

While Saori uses her Cosmo to stop the ice from melting, Seiya and the others set off after Hilda, seeking to extract the Nibelung Ring from her. Odin's Robe detaches itself from Seiya, going to the top of the altar. Freed from the harmful influence of the ring, Hilda takes the Balmung Sword in her hands, beginning to atone for her crimes. Little by little, the glaciers resume their initial position, ending fears of a possible flood. Running to where Saori is, Seiya and the others only have time to see her get taken by a giant wave sent by Poseidon.

Poseidon Arc

Julian Solo, the reincarnation of Poseidon, kidnaps Saori and takes her to the Underwater Fortress, forcing Seiya and the other Saints to confront the god in his own domain. Meeting with the beautiful Commander Marina, Thetis, she informs the Saints that, if they wanted to save Athena, they would need to overthrow the Seven Pillars that support the seven oceans of Earth, each of which is protected by a General of Poseidon.

Hades Arc

Seiya's participation, during the first arc of the Hades Saga, was expanded in his anime adaptation. Initially the Pegasus Saint intervenes in the battle of Mu against Deathmask and Aphrodite. Wanting to participate in the battle, Mu is adamant about prohibiting the involvement of the Bronze Saints, making it clear to follow Athena's orders. Despite that, Seiya has a quick duel with Cancer Deathmask, getting to take some advantage, but ends up paralyzed by Mu who, pretending to use the Starlight Extinction, teleports him away from there, sending him to Mount Star Hill (Coliseum in the anime). In the anime, meeting up with Shiryu, the pair make their way to the Twelve Houses.

Seiya against Deathmask in the manga

Afterwards, he joined forces to destabilize Athena's Exclamation, the secret technique used by gold saints. The explosion knocks Seiya and the other Bronze Saints unconscious, coming back to consciousness only when Saori decides to take her own life. Discovering, through Aries Shion, the truth behind the renegades' intentions, Seiya dons his new Pegasus cloth, revived with the blood of Athena. With the time he has left, Shion entrusts the Saints with the Cloth of Athena, which the Goddess would need to face Hades.

Seiya and his brothers head to Heinstein Castle, in Germany, where the Pegasus Saint faces one of the three judges of hell, Wyvern Rhadamanthys, and crashes with him into the Underworld. In the manga, Seiya faces Radamanthys, but the battle is interrupted by the arrival of Harpy Valentine and other specters. Seiya clings to Valentine, plummeting into Hades's domain. In both versions, the Pegasus Saint awakens the Eighth Sense in the process.

Seiya wakes up next to Shun. The pair immediately get their bearings, reaching the banks of the River Acheron, where they are required to pay a boarding fee to Acheron Charon. They have no money, but in order to avoid unnecessary combat, Shun offers his pendant as payment. Upon reaching the other side of the bank, Charon again challenges the saints, being defeated by the Pegasus Meteor Fist. Arriving at the First Prison, they meet Balron Lune, a specter who replaces Griffon Minos in the role of judging the souls of the dead. Through his Reincarnation technique, Lune exposes the number of sins that the Bronze Saint's life accumulates. Seiya and Shun end up saved by Gemini Kanon, who had gone on to serve Athena wearing the Gemini Cloth.

Heading to the Second Prison, they encounter the three-headed dog, Cerberus, and the guardian specter, Sphinx Pharaoh. Defeating the three-headed monster, fighting the specter is far from easy. Pharaoh plays his harp, immobilizing Seiya. Help arrives in the form of Lyra Orphée, a Silver Saint who had left Athena to rescue his dead lover. The Saint of Lyra reaffirms the commitment to justice, and defeats the specter. With his help, Seiya and Shun think they have found Hades, who looks the same as Shun. At this point, they are attacked by Radamanthys. Amidst the confusion, Orphée dies and Seiya discovers that the real Hades has always been inside Shun. Distracted and shocked, Seiya is defeated by Radamanthys and taken to the Eighth Prison, Cocytus, reserved for those who rebel against the Gods.

Seiya wakes and sees the remains of hundreds of saints, who had opposed Hades in past wars, as well as the newly-imprisoned Aries Mū, Scorpio Milo, and Leo Aiolia. Seiya manages to make Valentine himself take him out of the Ice Inferno, saying that if the specter defeats him he could take Athena's Cloth. Due to the low temperatures, and being consecutively hit by the Life Eater, Seiya does not seem to rival Valentine's height. Burning his cosmo, the Pegasus Saint manages to turn the fight in his favor, ending the specter.

Guided by Saori's cosmo, Seiya reaches the Fourth Sphere, in Judecca's palace, finding Shun, already freed from Hades's influence, and Virgo Shaka. He discovers that, to find Athena, it is necessary to cross the Wailing Wall. This is possible thanks to the union of the twelve Gold Saints, the five who were still alive (Mu, Milo, Aiolia, Dohko and Shaka) and the seven who were dead (Aldebaran, Aiolos, Saga, Camus, Shura, Aphrodite and Deathmask), who disappear using their last energy so that the Bronze Saints reach Athena. Following the opening made in the Wall, Seiya and Shun feel the force exerted by the inhospitable dimension. Athena's blood in her Pegasus Cloth, causes the wings, until then seen only at rest, to be activated, which gives Seiya stability to travel in safety. Joining Shun, the two cross the hyperdimension, while Hyoga and Shiryu finish defeating the last specters.

Seiya fights against Thanatos

Seiya arrives at Elysium and fights against Thanatos. There he wakes his God Cloth. Even with a more powerful Cloth, however, the two cannot even scratch at Hades, who is at the height of his power. Shiryu, Shun and Hyoga arrive to help them. The five unite, but even so they are easily repelled by Hades. The latter, in turn, looks at Seiya differently and remembers that, in the past, he was injured by the Pegasus Saint. Since then, he started to take human bodies as hosts in all his incarnations.

That's when Saori manages to free herself after wearing her armor, and faces Hades, protecting the five Saints in energy spheres. But even she doesn't seem to be a match for the God. Seeing her in danger, Seiya destroys his sphere of protection and launches himself between them, striking Hades and throwing him away. Everyone celebrates the feat, but when they look back, they see the Sword of Hades across Seiya's chest. The Cosmo of the Pegasus Saint disappears. Hades pulls himself together and mocks their pain. Shiryu, Hyoga, Shun and Ikki burn their cosmos to the maximum and unite them with Athena, who pierces Hades with the Scepter of Victory. Then the Elysian Fields and the Underworld begin to destroy themselves.

Do Cvidania

The story unfolds after the battle against Hades. All Saints recover after defeating Hades with only parts of their cloth left on the body. However, with the defeat of Hades, the other saints thus manage to have a calm after defeating Hades. Hyoga starts to leave the group and sends a message saying "Do Cvidania" (meaning "goodbye", in Russian). Shun later went to see Seiya who was in the port. Seiya is thoughtful and remembers Miho and how much she liked him, as did Shaina and Saori. He also remembers the fight he had with Shiryu in the Galaxian Wars.

Saint Seiya: Next Dimension

Shaina approaches Seiya in the wheelchair in Next Dimension

After the battle against Hades, Seiya is left in a wheelchair due to the curse of the Sword of Hades that was placed on his chest in the battle against the God. Saori and Shun time-travel to the previous Holy War, which took place in the 18th century, to destroy this cursed sword within three days, otherwise Seiya will die as the Sword will reach his heart.

Being impotent in this wheelchair, Seiya is in danger when the Angel Icarus Toma, a prisoner of the goddess Artemis, arrives on orders from Callisto, the High Commander of the Moon Goddess's army, to kill Seiya. The Angel throws Seiya into the air, but Marin intervenes and saves him. She battles Toma, holding the wheelchair for a while, until Hyoga arrives and helps to face the Angel, who after having his arm frozen ends up fleeing, but threatens to kill Seiya, without failing next time.

Seiya is left in the care of Marin and Shaina, while Athena tries to save his life. In the past, while Shun looks for Pegasus Tenma, he ends up spotting Seiya walking with the dead to the abyss of Yomotsu. Shun tries to go after him, but Athena warns him not to follow Seiya, otherwise he will not be able to come back and they still have time to save Seiya before he reaches the abyss. At one point, Shaina starts acting strange while she was on guard duty. It reaches out to point its claws at him, but Marin arrives so Shaina starts running until she gets close to the ruins of the old House of Ophiuchus, the thirteenth Gold Saint.

Saint Seiya: Episode G - Assassin

Saint Seiya: Episode G - Assassin is in an alternate future, since the timelines got changed. During the battle between Sigurd and Shiryu, the latter mentions feeling the voices of his companions. Seiya says that when they were young they had decided to defeat any enemy with their burning hearts and cosmos, and that thanks to this they have been able to cause miracles on several occasions. Seiya also mentions that when they were young they had thought of saving the world without fear of injury, since regardless of whether the opponent is a hero from the past, no one could destroy that dream since they were the brave of tomorrow.

Saint Seiya: Episode G - Requiem

Main article: Saint Seiya: Episode G - Requiem

Saint Seiya Omega

Saint Seiya Omega is a spin-off which continues the 1986 anime storyline. There, Seiya is the greatest of the Legendary Saints of Athena, a status which he acquired for his invaluable achievements as a Bronze Saint in the 20th century. With the arrival of the 21st century, Seiya was promoted to Gold Saint and leader of the Army of Athena, also serving as personal guardian and confidant of his goddess during the first Holy War against Mars and the re-awakening of Poseidon.

During this period, he assists Saori Kido in the creation of Pegasus Kōga, who becomes his successor as Pegasus Saint. In the following years, after the second defeat of Mars, Seiya disappears after being imprisoned by Ludwig in his domain, only reappearing at the end of the Third Holy War against Mars with the awakening of Abzu in order to help his goddess with the new generation of Bronze Saints bringing the ultimate defeat of the dark god. After returning to active duty, Seiya soon proved to be one of the main factors that brought Athena's victory over the Holy Wars against Pallas and, later, Saturn. With peace restored in the land, Seiya returned to live next to Saori.

Creation and conception

While in the process of creating Saint Seiya, Masami Kurumada first intended to give Seiya the name Rin. It is known that Masami Kurumada originally wanted to name the series: Ginga no Rin (銀河の輪; Literally meaning "Rin of the Galaxy"). As Kurumada continued developing his manga, he decided to change the name to Seiya, which he thought was more fitting for the main character and the series. Kurumada first spelled Seiya (星矢; Literally meaning "Star Arrow") with kanji to relate it to Seiya's condition as a Saint, but has changed his mind which the name Seiya pointed to emphasize the constellation and mythological motif. Kurumada changed the name of the manga into Saint Seiya (聖闘士星矢（セイントセイヤ）, Seinto Seiya) after that he fully developed the concept of the Saints. Since his manga was going to use the constellations as a very important and ever-present theme, he wanted his protagonist to have a special move that would be like a shower of meteors. Seiya drew inspiration from Kurumada's previous popular manga, Ring ni Kakero (リングにかけろ; Literally meaning "Applied to the Ring"), from the main character, Ryūji Takane (高嶺竜児, Takane Ryūji).

Reception

Seiya is the least popular character in Japan of the five main characters of the Saint Seiya series. In the Bronze Saints character poll, Seiya was ranked fifth. Seiya's techniques, however, have been ranked high. Seiya's Pegasus Meteor Fist ranked first in a technique poll. Seiya also gets criticized for being an "underdog" in most of battles. Several anime and manga publications have provided both acclaim and criticism of Seiya's character. DVDVerdictReview.com describes Seiya as poorly developed, characterised by his affiliations and connection to a constellation. DVDVisionJapan comments on Seiya's character and praises voice actor Tōru Furuya voicing him. Anime News Network comments that Seiya's voice actor for the English dub is unsuitable, that he enunciates strange words, and does not sound heroic. They also criticized Seiya for being an "underdog" in most battles. Chris Beveridge from AnimeOnDVD found that Seiya was overshadowed by his comrades in the anime's tenth DVD, but found that the other characters made the DVD appealing. In a review of the series, writer Jason Thompson notes that one of Seiya's early fights against the Black Saints ends with one of the most painful scenes, as Seiya's blood is contaminated and his friend Shiryu has to heal him by removing his blood. Additionally, Thompson noted that Seiya's speech in the series' last arc regarding how he blames gods for humanity's problems is similar to "atheism or anti-theism", comparing him with the 2010 film Clash of the Titans. Mark Thomas of the Fandom Post criticized Seiya's overuse of his Meteor Fist, even when his enemies manage to block it. In a review of Legend of Sanctuary, Screen praised Seiya's comical characterization and the performance of the Pegasus Meteor Fist technique. GamerFocus complimented how Seiya and his friends were handled in Saint Seiya Omega as while the protagonist, Pegasus Koga, stars alongside a new group of Saints, Seiya's actions do not take the spotlight.

In "Blood, Biceps, and Beautiful Eyes: Cultural Representations of Masculinity in Masami Kurumada's Saint Seiya", author Lorna Piatti-Farnell notes that the masculinity Seiya, Shun, Hyoga and Shiryu bow to involves accomplishments of their goals of justice might not come as a surprise, as the magazine Shonen Jump often has manga that involves this predicaments.

Michael Jackson regarded himself as a fan of Seiya's character. In regards to the Netflix series, HobbyConsolas warned long time fans not to expect the original violent battle between Shiryu and Seiya from the original series as a result of the intended demographic. The Daily Dot criticized the friendship Seiya develops with his friends, as they form a bond despite knowing each other for only four episodes in the Netflix series.

Pegasus Seiya along with the rest of the franchise has made a huge following and high praise in Latin America for years when it first came there as "Los Caballeros Del Zodiaco" translated means "Knights of The Zodiac" back in 1994. The Knights of The Zodiac title has also been used for a few English adaptions in America years later as well, while still using the original "Saint Seiya" title at the same time.

In "Las funciones del Leitmotiv musical como componente narrativo de los géneros de animación japonesa Shonen y Seinen", Carlos Manuel and Yache Vigo from Universidad Privada del Norte described Seiya as a character distinguished by his bravery and his passion, which is easily notable when his leitmotif starts playing in the series. Yebrail Castañeda Lozano, in the journal Educación y Ciudad, writes that while Saint Seiya might come across as generic due to the handlings of good and evil, early on the story there is a major contrast between Seiya and the other characters. They are fighting for the Gold Cloth rather than justice, which would become the center of another conflict when the renegade Phoenix Ikki and the Black Saints come to Japan to steal it.

Trivia

• In episode 19 of the 1986 anime adaptation, Seiya appears playing a guitar. In the game Saint Seiya Pachinko ~ Hoshi no Unmei he reappears like this, and again in the Episode G – Assassin manga.
• Despite being the main protagonist, he has not killed any main antagonists in the manga: Phoenix Ikki is attacked by Lizard Misty, Gemini Saga commits suicide, Poseidon is bound by Athena, and Hades was destroyed by Athena and the other protagonists.
• In the 1986 anime adaptation, Miho demonstrates her romantic feelings for Seiya, more so than in the manga, always being there for Seiya as best she can and showing worry and concern for him when he and the other Saints are out fighting against enemies. In episode 40, the day before the battle against the Sanctuary, Seiya and his friends spend time in the orphanage where they grew up to play with the younger children and remember good times. Miho is sad that Seiya is leaving to fight, but he tells her it is his destiny, and he will not die until he sees his sister Seika. Miho clearly has feelings for Seiya, but it is not clear if he feels the same; but during the silent courtroom chapters Miho was seen in his mind when they were little at the orphanage together. It's possible that Seiya does have feelings for Miho but doesn't realize them yet, or subconsciously does.
• Ophiuchus Shaina demonstrates her romantic feelings for Seiya at every opportunity in all versions, being the most explicit love interest in the manga: before the climb of the Twelve Houses, she confesses her love after receiving an attack from Seiya. In Poseidon, the sea god shoots the Sagittarius arrow at Seiya, but Shaina receives the attack, saving the Saint's life, saying she loves him being the inspiration for him to continue fighting. In the battle against Hades, she berates Seika for not being with Seiya, and defends her against Thanatos. In Next Dimension, Shaina takes care of Seiya alongside Marin. In the anime-only Asgard arc, she protects Seiya from Siegfried's Sword of Odin attack.
• In the anime and manga, Seiya's main girl of focus is Saori. This supposed romance is only hinted at in the manga, but in the anime it is explored a little more, particularly in the movies. In the manga, Seiya does not show many signs of reciprocating Saori's feelings, although in the anime this affection is reciprocated just a little. Despite this, they do not actually engage in a relationship, and he remains single.
• Seiya and Dohko appear in almost every spin-off, even if making a cameo, as in The Lost Canvas, when Kairos takes Tenma and Shion, to the present, where they find Seiya in a vegetative state. The last chapter also shows the new generation of the 20th century, and in the anime Seiya has a cameo along with Saori and his companions. He also appears in the first installment of Episode G, in a vision of the future.
• Seiya appears in a cameo with Shiryu (both without Cloths) in the anime Yu-Gi-Oh!. His body can also be seen behind Kojiro in the classic series Captain Tsubasa 1983.
• In Saintia Sho, Seiya encounters Equuleus Shōko when she nearly loses Pegasus's pendant. Seiya is surprised because the girl has the pendant that symbolizes her guardian constellation, like himself.

Gallery

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Quotes

• (To Marin) "Tell me something I don't already know! I know I can beat that giant jerk!"
• (To Marin) "Look at this, Marin! This is my center! This is my Cosmo!"
• (To Marin) "Well, I was kind of hoping to see your real face..."
• (To Saori) "Stop talking about this stupid war! All I care about, right now, is seeing my sister after 6 years!"
• (About Hades) "Ooh... His pupils... What a beautiful color... Are these the eyes of Hades, ruler of the land of the dead? They look like the depths of a bottomless lake."
• (To Miho) "Tell me, do you know where Seika is? Tell me Miho, where is my sister?!"
• (To Miho) "No, you don't have to apologize, Miho. I should."
• (To Miho) "I don't think that's all it's cracked up to be. In a way maybe we're the lucky ones."
• (To Miho) "I've got a sister to find, I can't let myself lose heart, can I?"