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Saint Seiya Watch Order
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Also known as Knights of the Zodiac, Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac, Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter, Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas, Saint Seiya Omega
The Saint Seiya watch order starts with the classic 1986 Toei series and its Hades Chapter sequel. Saint Seiya (Episodes 1-114) splits into three arcs: the Sanctuary arc (Episodes 1-73), where Seiya and the Bronze Saints protect Athena against the Gold Saints; the anime-original Asgard arc (Episodes 74-99), which is optional; and the Poseidon arc (Episodes 100-114). The four classic films from 1987-1989 are optional, non-canon side stories. The story then continues in the Hades Chapter OVAs: Sanctuary (Episodes 1-13), Inferno (Episodes 1-12) and Elysion (Episodes 1-6), which end the manga's story. Heaven Chapter Overture (2004) and Soul of Gold (2015) are optional follow-ups. The Lost Canvas (two 13-episode parts) is an optional prequel set 243 years earlier, Saintia Sho a spin-off, and Saint Seiya Omega (Episodes 1-97) a sequel with a new generation. Legend of Sanctuary (2014) and Netflix's Knights of the Zodiac (2019-2024) are CG retellings you can watch instead.
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Checked October 2026Watch Saint Seiya (114 episodes; the Asgard arc, 74-99, is optional filler), then the Hades Chapter: Sanctuary (13), Inferno (12) and Elysion (6).
The films, Lost Canvas, Soul of Gold, Saintia Sho and Omega are optional extras; Knights of the Zodiac is a separate CG remake.
Start here
- Watch first
- Start with Episodes 1-73 (Saint Seiya: Sanctuary Arc).
- What to skip
- 16 entries are optional: Episodes 74-99 (Saint Seiya: Asgard Arc), Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris, Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods, Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth, Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle, Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture, and 10 more. The story still tracks without them.
- Filler notes
- Episodes 1-10 (Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho). Optional spin-off.
- Episodes 1-13 (Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold). Optional.
- Episodes 1-13 (Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas). Optional prequel.
Chronological order
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Saint Seiya: Sanctuary Arc
#1 · 1 entry
- 1Episodes 1-73
Start here. The Sanctuary arc (episodes 1-73, 1986-1988): Seiya and the Bronze Saints fight the Galaxian Wars and the Gold Saints.
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Saint Seiya: Asgard Arc
#2 · 1 entry
- 2Episodes 74-99Optional
Optional. The Asgard arc (episodes 74-99, 1988): anime-original, against Odin's God Warriors. Not from the manga.
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Saint Seiya: Poseidon Arc
#3 · 1 entry
- 3Episodes 100-114
The Poseidon arc (episodes 100-114, 1988-1989): the Saints storm Poseidon's undersea temple. Ends the TV series.
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Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris
#4 · 1 entry
- 4Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess ErisOptional
Optional. Evil Goddess Eris (film, 1987): a non-canon side story against the goddess of discord.
Movie
Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods
#5 · 1 entry
- 5Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the GodsOptional
Optional. The Heated Battle of the Gods (film, 1988): a non-canon Asgard-style story.
Movie
Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth
#6 · 1 entry
- 6Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson YouthOptional
Optional. Legend of Crimson Youth (film, 1988): a non-canon story against the sun god Abel.
Movie
Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle
#7 · 1 entry
- 7Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy BattleOptional
Optional. Warriors of the Final Holy Battle (film, 1989): a non-canon story against Lucifer.
Movie
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Sanctuary
#8 · 1 entry
- 8Episodes 1-13
The Hades Chapter: Sanctuary (13 OVA episodes, 2002-2003): Hades' revived Saints attack. Continues after episode 114.
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Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Inferno
#9 · 1 entry
- 9Episodes 1-12
The Hades Chapter: Inferno (12 OVA episodes, 2005-2007): the Bronze Saints descend into the Underworld.
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Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Elysion
#10 · 1 entry
- 10Episodes 1-6
The Hades Chapter: Elysion (6 OVA episodes, 2008): the final battle with Hades. Ends the manga's story.
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Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture
#11 · 1 entry
- 11Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - OvertureOptional
Optional. Heaven Chapter Overture (film, 2004): Artemis after Hades. Its planned continuation was never made.
Movie
Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold
#12 · 1 entry
- 12Episodes 1-13Optional
Optional. Soul of Gold (13 episodes, 2015): the Gold Saints revived in Asgard after the Hades battle.
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Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas
#13 · 1 entry
- 13Episodes 1-13Optional
Optional prequel. The Lost Canvas (13 OVA episodes, 2009): the Holy War 243 years earlier, with Pegasus Tenma.
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Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas 2
#14 · 1 entry
- 14Episodes 1-13Optional
The Lost Canvas, part 2 (13 OVA episodes, 2011): continues straight on. The anime stops before the manga's ending.
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Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho
#15 · 1 entry
- 15Episodes 1-10Optional
Optional spin-off. Saintia Sho (10 episodes, 2018): Athena's female guards, set between the Sanctuary and Poseidon arcs.
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Saint Seiya Omega
#16 · 1 entry
- 16Episodes 1-97Optional
Optional sequel. Omega (97 episodes, 2012-2014): a new generation led by Kouga, years after the classic story.
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Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary
#17 · 1 entry
- 17Saint Seiya: Legend of SanctuaryOptional
Optional retelling. Legend of Sanctuary (CG film, 2014) condenses the Sanctuary arc into one film.
Movie
Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya
#18 · 1 entry
- 18Episodes 1-6Optional
Alternative path. Knights of the Zodiac (Netflix CG remake, 2019), part 1 (6 episodes): retells the start.
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Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya Part 2
#19 · 1 entry
- 19Episodes 1-6Optional
Knights of the Zodiac, part 2 (6 episodes, 2020): finishes the remake's first season.
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Knights of the Zodiac: Battle for Sanctuary
#20 · 1 entry
- 20Episodes 1-12Optional
Knights of the Zodiac: Battle for Sanctuary (12 episodes, 2022): the remake's second season.
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Knights of the Zodiac: Battle for Sanctuary Part 2
#21 · 1 entry
- 21Episodes 1-12Optional
Battle for Sanctuary, part 2 (12 episodes, 2024): the remake's final season.
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The correct order to watch Saint Seiya, as one listShowHide
Watch Saint Seiya in this order. 21 entries, chronological.
- Saint Seiya: Sanctuary Arc: Episodes 1-73
- Saint Seiya: Asgard Arc: Episodes 74-99 — optional
- Saint Seiya: Poseidon Arc: Episodes 100-114
- Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris (movie) — optional
- Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods (movie) — optional
- Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth (movie) — optional
- Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle (movie) — optional
- Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Sanctuary: Episodes 1-13
- Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Inferno: Episodes 1-12
- Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Elysion: Episodes 1-6
- Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture (movie) — optional
- Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold: Episodes 1-13 — optional
- Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas: Episodes 1-13 — optional
- Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas 2: Episodes 1-13 — optional
- Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho: Episodes 1-10 — optional
- Saint Seiya Omega: Episodes 1-97 — optional
- Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary (movie) — optional
- Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya: Episodes 1-6 — optional
- Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya Part 2: Episodes 1-6 — optional
- Knights of the Zodiac: Battle for Sanctuary: Episodes 1-12 — optional
- Knights of the Zodiac: Battle for Sanctuary Part 2: Episodes 1-12 — optional
How this order works
AnimeChrono watch orders put every season, movie, OVA, ONA and special for a franchise in chronological story order, the order the events happen. When an OVA or movie takes place partway through a season, the episode range is split so it sits where it belongs. Entries you can skip are marked optional, and each order says where to start. Release order, sorted by air date, is a secondary view once every entry has a date. The orders began as a hand-curated set, and episode counts and air dates come from AniList. Fans maintain the orders from there. Any signed-in user can edit one. Edits from trusted contributors go live right away and the rest are reviewed first. Every change is versioned and can be reverted, and each order shows when it was last updated and last checked.
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Saint Seiya watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Saint Seiya in?
Watch Saint Seiya (114 episodes; the Asgard arc, 74-99, is optional filler), then the Hades Chapter: Sanctuary (13), Inferno (12) and Elysion (6). The films, Lost Canvas, Soul of Gold, Saintia Sho and Omega are optional extras; Knights of the Zodiac is a separate CG remake.
Is the Saint Seiya Asgard arc filler?
Yes. Episodes 74-99 are anime-original and not in the manga, so you can skip them. They are popular, though, and Soul of Gold later revisits Asgard.
Where does the Hades Chapter fit?
Right after the TV series. The Hades Chapter OVAs (Sanctuary, Inferno, Elysion, 2002-2008) adapt the manga's final arc and pick up after the Poseidon arc ends in episode 114.
Do I need to watch the classic Saint Seiya before The Lost Canvas?
It is best after. The Lost Canvas is a prequel set 243 years earlier with its own cast, but it assumes you know the Saints and the Holy War with Hades.
Is Knights of the Zodiac (Netflix) a remake of Saint Seiya?
Yes. It is a CG retelling of the classic story that changes some details, so watch it instead of, not after, the 1986 series.
What is the chronological order of Saint Seiya?
Start with Episodes 1-73 (Saint Seiya: Sanctuary Arc), then continue with Episodes 74-99 (Saint Seiya: Asgard Arc), Episodes 100-114 (Saint Seiya: Poseidon Arc), Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris, Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods, and Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth, followed by 15 more entries. The full Saint Seiya watch order on this page has 21 entries across 21 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of Saint Seiya?
In the order they aired, start with Episodes 1-73 (Saint Seiya: Sanctuary Arc), then Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris, Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods, Episodes 74-99 (Saint Seiya: Asgard Arc), Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth, and Episodes 100-114 (Saint Seiya: Poseidon Arc), followed by 15 more entries. Release order follows air dates and is not the recommended chronological order.
How many episodes is Saint Seiya?
Saint Seiya has 327 TV episodes in this order, plus 6 movies.
Where do the Saint Seiya movies fit in the watch order?
Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris comes right after Episodes 100-114 (Saint Seiya: Poseidon Arc), Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods comes right after Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris, Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth comes right after Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods, Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle comes right after Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth, and Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture comes right after Episodes 1-6 (Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Elysion), and 1 more are placed in the list above.
Can I skip anything in Saint Seiya?
Yes. 16 entries are marked optional: Episodes 74-99 (Saint Seiya: Asgard Arc), Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris, Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods, Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth, Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle, and Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture, and 10 more. Everything else is part of the main story.
Is Saint Seiya finished?
Yes. Saint Seiya has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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