The franchise has spawned multiple official and semi-official series:
: The series reimagines ancient gods like Poseidon, Hades, and Athena, presenting their "Holy Wars" as ideological clashes rather than simple good-vs-evil battles. Legacy and Influence Saint Seiya
You cannot talk about shonen anime without mentioning Saint Seiya . It introduced the concept of "Cosmo"—essentially an energy source akin to Ki or Chakra—and the visual language of characters glowing with aura energy. Its influence is visible in Sailor Moon , Fate/Stay Night , and modern hits like Knights of the Zodiac (the CGI reboot) or Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho . Its influence is visible in Sailor Moon ,
Saint Seiya (also known as ) is a legendary manga and anime franchise created by Masami Kurumada that centers on warriors called "Saints" who fight to protect the reincarnation of the Greek goddess Athena. It is a foundational shonen series alongside titles like Dragon Ball and Fist of the North Star . Core Story & Universe Core Story & Universe Athena’s uncle, the Sea
Athena’s uncle, the Sea God Poseidon, awakens to flood the Earth. The Bronze Saints descend into the underwater temple to fight the seven Marina Generals. This arc introduces Kanon (the Gemini twin) and shows Seiya briefly wearing the Sagittarius Gold Cloth. It serves as a warm-up for the ultimate threat.