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'Saint Seiya', also known as 'Knights of the Zodiac', is a Japanese shonen manga series written and illustrated by Masami Kurumada, serialized from 1986 to 1990. The narrative follows a group of five young mystical warriors known as Saints who battle to protect the reincarnation of the Greek goddess Athena. Each Saint wears sacred armor called Cloths, which are thematically based on the 88 astronomical constellations and grant them special abilities. The series is foundational to the modern battle manga genre, appealing to readers who enjoy mythological themes and intricate power-scaling.
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What are the Bronze Saints fighting for in Saint Seiya?
Seiya and the other Bronze Saints protect the reincarnated goddess Athena, Saori Kido. Their battles escalate from the Galaxian Wars tournament to conflicts involving the Sanctuary, Poseidon and Hades.
What are the main story arcs in the original Saint Seiya manga?
The original manga is commonly divided into Sanctuary, Poseidon and Hades sagas. Sanctuary contains the famous Twelve Houses battle against the Gold Saints.
Which constellation does each main Saint represent?
The central group comprises Pegasus Seiya, Dragon Shiryu, Cygnus Hyoga, Andromeda Shun and Phoenix Ikki. Their Cloth armor and signature techniques draw on those constellations and their associated myths.
Is the Asgard saga in Masami Kurumada's manga?
No, the Asgard storyline was created for Toei Animation's television series and does not appear in the original manga. It was inserted between the anime's Sanctuary and Poseidon storylines.
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