If you loved
Saint Seiya
Series · 1986
What hooked you in Saint Seiya was the visceral journey of ordinary youths discovering divine destinies through intense, mythological combat.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter
Series · 2002
Adaptation
Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary
Keiichi Sato · Film · 2014
Adaptation
Knights of the Zodiac
Tomek Bagiński · Film · 2023
Books on the same thread
The Sea of Monsters
Rick Riordan · Book · 2006
Explores: Greek mythology in modern settings, Coming-of-age, Found family.
Like Saint Seiya, this story grounds high-stakes Greek mythology in a contemporary setting, focusing on the camaraderie of young heroes navigating a world where ancient gods dictate their fate.
My Hero Academia
Kohei Horikoshi · Book · 2015
Explores: Underdog Story, Heroism, Legacy.
Fans of Saint Seiya will recognize the same spirit of heroic training and the burden of legacy as these young characters master their unique powers to protect society.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians
Rick Riordan · Book · 2005
Shares a thread with Saint Seiya: Friendship.
If you enjoyed the divine mission and group dynamics in Saint Seiya, you will appreciate this quest to save a goddess, which mirrors the epic scope of Athena's warriors.
グイン・サーガ (Guin Saga)
Kaoru Kurimoto · Book · 1979
Explores: War and Politics, Destiny, Identity.
Readers who loved the sweeping, epic destiny found in Saint Seiya will find a similar sense of grand-scale fantasy and high-stakes conflict within this legendary, long-running saga.
Films on the same thread
Knights of the Zodiac
Tomek Bagiński · Film · 2023
Shares a thread with Saint Seiya: Chosen One.
This adaptation captures the core of Saint Seiya by highlighting an orphan's sudden awakening to his cosmic potential and his duty to defend a reincarnated goddess from danger.
Podcasts on the same thread
Myths and Legends
Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod · Podcast · 2026
Explores: cultural origins, archetypal storytelling, human condition.
The archetypal storytelling in this podcast provides the same cultural foundation that inspired Saint Seiya, offering a deeper look into the ancient myths that fuel these legendary battles.
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
While more comedic, this journey mirrors the group dynamic of Saint Seiya, where an unlikely team of adventurers relies on their unique bonds to overcome overwhelming mythological threats.
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Common questions
What order should I watch Saint Seiya and its adaptations?
You should begin with the original 1986 Saint Seiya television series. After completing the main story, you can continue with Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter. The 2014 film Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary and the 2023 movie Knights of the Zodiac serve as standalone adaptations of the franchise.
Is Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter a direct sequel?
Yes, Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter is a continuation of the original 1986 Saint Seiya television series. It follows the events of the main story, focusing on the Saints as they continue to serve the goddess Athena and protect the world from new threats using their mystical Cloths.
How does the 2023 Knights of the Zodiac movie relate to the original Saint Seiya?
The 2023 movie Knights of the Zodiac is a modern adaptation of the original Saint Seiya source material. It reinterprets the story of Seiya earning the Pegasus Cloth and his subsequent journey as a fighter serving the goddess Athena, rather than serving as a direct continuation of the 1986 series.
Is Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary a remake of the 1986 series?
Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary is a 2014 feature film that adapts the core narrative of the original Saint Seiya franchise. It presents a cinematic version of the story where Seiya and the other Saints fight to protect Athena, utilizing the power of the Cosmos and their iconic Cloths.