For those new to the series, the community generally recommends starting with either the original manga or the 1980s anime to establish the foundation of the story.
The narrative focuses on five primary protagonists, known as the Bronze Saints. Their names and archetypes became templates for many future anime teams. Saint Seiya
Considered the ultimate saga, moves the battlefield to the underworld. The Saints must overcome the 108 Specters (infernal warriors) and the treacherous Judges of Hell to break the curse on Athena’s armor. The conclusion, featuring the Elysion and a fight against the god of death, Thanatos, is a masterpiece of shonen storytelling. For those new to the series, the community
The story begins with Saori Kido, the reincarnation of the Goddess Athena, gathering 100 orphans to train as "Bronze Saints." She hosts a tournament to decide who will win the Sagittarius Gold Cloth. Seiya (Pegasus), Shiryu (Dragon), Hyoga (Cygnus), Shun (Andromeda), and Ikki (Phoenix) emerge as the protagonists. This arc establishes the classic Shonen tropes: rivals becoming friends, fighting for a cause, and spectacular special moves (Pegasus Ryu Sei Ken!). Considered the ultimate saga, moves the battlefield to