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Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth

1988Movie1 h 15 min

Animation
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.5/5
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.5/5

Summary

The Sun God Abel returns to life, bent on punishing the humans and cleansing Earth from their presence. When Athena joins him, leaving humans to their fate, the Bronze Saints must defend the world in their greatest battle yet.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs or romance.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Shigeyasu Yamauchi
Written by
Yoshiyuki Suga

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Facts

July 23, 1988 · 1 h 15 min · Violence

Released
July 23, 1988
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Animation, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Award-Bait Song, Back from the Dead, Expy +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth?"

Questions about Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.2 and Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5).

Can I half-watch Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth use?

Award-Bait SongBack from the DeadExpyLight Is Not GoodSequelCue the SunGood All AlongPost-Victory CollapseBack for the DeadRule of ThreeLeitmotifFace of an Angel, Mind of a Demonand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Award-Bait Song, Back from the Dead, and Expy.