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Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas

2009 – 2011Show1 season26 episodesTV-MA

82
GreatGoodWatch score

A pulse-pounding, deeply moving animated series about fantasy and war, with standout score.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 26 episodes · best: S2E4 "Dai 17-wa: Chiriakuta" 8.8

Episodes

8.0
8.2

Story

When the painting overtakes the sky, the world will come to an end.

The Sacred war tale that took place during the 18th century is now unveiled. Tenma, Alone and Sasha, three orphans living their childhood protecting each other and then separated at diferent ages made a pact to meet again. Find themselves again connected but now in roles they never saw as posible. Pegasus, Hades and Athena. Its now time to fight but destiny can be bitter since war between Athena and Hades forces can put old friends and families face to face.

Feels like

  • Tragic Mythology
  • High-Octane Fantasy Action
  • Emotional Character Drama
  • Prequel Narrative
  • Epic Orchestral Score
  • Friendship vs. Destiny
  • Stoic Heroism
  • Visual Spectacle

Cast

Crew

Music by
Kaoru Wada

Everyone

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Facts

June 24, 2009 · July 20, 2011 · Ended

First aired
June 24, 2009
Last aired
July 20, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

Light Is Not Good, Ham-to-Ham Combat, Ms. Fanservice +9

  • Light Is Not Good
  • Ham-to-Ham Combat
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Off with His Head!
  • Adaptation Expansion
  • Punch! Punch! Punch! Uh Oh...
  • Race Against the Clock
  • Battle Aura
  • Battle in the Rain
  • Villains Out Shopping
  • Implacable Man
  • Moment Killer

12 of 181 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas?"

Questions about Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas?

In the United States, Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas streams on fuboTV and Crunchyroll, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.2).

How long does it take to watch Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas?

10 h

About 10 hours: 26 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2011.

Is Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas use?

Light Is Not GoodHam-to-Ham CombatMs. FanserviceOff with His Head!Adaptation ExpansionPunch! Punch! Punch! Uh Oh...Race Against the ClockBattle AuraBattle in the RainVillains Out ShoppingImplacable ManMoment Killerand 169 more

TV Tropes lists 181 tropes for it, including Light Is Not Good, Ham-to-Ham Combat, and Ms. Fanservice.