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SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac

2019 – 2024Show3 seasons36 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureAnimation
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Rotten Tomatoes20%50%

A nostalgic, thrilling animated series about fantasy and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Where to watch

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Not for laughs.

Shows with

Episodes

3 seasons · 36 episodes · best: S2E1 "The Twelve Houses" 8.3

Episodes

6.5
8.0
8.1

Story

Seiya and the Knights of the Zodiac rise again to protect the reincarnation of the goddess Athena, but a dark prophecy hangs over them all.

Feels like

  • Cosmic Fantasy Adventure
  • Nostalgic Revival
  • Friendship & Loyalty
  • High-Energy Action
  • Mythological Lore
  • Coming-of-Age Heroics
  • Emotional Sacrifice
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Shonen Tropes
  • Mystical Power-Ups

Cast

24 of 47 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yoshiharu Ashino, Yasuhiro Tanabe, Hiroshi Kimura
Written by
Eugene Son, Benjamin Townsend, Patrick Rieger
Produced by
Joseph Chou, Yoshi Ikezawa
Music by
Yoshihiro Ike

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 19, 2019 · June 10, 2024 · Ended

First aired
July 19, 2019
Last aired
June 10, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 36 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
United States, Japan
Available in
133 countries

Tropes

Teach Him Anger, Lighter and Softer, Lighter and Softer +9

  • Teach Him Anger
  • Lighter and Softer
  • Lighter and Softer
  • Foreshadowing
  • "With Our Swords" Scene
  • Muggles Do It Better
  • Shooting Superman
  • Feather Flechettes
  • Adapted Out
  • Call-Forward
  • Under New Management
  • Villain Ball

12 of 77 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac?"

Questions about SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac?

NetflixCrunchyroll

In the United States, SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac streams on Netflix and Crunchyroll. It also streams in 132 other countries.

Is SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 4.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (20). Season 1 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.5 against 8.1 for the best season.

Does SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 6.5, and season 3 peaks at 8.1. The highest-rated episode is The Twelve Houses (season 2, episode 1) at 8.3, and the lowest is Seiya (season 1, episode 1) at 5.5.

Is SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac?

14 h

About 14 hours: 36 episodes in 3 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2024.

What tropes does SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac use?

Teach Him AngerLighter and SofterLighter and SofterForeshadowing"With Our Swords" SceneMuggles Do It BetterShooting SupermanFeather FlechettesAdapted OutCall-ForwardUnder New ManagementVillain Balland 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 tropes for it, including Teach Him Anger, Lighter and Softer, and Lighter and Softer.