What is the best order to watch Saint Seiya?

For first-timers, we recommend Release Order as it's the intended experience. For rewatches, Timeline/Chronological Order offers a fresh perspective by following the in-universe chronology.

How many titles are in Saint Seiya?

Saint Seiya currently includes content across multiple formats. Use the section filters to view specific content types and the order variants to choose your preferred viewing order.

Should I watch Saint Seiya in release order or chronological order?

Release order is best for first-time viewers as it preserves the creators' intended narrative reveals. Chronological order is great for rewatches and understanding the timeline better.

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Saint Seiya

edited 2026-05-21

A complete watch and reading order for the Saint Seiya franchise — Masami Kurumada's original 1985–1990 manga and its sequel Next Dimension, the 1986 TV anime and Hades Chapter OVAs, plus the spinoff manga lines (The Lost Canvas, Saintia Sho, Episode G) and their anime adaptations, Saint Seiya Omega, Soul of Gold, and the modern Netflix CGI reboot. Organised by continuity so each section is a self-contained reading or viewing path.

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Tags · [kurumada-canon][classic-anime][theatrical-film][ova][alternate-timeline][ongoing]

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main canon manga (kurumada)2 items · 2 unwatched

01MANGA

1985–1990Masami Kurumada's original Saint Seiya manga, serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from December 3, 1985 to December 12, 1990 and collected in 2…

02MANGA

2006–2024Masami Kurumada's official direct sequel to the original Saint Seiya manga, serialized in Weekly Shōnen Champion from April 27, 2006 to July…

classic anime (1986 continuity)9 items · 9 unwatched

the lost canvas3 items · 3 unwatched

saint seiya omega2 items · 2 unwatched

saintia sho2 items · 2 unwatched

soul of gold1 items · 1 unwatched

episode g3 items · 3 unwatched

netflix / modern reboot4 items · 4 unwatched