9/10 – A foundational text of emotional shonen, misunderstood by censors, beloved by those who understand that the hardest steel is forged in the hottest tears.
The violence is hyper-stylized. Fights are not brawls but geometric proofs. "Excalibur" is a hand chop. "Aurora Execution" is an absolute zero freeze. The Saint Seiya battle is a dance of attrition where the first to blink loses a sense. The notorious "pacing"—where characters spend entire episodes lifting a finger—creates a liturgical rhythm. It transforms violence into ritual. Saint Seiya
Saint Seiya enjoys massive popularity worldwide, particularly in France, Spain, and many South American countries. Its success is often attributed to: 9/10 – A foundational text of emotional shonen,
The Saint Seiya universe has expanded significantly beyond Kurumada’s original 28-volume manga run through various prequels, sequels, and alternative universes: "Excalibur" is a hand chop
: The lowest tier, including the titular protagonist Pegasus Seiya and his core allies.