Saint Seiya Timeline ( Real )

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January 1, 1986

Debut of Saint Seiya Manga

The Saint Seiya manga series, created by Masami Kurumada, was first published in the Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine, marking the beginning of the franchise.

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October 11, 1986

First Episode of Saint Seiya Anime

The Saint Seiya anime adaptation premiered on Japanese television, expanding the franchise's popularity worldwide.

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July 18, 1988

Release of Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods Movie

The first Saint Seiya movie was released, introducing original storylines to the franchise and reaching wider audiences.

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December 1, 1990

Saint Seiya Manga Conclusion

The original Saint Seiya manga series concluded its run in Weekly Shōnen Jump, ending the foundational story arc of the franchise.

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July 23, 1989

Release of Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle Movie

The second Saint Seiya movie was released, continuing to build the franchise's cinematic presence.

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August 24, 2006

Launch of Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas Manga

A new manga series set in the Saint Seiya universe was launched, exploring earlier events and expanding franchise lore.

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June 24, 2009

Premiere of Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas Anime

An anime adapted from The Lost Canvas manga was released as an Original Video Animation (OVA), reaching new fans with high-quality animation.

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June 21, 2014

Release of Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary Movie

A CGI animated movie retelling the Sanctuary arc was released, modernizing the franchise for a new generation.

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April 19, 2013

Launch of Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō Manga

A spin-off manga focused on female Saints was launched, diversifying the franchise narratives.

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May 17, 2017

Announcement of Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac Netflix Series

Netflix announced a new CGI animated adaptation of Saint Seiya, aiming to reach a global audience with modern animation techniques.

Saint Seiya Timeline ( Fictional )

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Mythic Era - Before Recorded History

Birth of the Gods

The Olympian gods come into existence and establish their dominion over Earth.

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Ancient Times

Establishment of Sanctuary and the Saints

Athena creates the Sanctuary and selects warriors known as Saints to protect peace on Earth.

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Several centuries before main events

Previous Holy War

A Great Holy War occurs between the Saints of Athena and forces opposing her, including the previous Gold Saints who died in the conflict.

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20th Century, Early 1970s

Birth of Seiya and Other Bronze Saints

Seiya and other Bronze Saints are born around the same era, destined to fight for Athena.

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20th Century, Early 1980s

Galaxian Wars Tournament

Seiya participates and wins the Galaxian Wars, proving himself as a Bronze Saint.

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20th Century, Early 1980s

Battle Against the Black Saints

Seiya and other Bronze Saints fight a rogue group called the Black Saints who threaten peace.

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20th Century, Early 1980s

Journey to Sanctuary and the Twelve Temples Battle

Bronze Saints fight their way through the Twelve Gold Saint Temples to save Athena and prevent her assassination.

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20th Century, Mid 1980s

Battle Against Poseidon

Athena's Saints battle the God Poseidon and his Mariners to escape flooding Earth.

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20th Century, Late 1980s

Battle Against Hades - Sanctuary Arc

Saints confront the forces of Hades inside the Sanctuary to rescue Athena and prevent the underworld invasion.

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20th Century, Late 1980s

Battle Against Hades - Inferno Arc

Saints fight the army of Hades through the underworld’s Inferno region.

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20th Century, Late 1980s

Battle Against Hades - Elysion Arc

Saints venture into Elysion, the heavenly fields, to defeat Hades and save Athena.

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20th Century, Mid 1980s (parallel to Poseidon arc)

Battle Against Asgard and God Warriors

Seiya and Bronze Saints battle the God Warriors under the control of Hilda of Polaris in Asgard.