The Saint Seiya manga series, created by Masami Kurumada, was first published in the Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine, marking the beginning of the franchise.
The Saint Seiya anime adaptation premiered on Japanese television, expanding the franchise's popularity worldwide.
The first Saint Seiya movie was released, introducing original storylines to the franchise and reaching wider audiences.
The original Saint Seiya manga series concluded its run in Weekly Shōnen Jump, ending the foundational story arc of the franchise.
The second Saint Seiya movie was released, continuing to build the franchise's cinematic presence.
A new manga series set in the Saint Seiya universe was launched, exploring earlier events and expanding franchise lore.
An anime adapted from The Lost Canvas manga was released as an Original Video Animation (OVA), reaching new fans with high-quality animation.
A CGI animated movie retelling the Sanctuary arc was released, modernizing the franchise for a new generation.
A spin-off manga focused on female Saints was launched, diversifying the franchise narratives.
Netflix announced a new CGI animated adaptation of Saint Seiya, aiming to reach a global audience with modern animation techniques.
The Olympian gods come into existence and establish their dominion over Earth.
Athena creates the Sanctuary and selects warriors known as Saints to protect peace on Earth.
A Great Holy War occurs between the Saints of Athena and forces opposing her, including the previous Gold Saints who died in the conflict.
Seiya and other Bronze Saints are born around the same era, destined to fight for Athena.
Seiya participates and wins the Galaxian Wars, proving himself as a Bronze Saint.
Seiya and other Bronze Saints fight a rogue group called the Black Saints who threaten peace.
Bronze Saints fight their way through the Twelve Gold Saint Temples to save Athena and prevent her assassination.
Athena's Saints battle the God Poseidon and his Mariners to escape flooding Earth.
Saints confront the forces of Hades inside the Sanctuary to rescue Athena and prevent the underworld invasion.
Saints fight the army of Hades through the underworld’s Inferno region.
Saints venture into Elysion, the heavenly fields, to defeat Hades and save Athena.
Seiya and Bronze Saints battle the God Warriors under the control of Hilda of Polaris in Asgard.