So ive made 3 count em 3 PINNED COMMENTOOS and somehow they keep disappearing? Idfk, ANYWAY, we learned a few thing from this video, A: ss was VERY big in south/central America AND France, thats super cool, maybe next time we'll talk about that in depth. Also we've been made VERY aware that the bronze saints didnt die... Whoops! Shonenber marches on tho, Full Metal Brotherhood is ALREADY OUT and we're working on Yu Yu Hakusho right now, we'll see you there! Much love, -Mike

Here in latin america, saint seiya is a religion.

"It never took off in the west" *laughs in latin american*

Actually, Saint Seiya wasn't just famous in Japan, but in fact, the show was (and still) HUGE in South America, France and Italy. Here in Brazil specifically, the show was aired in '94 (thankfully with no censorship) and it became an instant cultural phenomenon (I dare to say, even more than it was in Japan). It was almost like a religion, literally.

i have a 30 year old friend who lost his sight when he was 24, to this day, i spend hours talking about saint seiya with him and i can see how it brings him so much fucking joy

In Brazil this was one of the first anime to be broadcast on television. It is one of the most beloved anime of all and very famous around here. If you count the general public, people know Saint Seiya more than One piece here.

"An old school anime that never took off in the west" USA isn´t the whole west.

It's important to remark something: THE MUSIC. Seiji Yokoyama was a genius, the OST was incredible and one of the best by far in the entire anime industry.

My mom used to watch this show in the 80s when she was a kid. She still holds it in high regard even today.

Finally some Americans giving Seiya the respect its deserve it's legend in France and Latin America as well

True story: When the last episode of Saint Seiya aired in Mexico it happened on the same day as a "soccer" Super Classic. They showed it twice, and both times it completely beat in the soccer game in ratings.

"There is no filler" Shows the image of a filler character.

I'm a late 2000's kid, meaning I wasn't born yet when Saint Seiya was aired in Mexico. Both my parents watched the show growing up, and I'm thankful they bought us the CD's with all the episodes in it. My brother and I both love this show, it's one of the things we have in common. Anyway, hell yeah !! Saint Seiya is the best !!

Everybody in south america was obsessed with this show. Literally obsessed. Everyone in school loved it and talked about it.

I remember we watched it all in Latin America, uncesnsored and with all its bloody glory, all its eposdes, ovas & movies no censorship and in prime time afternoons and weekends binge watching specials lol

Saint Seiya is considered one of the biggest anime phenomenons of the 1980s. It would become the inspiration for future series and movies, including several Gundam series such as Mobile Suit Gundam Wing and Mobile Fighter G Gundam, Bleach, Legend of Heavenly Sphere Shurato, Ronin Warriors, Wild Knights Gulkeeva and Clash of the Titans. Dragon Ball's author Akira Toriyama is also fan of Saint Seiya's author There are many series, movies and manga in Saint Seiya Multiverse I. Saint Seiya classic (Episodes : 114) II. Saint Seiya The Hades Chapter Sanctuary (Episodes : 13) III. Saint Seiya The Hades Chapter Inferno (Episodes : 12) IV. Saint Seiya Soul of Gold (Episodes : 13) V. Saint Seiya The Hades Chapter Elysion (Episodes : 6) VI. Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas (Season 1 - Episodes : 13) VII. Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas (Season 2 - Episodes : 13) VIII. Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas Season 3 has been cancelled, you need to read Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas' manga at Chapter 96 to 223 why? Because in May 2013, TMS Entertainment announced via it's Twitter account that there were no plans for a third season for Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas anime. IX. Saint Seiya Omega (Episodes : 97) X. Saint Seiya Saintia Shō (Season 1 - Episodes : 10) XI. NETFLIX ORIGINAL Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya (Season 1 - Episodes : 12) MOVIES : I. Saint Seiya Evil Goddess Eris II. Saint Seiya The Heated Battle of Gods III. Saint Seiya Legend of Crimson Youth IV. Saint Seiya Warriors of the Final Holy Battle V. Saint Seiya Heaven Chapter Overture VI. Saint Seiya Legend of Sanctuary VII. Saint Seiya Knights of the Zodiac - LIVE ACTION MOVIE (Coming in 2023) MANGA : I. Saint Seiya II. Saint Seiya Next Dimension III. Saint Seiya Episode Zero IV. Saint Seiya Origin V. Saint Seiya Destiny VI. Saint Seiya Episode G VII. Saint Seiya Episode G Assassin VIII. Saint Seiya Episode G Requiem IX. Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas X. Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas Gaiden XI. Saint Seiya Saintia Shō XII. Saint Seiya Meio Iden Dark Wing XIII. Saint Seiya Gigantomachia (NOVEL) XIV. Saint Seiya Golden Age (NOVEL) XV. Saint Seiya French Comic will be coming soon Some fans get confused as to which series is canon and which series is a spin-off in the Saint Seiya Multiverse. So I have done a lot of research, allow me to explain. Start with Saint Seiya classic (114 Episodes) after that watch Saint Seiya The Hades Chapter Sanctuary (13 Episodes) after that watch Saint Seiya The Hades Chapter Inferno (12 Episodes) and after that watch Saint Seiya The Hades Chapter Elysion (6 Episodes) after that read Saint Seiya Next Dimension after that read Saint Seiya Episode Zero after that read Saint Seiya Origin and after that read Saint Seiya Destiny because these are canon these are written and illustrated by Masami Kurumada The rest of the Spin-offs have been written and illustrated by separate authors. Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas and Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas Gaiden are written and illustrated by Shiori Teshirogi Saint Seiya Episode G, Saint Seiya Episode G Assassin and Saint Seiya Episode G Requiem are written and illustrated by Megumu Okada Saint Seiya Saintia Shō is written and illustrated by Chimaki Kuori Saint Seiya Omega, Saint Seiya Soul of Gold and Movies are made by Toei Animation NETFLIX ORIGINAL Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya is made by Eugene Son Saint Seiya Gigantomachia is written by Tatsuya Hamasaki Saint Seiya Meio Iden Dark Wing is written and illustrated by Kenji Saito Saint Seiya Golden Age is a work created as part of the celebration of the “30th anniversary of Saint Seiya" Saint Seiya French Comic is written by Arnaud Dollen and illustrated by Jérôme Alquié, this Comic will be coming soon

Fun fact: the Italian dub of Saint Seiya is recognized as one of the luckiest incidents ever occurred in italian dub history. Basically the dub director was given considerable freedom in adaptation, that he used to completely turn over 99% of the dialogues, also giving the voices a more mature tone. From the original shonen action with almost ridiculous moments and dialogues (let's face it: Seiya is an ass), the italian dub is an EPIC tale about friendship and sacrifice that uses incredibly high-level language, quotes Dante Alighieri and has scenes of poetic tones that enchanted an entire generation of children.

Do my eyes see correctly? Is this saint seiya content, AND ITS IN ENGLISH? FAT INSTANT LIKE

I grew up with this series in Mexico, it was a huge success. The methodology, awsom story and fantastic animation is still one of the best and memorable of all times. I'm so glad I can now show this series to my kids.

In Italy it was huge in the 80s and 90s. It was also very peculiar as the dialogue were adapted to sound like erudite knights would talk, even quoting some passages from Italian literature ... which I know it may sound awkward, but believe me it was just awesome (and taught use more vocabulary than many teachers ever did XD).

never took off in the west? ok, that old USA people way of thinking that they are alone in America

aw, but you didn't talk about the dude who trained by just strangling bears for years!

“However, it never got the same treatment here in the west.” All Latin America differs.

This show and Yu Yu Hakusho were my entire childhood in the 80's and 90's lol. It mixes christianity and Greek religion. The idea of the saints and a Pope, also the fact you need to be good hearted or honorable to earn the armor. Also 88 saints is the number of disciples Jesus had. The main gold 12 representing the apostles. Best anime intro song ever as well! Pegasus Fantasy should be heard by every anime fan.

*Here in Brazil, this anime was HUGE when it was first released and it's still one of most loved, recognized and popular anime EVER! It still has legions of fans around here and the rest of Latin America.*

Yeah, in México this was one of the best animes next to dragon ball, early 90's anime in latin america was the best.

In Latin America the whole thing is available, even the movies are netflix. We love our Saint Seiya

2:47 pls stop, I can't laugh any longer it's too cringey to hear!! lol xD I love Saint Seiya, it's one of my many childhood anime that inspired me to love anime in the first place. I hated what they did with the english in its first run. I'm glad that Netlfix got to pick it back up ( not the shitty 3D one) Their new english dub is alot better now btw the Lionet Saint Ban, Bear Geki, and Hydra Ichi are all alive, they've been seen a few times after they lost the tournament and also seen as supporting cast during the Sanctuary Arc protecting Athena. And Shun ain't gay, he's effeminate, but not gay. He has a somewhat lover, Chameleon June

As many people said below, Saint Seiya was really popular in the West, that includes Asia, Europe, South America. It was one of the biggest hits. And just for the Record, from all that came out as anime with Saint Seiya Branch, Saint Seiya Omega was the closest thing that we could get to the original series even if it wasn't that great.

Fun fact, this is never said in the anime but all the bronze saints are the sons of Mitsumasa Kido

"It wasn't popular here, in the West, except Europe and Latin America" - Love it when US KZfaqrs treat the US as "THE West."

I have to say something ¡Dame tu fuerza pegaso! ¡Cadena de andrómeda! ¡La furia del dragón! ¡Polvo de diamantes!

For anyone who doesnt know shun is not gay,all this boys are brothers in creatioj and even blood so no shun is not gay ( he also have a girlfriend)

Just a correction: A lot of characters die on the show, that's true, but Hydra, Wolf and Bear didn't died in the Galactic War Arc. They re-apear in later arcs.

Here in France, Saint Seiya ruled the tv, more than Dragon ball at that time. It was EVERYWHERE. Shitajikis and plastified rami cards were selling for like insane amounts of money etc... It's because of this kind of anime, in 90's, that france became the second biggest manga consumer, right behind Japan. Asgard is the period i prefer. Ho, and the musics. Yes, this anime is awesome.

The bear and idra saints didn't die in the tournament. They come out in later seasons because there are a lot. They most recently came out in Saint Seiya omega where they actually train the new saints

Here in Brazil This is one of the most classic animes. We love the dubbed version, guys wtf did you do in the US!??

Just a few errors I found here: - "There's no filler." Um, pretty much all the events between Ikki's defeat and Misty's arrival are filler, as well as those in between Aiolia coming to Japan and the Bronze Saints heading to Sanctuary (at least in the sense of not being part of the original manga) and it shows when many of them cause the plot to start going in circles in a back and forth for the Sagittarius Cloth. It also shows with how convoluted the Crystal Saint's inclusion caused Hyoga and Camus' relationship to become compared to the manga. The Asgard Arc is also entirely filler, though it at least does what few other filler arcs do and lead directly into canon events. - "We don't hear about those Bronze Saints because they died." They all appeared to help Tatsumi and Kiki protect Athena during the later segments of the 12 Zodiac Palaces Arc, as well as appear several times during the Hades Arc. Their relevance simply got shafted compared to the main 5 after the Galaxian Wars. Also, the original's streaming on Netflix? Think that might only be in the US, since it's certainly not streaming in the UK. Can anyone confirm if they'll be bringing it over to other countries?

"Never took off in the west"? It's more like "Never took off in the anglosphere" because it's a generation-defining show in latinamerica. Also I hope you get to see the Asgard and Poseidon sagas from the original run of Saint Seiya, because they're also incredible.

Here in Brazil, Saint Seiya is a iconic anime, and we did get the uncensored version with a godly dub

I´ll always thank God for letting this series be aired uncensored in my native Argentina. I wouldn´t be the same man if I hadn´t watched this show as a child.

After watching Saint Seiya I realized I need more friends like Shiryu

Ey its the pinned comment! Wow, i had no idea how many people from south and central america watched our content! In my research it didn't say anything about it being a hit down there but it makes a lot of sense! I mean, what goes better with Morrissey than Saint Seiya? But in all seriousness thanks for letting me know, it sounds like a fun cultural episode for the future! Also Seiya was pretty big in France for the record. Lastly it looks like i got some stuff wrong, i guess the bear and hydra saints aren't dead, HOWEVER a LOT of people do die in this show, those were unfortunately bad examples, 'sigh. I do my best. Also seems like filler comes in eventually which is a shame, but that first season is just fire AF, i thiiiink its like 72 episodes straight. Either way I'm not perfect so i appreciate the help educating me for future videos, you guys are very respectful. LASTLY: I want it to be known that we DO joke in our videos, if you like something we don't its not a personal attack so i apologize to Bowling For Soup fans =') we're all just here to have fun. Same goes if we do something else that may offend, it's all in good fun and accidental so let's all be cool dudeneutrals and enjoy the show! Know that we love you guys and thanks for watching! -Mike

This series also ran in France during the 1980's and was called 'Les Chevaliers du Zodiaque' - which translates to - 'the Knights of the Zodiak'. The dubbed french wasn't that bad as I recall and I managed to watch pretty much all episodes back then. Thank you for making this video and your views on this legendary cartoon show. Be well, stay safe.

For the US fanbase who never watched the whole series: The arc of the 12 Houses of the Zodiac (eps 42 - 73) is definitely one of the most ICONIC and INFLUENTIAL battle shounen arcs of all time. Ever. It shares, for example, the same level of importance and impact that the DBZ's Frieza Arc had to the whole 80's/90's anime culture - this arc alone (along with DBZ, Hokuto no Ken - and latter, Yu Yu Hakusho) helped to shape the basic fundamentals of what a classic battle shounen anime should be.

It's still weird to me that a lot of Americans never even heard about Saint Seiya, here in Latin America it's a religion.

I had no idea there was a CGI Saint Saiya reboot.... And I can see why.

5:55 Many enemies die, but neither the Bear saint or the Hydra Saint died... Geki and Ichi came back to protect Athena's body from minions at the skirts of the Sanctuary. This saints are pretty much on a the same level of importance of the Unicorn Saint or the Lion saint.

You’re always getting me watching me different types of animes ❤️😭 I’m starting saint seiya today and this video getting me excited

Man this anime was soo damm popular in peru that when I came to the US, I was shocked people I talk to abou anime didn’t know what saint Seiya was...

For the people exposed to the Latinoamerica vertion we already know it's a really awesome show. Hopefully more people will watch the complete series.

this show was also iconic in indonesia, where we can only watch in the local pay tv... it was aired at 5 pm, a time where we were about to finish our class everyday, then we rushed to our home for show... some of us watched in the teacher room... some of us watched in the canteen... some of us just watch in middle of our way home...lol some of us just doing that because our home is too far from our school... or just because we didn't have a tv set at home.. or even we had a tv set, we can't pay the monthly bill...lol what a nostalgic moment...

I’ll say it now, being a hardcore American fan, let alone being an American and even knowing that the series exists at all, can be pretty fucking hard. There’s literally no one you can talk to about the series IRL, it’s incredibly hard to get your hands on, and you gotta be proficient with Google translate if you’re even gonna begin to understand the expanded lore in its entirety. Right now the only access I have to this show is the manga on Kindle and the shitty CGI Netflix remake.

The Spanish dub is just as good. Great classic anime.

So somehow our pinned comment disappeared? but im back with ANOTHER ONE! So first off, I made a mistake, clearly the bronze saints in the galaxian wars aren't dead so thanks for letting us know. Also i wish i had said "was never big in the US" rather than in "the west." Gotta remember i'm a silly American who makes mistakes, honestly it's a shame though cause SO many people die in the show that if i had just not mentioned the bronze saints it would've been fine lol. However, it seems the majority of you enjoyed the video and were able to look past some small errors and see the big picture, that i freakin LOVED watching this show. Which is what this video was all about was wanting to share something i loved with people who either haven't been exposed to it, or love it as well. ALSO! i've gotten a lot of questions about the Bowling for Soup bit, First, i don't hate that song, what i hate is the "Americanization" early anime dubbers felt that they had to stuff into things and in 2003 when Seiya hit the US BFS was huge and using their cover of an 80's jam was an excellent example of "trying to draw kids in." it's commercialism that bums me out, not necessarily the song. Anyway, 11/16 is Full Metal Brotherhood so get HYPE! Thanks for being cool dude neutrals, -Mike

My father watched every single episode of saint seiya when it aired in colombia. The only tome he missed an episode was when he got grounded for staining his only school uniform. Crazy

FYI to everyone: Netflix has the original series up on its platform. And it redubbed the whole series using the voice actors from the reboot. It sounds much much MUCH better now.

My mom literally introduced me to anime when I was a kid, watched all that disturbing shit and I'm ok so no excuses for these psychos

Bear and Hyrda didn’t die, they show up later in the sanctuary arc

Mike, love you man! Thank you for making video about my all time favo anime/manga Saint Seiya, and getting the point of it all! Sometimes, you have to fight and die for what is right! Will support the channel!

I'm rewatching the show now for the first time since I saw it as a kid. Lots of beautiful boys indeed.

Here in South America, actually in Brasil, is an anime that opened the country to anime industry!

You ain’t seen nothing yet, the Sanctuary Arc with the gold Saints is literally the best shonen I have ever seen. Hands down. And while yes technically the arc after it is filler it’s actually pretty damn good, 100% worth the watch

I'd argue it was bigger than Dragon Ball down here in Brazil. And I appreciate you shining a light upon my favorite series.

I watched it with my family since I was FOUR YEARS OLD, and still love it to this day! Its too bad Netflix took it out...

In Brasil this was a quite famous anime, every grown up knows about It and has a huge fan base...It is Just classic

A recommendation: Watch Saint Seiya - The Lost Canvas. In my opinion, it's the only modern homage of Saint Seiya that's worthy.

Top Saint Seya incarnation! (In my Opinion): -The OG Saint Seya -Saint Seya Elysion -Saint Seya: The Lost Canvas

The bronze saints did not die in the Galaxian wars, the in fact show up in the sanctuary to protect Saori while the bois go trough the houses.

Here in Brazil people idolize this show... I, my parents, families and friends loves it. I can, in the name of all in Latin America, confirm that Saint Seiya is a miracle brought by the stars to be relished by our mortal souls.

is sad that people on the states never get to see how cool it was, we latin americans love this

My mom used to watch it when she was a little girl in mexico . And i have to say this show is the best !!! I love watching this show!

I grew up watching Saint Seiya in Honduras and migrated to the United States when I was 12. I was completely shocked when my boyfriend (who is also into anime) told me he had never seen it.

Here in Brazil, Saint Seiya is the most popular anime ever alongside dragon Ball.

"Uncut and Glorious"

I am from a part of the world where we owe it to 'Club Dorothée'@1989 to have brought us Saint Seiya as 'Les Chevaliers du Zodiaque'. I mean, this Masterpiece deserves a proper acknowledgement as being part of the World's Cultural Heritage. Episode 37, Shaina's sacrifice... just no other words than Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Masami Kurumada. Arigato. Arigato.

in 1986 we've been blessed with 3 great anime.... i'm proud to say that i'm born a decade later to watch them all and the best part about it is that youre not have to waiting for next eps because many of them are finished already....

For all my fellow french boomers : 🎶Des quatre coins de l'univers Quand triomphe le mal Sans hésiter, ils partent en guerre Pour un monde idéal. Les chevaliers du Zodiaque S'en vont toujours à l'attaque En chantant une chanson bien haut C'est la chanson des héros. Les chevaliers du Zodiaque Contre les forces démoniaques Gardent toujours au fond de leur cœur Le courage des vainqueurs. Ils n'ont jamais peur de personne Et rien ne les effraie Et lorsque l'heure du combat sonne Tous, ils sont toujours prêts. Les chevaliers du Zodiaque S'en vont toujours à l'attaque En chantant une chanson bien haut C'est la chanson des héros. Les chevaliers du Zodiaque Contre les forces démoniaques Gardent toujours au fond de leur cœur Le courage des vainqueurs. Et quand un jour viendra enfin L'heure de la victoire Au royaume de tous les saints On chantera leur gloire. Les chevaliers du Zodiaque S'en vont toujours à l'attaque En chantant une chanson bien haut C'est la chanson des héros Les chevaliers du Zodiaque Contre les forces démoniaques Gardent toujours au fond de leur cœur Le courage des vainqueurs. Les chevaliers du Zodiaque S'en vont toujours à l'attaque En chantant une chanson bien haut C'est la chanson des héros.🎵

It was huge and still fondly remembered in most of Latin America. Including European countries like Italy, Spain and France.

In Haïti this was on of the first anime shows that I watched wit dbz, Elfen Lied, D-Gray man and much more.

Man ... sweet sweet memories! I remember staying up late as a kid to watch Saint Seiya! At around the same time, there was also City Hunter, which is also wicked!

I'd like to point out, that even though Saint Seiya didn't succeded in the US ir esa big very much anywhere else un the west. Latin america hoy an excelente adaptation as did europe.

I recently watched up til season 4 from Netflix's new dub. The one thing I can say about Saint Seiya is it is immersive. I watched season 2 to 3 in one night without ever realizing it. I am now just patiently waiting for season 4 to be dubbed, if it ever happens.

i watched this show dubbed in italian. I wold spend countless hours playing alone and reimagining story lines and fights form the show.

this series was recommended to me by a bestfriend of mine that i have known for nearly 10 years just finished the first episode of saint seiya and man i loved it alot

"it never got the same treatment here in the west", you mean in the US, because the entire Latin America worships this classic anime, it's just you guys that don't know it the way you should

Seen this anime and really liked it. Always have a soft spot for 80s anime so cool an badass.

In South America people love Saint Seiya with their lives, I'm Brazilian and people here are obsessed with it, is a shame that american people couldn't experience the same thing that us brazilians, mexicans, argentinians and the whole latinamerica experienced.

I peeped that Wild Arms Ost. Nice choice. That music brings me back to a time when I wasn't so stressed. For just a moment it all came rushing back.

Saint Seiya's is not the best anime's soundtrack. Saint Seiya's Soundtrack is the BEST SOUNDTRACK PERIOD.

"faça elevar o cosmo do seu coração". The brazilian opening song became a classic of our national heavy metal

Love your take on the series. I'm glad here in France we had a proper adaptation when I was a teen. I love this series so much, I guess it's pretty hard to describe, but still merci!

This show was a huge hit in Latin America, it doesn't matter if we are from Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina or so, all of us are familiar with that show and we grew it's part of our childhood/teenage years from the 90's.

In italy it was a true classic, famous for the dub where the character talked like knight from old time, in aulic and with quote from classic book like the Divine Comedy. Sometime I think we Italian loved the serie more than the japanese :D

I was 5 years old when I watched Saint Seiya for the first time. More than 20 years later is still my favorite anime.

By the way, Saint Seiya has got one of the best soundtracks EVER. All thanks to Seiji Yokoyama.

Just finished the original series on Netflix. The english dub is great and it looks so good in 720-1080p.

"How do you beat a god . jump him with the bois" saint seiya is super underrated i hope people watch the original on netflix / read the manga

_Saint Seiya: An Underrated Classic_

"Uncut and Glorious" Me: "That's what she said."