Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas

Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas

When the painting overtakes the sky, the world will come to an end.

2009–20111 season26 episodes24 min8.3 / 10

A mythologically-grounded shounen prequel that traces childhood bonds fractured by divine war, balancing action spectacle with the tragedy of friends forced into opposing cosmic roles.

The Sacred war tale that took place during the 18th century is now unveiled. Tenma, Alone and Sasha, three orphans living their childhood protecting each other and then separated at diferent ages made a pact to meet again. Find themselves again connected but now in roles they never saw as posible. Pegasus, Hades and Athena. Its now time to fight but destiny can be bitter since war between Athena and Hades forces can put old friends and families face to face.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas violent? Yes, very. More violent than 98% of series.

  • Is Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.

  • Does Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.

  • Is Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.

  • Is Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

62/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity79

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise47

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love64

How much audiences actually like it

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