Saint Seiya聖闘士星矢
38 filler episodes — about 15 hours you never have to watch.
Classifications verified 2026-10-14 · 9 episode(s) under review
Watched 0 / 114 episodes
Seiya, a young orphan trained in Greece, wins the Pegasus Cloth and returns to Japan to search for his missing sister. He joins fellow Bronze Saints Shiryu, Hyoga, Shun and Ikki in defending Saori Kido, the reincarnation of the goddess Athena, through the Sanctuary, Asgard and Poseidon conflicts.
Saint Seiya: the quick answer
Skip 38 filler episode(s) (16–22, 33–35, 54–55, 74–99) — about 15 hours saved.
Cross-checked against multiple independent sources · last verified 2026-10-14 · 9 episode(s) under review. How we classify
Episodes 1–50
50 eps · 35 canon · 10 filler · 5 mixed
#1Revive! Legendary HeroSaint Seiya episode 1 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#2Burn! Meteor Punch of Pegasus!Saint Seiya episode 2 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#3Cygnus! Warrior of the Ice FieldSaint Seiya episode 3 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#4Dragon! Unrivaled Fist and ShieldSaint Seiya episode 4 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#5Miracle of Rebirth! Friendship of the CosmosSaint Seiya episode 5 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#6Phoenix! The Warrior Who has been Through Hell!Saint Seiya episode 6 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#7Stolen! Golden ClothSaint Seiya episode 7 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#8Destroy! The Dark Phoenix Army!Saint Seiya episode 8 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#9Strong Enemy! The Four Dark Saint Kings AppearSaint Seiya episode 9 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#10Beware Shiryu! The Grave of the Saint ClothsSaint Seiya episode 10 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#11Duel! The Terrifying Black Fist of DeathSaint Seiya episode 11 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#12Grab On! The Nebula Chain of FriendshipSaint Seiya episode 12 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#13Burn! Flaming Attack!Saint Seiya episode 13 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#14Defeated! Genma Ken!Saint Seiya episode 14 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#15Revealed! Ikki's Secret!Saint Seiya episode 15 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#16Gigantic! Docrates Fierce AttackSaint Seiya episode 16 is filler — safe to skip.
#17Rescue! Saori's CrisisSaint Seiya episode 17 is filler — safe to skip.
#18Great Rage! The Ghost Saints of CarribeanSaint Seiya episode 18 is filler — safe to skip.
#19Life or Death! Bloody Battle at the MakaitoSaint Seiya episode 19 is filler — safe to skip.
#20Serious Battle! Shaina's Counter AttackSaint Seiya episode 20 is filler — safe to skip.
#21Heartless! Clash of AuroraSaint Seiya episode 21 is filler — safe to skip.
#22Rebirth from the Flames! Indestructible IkkiSaint Seiya episode 22 is filler — safe to skip.
#23Silver Saint! The Proud AssassinSaint Seiya episode 23 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#24Fly Pegasus! Like a CometSaint Seiya episode 24 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#25Fight! The Rise of Athena!Saint Seiya episode 25 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#26Are They Friends or Enemies?Saint Seiya episode 26 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#27Seiya Becomes Stone!Saint Seiya episode 27 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#28Shiryu Fights Back!Saint Seiya episode 28 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#29Kidnap! Crows Legion Seize SaoriSaint Seiya episode 29 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#30Burn! Cosmo of LoveSaint Seiya episode 30 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#31Magic Prodigy! The Boundary of Life and DeathSaint Seiya episode 31 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#32Great Bomb in Death Queen Island!Saint Seiya episode 32 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#33The Fight Between Dragon and Tiger! The Tears without Light of DragonSaint Seiya episode 33 is filler — safe to skip.
#34Farewell, my Friend! Peace to Your Ashes!Saint Seiya episode 34 is filler — safe to skip.
#35The Travel of Death! Dragon sees the Light AgainSaint Seiya episode 35 is filler — safe to skip.
#36Amazing! Against Twelve Gold ClothesSaint Seiya episode 36 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#37The Mask Screams! Either Love or Death?Saint Seiya episode 37 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#38Fight Violently! Gold StoleSaint Seiya episode 38 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#39Velocity of Light! The Powerful Beyond MachSaint Seiya episode 39 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#40Go! Our New TripSaint Seiya episode 40 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#41The Battle Starts in Sanctuary! Athena's Biggest CrisisSaint Seiya episode 41 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#42The Ultimate Cosmo! Seven SensesSaint Seiya episode 42 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#43Big Bang! The Battle of the Gold Bull TempleSaint Seiya episode 43 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#44Gemini Temple! Labyrinth of Light and DarknessSaint Seiya episode 44 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#45Fear! Adrift in Another DimensionSaint Seiya episode 45 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#46Call Out! Nebula Chain of Attack and Defense in OneSaint Seiya episode 46 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#47Farewell, Hyoga! Sleep, Oh Noble WarriorSaint Seiya episode 47 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#48Dragon! Rebirth from the Land of DeathSaint Seiya episode 48 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#49Love! Shunrei's PrayerSaint Seiya episode 49 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#50Rise, Dragon! Shiryu's Raging CosmoSaint Seiya episode 50 is canon — it adapts the original story.
Episodes 51–100
50 eps · 19 canon · 28 filler · 3 mixed
#51Why! The Golden Lion Bared His FangsSaint Seiya episode 51 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#52Ares! Legend of the Demon FistSaint Seiya episode 52 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#53What a Man! Cassios Dies For LoveSaint Seiya episode 53 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#54Ikki! The Phoenix's Blazing WingsSaint Seiya episode 54 is filler — safe to skip.
#55Ties of Friendship! Athena's CallSaint Seiya episode 55 is filler — safe to skip.
#56Shaka! The Man Closest to a GodSaint Seiya episode 56 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#57Fear of the Void! Shaka Opened His EyesSaint Seiya episode 57 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#58Hero! Ikki Dissolved Because of FriendshipSaint Seiya episode 58 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#59Revive, Swan! Life, Death and LoveSaint Seiya episode 59 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#60Hyoga Revived! At Risk of Life!Saint Seiya episode 60 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#61Surrender or Die! These Wings are at Their LimitSaint Seiya episode 61 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#62Make Way, Hyoga! Proud WarriorSaint Seiya episode 62 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#63Resound! Sanctuary's Gold ArmorsSaint Seiya episode 63 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#64Young Men! I Entrust Athena to YouSaint Seiya episode 64 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#65Roar, Holy Sword! Shura vs ShiryuSaint Seiya episode 65 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#66Shiryu! Become a Shooting StarSaint Seiya episode 66 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#67Farewell! My Teacher, my FriendsSaint Seiya episode 67 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#68Fighter of Beauty! AphroditeSaint Seiya episode 68 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#69Demon Roses! Sweet Smell of DeathSaint Seiya episode 69 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#70Rest in Peace! Shun, the Last SmileSaint Seiya episode 70 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#71The Fire Bell is Off! The Real Face of Holy FatherSaint Seiya episode 71 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#72Go, Seiya! Forget All the SorrowSaint Seiya episode 72 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#73Good Friends! Come to Be with AthenaSaint Seiya episode 73 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#74Enemies of the Northern Frontier! The Legendary God WarriorsSaint Seiya episode 74 is filler — safe to skip.
#75Hilda! Goddess Imprisoned by EvilSaint Seiya episode 75 is filler — safe to skip.
#76Giant Thor! Cosmo of HatredSaint Seiya episode 76 is filler — safe to skip.
#77Tears of the Giant! Die for HildaSaint Seiya episode 77 is filler — safe to skip.
#78Bare the Teeth! Northern Wolf FenrirSaint Seiya episode 78 is filler — safe to skip.
#79Sorrow! Fate of the Northern Wolves PackSaint Seiya episode 79 is filler — safe to skip.
#80Vanished on the Ice Field! Howling GriefSaint Seiya episode 80 is filler — safe to skip.
#81Freya! Death Battle due to LoveSaint Seiya episode 81 is filler — safe to skip.
#82Dancing Swan! Burning Hell Inside the IceSaint Seiya episode 82 is filler — safe to skip.
#83The Bewitching Harp! A Musical Prelude of Death Tempts ShunSaint Seiya episode 83 is filler — safe to skip.
#84Decree of Death! String RequiemSaint Seiya episode 84 is filler — safe to skip.
#85Hero of Grief! Frozen HatredSaint Seiya episode 85 is filler — safe to skip.
#86Phoenix! Crimson Wings AblazeSaint Seiya episode 86 is filler — safe to skip.
#87Demon's Amethyst! Saint's CemeterySaint Seiya episode 87 is filler — safe to skip.
#88Sword of Flame! Dreadful AmbitionSaint Seiya episode 88 is filler — safe to skip.
#89Victims of Evil! Forest of SpiritsSaint Seiya episode 89 is filler — safe to skip.
#90Don't Look Back, Seiya! Cosmo of the Rising DragonSaint Seiya episode 90 is filler — safe to skip.
#91Burn, Shun! Hidden Mystery of the Black FangsSaint Seiya episode 91 is filler — safe to skip.
#92Swirl! Ultimate Shun's Nebula StormSaint Seiya episode 92 is filler — safe to skip.
#93Bud! The Fateful Twin StarsSaint Seiya episode 93 is filler — safe to skip.
#94Bonding Brotherhood! Syd, Rest in Your Native LandSaint Seiya episode 94 is filler — safe to skip.
#95Hero with the Noble Spirit! Rebirth of the Legendary KnightSaint Seiya episode 95 is filler — safe to skip.
#96Dragon vs Dragon! Chance of Victory is One in a Hundred ThousandSaint Seiya episode 96 is filler — safe to skip.
#97Siren! Beautiful Melody of DeathSaint Seiya episode 97 is filler — safe to skip.
#98Appearance of a Miracle! The Odin RobeSaint Seiya episode 98 is filler — safe to skip.
#99Athena! Eternal Prayers of Noble SpiritsSaint Seiya episode 99 is filler — safe to skip.
#100The Ocean Emperor Poseidon! Holy War once AgainSaint Seiya episode 100 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
Episodes 101–114
14 eps · 13 canon · 0 filler · 1 mixed
#101Smash! Mammoth Pillars of the Seven OceansSaint Seiya episode 101 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
#102Mysterious Shine! Golden Bronze ClothesSaint Seiya episode 102 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#103Dangerous Shun! Dreadful Fangs of the Demon BeastSaint Seiya episode 103 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#104Death of the Demon Beast! Indestructible Golden ChainsSaint Seiya episode 104 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#105Excalibur! Shura's Soul Resides in the Right WristSaint Seiya episode 105 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#106The Dream Left Nothing Behind! The Reunion has the Scent of DeathSaint Seiya episode 106 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#107Hunter of Hearts! Heartless LymnadesSaint Seiya episode 107 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#108Issac! A Cold Hearted ManSaint Seiya episode 108 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#109Hang in there Kiki! A Sorrowful Death BattleSaint Seiya episode 109 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#110Listen! The Beautiful Singing of AthenaSaint Seiya episode 110 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#111Friends! Together at the Time of DeathSaint Seiya episode 111 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#112Two Souls! Mystery of Poseidon's ResurrectionSaint Seiya episode 112 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#113Shoot Poseidon! The Golden ArrowSaint Seiya episode 113 is canon — it adapts the original story.
#114Shine, Stars of Friendship! Legend of YouthSaint Seiya episode 114 is canon — it adapts the original story.
Under review
9 episode(s) have conflicting sources. We show them as mixed rather than guessing — never auto-labeled filler.
- #15Revealed! Ikki's Secret!shown as mixed until resolved
- #25Fight! The Rise of Athena!shown as mixed until resolved
- #26Are They Friends or Enemies?shown as mixed until resolved
- #28Shiryu Fights Back!shown as mixed until resolved
- #32Great Bomb in Death Queen Island!shown as mixed until resolved
- #51Why! The Golden Lion Bared His Fangsshown as mixed until resolved
- #64Young Men! I Entrust Athena to Youshown as mixed until resolved
- #100The Ocean Emperor Poseidon! Holy War once Againshown as mixed until resolved
- #101Smash! Mammoth Pillars of the Seven Oceansshown as mixed until resolved
Common questions
Which Saint Seiya episodes are filler?
38 of the 114 Saint Seiya episodes are verified filler: episode 16–22, 33–35, 54–55, 74–99.
Can I skip the filler episodes in Saint Seiya?
Yes — you can skip 38 verified filler episode(s) of Saint Seiya: episode 16–22, 33–35, 54–55, 74–99. Skipping them saves about 15 hours.
How many filler episodes does Saint Seiya have?
Saint Seiya has 38 verified filler episodes out of 114 total (33%). 67 episodes are canon and 9 are mixed (part canon, part filler).