Saint Seiya

114 episodes 67 canon 38 filler 9 mixed

★ 8.5 TMDB · 1,476 votes Canon episodes average ★ 8.4

38 filler episodes — about 15 hours you never have to watch.

Classifications verified 2026-10-14 · 9 episode(s) under review

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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.

First aired 1986 · Status: finished · Japanese title: 聖闘士星矢

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
  1. #1Revive! Legendary HeroCanon Oct 11, 1986★ 8.4Saint Seiya episode 1 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  2. #2Burn! Meteor Punch of Pegasus!Canon Oct 18, 1986Saint Seiya episode 2 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #3Cygnus! Warrior of the Ice FieldCanon Oct 25, 1986Saint Seiya episode 3 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #4Dragon! Unrivaled Fist and ShieldCanon Nov 1, 1986Saint Seiya episode 4 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #5Miracle of Rebirth! Friendship of the CosmosCanon Nov 15, 1986Saint Seiya episode 5 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #6Phoenix! The Warrior Who has been Through Hell!Canon Nov 22, 1986Saint Seiya episode 6 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #7Stolen! Golden ClothCanon Nov 29, 1986Saint Seiya episode 7 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #8Destroy! The Dark Phoenix Army!Canon Dec 13, 1986Saint Seiya episode 8 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #9Strong Enemy! The Four Dark Saint Kings AppearCanon Dec 20, 1986Saint Seiya episode 9 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #10Beware Shiryu! The Grave of the Saint ClothsCanon Dec 27, 1986Saint Seiya episode 10 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #11Duel! The Terrifying Black Fist of DeathCanon Jan 3, 1987Saint Seiya episode 11 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #12Grab On! The Nebula Chain of FriendshipCanon Jan 10, 1987Saint Seiya episode 12 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  13. #13Burn! Flaming Attack!Canon Jan 17, 1987Saint Seiya episode 13 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  14. #14Defeated! Genma Ken!Canon Jan 24, 1987Saint Seiya episode 14 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  15. #15Revealed! Ikki's Secret!MixedJan 31, 1987Under reviewSaint Seiya episode 15 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  16. #16Gigantic! Docrates Fierce AttackFiller Feb 7, 1987Saint Seiya episode 16 is filler — safe to skip.
  17. #17Rescue! Saori's CrisisFiller Feb 14, 1987Saint Seiya episode 17 is filler — safe to skip.
  18. #18Great Rage! The Ghost Saints of CarribeanFiller Feb 21, 1987Saint Seiya episode 18 is filler — safe to skip.
  19. #19Life or Death! Bloody Battle at the MakaitoFiller Feb 28, 1987Saint Seiya episode 19 is filler — safe to skip.
  20. #20Serious Battle! Shaina's Counter AttackFiller Mar 7, 1987Saint Seiya episode 20 is filler — safe to skip.
  21. #21Heartless! Clash of AuroraFiller Mar 14, 1987Saint Seiya episode 21 is filler — safe to skip.
  22. #22Rebirth from the Flames! Indestructible IkkiFiller Mar 21, 1987Saint Seiya episode 22 is filler — safe to skip.
  23. #23Silver Saint! The Proud AssassinCanon Mar 28, 1987Saint Seiya episode 23 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  24. #24Fly Pegasus! Like a CometCanon Apr 11, 1987Saint Seiya episode 24 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  25. #25Fight! The Rise of Athena!MixedApr 18, 1987Under reviewSaint Seiya episode 25 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  26. #26Are They Friends or Enemies?MixedApr 25, 1987Under reviewSaint Seiya episode 26 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  27. #27Seiya Becomes Stone!Canon May 2, 1987Saint Seiya episode 27 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  28. #28Shiryu Fights Back!MixedMay 9, 1987Under reviewSaint Seiya episode 28 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  29. #29Kidnap! Crows Legion Seize SaoriCanon May 16, 1987Saint Seiya episode 29 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  30. #30Burn! Cosmo of LoveCanon May 23, 1987Saint Seiya episode 30 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  31. #31Magic Prodigy! The Boundary of Life and DeathCanon May 30, 1987Saint Seiya episode 31 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  32. #32Great Bomb in Death Queen Island!MixedJun 6, 1987Under reviewSaint Seiya episode 32 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  33. #33The Fight Between Dragon and Tiger! The Tears without Light of DragonFiller Jun 13, 1987Saint Seiya episode 33 is filler — safe to skip.
  34. #34Farewell, my Friend! Peace to Your Ashes!Filler Jun 20, 1987Saint Seiya episode 34 is filler — safe to skip.
  35. #35The Travel of Death! Dragon sees the Light AgainFiller Jun 27, 1987Saint Seiya episode 35 is filler — safe to skip.
  36. #36Amazing! Against Twelve Gold ClothesCanon Jul 4, 1987Saint Seiya episode 36 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  37. #37The Mask Screams! Either Love or Death?Canon Jul 11, 1987Saint Seiya episode 37 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  38. #38Fight Violently! Gold StoleCanon Jul 18, 1987Saint Seiya episode 38 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  39. #39Velocity of Light! The Powerful Beyond MachCanon Jul 25, 1987Saint Seiya episode 39 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  40. #40Go! Our New TripCanon Aug 1, 1987Saint Seiya episode 40 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  41. #41The Battle Starts in Sanctuary! Athena's Biggest CrisisCanon Aug 8, 1987Saint Seiya episode 41 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  42. #42The Ultimate Cosmo! Seven SensesCanon Aug 15, 1987Saint Seiya episode 42 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  43. #43Big Bang! The Battle of the Gold Bull TempleCanon Aug 22, 1987Saint Seiya episode 43 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  44. #44Gemini Temple! Labyrinth of Light and DarknessCanon Sep 5, 1987Saint Seiya episode 44 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  45. #45Fear! Adrift in Another DimensionCanon Sep 12, 1987Saint Seiya episode 45 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  46. #46Call Out! Nebula Chain of Attack and Defense in OneCanon Sep 19, 1987Saint Seiya episode 46 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  47. #47Farewell, Hyoga! Sleep, Oh Noble WarriorCanon Sep 26, 1987Saint Seiya episode 47 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  48. #48Dragon! Rebirth from the Land of DeathCanon Oct 3, 1987Saint Seiya episode 48 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  49. #49Love! Shunrei's PrayerCanon Oct 10, 1987Saint Seiya episode 49 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  50. #50Rise, Dragon! Shiryu's Raging CosmoCanon Oct 17, 1987Saint Seiya episode 50 is canon — it adapts the original story.

Episodes 51–100

50 eps · 19 canon · 28 filler · 3 mixed
  1. #51Why! The Golden Lion Bared His FangsMixedOct 24, 1987Under reviewSaint Seiya episode 51 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  2. #52Ares! Legend of the Demon FistCanon Oct 31, 1987Saint Seiya episode 52 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #53What a Man! Cassios Dies For LoveCanon Nov 7, 1987Saint Seiya episode 53 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #54Ikki! The Phoenix's Blazing WingsFiller Nov 14, 1987Saint Seiya episode 54 is filler — safe to skip.
  5. #55Ties of Friendship! Athena's CallFiller Nov 21, 1987Saint Seiya episode 55 is filler — safe to skip.
  6. #56Shaka! The Man Closest to a GodCanon Nov 28, 1987Saint Seiya episode 56 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #57Fear of the Void! Shaka Opened His EyesCanon Dec 5, 1987Saint Seiya episode 57 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #58Hero! Ikki Dissolved Because of FriendshipCanon Dec 12, 1987Saint Seiya episode 58 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #59Revive, Swan! Life, Death and LoveCanon Dec 19, 1987Saint Seiya episode 59 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #60Hyoga Revived! At Risk of Life!Canon Dec 26, 1987Saint Seiya episode 60 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #61Surrender or Die! These Wings are at Their LimitCanon Jan 9, 1988Saint Seiya episode 61 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #62Make Way, Hyoga! Proud WarriorCanon Jan 16, 1988Saint Seiya episode 62 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  13. #63Resound! Sanctuary's Gold ArmorsCanon Jan 23, 1988Saint Seiya episode 63 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  14. #64Young Men! I Entrust Athena to YouMixedJan 30, 1988Under reviewSaint Seiya episode 64 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  15. #65Roar, Holy Sword! Shura vs ShiryuCanon Feb 6, 1988Saint Seiya episode 65 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  16. #66Shiryu! Become a Shooting StarCanon Feb 13, 1988Saint Seiya episode 66 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  17. #67Farewell! My Teacher, my FriendsCanon Feb 20, 1988Saint Seiya episode 67 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  18. #68Fighter of Beauty! AphroditeCanon Feb 27, 1988Saint Seiya episode 68 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  19. #69Demon Roses! Sweet Smell of DeathCanon Mar 12, 1988Saint Seiya episode 69 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  20. #70Rest in Peace! Shun, the Last SmileCanon Mar 19, 1988Saint Seiya episode 70 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  21. #71The Fire Bell is Off! The Real Face of Holy FatherCanon Mar 26, 1988Saint Seiya episode 71 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  22. #72Go, Seiya! Forget All the SorrowCanon Apr 9, 1988Saint Seiya episode 72 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  23. #73Good Friends! Come to Be with AthenaCanon Apr 16, 1988Saint Seiya episode 73 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  24. #74Enemies of the Northern Frontier! The Legendary God WarriorsFiller Apr 23, 1988Saint Seiya episode 74 is filler — safe to skip.
  25. #75Hilda! Goddess Imprisoned by EvilFiller Apr 30, 1988Saint Seiya episode 75 is filler — safe to skip.
  26. #76Giant Thor! Cosmo of HatredFiller May 7, 1988Saint Seiya episode 76 is filler — safe to skip.
  27. #77Tears of the Giant! Die for HildaFiller May 14, 1988Saint Seiya episode 77 is filler — safe to skip.
  28. #78Bare the Teeth! Northern Wolf FenrirFiller May 21, 1988Saint Seiya episode 78 is filler — safe to skip.
  29. #79Sorrow! Fate of the Northern Wolves PackFiller May 28, 1988Saint Seiya episode 79 is filler — safe to skip.
  30. #80Vanished on the Ice Field! Howling GriefFiller Jun 4, 1988Saint Seiya episode 80 is filler — safe to skip.
  31. #81Freya! Death Battle due to LoveFiller Jun 11, 1988Saint Seiya episode 81 is filler — safe to skip.
  32. #82Dancing Swan! Burning Hell Inside the IceFiller Jun 18, 1988Saint Seiya episode 82 is filler — safe to skip.
  33. #83The Bewitching Harp! A Musical Prelude of Death Tempts ShunFiller Jun 25, 1988Saint Seiya episode 83 is filler — safe to skip.
  34. #84Decree of Death! String RequiemFiller Jul 2, 1988Saint Seiya episode 84 is filler — safe to skip.
  35. #85Hero of Grief! Frozen HatredFiller Jul 9, 1988Saint Seiya episode 85 is filler — safe to skip.
  36. #86Phoenix! Crimson Wings AblazeFiller Jul 16, 1988Saint Seiya episode 86 is filler — safe to skip.
  37. #87Demon's Amethyst! Saint's CemeteryFiller Jul 23, 1988Saint Seiya episode 87 is filler — safe to skip.
  38. #88Sword of Flame! Dreadful AmbitionFiller Jul 30, 1988Saint Seiya episode 88 is filler — safe to skip.
  39. #89Victims of Evil! Forest of SpiritsFiller Aug 13, 1988Saint Seiya episode 89 is filler — safe to skip.
  40. #90Don't Look Back, Seiya! Cosmo of the Rising DragonFiller Aug 20, 1988Saint Seiya episode 90 is filler — safe to skip.
  41. #91Burn, Shun! Hidden Mystery of the Black FangsFiller Aug 27, 1988Saint Seiya episode 91 is filler — safe to skip.
  42. #92Swirl! Ultimate Shun's Nebula StormFiller Sep 3, 1988Saint Seiya episode 92 is filler — safe to skip.
  43. #93Bud! The Fateful Twin StarsFiller Sep 10, 1988Saint Seiya episode 93 is filler — safe to skip.
  44. #94Bonding Brotherhood! Syd, Rest in Your Native LandFiller Sep 17, 1988Saint Seiya episode 94 is filler — safe to skip.
  45. #95Hero with the Noble Spirit! Rebirth of the Legendary KnightFiller Oct 15, 1988Saint Seiya episode 95 is filler — safe to skip.
  46. #96Dragon vs Dragon! Chance of Victory is One in a Hundred ThousandFiller Oct 22, 1988Saint Seiya episode 96 is filler — safe to skip.
  47. #97Siren! Beautiful Melody of DeathFiller Oct 29, 1988Saint Seiya episode 97 is filler — safe to skip.
  48. #98Appearance of a Miracle! The Odin RobeFiller Nov 5, 1988Saint Seiya episode 98 is filler — safe to skip.
  49. #99Athena! Eternal Prayers of Noble SpiritsFiller Nov 12, 1988Saint Seiya episode 99 is filler — safe to skip.
  50. #100The Ocean Emperor Poseidon! Holy War once AgainMixedNov 19, 1988Under reviewSaint 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
  1. #101Smash! Mammoth Pillars of the Seven OceansMixedNov 26, 1988Under reviewSaint Seiya episode 101 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  2. #102Mysterious Shine! Golden Bronze ClothesCanon Dec 3, 1988Saint Seiya episode 102 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #103Dangerous Shun! Dreadful Fangs of the Demon BeastCanon Dec 10, 1988Saint Seiya episode 103 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #104Death of the Demon Beast! Indestructible Golden ChainsCanon Dec 17, 1988Saint Seiya episode 104 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #105Excalibur! Shura's Soul Resides in the Right WristCanon Dec 24, 1988Saint Seiya episode 105 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #106The Dream Left Nothing Behind! The Reunion has the Scent of DeathCanon Jan 14, 1989Saint Seiya episode 106 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #107Hunter of Hearts! Heartless LymnadesCanon Jan 28, 1989Saint Seiya episode 107 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #108Issac! A Cold Hearted ManCanon Feb 11, 1989Saint Seiya episode 108 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #109Hang in there Kiki! A Sorrowful Death BattleCanon Feb 18, 1989Saint Seiya episode 109 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #110Listen! The Beautiful Singing of AthenaCanon Feb 25, 1989Saint Seiya episode 110 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #111Friends! Together at the Time of DeathCanon Mar 11, 1989Saint Seiya episode 111 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #112Two Souls! Mystery of Poseidon's ResurrectionCanon Mar 18, 1989Saint Seiya episode 112 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  13. #113Shoot Poseidon! The Golden ArrowCanon Mar 25, 1989Saint Seiya episode 113 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  14. #114Shine, Stars of Friendship! Legend of YouthCanon Apr 1, 1989Saint Seiya episode 114 is canon — it adapts the original story.

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).