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Quick Answer
- Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac(TV · 114 eps)
- Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Sanctuary(OVA · 13 eps)
- Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Inferno(OVA · 12 eps)
- Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Elysion(OVA · 6 eps)
- Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas(OVA · 13 eps)
- Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas 2(OVA · 13 eps)
- Saint Seiya Omega(TV · 97 eps)
- ...and 14 more below
Total: ~339 episodes / 136h watch time
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac Watch Order(2026)
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac's watch order is straightforward once you see it laid out. 7 main series, 6 movies, and 7 OVA/specials — all in the right sequence.
21 entries ~136h total7 series6 movies7 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary
6.21ONA12 eps~5hToei Animation
Finished Airing12
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary Part 2
6.40ONA12 eps~5hToei Animation
Finished Airing13
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Tips for First-Timers
What you can skip
Older theatrical films (Evil Goddess Eris, Heated Battle of the Gods, etc.) and later reboots can be left for afterward
Common mistake
Diving into reboots like Knights of the Zodiac before watching the classic Galaxian Wars, Sanctuary, Poseidon, and Hades arcs
Short on time?
Classic TV series through Sanctuary saga, Poseidon saga, and the Hades Chapter OVAs (Sanctuary, Inferno, Elysion)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac?
Release order. Start with Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac?
About 136 hours total across 339 episodes and 21 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 97 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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