So, if you're only interested in experiencing the original story of "Saint Seiya," then there will be some filler episodes you should always skip. Unfortunately, however, not all of those episodes are entirely canon to the manga. The first "Saint Seiya" anime adaptation, which was produced by Toei Animation in 1986, spans a whopping 145 episodes with five major story arcs. The series focuses on the adventures of Seiya, a Japanese orphan who becomes a Saint - a zodiac-themed warrior dedicated to protecting the incarnation of the goddess Athena from the other Olympian gods. By the time I am writing the review it is about 10+ years since the first volume and it is still incomplete. The story follows the end of the Saint Seiya and involves time-travel, therefore it is both sequel and prequel. In many ways, it is a precursor to the more modern fantasy and adventure anime that we enjoy today. The Saint Seiya Next Dimension is both sequel and prequel to the Saint Seiya manga. By 2017, the original manga had sold over 35 million copies (via Anime News Network) and has been adapted into everything from anime to live-action films, musicals, and even video games. If understanding what anime was like in the 1980s is your goal, then few shows are as worth your time as "Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac." Originally a manga written and illustrated in 1986 by Masami Kurumada, the franchise quickly grew into a multimedia sensation.
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