# Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho (2018)

> Young female saints protect Athena in the aftermath of the Sanctuary's civil war.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/67483

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 10
- Episode runtime: 22 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, action, fantasy
- Network: SKY PerfecTV!, ANIMAX
- Cast: Aina Suzuki, Inori Minase, Mao Ichimichi, Toshihiko Seki, Megumi Nakajima, Yukiko Morishita, Suzuko Mimori, Ayana Taketatsu
- TMDB rating: 5.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10240056/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Tone: earnest, emotional, adventurous, romantic

## What critics say

Reviewers generally regard this short spin-off as a modest, fan-oriented entry in the Saint Seiya franchise, with its appeal concentrated among existing fans.

## Synopsis

Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho is a Japanese animated spin-off of the Saint Seiya franchise, produced by Toei Animation and GONZO and set in a mythic Greek-inspired Sanctuary. In the aftermath of a civil war among the holy warriors, a group of young female saints is charged with protecting the goddess Athena while confronting the fate that has been handed to them. The short ten-episode run is driven by close friendship, rivalry and loyalty, with each episode pairing character moments with fierce battles. The tone is earnest and emotionally direct, with romance and coming-of-age uncertainty woven through the combat. Its mythic costumes, constellation-based powers and ensemble of young fighters will appeal to fans of Saint Seiya and similar shonen adventures. Because it is a self-contained single season with a bittersweet close, it works as an accessible entry point into the wider franchise without demanding prior knowledge of its larger battles.

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