Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho
2018
Original language: Japanese
- action & adventure
- animation
- drama
- sci-fi & fantasy
The story
The whole Sanctuary was misled into danger due to the civil war instigated by the Gemini Gold Saint, Saga. Our story begins right after the end of those events... This is a story of the girls protecting Athena. These are the records of love and fierce fights they meet while opposing destiny on their way to maturity...
What it’s like
Bright, saturated animation with crisp cel-shaded edges, gleaming armour and sunlit Greek marble that reads as clean and luminous rather than gritty. Fight sequences are kinetic and effects-driven: flaring cosmos energy, quick cuts, sparks and light trails, with a bright orchestral score swelling into bursts of rock-tinged guitar and heroic choral moments. Between battles the mood softens into ordinary small rooms, school-style banter and quiet glances, so the feel is energetic and warm with an earnest, teen-adventure heart. The overall vibe is sunny heroism with a dash of romance and wistful coming-of-age, best for an afternoon or a comfort watch. Violence is stylised and frequent in the fights, with bloodless impacts, stings of injury and some peril, but nothing gory or sexual. Pacing is brisk within episodes and built around rivalries and friendships that deepen over time, as young women in an ancient sanctuary learn to face their destinies together. It suits fans of fantasy action and mythic spectacle who want an upbeat, character-driven ride with a gentle romantic undercurrent.
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