
Originally published in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1985 to 1990, Saint Seiya tells the story of five warriors who fight while wearing powerful armor based on different constellations. They’ve sworn to protect the goddess Athena and must battle other gods who want to control the Earth. The series was first adapted into an anime in the late 80s, followed by an OVA series in 2002 and six animated films. A live-action movie came out in 2023. A spin-off manga, Saint Seiya: Next Dimension, ran from 2006 to 2024. Today, on May 14th, fans are celebrating the release of Saint Seiya: Heaven Chapter, with the first chapter appearing in Weekly Shonen Champion.