Saint Seiya

10 Best Episodes of Saint Seiya - Season 9

Ages ago, the goddess Athena was served by fighters called Saints who channeled the power of the Cosmos within them. Now a youth named Seiya has trained to become a Saint himself by earning the mystical Cloth of Pegasus. He is joined by other Saints with Cloths of their own to fight for Athena.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 14, 2023.

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Saint Seiya - S9E6

#13 - Omega: The Curtain Raises! The Saint Fight! (Season 9 - Episode 6)

The Saint Fights tournament begins to much anticipation. The young Bronze Saints engage each other in fierce battles, putting their abilities to the test. Kōga manages to attain his first victory after a tense battle, thanks to Sōma's advice; all while his fellow Saints remain intrigued about the seemingly enormous power of Orion Eden.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 42 votes.

Saint Seiya - S9E3

#12 - Omega: The Law of the Mask! The Wind Saint appears! (Season 9 - Episode 3)

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Kōga arrives to the Palaestra, guided by Bear Geki and his disciple Sōma. There he is greeted by Saint apprentices, who first approach him with hostility. Also, Kōga meets Aquila Yuna, the young female Saint, who teaches him about his constellation and about the code that guides Saint women.

The episode was rated 7.31 from 39 votes.

Saint Seiya - S9E5

#11 - Omega: Selection Trials! Challenged in the Camp of Death! (Season 9 - Episode 5)

The young Bronze Saints are taken by Bear Geki to the Hell Camp, which is full of lethal traps composed of the elements of Cosmo. Those who survive the Camp are elligible to become Silver Saints. Kōga and Sōma must work together to overcome the obstacles, all while Sōma must avoid fellow Saint Argo's hostility and haunting memories of his past.

The episode was rated 7.32 from 41 votes.

Saint Seiya - S9E1

#10 - Omega: Seiya Saves My Life! Legendary Saint Fighter's Resurrection! (Season 9 - Episode 1)

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Athena Saori watches over peace on Earth from Sanctuary and over young Kōga, until an invader causes commotion when he tries to kidnap Athena and the baby. Kōga is saved from certain death by the timely arrival of Gold Saint Seiya, who engages the mysterious invader, who reveals his identity as Mars. A new conflict begins as Seiya and Mars battle for the fate of Kōga, who years later, determined to live his life as he sees fit, challenges Athena.

The episode was rated 7.38 from 55 votes.

Saint Seiya - S9E9

#9 - Omega: The crisis of Sanctuary! Dash, Ninja Saint! (Season 9 - Episode 9)

The malevolent entity known as Mars invades Sanctuary, accompanied by Capricorn Ionia and the young girl they claim to be the new Athena. Mars then completely obliterates the millenia-old Sanctuary, replacing it with his very own fortress. Meanwhile, Kōga manages to escape the Saint Prison with the help of Wolf Haruto, and after rejoining the other Bronze Saints, they set off together to invade Mars' headquarters, to rescue the young girl and to learn about the whereabouts of the true Athena

The episode was rated 7.43 from 44 votes.

Saint Seiya - S9E7

#8 - Omega: The Fist of a Friend! Hit, Pegasus Meteor Fist! (Season 9 - Episode 7)

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The Saint Fights tournament continues. Geki and Kōga bond more while the former teaches the young Saint about the mysteries of Cosmo, and reminisces about his defeat at the hands of Seiya years ago. In the tournament, Yuna triumphs over Delphinus Güney, and Kōga and Sōma are pitted against each other in battle. As both are driven by strong motivations, Kōga draws more strength from the memories of Geki to narrowly achieve victory over his friend.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 42 votes.

Saint Seiya - S9E2

#7 - Omega: Departure! Saints of the new age! (Season 9 - Episode 2)

Kōga is worried over the disappearance of Athena and frustrated for his failure to protect her and his mentor Shaina. Kōga is determined to master his Cosmo to rescue his goddess. Kōga departs to improve his mastery over Cosmo, later meeting Sōma, the Lionet Bronze Saint, who teaches him about the elements of Cosmo. Eventually, Kōga and Sōma are greeted by the challenge of Mantis Ordykia, one of Mars' henchmen, who puts their command over Cosmo to the test, an experience that strengthens their newfound friendship.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 48 votes.

Saint Seiya - S9E8

#6 - Omega: Fateful Meeting! The smashing Gold Saint! (Season 9 - Episode 8)

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After his victory over Sōma, Kōga senses a familiar Cosmo approaching, which he recognizes as Athena's. Rushing to meet her, to his surprise, he finds not Athena, but a frail, fearful young girl, whom Capricorn Ionia reveals to be Athena's true self. Ionia also reveals his true allegiance, to Mars, and reveals their plans to a shocked Kōga. After defeating the young Saint, Ionia leaves with the young girl, not before laying waste to the Palaestra, leaving it in ruins. Hours later, Kōga awakens in Mars' Saint Prison, to be greeted by the mysterious Wolf Haruto.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 43 votes.

Saint Seiya - S9E4

#5 - Omega: The Son of a Hero! Ryūhō versus Kōga! (Season 9 - Episode 4)

Ryūhō, the son of the legendary Bronze Saint Dragon Shiryū returns to the Palaestra after a short absence. The young Saint apprentices are subjected to a strict training to master their Cosmo element. Kōga is later forced to battle Ryūhō in an intense element-to-element duel.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 45 votes.

Saint Seiya - S9E11

#4 - Omega: Protect Aria! The Attack of Sonia, the Pursuer! (Season 9 - Episode 11)

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Yuna arrives with Aria to a small town. In Babel, Mars send Sonia (the Highest Martian), The Crow and Miguel of the Hound (Silver Saints) after them. Miguel guides the bad gang to the town where Aria and Yuna are in a church. Aria is left hidden and Yuna goes to fight. Right when Sonia is about to kill Yuna, one martian arrives asking Sonia to go back to Babel for a meeting of Mars with all the Saints. It is revealed that she killed Soma's father. She leaves and the Crow is beating Soma and Yuna. Koga save them and help Yuna to deliver a fatal blow on Crow. In Babel: Yuna, Soma, Koga, Ryuho and Haruto are blamed for Santuary destruction and taking Athena apart. So all the Saints are looking for them.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 39 votes.

Saint Seiya - S9E12

#3 - Omega: The Inherited Cosmo! Shun, the Legendary Saint! (Season 9 - Episode 12)

Kōga and friends continue their trek to take Aria to safety, when they're surprised by the attack of Hound Miguel. Overpowered by the merciless Silver Saint, the lives of the Bronze Saints are saved by the timely arrival of Andromeda Shun, the Saint of legend. Shun takes the youngsters to his village to rejoin Ryūhō, afterward they're once again attacked by Miguel, whom they manage to defeat after a fierce battle. Later, the young Saints leave Shun's village to continue their mission.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 40 votes.

Saint Seiya - S9E10

#2 - Omega: Suicidal rescue! One more Gold Saint! (Season 9 - Episode 10)

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The young Bronze Saints bravely invade Mars' Babel Tower, and succeed in rescuing the girl he claims to be Athena. She reveals to Kōga that her name is Aria. Sensing a threat approaching, Kōga dispatches Yuna along with Aria to avoid being recaptured, and together, the young Saints try desperately to buy time for their escape by facing the seemingly invincible Leo Mycene. In their darkest hour, a memory of Seiya deep in Kōga's heart brings them hope.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 37 votes.

Saint Seiya - S9E13

#1 - Omega: Seiya's Message! To you, I entrust Athena! (Season 9 - Episode 13)

Kōga and his friends continue their trek escorting Aria, until they come to a enormous whirlwind blocking their way. Meanwhile, Mars reveals his plans for his Tower that he deems the new Twelve Zodiac Temples, to his daughter and son, Sonia and Eden. A moribund Athena is also revealed by Mars, held hostage inside his tower. The young Saints decide to brave the whirlwind, managing to find a way inside it with the help of Yuna's command over wind. The traitorous Musca Fly tries to steal Kōga and Yuna's Cloths, only to be defeated in a fierce battle. Weary and alone, the young Saints find a new light of hope in the Pegasus constellation, which reveals a message from the legendary Seiya: "To you, I entrust Athena!"

The episode was rated 8.23 from 40 votes.

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