Saint Seiya

Saint Seiya (1986 – 1989)

1986 • 1 season • Action & Adventure, Animation • TV-PG

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Episode 56 — Shaka! The Man Closest to a God

Season 1 • Saint Seiya

Released: 1987-11-28 • Action & Adventure/Animation/Drama/Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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The Bronze Saints arrive at the Virgo Temple. There, they meet Shaka, the man whose power is the closest to God's power. Yet, he doesn't seem to notice the saints in front of him. Seiya tries to attack him, but Shaka hits him hard and Seiya goes to the ground. The same happens with Shiryu and Shun, and finally Shaka defeats all of them with his technique: TenMaKou Fuku (Devil Lord's Blessing). When Shaka is about to kill Shun, a Phoenix Feather cuts his hand. Phoenix Ikki has arrived. Since Ikki hurt Shaka's hand, the Gold Saint creates a river of blood, where Ikki ...

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Episodes

Episode 1
Revive! Legendary Hero
1986-10-11

Episode 2
Burn! Meteor Punch of Pegasus!
1986-10-18

Episode 3
Cygnus! Warrior of the Ice Field
1986-10-25

Episode 4
Dragon! Unrivaled Fist and Shield
1986-11-01

Episode 5
Miracle of Rebirth! Friendship of the Cosmos
1986-11-15

Episode 6
Phoenix! The Warrior Who has been Through Hell!
1986-11-22

Episode 7
Stolen! Golden Cloth
1986-11-29

Episode 8
Destroy! The Dark Phoenix Army!
1986-12-13

Episode 9
Strong Enemy! The Four Dark Saint Kings Appear
1986-12-20

Episode 10
Beware Shiryu! The Grave of the Saint Cloths
1986-12-27

Episode 11
Duel! The Terrifying Black Fist of Death
1987-01-03

Episode 12
Grab On! The Nebula Chain of Friendship
1987-01-10

Episode 13
Burn! Flaming Attack!
1987-01-17

Episode 14
Defeated! Genma Ken!
1987-01-24

Episode 15
Revealed! Ikki's Secret!
1987-01-31

Episode 16
Gigantic! Docrates Fierce Attack
1987-02-07

Episode 17
Rescue! Saori's Crisis
1987-02-14

Episode 18
Great Rage! The Ghost Saints of Carribean
1987-02-21

Episode 19
Life or Death! Bloody Battle at the Makaito
1987-02-28

Episode 20
Serious Battle! Shaina's Counter Attack
1987-03-07

Episode 21
Heartless! Clash of Aurora
1987-03-14

Episode 22
Rebirth from the Flames! Indestructible Ikki
1987-03-21

Episode 23
Silver Saint! The Proud Assassin
1987-03-28

Episode 24
Fly Pegasus! Like a Comet
1987-04-11

Episode 25
Fight! The Rise of Athena!
1987-04-18

Episode 26
Are They Friends or Enemies?
1987-04-25

Episode 27
Seiya Becomes Stone!
1987-05-02

Episode 28
Shiryu Fights Back!
1987-05-09

Episode 29
Kidnap! Crows Legion Seize Saori
1987-05-16

Episode 30
Burn! Cosmo of Love
1987-05-23

Episode 31
Magic Prodigy! The Boundary of Life and Death
1987-05-30

Episode 32
Great Bomb in Death Queen Island!
1987-06-06

Episode 33
The Fight Between Dragon and Tiger! The Tears without Light of Dragon
1987-06-13

Episode 34
Farewell, my Friend! Peace to Your Ashes!
1987-06-20

Episode 35
The Travel of Death! Dragon sees the Light Again
1987-06-27

Episode 36
Amazing! Against Twelve Gold Clothes
1987-07-04

Episode 37
The Mask Screams! Either Love or Death?
1987-07-11

Episode 38
Fight Violently! Gold Stole
1987-07-18

Episode 39
Velocity of Light! The Powerful Beyond Mach
1987-07-25

Episode 40
Go! Our New Trip
1987-08-01

Episode 41
The Battle Starts in Sanctuary! Athena's Biggest Crisis
1987-08-08

Episode 42
The Ultimate Cosmo! Seven Senses
1987-08-15

Episode 43
Big Bang! The Battle of the Gold Bull Temple
1987-08-22

Episode 44
Gemini Temple! Labyrinth of Light and Darkness
1987-09-05

Episode 45
Fear! Adrift in Another Dimension
1987-09-12

Episode 46
Call Out! Nebula Chain of Attack and Defense in One
1987-09-19

Episode 47
Farewell, Hyoga! Sleep, Oh Noble Warrior
1987-09-26

Episode 48
Dragon! Rebirth from the Land of Death
1987-10-03

Episode 49
Love! Shunrei's Prayer
1987-10-10

Episode 50
Rise, Dragon! Shiryu's Raging Cosmo
1987-10-17

Episode 51
Why! The Golden Lion Bared His Fangs
1987-10-24

Episode 52
Ares! Legend of the Demon Fist
1987-10-31

Episode 53
What a Man! Cassios Dies For Love
1987-11-07

Episode 54
Ikki! The Phoenix's Blazing Wings
1987-11-14

Episode 55
Ties of Friendship! Athena's Call
1987-11-21

Episode 56
Shaka! The Man Closest to a God
1987-11-28

Episode 57
Fear of the Void! Shaka Opened His Eyes
1987-12-05

Episode 58
Hero! Ikki Dissolved Because of Friendship
1987-12-12

Episode 59
Revive, Swan! Life, Death and Love
1987-12-19

Episode 60
Hyoga Revived! At Risk of Life!
1987-12-26

Episode 61
Surrender or Die! These Wings are at Their Limit
1988-01-09

Episode 62
Make Way, Hyoga! Proud Warrior
1988-01-16

Episode 63
Resound! Sanctuary's Gold Armors
1988-01-23

Episode 64
Young Men! I Entrust Athena to You
1988-01-30

Episode 65
Roar, Holy Sword! Shura vs Shiryu
1988-02-06

Episode 66
Shiryu! Become a Shooting Star
1988-02-13

Episode 67
Farewell! My Teacher, my Friends
1988-02-20

Episode 68
Fighter of Beauty! Aphrodite
1988-02-27

Episode 69
Demon Roses! Sweet Smell of Death
1988-03-12

Episode 70
Rest in Peace! Shun, the Last Smile
1988-03-19

Episode 71
The Fire Bell is Off! The Real Face of Holy Father
1988-03-26

Episode 72
Go, Seiya! Forget All the Sorrow
1988-04-09

Episode 73
Good Friends! Come to Be with Athena
1988-04-16

Episode 74
Enemies of the Northern Frontier! The Legendary God Warriors
1988-04-23

Episode 75
Hilda! Goddess Imprisoned by Evil
1988-04-30

Episode 76
Giant Thor! Cosmo of Hatred
1988-05-07

Episode 77
Tears of the Giant! Die for Hilda
1988-05-14

Episode 78
Bare the Teeth! Northern Wolf Fenrir
1988-05-21

Episode 79
Sorrow! Fate of the Northern Wolves Pack
1988-05-28

Episode 80
Vanished on the Ice Field! Howling Grief
1988-06-04

Episode 81
Freya! Death Battle due to Love
1988-06-11

Episode 82
Dancing Swan! Burning Hell Inside the Ice
1988-06-18

Episode 83
The Bewitching Harp! A Musical Prelude of Death Tempts Shun
1988-06-25

Episode 84
Decree of Death! String Requiem
1988-07-02

Episode 85
Hero of Grief! Frozen Hatred
1988-07-09

Episode 86
Phoenix! Crimson Wings Ablaze
1988-07-16

Episode 87
Demon's Amethyst! Saint's Cemetery
1988-07-23

Episode 88
Sword of Flame! Dreadful Ambition
1988-07-30

Episode 89
Victims of Evil! Forest of Spirits
1988-08-13

Episode 90
Don't Look Back, Seiya! Cosmo of the Rising Dragon
1988-08-20

Episode 91
Burn, Shun! Hidden Mystery of the Black Fangs
1988-08-27

Episode 92
Swirl! Ultimate Shun's Nebula Storm
1988-09-03

Episode 93
Bud! The Fateful Twin Stars
1988-09-10

Episode 94
Bonding Brotherhood! Syd, Rest in Your Native Land
1988-09-17

Episode 95
Hero with the Noble Spirit! Rebirth of the Legendary Knight
1988-10-15

Episode 96
Dragon vs Dragon! Chance of Victory is One in a Hundred Thousand
1988-10-22

Episode 97
Siren! Beautiful Melody of Death
1988-10-29

Episode 98
Appearance of a Miracle! The Odin Robe
1988-11-05

Episode 99
Athena! Eternal Prayers of Noble Spirits
1988-11-12

Episode 100
The Ocean Emperor Poseidon! Holy War once Again
1988-11-19

Episode 101
Smash! Mammoth Pillars of the Seven Oceans
1988-11-26

Episode 102
Mysterious Shine! Golden Bronze Clothes
1988-12-03

Episode 103
Dangerous Shun! Dreadful Fangs of the Demon Beast
1988-12-10

Episode 104
Death of the Demon Beast! Indestructible Golden Chains
1988-12-17

Episode 105
Excalibur! Shura's Soul Resides in the Right Wrist
1988-12-24

Episode 106
The Dream Left Nothing Behind! The Reunion has the Scent of Death
1989-01-14

Episode 107
Hunter of Hearts! Heartless Lymnades
1989-01-28

Episode 108
Issac! A Cold Hearted Man
1989-02-11

Episode 109
Hang in there Kiki! A Sorrowful Death Battle
1989-02-18

Episode 110
Listen! The Beautiful Singing of Athena
1989-02-25

Episode 111
Friends! Together at the Time of Death
1989-03-11

Episode 112
Two Souls! Mystery of Poseidon's Resurrection
1989-03-18

Episode 113
Shoot Poseidon! The Golden Arrow
1989-03-25

Episode 114
Shine, Stars of Friendship! Legend of Youth
1989-04-01

Information

Episode air date	28.11.1987
Episode runtime	24 min
Episode rating	8.83
Genres	Action & Adventure / Animation / Drama / Sci-Fi & Fantasy
TMDB series rating	8.5
IMDb series rating	8.4
Series status	Ended
Age rating	6+
Country	JP

Cast

Toru Furuya
Seiya (voice)

Hirotaka Suzuoki

Hirotaka Suzuoki
Shiryu (voice)

Ryo Horikawa
Shun (voice)

Koichi Hashimoto

Koichi Hashimoto
Hyoga (voice)

Hideyuki Hori
Ikki (voice)

Keiko Han
Saori Kido (voice)

Hideyuki Tanaka

Hideyuki Tanaka
Narrator / Aiolia (voice)

Mami Koyama
Shaina (voice)

Yuriko Yamamoto

Yuriko Yamamoto
Marin (voice)

Kazuyuki Sogabe

Kazuyuki Sogabe
Saga / Kanon (voice)

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