Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac watch order
Updated October 2026 · 6 seasons, 4 movies and 4 OVAs and specials · in release order
Short answer
Watch Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac in release order: Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac → Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Sanctuary → Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Inferno.
3
in the main story: 1 season and 2 OVAs and specials
139
episodes
~57 h
to watch the main story
Or watch Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary (2022) or Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary Part 2 (2024) instead: they retell the story in another version, so pick one.
Optional: 5 seasons, 4 movies and 2 OVAs and specials (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
Saint Seiya: Knights of the ZodiacMain storyTV · Fall 1986 · 114 ep · ~46 hours · score 3.6/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Netflix
- 2
Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess ErisSide story · optional, after Saint Seiya: Knights of the ZodiacMovie · Summer 1987 · ~45 minutes · score 3.2/5
- 3
Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the GodsSide story · optional, after Saint Seiya: Knights of the ZodiacMovie · Winter 1988 · ~45 minutes · score 3.3/5
- 4
Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson YouthSide story · optional, after Saint Seiya: Knights of the ZodiacMovie · Summer 1988 · ~75 minutes · score 3.4/5
- 5
Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy BattleSide story · optional, after Saint Seiya: Knights of the ZodiacMovie · Winter 1989 · ~45 minutes · score 3.2/5
- 6
OVA · Fall 2002 · 13 ep · ~5.5 hours · score 3.9/5
- 7
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - InfernoMain storyOVA · Fall 2005 · 12 ep · ~6 hours · score 3.7/5
- 8
Saint Seiya: The Lost CanvasExtra · optionalOVA · Spring 2009 · 13 ep · ~5 hours · score 3.8/5
- 9
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas 2Extra · optionalOVA · Winter 2011 · 13 ep · ~5 hours · score 3.9/5
- 10
Saint Seiya Saintia ShoSide story · optional, after Saint Seiya: Knights of the ZodiacONA · Fall 2018 · 10 ep · ~4 hours · score 2.6/5
Watch onCrunchyroll
- 11
Knights of the Zodiac: Saint SeiyaAlternate version of Saint Seiya: Knights of the ZodiacONA · Summer 2019 · 6 ep · ~2.5 hours · score 2.4/5
Watch onNetflix
- 12
Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya Part 2Alternate version of Saint Seiya: Knights of the ZodiacONA · Winter 2020 · 6 ep · ~2.5 hours · score 2.6/5
Watch onNetflix
- 13
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for SanctuaryAlternate version of Saint Seiya: Legend of SanctuaryONA · Summer 2022 · 12 ep · ~4.5 hours · score 2.9/5
Watch onCrunchyroll
- 14
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary Part 2Alternate version of Saint Seiya: Legend of SanctuaryONA · Spring 2024 · 12 ep · ~4.5 hours · score 2.9/5
Watch onCrunchyroll
How long is Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac?
| Part | Seasons and movies | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story | 1 season and 2 OVAs and specials | 139 | about 57 hours |
| Everything released | 6 seasons, 4 movies and 4 OVAs and specials | 215 | about 89 hours |
Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.
Where to watch Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac is officially on Crunchyroll (4 of 14) and Netflix (3 of 14), counting its 14 seasons, movies and specials.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac has the full list, free options included.
Is Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Inferno, came out in 2005. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to watch the Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac movies and OVAs?
Optional: Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris, Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods, Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth, Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle, Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas, Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas 2 and 1 more. Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya, Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya Part 2, Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary, Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary Part 2 retell the story in another version; pick one.
How many episodes does Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac have?
The main story is 139 episodes over 1 season and 2 OVAs and specials, about 57 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 215 episodes (about 89 hours).
Where can I watch Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac?
Officially on Crunchyroll, Netflix. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.
Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.