Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas 2009
“When the painting overtakes the sky, the world will come to an end.”
What is Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas?
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas is a television series that explores the sacred war between Athena and Hades set in the 18th century. The story follows three orphans named Tenma, Alone, and Sasha who protected each other during childhood before being separated at different ages.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 24, 2009
- Last aired
- Jul 20, 2011
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas is a television series that explores the sacred war between Athena and Hades set in the 18th century. The story follows three orphans named Tenma, Alone, and Sasha who protected each other during childhood before being separated at different ages. These characters later reunite and discover their destinies connected to the ongoing conflict between the goddess Athena and the god Hades. As the war intensifies, the three friends find themselves in roles they never anticipated, with Tenma becoming associated with Pegasus, Alone connected to Hades, and Sasha linked to Athena. The series depicts how the bitter fate of war can force old friends and families to confront each other across opposing sides. Their childhood pact to meet again becomes complicated as they navigate their predetermined roles in the cosmic struggle between the forces of good and evil. The narrative focuses on themes of friendship, destiny, and the tragic consequences of divine conflict.
Should you watch it?
“Orphaned friends reunite as celestial warriors in an 18th-century holy war.”
- rich prequel setting expands universe
- emotional stakes between reincarnated friends
- visually striking animation and design
- requires familiarity with Saint Seiya lore
- slow pacing may deter some viewers
you're drawn to mythic retellings and tragic heroics.
Contains intense battle scenes and themes of fate, loss, and divine conflict.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Promise Jun 24, 2009
- E2 The Awakening of Hades Jun 24, 2009
- E3 The Holy War Begins Aug 21, 2009
- E4 The Prayer Wreaths Aug 21, 2009
- E5 The Poison Rose Oct 21, 2009
- E6 Floral Funeral Procession Oct 21, 2009
- E7 Golden Rain Dec 23, 2009
- E8 A Favorable Wind Dec 23, 2009
- E9 Giant Star Feb 23, 2010
- E10 The Avent Feb 23, 2010
- E11 Unreachable Apr 21, 2010
- E12 Relentless Sacrifice Apr 21, 2010
- E13 The Departure Apr 21, 2010
- E14 The Forest of Death Feb 23, 2011
- E15 If I Could Go Back to That Day Feb 23, 2011
- E16 God and Pawns Mar 18, 2011
- E17 Refuse Mar 18, 2011
- E18 I Just Want to Live Apr 20, 2011
- E19 Sword of Solitude Apr 20, 2011
- E20 Prison of Dream May 18, 2011
- E21 Beyond the Dream May 18, 2011
- E22 The Path of Righteousness Jun 22, 2011
- E23 Sacred Sword Jun 22, 2011
- E24 Time of Bloody Battles Jul 20, 2011
- E25 How Many Months and Years Jul 20, 2011
- E26 Let You Be Yourself Jul 20, 2011
Frequently asked questions
Is this a continuation of the original Saint Seiya series?
No, it's a prequel set 250 years earlier, focusing on a past Holy War.
Who are the main characters?
Tenma, Alone, and Sasha—childhood friends linked by fate as Pegasus, Hades, and Athena.
Do I need to watch the original Saint Seiya first?
It helps, but this series can be understood on its own.
Is it based on the manga?
Yes, it adapts Shiori Teshirogi's manga of the same name.
How many episodes are there?
The series aired from 2009 to 2011, with multiple seasons and OVAs.