What is Saint Seiya Omega?
An original TV anime set 23 years after the original and starring a new generation of characters.
Staff
Director: Hatano Morio (assistant director in Shigeyasu Yamauchi's Tenkai-hen; worked as episode director in various Precure shows)
Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Yoshihiko Umakoshi (Ojamajo Doremi, Jubei-chan 2, Mushishi, Casshern Sins, Heartcatch Precure)
Series Composition: Reiko Yoshida (Scrapped Princess, Kaleido Star, K-ON)
Music Composition: Toshihiko Sahashi (Full Metal Panic, Gundam Seed)
Animation Production: Toei Animation
Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Yoshihiko Umakoshi (Ojamajo Doremi, Jubei-chan 2, Mushishi, Casshern Sins, Heartcatch Precure)
Series Composition: Reiko Yoshida (Scrapped Princess, Kaleido Star, K-ON)
Music Composition: Toshihiko Sahashi (Full Metal Panic, Gundam Seed)
Animation Production: Toei Animation
Story
Characters and Cast
Kouga (VA: Hikaru Midorikawa)
Bronze Saint of Pegasus. Protagonist. He is 13-years-old and has been raised since childhood by Saori Kido, who he ignores is Athena. He has been forced to train from an early age, but he considers said training worthless since they're living in a time of peace. He is a rebellious spirit that doesn't accept defeat, but he cares a lot about his foster mother. His fate is determined when Mars, the enemy sealed by Seiya 13 years ago, kidnaps Saori before his eyes. Meeting the 5 Saints that would become his future companions, he comes to realize the importance of friendship and hard-work. The Avatar.
Yuna (VA: Satsuki Yukino)
Bronze Saint of the Eagle. Heroine. A 13-year-old girl that became a Saint by her own choice; her determination to become a strong Saint surpasses that of anyone else. She is usually gallant and stylish, but secretly nourishes doubts about the life forced on female Saints and disagrees with the Law of the Mask. Air Bender.
Souma (VA: Katsuyuki Konishi)
Bronze Saint of Leo Minor. Kouga's 14-year-old best friend. He is a playful young man that remains unconcerned even during serious moments. He has a certain aura of maturity, but he becomes violent when consumed by anger and is unpredictable in his actions. Fire Bender.
Ryuho (VA: Tetsuya Kakihara)
Broze Saint of Dragon. Shiryu and Shunrei's 13-year-old son. He has a weak physique but a lot empathy for others. He is very friendly and considerate. His Cosmos shows natural talent and he would probably be the strongest Saint of his generation if not for his physical disadvantages. Water Bender.
Haruto (VA: Suzuki Tatsuhisa)
Bronze Saint of Wolf. 13-year-old descendant of a ninja clan. He trains stoically to become as strong as possible. Quiet and very cool, he believes knowledge is the only way to get results. He posses the greatest number of different techniques in the generation. Employs a mix of Saint and ninja techniques in combat. Earth Bender.
Eden (VA: Junichi Suwabe)
Bronze Saint of Orion. A 15 year boy of noble upbringing, he acts with great dignity and confidence. He only believes in his own strength and doesn't trust other people. Since he has has no consideration for the weak, his method of fighting is very pragmatic. Lightning Bender.
Seiya (VA: Toru Furuya)
Gold Saint of Sagittarius; the legendary Saint of Pegasus that protected Earth and Athena with the help of his companions while they were only Bronze Saints.
Saori Kido/Athena (VA: Shouko Nakamura)
The Goddess that protects the peace on Earth. She raised Kouga as her mother, hiding her true identity.
Mars (VA: Hidekatsu Shibata)
Main antagonist. The God of War and ruler of his namesake planet, Mars. He wants to control the power of the Goddess Athena in order to create his ideal world.
When does it air?
TODAY! And every Saturday/Sunday for the next 12 months.
Where can I watch it?
Crunchyroll and Google.
