Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas (2009)
A tragic prequel set in 18th-century Greece, where three childhood friends are reborn as gods and warriors on opposing sides of a sacred war.
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Series Information
- Original Title: 聖闘士星矢 THE LOST CANVAS 冥王神話
- First Air Year: 2009
- Last Air Year: 2011
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 26
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: June 24, 2009 (United States - TV-MA), June 24, 2009 (Canada - 18+), June 24, 2009 (Germany - 12), June 24, 2009 (France - 10), June 24, 2009 (Australia - PG), June 24, 2009 (Brazil - 12), June 24, 2009 (Mexico - B)
- Production Companies: TMS Entertainment
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas - The Myth of Hades (US), Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas (BR), Saint Seiya: A Tela Perdida (PT), Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa (JP), 圣斗士星矢.冥王神话篇 (CN), Saint Seiya - Les Chevaliers du Zodiaque - The Lost Canvas (FR), 세인트 세이야 THE LOST CANVAS 명왕신화 (KR), Saint Seiya El lienzo perdido (MX)
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Plot
The Sacred war tale that took place during the 18th century is now unveiled. Tenma, Alone and Sasha, three orphans living their childhood protecting each other and then separated at diferent ages made a pact to meet again. Find themselves again connected but now in roles they never saw as posible. Pegasus, Hades and Athena. Its now time to fight but destiny can be bitter since war between Athena and Hades forces can put old friends and families face to face.
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the sacred war come to life:
When the painting overtakes the sky, the world will come to an end.
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Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Tetsuya Kakihara
- Hiro Shimono
- Aya Hirano
- Atsushi Abe
- Sanae Kobayashi
- Shin-ichiro Miki
- Kenta Miyake
- Nana Mizuki
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - FAQs
Is Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas a prequel?
It is indeed a prequel — and a fascinating one. Set during the 18th century, roughly 250 years before the original Saint Seiya story, The Lost Canvas explores a previous Holy War between Athena and Hades. It's based on the manga spin-off by Shiori Teshirogi, not the original Masami Kurumada work.
Where can you stream Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas?
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas is available to stream on Crunchyroll and via the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Free viewing options include Pluto TV and Tubi TV with ads, as well as Plex Channel at no cost. Check JustWatch for the most up-to-date availability in your region.
Do you need to watch Saint Seiya first?
Not necessarily. The Lost Canvas works as a standalone story set in a different era with its own cast of characters. That said, familiarity with the Saint Seiya universe — its mythology, Gold Saints, and the Athena vs. Hades conflict — will deepen your appreciation of the references and lore woven throughout.
Who are the main voice actors in this series?
The principal voice cast features Tetsuya Kakihara as Pegasus Tenma, Hiro Shimono as Alone/Hades, and Aya Hirano as Sasha/Athena. Supporting roles are brought to life by Atsushi Abe, Sanae Kobayashi, Shin-ichiro Miki, Kenta Miyake, and Nana Mizuki as Pandora.
How many episodes does The Lost Canvas have?
The series spans 26 episodes across a single season, released as an OVA (Original Video Animation) between 2009 and 2011. Each episode runs approximately 24 minutes, making the full series a compact but emotionally rich watch totaling around ten hours.
Is Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas worth watching?
For fans of mythology-driven anime with emotional stakes, it's a genuine gem. The Lost Canvas is praised for its darker tone, beautifully choreographed battles, and the tragic friendship at its core. The OVA format means high production values throughout, and the story delivers real emotional weight by its conclusion.
What is Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas about?
Three orphaned childhood friends — Tenma, Alone, and Sasha — are torn apart by destiny when they become the vessels of Pegasus, Hades, and Athena respectively. Set in 18th-century Greece, the series follows their tragic reunion on opposite sides of a catastrophic sacred war that will determine the fate of the world.
What content rating does The Lost Canvas carry?
The series is rated TV-MA in the United States, reflecting its mature themes, graphic battle sequences, and emotionally intense storylines. Younger viewers may find some scenes disturbing. It's best suited for older teens and adults who appreciate darker, more serious anime narratives.
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