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Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa

Synopsis: In "Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa", the ancient battle between Athena and Hades reaches a dramatic climax in the 18th century, where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. The story revolves around three children who share an unbreakable bond: Tenma, an impetuous young man on a quest to become a Knight of Athena, his childhood friend Sasha, the reincarnation of the goddess, and Alone, a talented painter whose body has been chosen to house the evil King Hades. As secrets from the past emerge, Tenma finds himself facing his best friend in an epic battle, where friendship, loyalty and the fight for good are tested, laying the foundations for what is to come in the legendary "Saint Seiya" saga.
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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
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Information
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Anime Names
- Anime Name: Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa
- Anime Name in Japanese: 聖闘士星矢 THE LOST CANVAS 冥王神話
- Anime Name in English: Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas
- Other names: Indisponível
Production information
- Producers: Akita Shoten
- Licensors: Discotek Media
- Studios: TMS Entertainment
Anime Information
- Type: 24 min. per ep.
- Episodes: 13
- Date: Jun 24, 2009 a Apr 21, 2010
- Genres: Action, adventure, supernatural
- Subjects: Martial Arts, Super Power
- Target: Shounen
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.98
- Popularity: 110,399
Video Trailer/Opening
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Curiosities
Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa":
- "Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas" is a spin-off from the original "Saint Seiya" series, also known as "The Knights of the Zodiac".
- This anime is based on the homonymous manga by Shiori Teshirogi and was serialized between 2006 and 2011.
- "The Lost Canvas" explores the events of the previous Holy War against Hades, 243 years before the original story of "Saint Seiya".
- The protagonist of this series is Tenma, who later becomes the Pegasus Knight, just like Seiya in the original series.
- The story highlights the friendship and conflicts between Tenma and Alone, who becomes Hades' vessel.
- The anime was produced by TMS Entertainment and was released in OVA format.
- Despite having only two seasons of OVAs, the manga covers the story more extensively.
- The character Yato of Unicorn, who is Tenma's friend, was created specifically for "The Lost Canvas" and does not appear in the manga or the original anime.

Main Characters
Below is the main characters of: "Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character:
- Alone: Young chosen as the reincarnation of Hades.
- Sasha: Sister of Alone and reincarnation of the goddess Athena.
- Pegasus Tenma: Pegasus Knight and childhood friend of Alone and Sasha.
- Crane Yuzuriha: Silver Knight of the constellation of Crane.
- Unicorn Yato: Bronze Knight of the constellation of Unicorn.
- Cancer Manigoldo: Gold Saint of Cancer.
- Pisces Albafica: Gold Saint of Pisces with poisonous abilities.
- Libra Douko: Gold Saint of Libra.
- Aries Shion: Gold Saint of Aries and future Grand Master.
- Virgo Asmita: Knight of Gold of Virgo, recognized for his wisdom and serenity.
Summary and events
- The story takes place in the 18th century, in Europe, 243 years before the events of "Saint Seiya".
- Three children, Tenma, Alone, and Sasha, share a happy childhood.
- Tenma travels to the Sanctuary to become a knight and meets Sasha, now revealed to be the reincarnation of the Goddess Athena.
- Alone, portrayed as gentle and passionate about painting, is chosen as the new body for King Hades.
- Tenma becomes the Pegasus Knight and faces Alone, now as the powerful King Hades.
- The plot revolves around the war between Athena and Hades, focusing on the intertwined fates of Tenma, Alone and Sasha.
- The events portray a prologue to the original "Saint Seiya" saga, exploring the sacred war against Hades.
What happens in the end?
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Meaning of Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa
Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name:
聖闘士星矢 THE LOST CANVAS 冥王神話
- 聖闘士 - Holy Knights
- 星矢 - Star Seta
- THE - The
- LOST - Perdido
- CANVAS - Canvas (Canvas)
- 冥王 - King of the Underworld
- 神話 - Myth
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EXTERNAL LINKS
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- Official Website: http://loscan.jp/index.html
- MyAnimeList: https://myanimelist.net/anime/6171