Knights of the Zodiac: San Diego Comic-Con 2022

The cast and creatives of the upcoming Saint Seiya adaptation, Knights of the Zodiac, dropped by to share their excitement while at Comic-Con.
Knights of the Zodiac premieres in 2023.
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[@robertovolpetti1077]

What the writer says about the villains in this IP around the minute 13:46 is very true: Saint Seiya has the best villains written for any entertainment product. During the original anime while they are fighting against Virgo Shaka and Ikki questions him why being the closer saint to God he obeys Arles (Saga) Shaka responds with an epic monologue about how there is no perfect justice and neither perfect form of evil, they way he sees it justice can originate from cruelty and after all Arles is justice. There are no black and white, all the characters in this anime fight for very convincing motives. Probably this movie won't be able to reflect how deep this anime is, but I still trust it'll be a great movie

[@killerqueen8373]

This is [one of the many reasons] why I love SS. Everybody has their reasons. And they’re good reasons! It’s not bs like « the world is evil or the world was bad to me so I want revenge »

[@vacalepic6768]

@@killerqueen8373but did they (this movie team) delivers? They talk the talk, but did most things wrong

[@leandropeixoto9043]

This dude is Ikki right? I dig it, he gives the vibes. Brazil is waiting.

[@tsubasa1988]

"They never can win this battles but they never give up" yes, thank you.

[@skyleafgreen7997]

Saint Seiya is one of those series that defines an era of your life. I was not into yet anime yet when I got so obsessed with this show and I was still so young. If they screw this up, it might send me into depression.

[@lostcanvas33]

bienvenidos a las Gran STAR WARS JAPONESA ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, LARGA VIDA A LOS CABALLEROS TE AMO SAINT SEIYA!!!!!!!

[@MrShenwalker]

This cast and team sounds nice and genuine. I just hope they make it look as good as they say .........

[@AthenaSaints]

Half of Saint Seiya belongs to its music soundtracks.

[@jorgeherrera8481]

Great interview guys! I really hope this movie be one the best films in 2023, you're believe or not (especially american audience) the story of Knights of the Zodiac, is the best japanese comic book next to Dragonball. Finger cross for the film!

[@MrShenwalker]

I really hope. I have the feeling this movie will kinda remake the Netflix animated series in CGI. If it’s the case, I just hope Seiya will have a better treatment on screen and a better personality. I also noticed , that a cinema release hasn’t been mentioned anywhere on the posters or announcements on their social media. I can see it being streaming release. Let’s see and I hope I’m wrong.

[@ScottColtLeo]

I'm very excited for this movie 👍 I hope Knights Of The Zodiac movie which is coming in 2023 will also be as great as the movie of Iron Man and just like Iron Man started the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which gave us a lot of amazing Marvel's superheroes' Live Action movies and Live Action series to watch, in the same way, Knights Of The Zodiac Live Action movie will also turn out to be so great and they will create Saint Seiya Cinematic Universe. Then we get to see more amazing Live Action movies and Live Action series of Saint Seiya in future. Let's hope this Live Action movie of Knights Of The Zodiac becomes successful all over the world. Now all of us fans can pray to God that this really happens as this Live Action movie is going to decide the fate of Saint Seiya franchise. There are many series, movies and manga in Saint Seiya Multiverse I. Saint Seiya classic (Episodes : 114) II. Saint Seiya The Hades Chapter Sanctuary (Episodes : 13) III. Saint Seiya The Hades Chapter Inferno (Episodes : 12) IV. Saint Seiya Soul of Gold (Episodes : 13) V. Saint Seiya The Hades Chapter Elysion (Episodes : 6) VI. Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas (Season 1 - Episodes : 13) VII. Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas (Season 2 - Episodes : 13) VIII. Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas Season 3 has been cancelled, you need to read Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas' manga at Chapter 96 to 223 why? Because in May 2013, TMS Entertainment announced via it's Twitter account that there were no plans for a third season for Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas anime. IX. Saint Seiya Omega (Episodes : 97) X. Saint Seiya Saintia Shō (Season 1 - Episodes : 10) XI. Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac (Season 1 - Episodes : 12) XII. Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle for Sanctuary (Ongoing) MOVIES : I. Saint Seiya Evil Goddess Eris II. Saint Seiya The Heated Battle of the Gods III. Saint Seiya Legend of Crimson Youth IV. Saint Seiya Warriors of the Final Holy Battle V. Saint Seiya Heaven Chapter Overture VI. Saint Seiya Legend of Sanctuary VII. Knights Of The Zodiac - Live Action Movie (Coming in 2023) MANGA : I. Saint Seiya (Completed) II. Saint Seiya Next Dimension (Ongoing) III. Saint Seiya Episode Zero (Completed) IV. Saint Seiya Origin (Completed) V. Saint Seiya Destiny (Completed) VI. Saint Seiya Episode G (Completed) VII. Saint Seiya Episode G Assassin (Completed) VIII. Saint Seiya Episode G Requiem (Ongoing) IX. Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas (Completed) X. Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas Gaiden (Ongoing) XI. Saint Seiya Saintia Shō (Completed) XII. Saint Seiya Saintia Shō Bangai-hen (Ongoing) XIII. Saint Seiya Meiou Iden Dark Wing (Ongoing) XIV. Saint Seiya Gigantomachia (NOVEL) XV. Saint Seiya Golden Age (NOVEL) XVI. Saint Seiya Time Odyssey (Coming in September 30, 2022) Some fans get confused as to which series is Canon and which series is Spin-Off (Alternate Universe) in Saint Seiya Multiverse. So I have done a lot of research, allow me to explain. Start with Saint Seiya classic after that watch Saint Seiya The Hades Chapter Sanctuary after that watch Saint Seiya The Hades Chapter Inferno and after that watch Saint Seiya The Hades Chapter Elysion after that read Saint Seiya Next Dimension after that read Saint Seiya Episode Zero after that read Saint Seiya Origin and after that read Saint Seiya Destiny because these are canon these are written and illustrated by Masami Kurumada The rest of Spin-Offs (Alternate Universes) have been written and illustrated by various authors Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas and Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas Gaiden are written and illustrated by Shiori Teshirogi Saint Seiya Episode G, Saint Seiya Episode G Assassin and Saint Seiya Episode G Requiem are written and illustrated by Megumu Okada Saint Seiya Saintia Shō and Saint Seiya Saintia Shō Bangai-hen are written and illustrated by Chimaki Kuori Saint Seiya Omega, Saint Seiya Soul of Gold and Movies are made by Toei Animation Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac is made by Eugene Son Saint Seiya Gigantomachia is written by Tatsuya Hamasaki Saint Seiya Meiou Iden Dark Wing is written and illustrated by Kenji Saito Saint Seiya Golden Age is a work created as part of the celebration of the “30th anniversary of Saint Seiya" Saint Seiya Time Odyssey is written by Arnaud Dollen and illustrated by Jérôme Alquié, this Comic will be coming in September 30, 2022

[@robertovolpetti1077]

The Saint Seiya lore is so extensive that they could do 2o movies and still won't have enough time to tell us all the mythology of this universe. Hope the first movie is great and they have success so we can see more of this franchise on the big screen

[@ANIMEFRENZY333]

👀

[@vergueta_]

I think they should do is to try to adapt the galactic tournament arc. This arc is simply awesome full of action, epic and sad moments. It's only 7 episodes that could have fit in one movie.

[@danzai]

Well, considering that Mitsumasa Kido plays a role in this (Sean Bean) we can guess that this will be early on in the series. Which I hope for. I don't want to see them try to cram the sanctuary arc into one movie. This is where legend of sanctuary went wrong.

[@edirleisiqueira6220]

Nice interview

[@himaru.]

Can't waittttttt!!🤩

[@MrGingin82]

I have non-existent expectations for this, been a diehard fan of the anime/manga since the early 90s and I really hope that this wont be another DB Evolution

[@Zelielz1]

I just wish they keep at least the original music...

[@franciscopartida2737]

THAT'S MY DREAM!!!!

[@BlackNekoPrototype]

Maybe.... With DragonaballEvolution movie soundtrack mix xD

[@robertovolpetti1077]

The movie must be great to be worthy of that OST... if the movie turns out to be mediocre then I'd rather not have masterpieces like Sad Brothers in a movie that is not good enough. My dream would be to have that music in a fantastic movie, that would be my dream

[@franciscopartida2737]

@@robertovolpetti1077 Well, is a catch 22. A great musical score is often what elevates a movie from good to "fantastic". So not including the music from the beginning could be its demise. I wanted included even if the movie fails to deliver simply because if this movie doesn't generate interest, future Saint Seiya live action possibilities are forever forever dead.

[@stingurameshi]

Bro why didn't Diego just keep his hair long in the movie 😩😩😩

[@andrearojascontreras9717]

Well, if seiya doesn't cut of cassios ear, I'm gonna be mad. cuz I really dont wanna watch a censored movie cuz the production wanted to make it family friendly you know... so yeah, blood and all the 80's anime stuff

[@estefanyvasquez3997]

I guess it’s good that they called him Nero cause he ain’t worthy to be called ikki 🥹

[@danieldelaparra7708]

Saint Seiya is impossible to translate into a live action movie, so the best thing they can do is to make a high quality action movie like "Avengers", a simple version of the story with the most recognizable elements of the Saint Seiya lore but easy to watch, and capture the attention of the American audience. Then if they like the characters and basic concepts of the IP they can watch the original anime and discover how deep and complex the original work is. If they try to emulate the complexity of the original anime then they are doomed, that's impossible to do. It's a shame this is one of the greatest animes of all time, yet is is basically unknown in the United States

[@Mozart003]

That's not true. SS's heart lives in the hardship all the characters have to endure, they fight against destiny with all the odds against them. That's why it's said saints make miracles.

[@MartinFox1885]

I couldn't agree more.

[@margaritamiranda5455]

this thing they made was better than nothing.

[@GerardPedrico]

Burn Your Cosmo... 😁 Scarlet Needle Antares (the one pointed finger Scorpion sting). Scorpio Milo. Yes. Wind Of Change. Scorpio is the best. 😁

[@GerardPedrico]

Scorpio Milo meets Cygnus Hyoga in the Palace Of The Scorpion. Listen to your heart. Burn Your Cosmo. 🦂🦂🦂🦂🦂 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn7Ymmd_i7xjeK8

[@franciscopartida2737]

If they don't keep the musical score from the anime it will be their biggest mistake. If they keep talking about "the heart of Saint Seiya" then they better understand that the music is 90% of that. It's budget-saving since the music is already made, already loved and TOEI animation already holds the copyright. Not to mention it's a high quality orchestral score not some cheap sounding cartoon bgm.

[@seiyace]

So true! Yokoyama Seiji's soundtrack is one of the greatest ever!

[@robertovolpetti1077]

Seiji Yokoyama was a genius way ahead his time, the original OST of Saint Seiya could easily win an Oscar. But it is a dangerous move to use that soundtrack: if the movie is not good enough then that epic music will be too much for a mediocre movie, it needs to be a great movie to be worthy of that magnificent OST

[@franciscopartida2737]

@@robertovolpetti1077 I think that, unless the film is complete garbage, the smartest move is for them to use the soundtrack. It will elevate a good film to an excellent one. I doubt this film will be bad. If the creator and actors read the manga and watched the anime, like they say they did, then they are obviously trying to make something worthy of the original fans. I'm sure the film with be great. But I'm also sure the film won't please everyone and there will ALWAYS be a complaining hipster who is stuck in the past unable to accept anything new in the franchise without acting like it's trash.

[@MrShenwalker]

@@franciscopartida2737 Absolutley. Sounds and Music totally plays major role in movies like these. Look at Mortal Kombat...Not the greatest film, but the soundtrack gave it an iconic place in people's heart.

[@franciscopartida2737]

@@MrShenwalker I love that movie. :)

[@grimgor5163]

Big Shit is coming!!!

[@michaeltenda7398]

I prefer a stunt choreographer from Japan for the action because it is more real than a Hollywood choreographer. So is the director. Why have they never learned from previous experiences?

[@elmohead]

Dragonball Evolution vibes...

[@ezramintaraga7998]

fix the costumes

[@JMsaintmilo96]

Yall disrespect the anime ,the movie sucks.

[@joselegaspi2549]

Just stay faithful to the original material is all i ask. Keep the woke bs out of this.

[@erenyeagerist7681]

Hopefully

[@wiazowski1]

They destroy the movie. How can thet just destroy something so simple to do?? JUST COPY THE FREAKING ANIME.