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The Gold Saints Gōrudo Seinto) are the most powerful Saints in Athena's Army and personal guard to her, invincible among them since the ages of myth. They wear the 12 Gold Cloths that correspond to the zodiac constellations, the most powerful among the 88 Cloths. The Gold Saints have mastered the seventh sense, the essence of Cosmo, which grants them miraculous abilities, among them, the capacity of attaining the speed of light. In Saint Seiya Next Dimension, it is revealed that there were originally 13 Gold Saints.[5]

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Aries Mu (牡羊座アリエスのムウ, Ariesu no Mū)

Voice actor: Kaneto Shiozawa (TV anime), Takumi Yamazaki (OVA), Paul Locklear (english)

The Aries Gold Saint in the 20th century, guardian of the Temple of the White Ram. Disciple and successor of Aries Shion, and mentor to Kiki. A calm young man whose serene exterior conceals prodigious strength, Mu is also a man of many talents, to the extent of being regarded as the most gifted Gold Saint in psychokinesis, as well as a master in the arts of Cloth restoration. Mu left the Sanctuary shortly after Shion's murder as he harbored suspicion about the legitimacy of the Pope, settling in the remote Jamir region. A valuable ally to the Bronze Saints, he first assists them in repairing their Cloths, a service he provides in more than one occasion. Mu saved the Bronze Saints' lives during the battles against the Black Saints and assisted Seiya in the duel against Lizard Misty. During the conflict of the twelve temples, he sides with Libra Dohko and the Bronze Saints, revealing to the latter the secret of the Seventh Sense and helping them in the insurrection against the false Pope, as he knew the truth behind his rise to power and the nature of the trial imposed by destiny on Athena. During the holy war against Poseidon, he keeps the eager Gold Saints from parting to the battle, as Hades' return to Earth was mere weeks away. During the war against Hades, Mu displays fearsome power and battle prowess by defeating powerful Specters, albeit falling before Wyvern Rhadamanthys, who then throws him into the Cocytos prison. Later on, he is revitalized by Athena's Cosmo and joins his Gold Saint comrades, in their final sacrifice to pierce the impervious Wailing Wall.

Taurus Aldebaran Taurasu no Arudebaran)

Voice actor: Tesshō Genda, Fumihiko Tachiki (Drama CD)

The Taurus Gold Saint in the 20th century, guardian of the Temple of the Golden Bull. A good natured giant who wielded wondrous physical strength and unmatched battle speed due to his technique similar to the iai combat principle, Aldebaran was a Gold Saint truly committed to the duty of protecting peace and justice on Earth. During the conflict of the twelve temples, he first opposed the Bronze Saints' rebellion against Sanctuary, as he was tricked by the Pope into deeming them traitors. Aldebaran was engaged in battle by Pegasus Seiya, whose determination in battle led his already increasing suspicions about the legitimacy of the Pope, to grow even further. Seiya swore to break off one of the horns of Aldebaran's helmet, to prove his cause was just. Aldebaran agreed, believing the young Saint wouldn't be capable of such a feat. To his astonishment, Seiya fulfills his promise, and Aldebaran allows him to pass through the Taurus Temple. Near the end of Seiya's battle against Gemini Saga, Aldebaran realizes his suspicions about the Pope were not far from the truth and swears allegiance to Athena once he meets her. In the Poseidon arc, Aldebaran protects the moribund Bronze Saints from Siren Sorrento's murder attempt, at the cost of deafening himself. During the war against Hades, Aldebaran is murdered by Deep Niobe, not without completely obliterating the Specter. He is later resurrected in the Underworld, and joins his Gold Saint comrades in the final sacrifice to pierce the impervious Wailing Wall, thus opening a gateway to Elysion.

Named after Aldebaran, the proper name of alpha star of constellation Taurus, which derives from the Arabic 'الدبران' al-dabarān and translates literally as "The follower"

Gemini Saga (双子座ジェミニのサガ, Jemini no Saga)

Voice actor: Kazuyuki Sogabe (TV anime - bad side), Akio Nojima (TV anime - good side), Ryōtarō Okiayu (OVA)

The main Gemini Gold Saint in the 20th century, first guardian of the Temple of the Twins and elder twin brother to Kanon. In the past the embodiment of the ideal Saint, Saga was a young man beloved by all, with a soul as pure as that of angel. A Saint whose heart was entirely devoted to Athena, Saga was afflicted by split personality, the seed of evil his brother Kanon manipulated to stray him from the path of virtue. Compelled by the evil side of his personality, Saga plotted to seize Sanctuary and murder the infant Athena to rule the world with an iron fist, putting his machinations at work once he usurped the aged Pope's throne by murdering him, although he failed to take Athena's life by Sagittarius Aiolos' intervention. Saga remained as the false Pope, cloaked in mystery for 13 years until his deception was uncovered by the rebellion of the Bronze Saints led by Athena, who managed to defeat him after a seemingly impossible battle. Freed from his evil side after his defeat, Saga takes his own life to atone for the atrocities he committed as the false Pope. Months later, Saga returns from beyond the grave, resurrected by Hades, having sworn fealty to the god while secretly remaining a true Saint of Athena. Pretending to aim to take the goddess' life, Saga sought Athena to reveal the strategy for victory against Hades, ultimately watching in horror as the goddess took her own life in front of him and his comrades. Shortly after, Saga returns to the realm of the dead as the new life Hades bestowed on him was only temporary. Finally, in the climax of the war against the Underworld, Saga is brought back to life once again by Athena's divine Cosmo, and joins his Gold Saint comrades in the final sacrifice to pierce the impervious Wailing Wall.

Kurumada revealed he derived Saga's name from the kanji 性, which means gender, destiny or nature.[6]

Gemini Kanon (双子座ジェミニのカノン, Jemini no Kanon)

Voice actor: Kazuyuki Sogabe, Ryōtarō Okiayu

The secondary Gemini Saint in the 20th century, twin brother of Gemini Saga and second guardian of the Temple of the Twins. A man of many traits and consumed by evil since his youth, Kanon was truly a cardinal tool of destiny in the shaping of events in the present era, first, as instigator of Gemini Saga's rebellion, secondly as the moving force behind Poseidon's resurrection and lastly, as a formidable enemy of Hades' army. Shortly after Athena's advent in the 20th century, Kanon conspired to murder her and seize Sanctuary, trying to include his twin brother Saga in his machinations. Horrified by Kanon's intentions, Saga imprisoned him in Cape Sounion, sentencing him to death. While imprisoned, Kanon's life was sustained by a mysterious force, and he was able to find Poseidon's Submarine Temple. Removing Athena's seal from the Amphora that contained his soul, Poseidon was freed and Kanon fooled the deity into thinking he was one of his Mariner Generals, Seadragon Kanon (海龍シードラゴンのカノン, Shīdoragon no Kanon). As Poseidon revealed he would possess the young Julian Solo, Kanon plotted to manipulate Solo and harness Poseidon's power to fulfill his ambition of tyrannical reign. Years later, his plans soundly backfired, and Kanon regretted having freed Poseidon, at the cost of millions of human lives to the cataclysms brought upon Earth by the god of the seas. Later realizing it was Athena who mercifully saved his life while imprisoned, Kanon saves her life from Poseidon's attack and renounced his wicked ways after the deity's defeat. Days before the war against Hades, Kanon is cleansed of his evil by Athena who grants him her forgiveness for his numerous sins, and Kanon embraces his destiny as Gold Saint, not without being forced to tortuously prove the legitimacy of his conversion by Scorpio Milo. Choosing to bear the stigma of being responsible for the deaths of millions for the rest of his life, Kanon parts to the front and displays true courage and fearsome strength by wreaking havoc in Hades' ranks, defeating numerous powerful Specters, fueled by unfailing devotion and gratitude to Athena. Finally, at the climax of the war against Underworld, Kanon sends the Gemini Gold Cloth to his resurrected brother Saga to help in the piercing of the Wailing Wall, and having fulfilled his task, sacrifices his life removing Wyvern Rhadamanthys' terrible threat. Achieving redemption at last, Kanon dies happy of having finally been able to atone for his crimes in the past and use his power to help his fellow men.

Kurumada revealed he derived his name from Canon Island, in Ireland.[7]

Cancer Deathmask Kyansā no Desumasuku)

Voice actor: Ryōichi Tanaka, Kōichi Yamadera (Drama CD), Rob Mungle (English)

The Cancer Gold Saint in the 20th century, guardian of the Temple of the Giant Crab. Endowed with the ability to freely traverse the threshold to the realm of the dead. Cunning and merciless, Deathmask strayed from the ideals of the Saints, and made no distinction between enemy and innocent, and kept the souls of his victims as trophies in his temple, tormenting them by depriving of their eternal rest. With a nihilism perception of the justice, Deathmask swore allegiance to the false Pope as he considered his evil deeds might be deemed justice by the public in the future. He was sent by the Pope to murder Libra Dohko in Lushan, but desisted due to the intervention of Aries Mu and Dragon Shiryū. During the conflict of the twelve temples, Deathmask faced Shiryū in a duel to the death, in the Hill to the Land of Spirits. After a lengthy battle, Deathmask was abandoned by the Cancer Gold Cloth, which deemed him unworthy of donning it and of the title of Gold Saint. Shiryū narrowly defeated Deathmask, sending him to his death in the entrance to the Underworld. It was revealed in the Poseidon arc, that Deathmask found his forgotten duty to Athena after death. Deathmask is later resurrected by Hades, to whom he swore loyalty while secretly remaining a true Saint of Athena. He is sent to the Underworld once again by Wyvern Rhadamanthys. Finally, he is resurrected once again, and demonstrates his redemption by joining his Gold Saint comrades in their final sacrifice to pierce the impervious Wailing Wall, to open a gateway to Elysion.

Named after the ancient practice of funerary deathmasks.[citation needed]

Leo Aiolia (獅子座レオのアイオリア, Reo no Aioria)

Voice actor: Hideyuki Tanaka, Toshiyuki Morikawa (Drama CD)

The Leo Gold Saint in the 20th century, guardian of the Temple of the Lion, and younger brother of Sagittarius Aiolos. A powerful and virtuous young man of exceptional human quality, passionate for his duty of protecting peace and justice and with a heart burning with loyalty towards Athena, Aiolia was regarded, along Scorpio Milo, as the pride of Sanctuary. Despite having grown up under the undeserved stigma of betrayal of his brother, Aiolos' memory shone brightly in Aiolia's life. He was loyal to the false Pope as he was deceived by him into deeming the Bronze Saints traitors and Saori Kido an usurper of Athena's name. Aiolia is sent by the Pope to kill the Bronze Saints, under the watch of three Silver Saints. He engages Pegasus Seiya in battle as he refuses to reveal the location of his comrades. Aiolia is astonished to witness the Sagittarius Gold Cloth protect Seiya and kill the Silver Saints, helping then Seiya in his battle. Afterward, a vision of his deceased brother confirms the teenager to be a genuine Saint, and Kido to be the true Athena. Having discovered the truth, Aiolia pledges loyalty to Athena and returns to Sanctuary, facing the Pope and revealing he knew about his scheme. In a brief battle, the Pope succeeds in crushing Aiolia's rebellion and subjects him under his control with his Demon Emperor's Dellusional Fist, the effects of which wouldn't cease until Aiolia took a life. During the conflict of the twelve temples, Aiolia opposes the Bronze Saints insurrection due to the Pope's control and is stopped from killing Seiya by Cassios, who sacrifices his life to save Seiya's. Regaining his senses, Aiolia joins the Bronze Saints' rebellion and pledges again loyalty to Athena after the defeat of Saga. During the war against Poseidon, Aiolia is eager to join the battle against the deity, being restrained of doing so by Aries Mu, as the war against Hades was mere weeks away and Aiolia's strength would be indispensable. In the war against Underworld, Aiolia lives up to his reputation by defeating many powerful Specters, albeit suffering defeat at the hands of Wyvern Rhadamanthys, who throws him into the Cocytos prison. Later on, Aiolia is revitalized by Athena's Cosmo and in the climax of the battle, he reencounters his brother Aiolos and joins him and his Gold Saint comrades in the final sacrifice to pierce the impervious Wailing Wall.

Named after the mythological floating island of Aiolia, home of Aiolos, the god of winds.[citation needed]

Virgo Shaka (乙女座バルゴのシャカ, Barugo no Shaka)

Voice actor: Yūji Mitsuya, Akemi Sato (kid - OVA), Nobuyuki Hiyama (Drama CD)

The Virgo Gold Saint in the 20th century, guardian of the Temple of the Maiden. An enlightened being who despite his youth conversed with the gods and deemed spiritual realms irrelevant to him, Shaka's mastery of the mysteries of Cosmo in all its aspects granted him incredible might, thus being regarded in Sanctuary as "the man who is almost a god". Shaka deprived himself of the sense of sight in order to accumulate Cosmo, thus it was said no one survived once he opened his eyes. Despite being a Buddhist by conviction and a true Gold Saint who fought for justice, Shaka was loyal to the false Pope of Sanctuary, as his ability to discern a being's true nature revealed to him that the Pope's was a benevolent one. During the conflict of the twelve temples, Shaka fought the Bronze Saints' rebellion, as he was tricked into deeming them traitors. Phoenix Ikki faced Shaka in a duel to the death. Against all odds, Ikki became triumphant, and both combatants were hurled to an alternate plane of existence in the aftermath. Both Saints return to the physical plane with Aries Mu's help and Shaka sided with the Bronze Saints once he learned the truth about the Pope and pledged loyalty to Athena. During the holy war against Poseidon, Shaka remained in Sanctuary as his strength would be indispensable in the upcoming war against Hades, during which, Shaka wreaked havoc in the ranks of Hades' army. Shaka reveals the secret of the Eighth Sense to the Bronze Saints and to Athena, a crucial gambit to achieve victory against Hades. Acquires Eighth Sense is he goes in the world of the dead. Finally, in the climax of the battle against Underworld, Shaka joins his Gold Saint comrades in their final sacrifice to pierce the impervious Wailing Wall, to open a gateway to Elysion. He reappears in Next Dimension as his soul manifests from Nirvana in the past, coming to the assistance of Shun and Tenma to prove their status as true Saints of Athena, to Virgo Shijima.[8]

Shaka's name is an alternate Japanese form referring to Shakya or Shakyamuni (Gautama Buddha), also known in Japanese as Shaka Nyorai, the historical Buddha.[citation needed]

Libra Dohko Raibura no Dōko)

Voice actor: Kōji Yada (old), Michitaka Kobayashi (young - TV anime), Kenyu Horiuchi (young - OVA), Kōichi Yamadera (Drama CD), Kenyū Horiuchi (Drama CD)

A former Bronze Saint who was promoted to Gold Saint, Dohko is, along with his close friend Aries Shion, the only other survivor of the war against Hades in the 18th century, during which he was guardian of the Temple of the Balance. Regarded as a man who boasted the greatest raw strength and power among the Gold Saints, and revered as the wise father figure known as Rōshi, the Old Master, Dohko exerted the task of judging good and evil among the Saints, and his guidance was a key element in the triumphs of the Bronze Saints in the 20th century. After Hades' defeat in the past, Dohko was granted by Athena the divine gift of the Misopethamenos, a miraculous ability that turned his body virtually impervious to aging, as he was entrusted by her to guard the tower that contained the sealed souls of Hades' Specters, in the centuries to come, as their resurrection would be the harbinger of the advent of the new holy war. Dohko returned to his home in Lushan and spent the next almost three centuries waiting for Hades' return, becoming a diminutive, wrinkled man. During this time, he refused to attend the summons from the false Pope of Sanctuary, and he adopted the orphaned Chunli and mentored Dragon Shiryū, instilling in him the ideals of the Saints and those of men of peace. During the conflict of the twelve temples, Dohko sided with the Bronze Saints and lent them the use of the Libra Gold Cloth, to release Cygnus Hyōga from Aquarius Camus' imprisonment. After the defeat of the false Pope, Dohko joins Aries Mu in the revelation of the truth behind Saga's rise to power, and became the highest authority among the Saints. During the war against Poseidon, Dohko exerts his authority forofferding the Gold Saints from taking part in the battle, as their strength would be indispensable in the upcoming war against Hades and sent the Libra Gold Cloth to the Bronze Saints, as it was indispensable for destroying Poseidon's Mammoth Pillars. Mere weeks later, Dohko realizes the moment he waited for almost three centuries finally came, and parts to the front to battle against Hades a second time, regaining his youth and the formidable battle prowess he displayed in the 18th century. Dohko's experience from the past proves a crucial element in the Saints' victory, as he revealed the secret of the Eighth Sense, he devised a strategy to pierce the Wailing Wall and revealed the location of Hades' true body in Elysion. Finally, in the climax of the battle, Dohko joins his Gold Saint comrades and sacrifices his life to open the gateway to Elysion, stoically ending a long, admirable and heroic life in the service of Athena.

His name is occasionally rendered in translations as Tóng-Hǔ, the chinese reading of the kanji of his name, meaning "young tiger", in both Japanese and Chinese.

Scorpio Milo (蠍座スコーピオンのミロ, Sukōpion no Miro)

Voice actor: Shūichi Ikeda (TV anime), Toshihiko Seki (OVA)

The Scorpio Gold Saint in the 20th century, guardian of the Temple of the Heavenly Scorpion. A man of honor, of immaculate conduct and with immense fervor for Athena, Milo was regarded along with Leo Aiolia, as the pride of Sanctuary. As a Gold Saint, he was loyal to Athena, and thus he was obedient to the false Pope of Sanctuary, not without harboring suspicion about his legitimacy. During the conflict of the twelve temples, Milo first opposed the Bronze Saints' insurrection, as the Pope Saga tricked him into deeming them traitors and regarding Saori Kido a usurper of Athena's name. He is engaged in a fierce duel by Cygnus Hyōga, the battle becoming so intense, Milo is forced to use his killing strike Antares, for the very first time, on Hyōga. Moribund, Hyōga crawls desperately to try to save the wounded Saori's life. Milo is shocked by Hyōga's determination and loyalty, and realizes that they can come only from devotion to the true Athena, and neutralizes Antares' effects to save Hyōga's life, and confirms his suspicions. After the defeat of Saga, Milo pledges loyalty to Saori Kido as he recognized her as the true Athena. During the holy war against Poseidon, Milo was eager to invade the Submarine Temple to join the battle against the god's Mariner Generals and save the Bronze Saints' lives, being restrained from doing so by Aries Mu, since the Gold Saints were to be a crucial asset in the upcoming war against Hades, which broke out within mere weeks. In the war against Hades, Milo protects Athena and subjects Gemini Kanon to a tortuous trial to prove his devotion to the goddess, and recognizes him as a true Gold Saint. Later on, Milo is defeated by Wyvern Rhadamanthys and thrown into the Cocytos prison. In the climax of the battle, Milo is revitalized by Athena's Cosmo, and offers his life along his Gold Saint comrades in the final sacrifice to pierce the impervious Wailing Wall.

Sagittarius Aiolos Sajitariasu no Aiorosu)

Voice actor: Yūsaku Yara, Isshin Chiba (Drama CD)

The Sagittarius Gold Saint in the 20th century, guardian of the Temple of the Centaur. The embodiment of virtuousness and moral excellence, and a role model for the Saints of the Sanctuary. He was Leo Aioria's older brother and subject of his profound admiration. His qualities and deep devotion to Athena, made the aged Pope choose him as his successor, the event sparking Saga's rebellion. Aiolos foiled Saga's assassination attempt on the infant Athena, and was mortally wounded by Capricorn Shura who was deceived by Saga to deem him a traitor. Protecting Athena to the very end at the cost of his life, Aiolos died under the stigma of betrayal. His name was cleared years later by Athena when she cleansed the Sanctuary of Saga's evil. Even in death, he continues to protect Athena by lending Seiya his strength and granting him the donning of the Sagittarius Gold Cloth in dire situations, such as his battle against three Silver Saints and the final battle against the gods Poseidon and Thanatos. Finally, he resurrects in the Underworld and sacrifices his life along the rest of the Gold Saints to pierce the impervious Wailing Wall.

Kurumada named him after Aiolos, the ruler or god of the Winds in Greek mythology.[citation needed]

Capricorn Shura Kapurikōn no Shura)

Voice actor: Kōji Totani (TV anime), Takeshi Kusao (OVA)

The Capricorn Gold Saint in the 20th century, guardian of the Temple of the Mountain Goat. Extremely strong, he wielded the power of Excalibur, which made his limbs sharp as a razor blade. A serene warrior, Shura possessed many qualities of a true Saint, but he was loyal to the false Pope as he believed that those with power were automatically righteous, and even though the Pope was evil, he could still change the evaluation standard of people exerting his power. Deceived by the Pope, Shura mortally wounded Sagittarius Aiolos as he tried to protect the infant Athena. During the conflict of the Twelve Temples, Shura is engaged in battle by Dragon Shiryū. After a bloody battle, witnessing Shiryū's willingness to sacrifice his life to protect Athena and justice, Shura was flooded by his seemingly forgotten loyalty to the goddess. Shiryū's final attack would kill his opponent at the cost of his life, moved by the young Saint's quality, Shura passes on to him the power of Excalibur and commands the Capricorn Gold Cloth to protect Shiryū to save his life, dying in his stead. After death, Shura returns to being a truly noble and selfless Saint, aoffering by their ideals, and saves Shiryū's life once again with his guidance to defeat Poseidon's Mariner Chrysaor Krishna. Shura proves once more his commitment to protect peace and justice, when he pledges loyalty to Hades while secretly remaining a true Saint. As he dies once again in the events of the Hades arc, he resurrects again in the Underworld, and finally sacrifices his life along his Gold Saint comrades to pierce the impervious Wailing Wall.

Kurumada named him after the Shura, an alternate Japanese term referring to the Ashura, the fierce battling demigods of Buddhist doctrine.[citation needed]

Aquarius Camus Akueriasu no Kamyu)

Voice actor: Rokurō Naya (TV anime), Nobutoshi Canna (OVA)

The Aquarius Gold Saint in the 20th century, guardian of the Temple of the Precious Vessel. A righteous Saint who led an exemplary life, Camus mentored Cygnus Hyōga and Poseidon's Mariner Kraken Isaac. He taught them the ways of the Saints, emphasizing stoicism and impassiveness in battle, to be able to protect peace on Earth. Although he was suspicious of the Pope, Camus stood against the Bronze Saints rebellion as he was tricked into deeming them traitors. During the conflict of the twelve temples, Camus battled his disciple Hyōga in a duel to the death. Witnessing his pupil's determination, Camus realized his suspicions were correct, and decided to teach him the ultimate secret of the absolute zero, to guarantee Hyōga's victory against the Pope. Thus Camus perished but his memory and teachings continue to burn brightly in Hyōga's life. Even beyond the grave, Camus continues to protect Athena and Hyōga as he encouraged him to victory in dire situations. Camus is later resurrected by Hades, to whom he swore fealty while secretly remaining a true Saint of Athena. Although he dies again during the events of the war against Hades, he is brought back to life in the Underworld, and joins his Gold Saint comrades in their final sacrifice to pierce the impervious Wailing Wall.

Pisces Aphrodite Pisukesu no Afurodīte)

Voice actor:Keiichi Nanba, Yasunori Matsumoto (Drama CD)

The Pisces Gold Saint in the 20th century, guardian of the Temple of the Twin Fish. With might as immense as his beauty, atrocity tainted his heart, and swearing allegiance to the false Pope of Sanctuary despite knowing of his murder of the old Pope, justifying this with his belief that the force itself is justice therefore justice is wielded by the strongest. Aphrodite murdered Cepheus Daidalos, mentor to Andromeda Shun and Chameleon Genet, to punish his rebellion against the Pope. During the conflict of the Twelve Temples, Aphrodite was killed by Shun after a lengthy battle, in revenge for his master's murder. It was revealed in the Poseidon arc, that Aphrodite found his forgotten loyalty to Athena after death. In the Hades arc, Aphrodite is resurrected along the other deceased Gold Saints, swearing allegiance to Hades, while secretly remaining a true Saint of Athena. He is sent to the Underworld by Wyvern Rhadamanthys and later joins his Gold Saint comrades, sacrificing his life along with theirs, to pierce the impervious Wailing Wall.

Named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of beauty and love"

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Aries Shion (牡羊座アリエスのシオン, Ariesu no Shion)

Voice actor: Nobuo Tobita, Shinichiro Miki (Lost Canvas, Drama CD)

A former Bronze Saint who was promoted to Gold Saint, Shion is, along with Libra Dohko, a survivor of the war against Hades in the 18th century, during which he was guardian of the Temple of the White Ram. After Hades' defeat, he was chosen as the Pope of Sanctuary by Athena, his reign lasting until the late 20th century, when he was murdered by Gemini Saga, who usurped his position. He was mentor to Aries Mu, instructing him in the ways of the Saints and the arts of Cloth restoration. Shion was resurrected 13 years after his death by Hades, and offered eternal life in exchange of his loyalty and Athena's life. Incorruptibly loyal to the goddess even in the cold embrace of death, Shion accepted the offer, while secretly remaining a true Saint of Athena, his strategy was emulated by the rest of revived Saints. Shion's true purpose was to reach Athena to deliver her Cloth, later becoming unable to do so due to the goddess' unforeseen (and early) suicide. Instead, Shion instructs the Bronze Saints about the secret of Athena's Cloth and reveals the mystery of the ultimate state of the Cloths bathed in divine blood. Instrumental in the downfall of Hades in the 20th century, Shion issues his last order as Pope to the Bronze Saints, to invade the Underworld and kill Hades, before exhaling his final breath.

Taurus Ox (牡牛座タウラスのオックス, Taurasu no Okkusu)

The Taurus Gold Saint in the 18th century, Ox is a giant who also wields the power of the Golden Bull. He first appears while punishing Shion and Dohko for trying to kill Alone, something he considers reckless and adventurous, as both Shion and Dohko have recently been promoted to Gold Saints and have yet to master their seventh sense. In the same way, he tries to stop Tenma, as he is only a novice Bronze Saint. He later joins Capricorn Izō in the shocking realization that their goddess might come from the future.[9] Virgo Shijima confirms their suspicions and after a short while the goddess descends to the base of Athena's statue at the top of the Sanctuary. Ox and the others hurry up where they find an infant Athena, though are ordered to return to their temples by the pope's orders. Later on, Ox effortlessly kills the cadre of Specters accompanying Garuda Suikyō, and then engages the latter in battle, displaying enormous strength, but he is outsmarted by the Specter and killed.

Named after ox, in reference to his constellation and his massive frame.

Gemini Abel (双子座ジェミニのアベル, Jemini no Aberu)

The younger Gemini Gold Saint in the 18th century and guardian of the Temple of the Twins in that era, who decided to raise his hand against Athena. He forces Andromeda Shun and Pegasus Tenma to wander the labyrinth of his Temple. He engages both Bronze Saints in battle, to be later interrupted by the arrival of Garuda Suikyō, who questions him about his motives for his betrayal of Athena, a question Abel then reciprocates as they engage in a duel. Where Abel, hits Suikyo with legendary technique that controls the mind the "GenroMao-ken". It is later revealed that Abel is said to be his brother Cain's shadow, a manifestation of Cain's evil side, a phenomenon the latter has experienced since childhood. According to Phoenix Ikki, it is neither a case of split personality or of twins, and it is revealed by Cain that they were born by a divine gimmick.

Named after the biblical Abel, son of Adam and Eve.

Gemini Cain (双子座ジェミニのカイン, Jemini no Kain)

The Gemini Saint in the 18th century, also guardian of the Temple of the Twins in that era. Older brother of Gemini Abel. He arrives to the Temple during the battle between his brother and Garuda Suikyō. Regarded as a Gold Saint truly committed to Athena and justice. Cain, duels against Phoenix Ikki engaging in a fierce battle, eventually allowing him to go beyond the third temple of Sanctuary.

Named after the biblical Cain, son of Adam and Eve.

Cancer Deathtoll Kyansā no Desutōru)

The Cancer Gold Saint in the 18th century and guardian of the Temple of the Giant Crab, who, as an undertaker of sorts, endlessly opens the Praesepe gateway to the underworld to restless souls who are still attached to the physical plane. Also known to Sanctuary as Deathtoll the coffin maker, and as a Gold Saint whose speech reveals a flamboyant androgynous personality, he seems to be committed to both his tasks, as guardian and coffin maker, also serving his interests first then pledging his loyalty to any deity he can profit from. He tries to prevent Andromeda Shun and Pegasus Tenma from trespassing the Temple he guards, entrapping them in hayaoke caskets to send them to the Hill to the Land of Spirits. As Shun manages to return from the Praesepe abyss, and Tenma barely escaped due to a faulty casket, Deathtoll is forced to employ the mysterious Omertà casket, the coffin of silence passed down from the ages of myth, to ensure they can never return, as it absorbs those who rebel against Athena, trapping them for eternity. After Garuda Suikyō arrives to Deathtoll's temple, he tries to trick him into killing the young Bronze Saints, only to become the Specter's target. Forced to fight seriously, Deathtoll takes on all three opponents, easily overpowering them. Determined to kill his opponents by throwing them into the abyss of the underworld, Deathtoll picks Suikyō as his first victim, thus Pegasus Tenma devises a desperate strategy to distract the Gold Saint by toying with his psyche, and take advantage of his distraction to use the Omertà casket , which absorbs Deathtoll, thus saving their lives. Defeated, Deathtoll is last seen crying for help from within the Omertà casket, trapped for eternity. Later on, Deathtoll returns from the Hill to the Land of Spirits with the assistance of several Specters who freed him, who spared him in exchange of him becoming their guide through Sanctuary. Deathtoll takes the Specters to the Temple of the Lion, who are then slaughtered by Goldie and Leo Kaiser. Deathtoll then reveals to Kaiser that his allegiance is to Athena, and also asks him to grant Suikyō the compassion of a fellow warrior, as the three are comrades in arms. Later on, upon Phoenix Ikki's arrival to the past, both he and Deathtoll travel to the Praesepe deathly gateway, and defeat dozens of Specters, led by Griffon Vermeer, who mocking Suikyō's death, enrages Deathtoll, who proceeds to take Vermeer on single-handedly, to protect Ikki. Vermeer subjects Deathtoll to excruciating torture, but is unable to break the Gold Saint's iron will. Ikki arrives shortly after and helps defeat the Magnate of the Underworld, and Deathtoll deals a humiliating final blow, hoping to pay his debt to Suikyō. Afterward, Deathtoll joins Ikki in his traversing through the Twelve Temples, and becomes witness of his battle against Leo Kaiser.

Named after death toll, the measure for the number of deceases, as a play on the name of the traditional Japanese toll-shaped coffin known as kamekan.[citation needed]

Leo Kaiser (獅子座レオのカイザー, Reo no Kaizā)

The Leo Gold Saint in the 18th century and guardian of the Temple of the Lion in that era, known in Sanctuary as the Savage Lion. He fiercely protects his Temple assisted by his pet Goldie, the Holy Lion (聖なる獅子ゴールディ, Seinaru Shishi Gōrudi), a gigantic armor-clad lion. A true, righteous and noble Saint of legendary might, Kaiser is fiercely loyal to Athena, and thus he subjects Andromeda Shun and Pegasus Tenma to a tortuous trial, later discovering the loyalty of the young Bronze Saints with the help of Goldie. Later, Kaiser defeats the Worm Specter effortlessly, and is warned by Cancer Deathtoll, who reveals his true allegiance, that they're under the scrutiny of the fairies of the Underworld. It is also revealed that Goldie has a twin sister, the lioness Blondie (ブロンディ, Burondi), and both were taken care of by Kaiser since their birth. After letting the young Saints go through his temple, Kaiser is later challenged by Phoenix Ikki, whom he also battles to discover his true allegiance. Recognizing him as a true Saint and as a likely successor in the future after a fierce battle, Kaiser allows Ikki to go through his temple and again stands guard, awaiting for any new threat that may come and staying alert during the current crisis.

Named after Kaiser, the German word for "emperor", in reference to the animal represented by his constellation.[citation needed]

Virgo Shijima (乙女座バルゴのシジマ, Barugo no Shijima)

The Virgo Gold Saint in the 18th century. Called "the silent man" and also, like his successor in the 20th century, known as "the man who is almost a god", Shijima is regarded as the most righteous man among Athena's Saints. As his name reveals, Shijima remains mostly silent, in order to gather his Cosmo by depriving himself of speaking, and projects his thoughts to communicate with others. He first appeared in Chapter 14 of Next Dimension. He mentions to Taurus Ox and Capricorn Izō that he has felt Athena's Cosmo from the future, coming near to the time dimension they live in.[10] Soon enough Athena descends to the sanctuary in a crash, the Saints hurry up to Athena's statue at the top of Sanctuary where the Goddess Cosmo impacted. There they find an infant Athena sleeping in a small crater. Shijima goes forward and is about to pick up the goddess when the Holy Pope appears telling them to step back. As the pope picks the baby up in his arms he orders the Gold Saints to return to their temples. On the way down, Shijima senses something bad and heads back to Athena's statue, where the Pope is about to stab the baby Athena with a dagger. Shijima pulls the baby away and at the same time Pisces Cardinale appears. The Pisces Saint first questions the Pope's wrongdoings but attacks Shijima with a deadly Bloody Rose, making Shijima fall to the ground, who later recovers and flees to protect Athena. Later on, Shijima manages to escape the Labyrinth of the Gods illusion in the Pope's chamber with the help of Ariadne's thread and risks his life carrying Athena through the funeral roses stairway, where he is attacked by Ophiuchus Odysseus venomous snakes, who are able to bite Athena. Against all odds, Shijima receives the help of a converted Cardinale, and even though gravely wounded, reaches the next Temple and entrusts the moribund Athena to Aquarius Mystria, and then succumbs to his wounds.

Named after the Shijima, the Buddhist philosophy of stillness, silence and oneness.[citation needed]

Libra Dohko Raibura no Dōko)

Voice actor: Kōji Yada (as Rōshi), Michitaka Kobayashi, Kenyū Horiuchi (Drama CD)

See above.

Scorpio Écarlate Sukōpion no Ekarurāto)

The Scorpio Gold Saint in the 18th century, and guardian of the Temple of the Heavenly Scorpion. A mysterious Saint with a seemingly incorporeal form, he appears before Dragon Shiryū to prevent him from trespassing his temple. Écarlate then reveals he is endowed with the ability of invisibility, which he can trigger at will, as a result of a strange blood disease that was caused by the bite of a scorpion as a child, and then being saved from certain death by a blood transfusion from Ophiuchus Odysseus himself. Écarlate, though at heart a righteous Saint, deems Athena as unnecessary due to the impending resurrection of Odysseus; thus engages the Dragon Saint in a fierce duel for the right of trespassing his temple, almost taking Shiryū's life after subjecting him to the excruciating torture of his Scarlet Needle, until the secret within Libra Dohko's staff prevents him from doing so. The staff reveals a pearl-shaped jewel inside, which embeds itself in Shiryū's body, the claw of the dragon mark in his back grasping it, as a signal of Shiryū being the chosen one of the Dragon god. Acknowledging Shiryū as a man who walks the path of virtue and therefore a true Saint, Écarlate proceeds to honor him dealing his final blow as mercy, while Shiryū fights back. Exchanging blows, Shiryū misses as Écarlate's attack is successful. Moved by the young Saint's quality, Écarlate acknowledges defeat and spares him and stops the bleeding, allowing him to trespass his Temple. In the aftermath, Écarlate ponders about Athena and the purpose of Odysseus' return.

Kurumada named him after the french word for "scarlet"

Sagittarius Gestalt Sajitariasu no Geshutaruto)

The Sagittarius Gold Saint in the 18th century and guardian of the Temple of the Centaur. Seemingly a living centaur, like those in Greek myth and represented by his constellation, Gestalt suffered a physical transformation by the intervention of Ophiuchus Odysseus, whose untimely death was also mourned by him, years ago. Crushed by the death of his beloved steed Tanya as a child, the young Gestalt begged Odysseus to bring it back to life, a wish he granted by merging Gestalt's body with that of Tanya, becoming a centaur, an action Gestalt deemed a miracle worked by Odysseus. Years later, encountering Cygnus Hyōga, Gestalt prevents him from trespassing his Temple, gravely wounding the Bronze Saint and proceeding to execute him and the infant Athena, whom he doesn't recognize as his goddess, the time-space distortion through Sanctuary allows Gestalt witness the appearance of Sagittarius Aiolos' testament in the 20th century. Still unconvinced of Athena's true divine nature, Gestalt decides to test her, by challenging her to stop the powerful Arrow of the Goddess, the heirloom of the Sagittarius Gold Saints since the ages of myth. Athena fulfills Gestalt's challenge and tells him the truth about his condition, his body is not that of a centaur, but a human's, a mere illusion employed by Ophiuchus Odysseus to prevent his fragile psyche as a child to succumb to the pain of his loss. Moved by Athena's gesture of mercy towards him despite being near death, Gestalt acknowledges her as his goddess, and lets them to go forward as Sanctuary trembles due to the return of the Ophiuchus Saint; later on, Gestalt ponders about the consequences of Odysseus inexorable resurrection. A formidable warrior, Capricorn Izō acknowledges him as the fiercest Gold Saint that has ever lived.

Kurumada named him after the Gestalt principle of perception, in relation to his ambiguous appearance.

Capricorn Izō Kapurikōn no Izō)

The Capricorn Gold Saint in the 18th century. Wielder of the power of Excalibur, he is also known as "Izō, killer of demons". His Excalibur manifests in the image of a nihontō, instead of a European sword. A calm and collected Gold Saint, he punishes Tenma, Shion and Dohko for committing an irresponsible act, due to their inexperience, although he does so with indulgence. He later joins Taurus Ox in the shocking realization that their goddess might come from the future.[9] Their suspicions are confirmed by Virgo Shijima, and shortly after the goddess Athena descends with a crash. The Saints head to the site of her descent, where they find an infant Athena, but are told by the Pope to head back to their temples. Izō is then seen standing guard in his temple, astonished by the shockwaves of the clash between Aquarius Mystria and Cygnus Hyōga and killing the invading snake swarm. Izō then awaits for any threat that may appear until the arrival of Hyōga, whom he subjects to a deadly trial of will. Hyōga's determination convinces Izō of his commitment to Athena, and wisely lets him trespass his Temple, aware of the little one's critical condition; not without warning the Cygnus Saint about the fearsome might of Sagittarius Gestalt, who lies ahead.

Kurumada named him after the historical figure Izō Okada, the famous samurai from the Bakumatsu period.[9]

Aquarius Mystria Akueriasu no Misutoria)

The Aquarius Gold Saint in the 18th century, and guardian of the Temple of the Precious Vessel, regarded as the purest and noblest man in Sanctuary. He engages Cygnus Hyōga in battle and disables him quickly by freezing him, as he doesn't believe he is a Saint from the future. Mystria comes to the assistance of the moribund Virgo Shijima, encountering the infant goddess for the first time. As Hyōga frees himself of Mystria's restraint, both combatants engage each other in a duel, as Mystria doesn't recognize Athena as his goddess nor Hyōga as a comrade. Having been entrusted Athena's life by Shijima, Mystria promises to deliver her to Hyōga if he proves he is a true Saint, which he accomplishes by having Mystria witness his true mastery of the martial philosophy of the Saints of ice, stopping the Gold Saint's ultimate technique, the Aurora Execution, with his own, which he reveals to be the precious legacy of his mentor to him. Astonished by Hyōga's might, which came close to claiming his life, and his commitment as a Saint, Mystria then revitalizes the exhausted Bronze Saint and entrusts the little one to him, sending him forth to his encounter with Capricorn Izō.

Pisces Cardinale Pisukesu no Karudināre)

The Pisces Gold Saint in the 18th century, regarded as the personification of beauty. Cardinale is first introduced during the Pope's assassination attempt on the infant Athena, which is foiled by Virgo Shijima. Witnessing Shijima's efforts to protect the goddess, Cardinale deems the Pope a traitor and prepared to impart retribution on him, however, Shijima becomes the target of his deadly attack. Pisces has stated his loyalty to Hades, although his motives and true allegiance remain shrouded in mystery. He chases after Shijima with the intent to kill him and Athena by orders from the Pope, and fails to do so due to the intervention of Athena. After witnessing the power of the goddess, Cardinale is moved and converts, recognizing the infant Athena as her true incarnation, and renews his vows of loyalty to her. Coming to the assistance of the gravely wounded Athena and Virgo Shijima who are suddenly attacked by Ophiuchus Odysseus' servants, Cardinale seemingly perishes while protecting them both from certain death.

Ophiuchus Odysseus Opyukusu no Odesseusu)

The Ophiuchus Silver Saint in the 18th century. Once well respected and highly loved by Sanctuary and the people of Greece, Odysseus had the gratitude and admiration of the rest of the Gold Saints of the 18th century, whom felt a debt of life towards him, with the exception of Capricorn Izō. Ironically, having saved countless lives through his knowledge of the healing arts and his own blood, endowed with miraculous properties; Odysseus succumbed to the toll on his body, his passing being considered the worst of tragedies to befall upon Sanctuary. Resurrecting years later for unknown reason and by the workings of an unknown force, Odysseus returns as the Ophiuchus Gold Saint of legend, determined to take Athena's life, traversing the twelve temples testing the loyalties of the Gold Saints, to determine it being either to their goddess or to himself, the savior of their childhood years. The background and motivations of the Ophiuchus Odysseus are now being explored in detail by Kurumada, in the ongoing installments of Next Dimension.

Ophiuchus Asclepios Opyukusu no Asukurepiosu)

The legendary thirteenth Gold Saint, regarded as a cursed fellow and constellation, who fell into oblivion in the Sanctuary grounds eons ago. Suikyō refers to him in his message to Athena, and his sole mention causes Virgo Shijima to tremble in fear. Sealed in the past, the imminent resurrection of the Ophiuchus Gold Saint seems to spell doom for all those who dwell in Sanctuary, even going as far to somehow affect Ophiuchus Shaina, who bears the same constellation, in the 20th century. According to legend, in the ages of myth, Asclepios was regarded as the most powerful among them and among the 88 Saints. Seemingly, despite his initially selfless and loving nature, Asclepios' ambition was to become a god, thus he was punished and sealed. The background and motivations of Ophiuchus Asclepios are now being explored in detail by Kurumada, in the ongoing installments of Next Dimension.