If you're a fan of _ Knights of the Zodiac, probably already got emotional with the epic battles, the powerful blows and the bonds of friendship that permeate history. But did you know that the original manga, created by Masami Kurumada, keeps secrets and details that never reached the anime screens?
Today, let's explore 20 exclusive manga curiositiesrevealing striking differences and unique moments that make this work even more fascinating.
Table of contents
- 1. The true origin of the Bronze Knights
- 2. Hyoga: from ally to killer
- 3. The ghost blow of Ikki is much more brutal
- 4. Camus is the only master of Hyoga
- Five. The Knights of Steel do not exist in the manga
- 6. The Asgard saga is an anime exclusive filler
- 7. The tragic death of Asgard
- Eight. Aldebaran steals the timids themselves
- 9. Cards left by the Knights? Yes!
- 10. The relationship between Shun and June
- 11. Aphrodite killed Albion
- 12. Seiya disappears during the Hades saga
- 13. Athena Exclamation has fewer participants
- 14. Marin has a dark destiny
- 15. The initial look of the armor was different
- 16. The initial inspiration was Aiolia as the protagonist
- 17. The original name would be "Rin of the Galaxy"
- 18. Kanon hardly appeared in the saga Poseidon
- 19. The armor of the Marina Generals would be blue
- 20. The cultural impact of armor
- Why Read Mangá Vale a Pena?
1. The true origin of the Bronze Knights
In the anime, Mitsumasa Kido is presented as a kind man who gathers 100 orphaned children to train them as knights. However, manga, history is much more controversial: these children are actually biological children of Mitsumasa, fruits of relations with several women around the world. Yes, Seiya, Shiryu, Hyoga, Shun and Ikki are all half-brothers!
2. Hyoga: from ally to killer
The introduction of Hyoga in the manga is much darker. He receives a direct order from the Shrine to eliminate the other Bronze Knights, considered traitors. This initial mission gives the character a greater depth compared to his entry into the anime, where he simply participates in the Galactic Tournament.
3. The ghost blow of Ikki is much more brutal
In the anime, the Phoenix Ghost Golpe paralyzes opponents by invading their minds. In the manga, the attack is described with frightening details: the victims have visions of their bodies being quartered and beheaded. This approach intensifies the dark aura of Ikki.
4. Camus is the only master of Hyoga
While in the anime Hyoga is trained by the Crystal Knight (who was a disciple of Camus), in the manga this intermediate figure does not exist. Hyoga receives training directly from Camus from the beginning, strengthening the relationship between master and student.
Five. The Knights of Steel do not exist in the manga
The Knights of Steel were created exclusively for the anime as a temporary reinforcement to the Bronze Knights. However, they are not part of the original history of the manga and were never considered canonical.
6. The Asgard saga is an anime exclusive filler
The famous Asgard saga, with its armor inspired by Norse mythology, does not exist in the manga. In its place, there is a special chapter called Natasha in the Country of Ice, starring Hyoga after the battles in the Twelve Houses.
7. The tragic death of Asgard
In the manga, Saga de Gêmeos redime at the end of the battle against Athena by taking his own life piercing the heart with a dagger. This symbolic act reinforces its dramatic arc and its inner struggle between good and evil.
Eight. Aldebaran steals the timids themselves
During the fight against Sirene Sorento in the Poseidon saga, Aldebaran takes an extreme decision: he steals his own eardrums to protect himself from the enemy's sound attacks. This dramatic scene was completely omitted in the anime.
9. Cards left by the Knights? Yes!
A peculiar curiosity of the manga is that the Bronze Knights leave cards with the symbols of their constellations after defeating enemies. This detail was discarded in the anime adaptation.
10. The relationship between Shun and June
In the manga, June de Camaleão has a provocative look inspired by an adult magazine called June, where Masami Kurumada gave an interview before the creation of the character. Initially, she didn't even wear clothes under her armor!
11. Aphrodite killed Albion
In the anime, Miro de Scorpio is responsible for the death of Master Albion on Andromeda Island. In the manga, this responsibility rests on Aphrodite of Fish, changing the dynamics among the characters.
12. Seiya disappears during the Hades saga
In the manga, Seiya is sent away from the Twelve Houses by Mu and only returns after the death of Athena. In the anime, he continues to actively participate in the battles during this phase.
13. Athena Exclamation has fewer participants
In the anime, several Knights unite forces to balance the power of the Athena Exclamation in the Hades saga. In the manga, only one rider is present at this crucial moment.
14. Marin has a dark destiny
After failing to protect Seiya during the battles against the Silver Knights, Marin faces severe consequences in the manga: there are indications that it was executed by order of the Grand Master.
15. The initial look of the armor was different
The first versions of the Knights' armor were rudimentary and less detailed in the initial manga. It was only with the time they won the iconic designs we know today.
16. The initial inspiration was Aiolia as the protagonist
Originally, Masami Kurumada He planned to make Aiolia (Leão) the protagonist of the series due to his fascination with the constellation and rain of meteors associated with it. However, he eventually transferred this concept to Seiya and his constellation of Pegasus.
17. The original name would be "Rin of the Galaxy"
Before being called Saint Seiya, the planned title was Ginga in Rin (Rin of the Galaxy). The main character would have red hair and ice-related powers!
18. Kanon hardly appeared in the saga Poseidon
Kanon was originally planned to arise only in the Hades saga as one of the Pandora-resurrected Spectres. His early inclusion in the Poseidon saga was a later decision.
19. The armor of the Marina Generals would be blue
Initially drawn in blue to match the water theme of the Poseidon saga, the armor of the Marina Generals were changed to gold in the finished manga.
20. The cultural impact of armor
Kurumada wanted armor to be more than protection: they should symbolize strength and spirituality as they launched explosive sparks during the battles – something that became the trademark of series.
Why Read Mangá Vale a Pena?
These differences show how the manga offers a unique experience to fans of the franchise Knights of the Zodiac. He deepens characters, features darker stories and brings details that further enrich the universe created by Masami Kurumada. If you haven't read the manga or want to revisit this incredible work with new eyes, now is the perfect time to immerse yourself in this world full of mythology and emotion!
