The Bronze Knights... turned to stone? Seiya and his companions face a challenge unlike any other in their battle against Argol, who carries a shield decorated with the head of the legendary Medusa. One by one, the Knights are transformed into stone statues, until one is forced to do the unthinkable to escape Medusa's piercing gaze...
The Bronze Knights' rebellion is underway—but Sanctuary, headquarters of Knighthood, has mobilized its forces against them. The Master of Sanctuary, cursed by a dangerous split personality, is determined to make the Bronze Knights an example to all those who would dare challenge his power. To stop Seiya from winning his freedom, he calls down the most powerful warriors in the cosmos: the Gold Knights!
who hides his face even from his closest followers, is determined to make the Bronze Knights an example to all those who would dare challenge his power. To stop Seiya from winning his freedom, he calls down the most powerful warriors in the cosmos: the Gold Knights!

The series begins with the story of Seiya, the main hero, who is one of Athena's Knights. Seiya, along with the other Bronze Knights, must train hard to earn their ""Cloths,"" and take on other challenges as well. Knights of the Zodiac (Saint Seiya) has been a hit in Japan (where it is known as simply Saint Seiya), as well as many European countries including Spain, France, and Italy.