Leo Aiolia

Fierce Lion Warrior

Golden Saint of Leo, a righteous existence who supports Seiya and the others. Straightforward personality striving to clear his brother Aiolos' name. Wields the light-speed punching technique Lightning Plasma.

Quotes

  • I fight to clear my younger brother's name, with the pride of a Saint in my heart.
  • You guys are real Saints, huh.
  • True strength is the strength of the heart.
  • Don't trust the Pope's words.
  • Swing my fists for justice.

Trivia

  • The fact that his brother Aiolos rescued Athena 13 years ago and was branded forms the core of his way of life.
  • Lightning Plasma is one of the representative techniques among the Golden Saints.
  • Like his brother, the Sagittarius Cloth is shaped like a bow and arrow, but Aiolia mainly uses punching techniques.
  • In the Twelve Temples arc, he was infected by the Genrōmaōken and went berserk, but regained his sanity with the help of Seiya and others.
  • Voice actor Hideyuki Tanaka has continued voicing him from the first TV anime version for many years.
  • Besides the main story, he shows protagonist-level activity in the movie LEGEND of SANCTUARY.

Alternate names

Aiolia Leo's Aiolia Golden Saint Leo Temple

Tags

Golden Saint Leo Saint Seiya Lightning Plasma Golden Cloth Cosmo Light Speed Fist Justice

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
August 16

Appearance

Overall appearance
Young warrior clad in the Golden Cloth. Height 185cm, weight 85kg. Strong and robust build, hair color varies by setting but often black hair.
Height
Approx. 185cm
Weight
85kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Valiant expression
  • Golden Cloth
  • Eyes brimming with sense of justice
Iconic items
  • Lightning Bolt
  • Lightning Plasma
  • Golden Cloth (Leo Temple)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Sense of Justice
Detailed personality
Straightforward and upright personality, dislikes schemes. Demonstrates his power to clear his brother's name, strongly believes in comrades. Dislikes unnecessary killing and also possesses kindness to protect comrades and the weak.
Keywords
  • Strong sense of justice
  • Hot-blooded
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Sincere
  • Brave
Motto
True strength comes from the righteousness of the heart
Talents
  • Light-speed punching techniques
  • Powerful control of Cosmo
  • High combat ability
Skills
  • Lightning Bolt
  • Lightning Plasma
  • High physical abilities
Motivation
To clear his brother's name and demonstrate true justice
Favorite foods
Unknown
Hobbies
Combat training, Training
Favorite colors
Gold
Disliked situations
Injustice, Betrayal, Attacks on the weak

History

Backstory
Guards the seat of Leo Golden Saint, strives to clear Sagittarius brother Aiolos' name through his own strength despite suffering from the stigma. Deeply believes in justice, and is a good understanding and supporter of Seiya and the Bronze Saints.
Debut date
January 1, 1986
Work title
Saint Seiya
Media type
Manga

Appears as Sagittarius Aiolos' brother

Significant event
Appears as Sagittarius Aiolos' brother
Description
Grieves over Aiolos' stigma and fights to demonstrate his own justice and power.

Helps Seiya and others in the Galaxian Wars arc

Significant event
Helps Seiya and others in the Galaxian Wars arc
Description
Defends Seiya and the others, acknowledging their strength.

Brainwashed in the Twelve Temples arc

Significant event
Brainwashed in the Twelve Temples arc
Description
Infected by Gemini Saga's Genrōmaōken and goes berserk, but regains sanity through Cassios' sacrifice.

Defeats Specters in the Hades arc

Significant event
Defeats Specters in the Hades arc
Description
Defeats numerous Specters and contributes to the destruction of the Wailing Wall in the finale.

Relationships

Aiolos

Sibling

Sagittarius older brother. Tragic Saint branded a traitor for protecting Athena. Aiolia dedicates his life to clearing his brother's name.

Seiya

Best friend

Supported in the Galaxian Wars arc and Twelve Temples arc. Recognizes Seiya as a true Saint and trusts him.

Mu

Teammate

Scenes of cooperating as Golden Saints to fight Specters.

Milo

Teammate

Fights together in the Hades arc.

Shaka

Teammate

Cooperated in the Hades arc, and also connects spiritually at times.

Dohko

Mentor

Eldest Saint and strategist figure.

Golden Saints

Golden Saints: unknown

Media appearances

Saint Seiya

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 1986

Saint Seiya (TV Anime)

Anime / Protagonist

Started in 1986

Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary

Movie / Protagonist

2014 movie

Saint Seiya Omega

Anime / Supporting

Aired in 2012

Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho

Anime / Supporting

2018-

Voice cast and creators

Hideyuki Tanaka

Voice actor
Hideyuki Tanaka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version, OVA, Legend of Sanctuary, etc.

Kyoko Tonami

Voice actor
Kyoko Tonami
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Boyhood (TV version)

Tsuyoshi Inoue

Voice actor
Tsuyoshi Inoue
Language
Japanese
Version or series
LEGEND of SANCTUARY

Hiro Shimono

Voice actor
Hiro Shimono
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Drama CD EPISODE.G

Kenichi Suzumura

Voice actor
Kenichi Suzumura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Saint Seiya Rising Cosmo (Chinese version)

Masami Kurumada

Creator name
Masami Kurumada
Role
Original author

Masami Kurumada

Creator name
Masami Kurumada
Role
Character designer

Toei Animation

Creator name
Toei Animation
Role
Animation studio

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Action Figure

Item name
Action Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Golden Cloth Lightning Plasma Gimmick

Item name
Golden Cloth Lightning Plasma Gimmick
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

Acrylic Stand

Item name
Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

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