Land Cross Daichi

Steel Saint who masterfully wields a skateboard, a bright and lively hot-blooded guy

One of the Steel Saints, a short hot-blooded fighter who handles a skateboard. With a bright and positive personality, he plays an active role supporting his comrades.

Quotes

  • Even the smallest power becomes strong when united with comrades!
  • Our Steel Cross will absolutely not lose!
  • Here we go, Steel Hurricane!
  • Believing in comrades is the source of my power!
  • A skateboard can be a weapon too!

Trivia

  • Steel Saints do not appear in the original manga; they are an anime-original setting.
  • Land Cross Daichi's Cloth is themed on Vulpecula.
  • The mechanical Cloth 'Steel Cross' is capable of flight and high-speed movement.
  • Steel Hurricane is the linked special move of Daichi and Ushio.
  • The Cloth transforms into a skateboard or mechanical form when not equipped.
  • His bright and lively, hot-blooded personality is well-liked by his comrades.

Alternate names

Land Cross Daichi Daichi

Tags

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Petite build with a youthful, boyish appearance. Short black hair. Rides a skateboard regularly, and his Steel Cloth features a mechanical design based on Vulpecula.
Height
About 160cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Petite build
  • Energetic expression
  • No distinctive scar on the cheek
Iconic items
  • Skateboard
  • Steel Cloth (Steel Cross)
  • Vulpecula-themed Cloth

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Hot-blooded
Detailed personality
Passionate and bright and lively, with a heart that cares for comrades, he faces difficulties without giving up and charges forward with full power. Though small in stature, he leverages his natural agility to engage in battle.
Keywords
  • Hot-blooded
  • Positive
  • Team player
  • Brave
  • Straightforward
  • Bright and lively
Talents
  • Mechanical Cloth manipulation
  • High-speed movement via skateboard
  • Reflexes
  • Overall physical abilities
Skills
  • Skateboard technique
  • Steel Cross combat operation
  • Cooperative linked technique (Steel Hurricane)
  • Close combat
Motivation
As Athena's warrior, support the Bronze Saints and fight for justice. Deepen bonds with comrades and confront enemies.
Habits
Often seen riding a skateboard. Encourages comrades with a bright tone.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Hobbies
Skateboard, Sports in general
Favorite colors
Red, Orange

History

Backstory
One of the non-standard Steel Saints created under Mitsumasa Kido's orders to support the Sanctuary's Bronze Saints. Lacks a guardian constellation but is equipped with a mechanical Cloth called Steel Cross instead. Receives support from the technology and funding of scientists like Dr. Asamori.
Debut date
November 1, 1986
Work title
Saint Seiya
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
TV anime episode 28 (Steel Saints debut)

Grand Colosseum battle against Silver Saint Babel

Significant event
Grand Colosseum battle against Silver Saint Babel
Description
Fiercely battled Silver Saint Babel and played an active role as support for the Bronze Saints.

Departure in the Twelve Houses arc

Significant event
Departure in the Twelve Houses arc
Description
Saw off Seiya and the Bronze Saints on their journey to the Sanctuary, and disappears from the story after his active role.

Use of Steel Hurricane

Significant event
Use of Steel Hurricane
Description
Demonstrated the linked technique 'Steel Hurricane' with Marine Cross Ushio.

Relationships

Marine Cross Ushio

Teammate

Fought together using the linked technique 'Steel Hurricane'

Steel Saints

Steel Saints: unknown

Media appearances

Saint Seiya

Anime / Supporting

1986 TV series

Saint Seiya Omega

Anime / Supporting

2013 TV series

Voice cast and creators

Mie Suzuki

Voice actor
Mie Suzuki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Original

Daiki Nakamura

Voice actor
Daiki Nakamura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Saint Seiya Omega
Notes
Remake version

Masami Kurumada

Creator name
Masami Kurumada
Role
Original author

Toei Animation

Creator name
Toei Animation
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Land Cross Daichi Figure

Item name
Land Cross Daichi Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Steel Cloth Steel Cross Transformation Model

Item name
Steel Cloth Steel Cross Transformation Model
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited