Cygnus Hyoga

Bronze Saint of Cygnus

One of the main Bronze Saints appearing in Saint Seiya. Gives a calm and cool impression, but is a warrior who harbors a hot fighting spirit and deep love for his mother within.

Quotes

  • "If necessary, I will even defeat Athena" (words from initial tankobon release)
  • "I will become a Saint to definitely save my mother"
  • "I will walk my own path"
  • "Absolute zero freezing... that is all of me"
  • "I will be a Saint worthy of my master Camus"

Trivia

  • In the work, it is 'Cygnus (Cygnus constellation)' not 'Swan'.
  • Losing his mother in an accident is the motivation for aspiring to become a Saint.
  • Hyoga's Cloth is a special Cloth excavated from permafrost, with extremely high defense.
  • Diamond Dust is his signature move, but according to master Camus, it is a beginner technique.
  • Anime version includes anime-original techniques like Freezing Fist.
  • Theatrical 'Legend of Sanctuary' features a scene riding a motorcycle.

Alternate names

Cygnus Hyoga Hyoga Hyoga

Tags

Saint Seiya Cygnus Bronze Saint Freezing Russia Blond Athena's Saint Hyoga Signature Moves Hades Chapter

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Has blond hair and blue eyes. Gives a taciturn and cool impression, but inner self is passionate and compassionate.
Height
Approximately 178cm (at age 16)
Eye color
Blue
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Blond hair
  • Blue eyes
  • Bandage over left eye injury (depending on situation)
Iconic items
  • Cygnus Cloth
  • Headgear (Cygnus motif)
  • Shield-like part on left arm

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cool
Detailed personality
Appears cold at first but harbors deep love for his mother and strong sense of justice within. Strong sense of mission as a Saint, respects his master and comrades from his hometown, and burns with fighting spirit.
Keywords
  • Taciturn
  • Calm
  • Passionate
  • Devoted to mother
  • Strong sense of justice
  • Honest
  • Hard worker
  • Loyal
Talents
  • Manipulation of freezing air
  • Excellent control of Cosmo
  • Freezing techniques
Skills
  • Diamond Dust
  • Holodnoye Smerti
  • Aurora Execution
  • Freezing Fist (anime only)
  • Freezing Ring (Kalyso)
Motivation
Aspires to become a Saint to gain the power to retrieve his mother's body lost in an accident from the sub-zero sea.
Favorite foods
Russian cuisine, Fish dishes
Favorite places
Kochotkov Village in East Siberia, Sanctuary
Favorite colors
Cool White
Music
Melodies evoking silence
Disliked insects
Unknown
Disliked situations
Sadness of past loss of mother, Injustice
Disliked weather
None in particular

History

Backstory
Half-Russian with Russian mother Natasha and Japanese father (Mitsumasa Kido, father of half-brothers but not acknowledged). At age 7, ship carrying mother suffered accident, unable to save her, sparking resolve to become Saint. Sent to eastern Siberia, apprenticed under Aquarius Gold Saint Camus. Mastered freezing techniques through childhood training, growing as a Saint.
Debut date
January 1, 1986
Work title
Saint Seiya
Media type
Manga

Mother's accident and resolve to become Saint

Significant event
Mother's accident and resolve to become Saint
Description
Lost mother at age 7 in shipwreck accident, resolves to become Saint to gain power to retrieve her body.

Training in Siberia

Significant event
Training in Siberia
Description
Apprenticed under Aquarius Camus, mastered freezing techniques. Overcame death of senior disciple Isaac to become Saint.

Participation in Galaxian Wars

Significant event
Participation in Galaxian Wars
Description
Returned to Japan, joined Galaxian Wars. Met Seiya and others, nurtured friendship.

Deathmatch with Camus in Sanctuary Arc

Significant event
Deathmatch with Camus in Sanctuary Arc
Description
Fierce battle with master Gold Saint Camus, mastered absolute zero technique to claim victory.

Appearance in Hades Chapter

Significant event
Appearance in Hades Chapter
Description
Returned to front lines with left eye bandaged, joined the battle.

Reappearance in Saint Seiya Omega

Significant event
Reappearance in Saint Seiya Omega
Description
Appears as mysterious man, watches over Yuna's training, encourages Kouga.

Relationships

Natasha

Mother

Deceased mother. Perished in ship accident. Serves as Hyoga's motivation to become a Saint.

Mitsumasa Kido

Father

Father of half-brothers, not acknowledged by him.

Seiya

Teammate

Friendship blossoms through meeting and exchanges during Galaxian Wars.

Camus

Mentor

Master-disciple relationship in Siberia. Deathmatch in Sanctuary Arc.

Isaac

Rival

Witnessed his death during training, continues to overlay his remains with his mother.

Shiryu

Teammate

Cooperation in battles, fought together in Hades Chapter and Saint Seiya Omega.

Shun

Teammate

Fights together as comrades.

Ikki

Ally

In Sanctuary Arc, defended against Ikki's Phantom Demon Fist using mirror reflection in deathmatch.

Bronze Saints

Bronze Saints: protagonist

Media appearances

Saint Seiya

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in 1986

Saint Seiya (Anime Version)

Anime / Protagonist

1986 TV series

Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary

Movie / Protagonist

2014 theatrical film

Saint Seiya Omega

Anime / Supporting

2012 TV series

Saint Seiya: Hades Chapter

OVA / Protagonist

2002-2008

Various Saint Seiya series games

Game / Protagonist

Voice cast and creators

Koichi Hashimoto

Voice actor
Koichi Hashimoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime, OVA, theatrical (original)

Shorou Horiuchi

Voice actor
Shorou Horiuchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
OVA Hades Chapter and later

Mamoru Miyano

Voice actor
Mamoru Miyano
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Saint Seiya Omega

Kensho Ono

Voice actor
Kensho Ono
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary

Yuki Kaji

Voice actor
Yuki Kaji
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Chinese version 'Saint Seiya: Rising Cosmo'

Masami Kurumada

Creator name
Masami Kurumada
Role
Original author

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Saint Cloth Encyclopedia Cygnus Hyoga Figure

Item name
Saint Cloth Encyclopedia Cygnus Hyoga Figure
Category
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Availability
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Saint Seiya God Cloth Cygnus Hyoga

Item name
Saint Seiya God Cloth Cygnus Hyoga
Category
Figure
Availability
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