Mitsumasa Kido

Former Grand Master of the Graude Foundation who raised Saori and others as a loving father

Former Grand Master of the Graude Foundation, who raised Athena (Saori Kido), supported her and the Saints' activities, and was a figure full of compassion. He sent 100 orphans around the world as Saint candidates.

Quotes

  • These 100 children are for the future of humanity...
  • Saori, you are the symbol of peace. Protecting you is our destiny.
  • I bet everything on Athena to protect this world.

Trivia

  • Made 100 children into Saint candidates, but there are scenes where he agonizes over that heavy responsibility.
  • In the anime, he frequently appears as a spirit after death to give advice to Saori.
  • There is a setting that Mitsumasa Kido commissioned the development of the Steel Saints.
  • The Saints he raised become the key to victory in the true Holy War.
  • His name forms the foundation of the important historical background in the 'Saint Seiya' series.

Alternate names

Mitsumasa Kido Grand Master Kido Former Grand Master of the Graude Foundation

Tags

Saint Seiya Mitsumasa Kido Graude Foundation Athena's Army Saints Former Grand Master Loving Father Foundation Steel Saints

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
An elderly man with white hair, possessing a dignified and refined appearance. He has a gentle and compassionate expression.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • White hair
  • Elderly with a gentle expression
Iconic items
  • Glasses
  • Clothes with Graude Foundation emblem
  • Antique item storing the Cloth (after modification)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Compassion
Detailed personality
Deeply compassionate, a noble person who warmly watches over his granddaughter Saori and the Saints. He possesses both strong will to send a hundred orphans to harsh environments for the greater good, and profound love. He did not become arrogant with his wealth or power, and devoted himself to justice.
Keywords
  • Merciful
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Noble
  • Foresighted
  • Caring
Motto
For justice and peace
Talents
  • Leadership
  • Educational ability
  • Strategic thinking
  • High financial management ability
  • Ability to gain trust
Skills
  • Talent development
  • International negotiation
  • Foundation management
  • Information gathering
  • Organization management
Motivation
To protect peace and justice on Earth, raise Athena and the Saints, and have them confront the threat of the False Pope.
Favorite places
Kido Residence, Graude Foundation
Disliked situations
False Pope's domination, Horrors of war

History

Backstory
Former Grand Master of the Graude Foundation. During a trip to Greece, he was entrusted by the Gold Saint Sagittarius Aiolos with the infant Athena (Saori Kido) and her Cloth, and raised her. He sent 100 boys without guardian constellations to training grounds around the world as Saint candidates, hoping for their success. He planned events like the Galaxian Wars to confront the False Pope, but passed away 5 years ago without seeing that mission fulfilled. Even after his death, his will is inherited by his grandchildren and the Saints.
Debut date
January 1, 1986
Work title
Saint Seiya
Media type
Manga

Raising Athena Saori

Significant event
Raising Athena Saori
Description
Raised the infant Saori, entrusted by Aiolos, as his own granddaughter.

Dispatching 100 orphans to the world

Significant event
Dispatching 100 orphans to the world
Description
Dispatched 100 boys, including illegitimate children, around the world as Saint candidates.

Planning the Galaxian Wars

Significant event
Planning the Galaxian Wars
Description
Planned the Galaxian Wars to expose the False Pope's identity but died before implementation.

Watching over Saori as a spirit even after death

Significant event
Watching over Saori as a spirit even after death
Description
In the anime, he appears as a spirit to give advice and encouragement to his granddaughter Saori.

Relationships

Saori Kido

Grandparent

Deeply cherished her as a granddaughter and protected and raised her as Athena.

Gold Saint Aiolos

Ally

The person entrusted with the infant Athena. Shared the greater cause to uphold.

Graude Foundation

Graude Foundation: leader

Media appearances

Saint Seiya

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started in 1986

Saint Seiya (TV Anime)

Anime / Supporting

1986

Saint Seiya Legend of Sanctuary

Movie / Cameo

2014

Saint Seiya Omega

Anime / Cameo

2012

Voice cast and creators

Kōhei Miyauchi

Voice actor
Kōhei Miyauchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV version

Ren Ōsugi

Voice actor
Ren Ōsugi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
LEGEND of SANCTUARY

Katsutoshi Hōtogi

Voice actor
Katsutoshi Hōtogi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Knights of the Zodiac

Masami Kurumada

Creator name
Masami Kurumada
Role
Original author

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Toei Animation

Creator name
Toei Animation
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Mitsumasa Kido Figure

Item name
Mitsumasa Kido Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular