Gigas Chief of Staff

Sanctuary's Chief of Staff

Serves Pope Ares as the Sanctuary's Chief of Staff, aiming to eliminate Seiya and the Bronze Saints and seize the Golden Cloths. Appointed under strict conditions, sends irregular Saints and Ghost Saints into battle.

Quotes

  • Everything is for the Pope. Eliminating Seiya and the others is our mission.
  • Cloths are meant to be seized. The weak have no right to possess them.

Trivia

  • Anime original character who does not appear in the manga original.
  • Notable for having many special subordinates such as irregular Saints and Ghost Saints.
  • Added Blazing Saint as a subordinate to seize the Golden Cloths.
  • The Chief of Staff position came with extremely strict conditions and limited authority.
  • Ultimately fell from power due to failure and remains missing.

Alternate names

Gigas ギガース

Tags

Saint Seiya Anime Original Pope Ares Chief of Staff Sanctuary Golden Cloth Ghost Saints Gigas Silver Saint Irregular Saints

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Large and robust physique. Leads ferocious private soldier Saints, motivating subordinates through his strict and intimidating demeanor as Chief of Staff.
Distinguishing features
  • Large physique
  • Intimidating presence
Iconic items
  • Special Cloth
  • Strategy Book
  • Command Baton

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strict
Detailed personality
Loyal and cold-blooded to Pope Ares' orders, ruthless and sparing no means to achieve objectives. A strategist who strictly manages and directs subordinates.
Keywords
  • Ruthless
  • Strategist
  • Intimidating
  • Loyalty
  • Strict
Talents
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership
  • Combat Command
Skills
  • Troop Operations
  • Psychological Warfare
  • Negotiation Skills
Motivation
Under Pope Ares' orders, succeed in eliminating Seiya and the Bronze Saints and seizing the Golden Cloths.

History

Backstory
Loyally serves Pope Ares, operating in the shadows as the Sanctuary's Chief of Staff obstructing Seiya and others. Deploys irregular Saints and Ghost Saints as private soldier Saints, using them to pursue goals, but later went missing and was dismissed.
Debut date
circa 1986-1987
Work title
Saint Seiya (Anime)
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
TV Anime Version - Anime Original Character

Appointment of Chief of Staff Gigas

Significant event
Appointment of Chief of Staff Gigas
Description
Appointed as Chief of Staff by Pope Ares, begins covert operations by arranging assassins against Seiya and others.

Golden Cloth Mask Seizure Operation

Significant event
Golden Cloth Mask Seizure Operation
Description
Accompanied by direct subordinate Blazing Saint and minions, travels to Japan to seize Golden Cloth masks but fails and flees.

Missing in Action, Dismissed

Significant event
Missing in Action, Dismissed
Description
After Blazing Saint's defeat, goes missing and loses the Chief of Staff position.

Relationships

Pope Ares

Loyal subordinate

Appointed as Chief of Staff by Pope Ares under strict conditions.

Phaeton Strategist

Subordinate

Aide to the Chief of Staff. Promoted ahead of schedule after Gigas' downfall.

Irregular Saints

Commander

Commands numerous irregular Saints as direct subordinates.

Ghost Saints

Commander

Employs infamous outlaw Saints as private soldiers.

Sanctuary

Sanctuary: leader

Media appearances

Saint Seiya (1986 Anime)

Anime / Supporting

1986-1989 TV Series Anime Original Character

Voice cast and creators

Masaji Satō

Voice actor
Masaji Satō
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Saint Seiya TV Anime Version

Masami Kurumada

Creator name
Masami Kurumada
Role
Original author

Toei Animation (formerly Toei Doga)

Creator name
Toei Animation (formerly Toei Doga)
Role
Animation studio

Related goods