Virgo Shaka

The man closest to God

Virgo Gold Saint, renowned as the reincarnation of the true Buddha who has attained enlightenment. A master of cosmo who liberates his five senses and reaches the Seventh Sense.

Quotes

  • The only difference from the one God is the lack of compassion for the weak.
  • The being closest to God among all Saints.
  • All the voices of this world resonate in my ears.
  • Opening my eyes binds me to the five senses. True power resides in closed eyes.
  • By maximizing one's cosmo to the limit, transcend everything.

Trivia

  • The white curl between his eyebrows symbolizes Buddha.
  • Keeps eyes closed normally to heighten the Seventh Sense.
  • Opens eyes in battle to liberate the power of the five senses and deprive opponents of their senses.
  • Carries a 108-bead rosary and can sense the life and death of Specters.
  • Known as the most spiritual and mysterious fighter among the Gold Saints.
  • Originally appears in a Jump manga special titled 『SHAKA』.

Alternate names

Shaka Virgo Shaka Enlightened Saint

Tags

Saint Seiya Gold Saints Virgo Shaka Virgo Buddha Seventh Sense Enlightened Saint

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
September 19

Appearance

Overall appearance
Tall and slender with refined features. Usually keeps both eyes closed, with a white curl (byakugou) between his eyebrows. Always exudes a serene atmosphere.
Height
Approx. 182cm
Weight
68kg
Distinguishing features
  • White curl (byakugou)
  • Keeps both eyes closed
  • Mystical aura as the reincarnation of Buddha
Iconic items
  • 108-bead rosary
  • Gold Cloth (Virgo)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Always calm and composed, rarely showing emotions. Compassionate yet strict, with a strong belief in fulfilling the mission of the Saints. As an enlightened being, possesses spirituality that connects with gods and Buddhas.
Keywords
  • Calm and composed
  • Compassionate
  • Mental strength
  • Mysterious
  • Sincere
  • Resolve
  • Strict
  • Selfless
Motto
The only difference from the one God is the lack of compassion for the weak.
Talents
  • Attained the Seventh Sense
  • Mental attacks
  • Deprivation of five senses
  • Dimensional travel via meditation
  • Abilities transcending time and space
  • Power to maximize cosmo to its limits
Skills
  • Tenma Kōfuku
  • Tenpōrin'in
  • Kahn
  • Om
  • Rikudō Rinne
  • Tenbu Hōrin
  • Tenku Haja Chimimōryō
Motivation
Fights for Athena and justice, embodying the ultimate goal of all Saints: the realm of enlightenment.
Habits
Always keeps both eyes closed.
Favorite places
India - Ganges River basin

History

Backstory
Trained in the Ganges River basin in India, becoming the ultimate Saint said to be the reincarnation of Buddha. Among the Gold Cloths, exceptionally close to the gods, he voluntarily liberates his five senses and is famous for awakening to the Seventh Sense. As the only Saint in the Sanctuary who has attained enlightenment, he fights using immense mental power and cosmo. Achieved numerous feats in battles against Saga's betrayal and Hades.
Debut date
March 23, 1987
Work title
Saint Seiya
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
One-shot 'SHAKA', Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 Issue 13

Encounter with Seiya and others in the Twelve Temples arc

Significant event
Encounter with Seiya and others in the Twelve Temples arc
Description
As the guardian of the Virgo Temple, overwhelmed Seiya and his group in the Twelve Temples. Demonstrated immense mental and religious power.

Joins Hades arc

Significant event
Joins Hades arc
Description
Fought alone against the Specters, confronting the threat of the Underworld using the power of his rosary.

Releases cosmo at the Wailing Wall

Significant event
Releases cosmo at the Wailing Wall
Description
In the final battle against Hades, destroyed the Wailing Wall together with the other Gold Saints and sacrificed his life.

Relationships

Mu

Teammate

Fought Specters together as trusted fellow Gold Saints.

Aiolia

Teammate

Strong warriors who fought together numerous times from the Twelve Temples arc to the Hades arc.

Seiya

Mentor

Guided the Bronze Saints like Seiya through multiple battles in the Twelve Temples arc and others.

Gold Saints

Gold Saints: unknown

Media appearances

Saint Seiya

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 1986

Saint Seiya

Anime / Supporting

1986-1989

Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary

Movie / Supporting

Released in 2014

Saint Seiya: Hades Chapter

OVA / Supporting

2002-2008

Saint Seiya: Awakening

Game / Supporting

Currently available

Voice cast and creators

Yūji Mitsuya

Voice actor
Yūji Mitsuya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version
Notes
Original main voice actor

Akane Satō

Voice actor
Akane Satō
Language
Japanese
Version or series
OVA 'Hades Chapter'
Notes
OVA voice actor

Mitsuteru Miyanaga

Voice actor
Mitsuteru Miyanaga
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical 'Legend of Sanctuary'
Notes
Theatrical voice actor

Akira Ishida

Voice actor
Akira Ishida
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Chinese version 'Saint Seiya: Rising Cosmo'

Masami Kurumada

Creator name
Masami Kurumada
Role
Original author

Related goods

Virgo Shaka Figure

Item name
Virgo Shaka Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Gold Cloth Collection Virgo Shaka Edition

Item name
Gold Cloth Collection Virgo Shaka Edition
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

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