Shiryu of the Dragon
Bronze Saint of Justice
One of the main characters in Saint Seiya, the Bronze Saint of the Dragon. Deeply loyal to justice, he fights with the strength of his heart even after losing his five senses.
Quotes
- Dragon's ultimate secret technique, Rozan Sho Ryu Ha!
- Risking my life to protect my comrades!
- I will uphold justice with this fist.
- Unskilled, but that's my path.
- Master, I will definitely become stronger.
Trivia
- In the early anime version, depicted with a muscular build and a rugged impression, but in the original work and official settings, he is extremely slender.
- The dragon pattern on his back is called 'Ryumon' and is considered a sign of a Saint's true essence.
- There is a depiction where dragon aura appears across his entire back when exceeding limits.
- The Dragon shield has a special shape that can be thrown for attack.
- He has worn the Libra Cloth and acquired the qualifications of a Gold Saint.
- Rozan Sho Ryu Ha has a weakness where the left fist guard drops, leaving the heart exposed.
Alternate names
Dragon Shiryu
Shiryu
Dragon Shiryu
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A beautiful young man with black hair reaching his waist, slender rather than muscular, with refined facial features. A dragon pattern sometimes appears on his back.
- Height
- 172cm
- Weight
- 53kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Long black hair reaching near the waist
- Dragon pattern (Ryumon) floating on the back
- Slender build with refined facial features
- Iconic items
-
- Dragon Constellation's Cloth (Dragon Cross)
- Dragon Shield on the left arm
- Headgear adorned with dragon horns and whiskers
- Master's Staff
- Gold Cloth (Libra)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Righteous
- Detailed personality
- Honest and diligent, thoughtful and calm, with a strong sense of justice and loyalty to friends. He also shows a natural side but can be rigid.
- Keywords
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- Brave
- Sincere
- Righteous
- Patient
- Thoughtful
- Strong sense of justice
- Diligent
- Loyal to friendship
- Motto
- Unskilled but upholds justice, risking his own life to protect his comrades.
- Talents
-
- Cosmo control ability
- High combat sense
- Mastery of powerful special techniques
- Physical abilities trained to the limit
- Perceiving with Cosmo even after losing five senses
- Skills
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- Rozan Sho Ryu Ha
- Rozan Ko Ryu Ha
- Rozan Hyaku Ryu Ha
- Rozan Ryu Hisho
- Excalibur (Knifehand Strike)
- Shield Frisbee Attack
- Martial Arts
- Motivation
- Inheriting the teachings of his master Doko, protecting comrades and upholding justice. Overcoming his own weaknesses to become stronger.
- Habits
- The dragon pattern on his back sometimes manifests when he removes his Cloth. He has natural and rigid tendencies.
- Favorite foods
- Chinese food, Shunrei's home cooking
- Favorite places
- Five Old Peaks, Rozan
- Favorite colors
- Green
- Disliked situations
- Comrades getting hurt, Injustice
History
- Backstory
- Raised as an orphan as the illegitimate child of Mitsumasa Kido, trained under the Gold Saint Doko at the Five Old Peaks of Rozan in China. After 5 years of training, he obtained the Dragon Constellation's Cloth and became a Saint. Deeply caring for his comrades and devoted to justice, always upholding righteousness. In the Twelve Houses arc, he fought to the death against Shura and mutually perished, but his life was saved. Later, he donned the Libra Gold Cloth, continuing training and recuperation. In 'Saint Seiya Omega', despite losing his five senses, he communicates via Cosmo and contributes to raising his son Ryuho.
- Debut date
- 1986-01
- Work title
- Saint Seiya
- Media type
- Manga
Mastery of Rozan Sho Ryu Ha
- Significant event
- Mastery of Rozan Sho Ryu Ha
- Description
- Trained for 5 years at the Five Old Peaks. Mastered the secret technique 'Rozan Sho Ryu Ha' that reverses the great waterfall like a dragon.
Return as a Saint due to anomaly
- Significant event
- Return as a Saint due to anomaly
- Description
- Nearly returned his Cloth but returned to battle due to the sanctuary anomaly.
Battle with Shura in the Twelve Houses arc
- Significant event
- Battle with Shura in the Twelve Houses arc
- Description
- Unleashed Rozan Ko Ryu Ha and turned to cosmic dust along with Shura, but revived by the Gold Cloth.
Donning the Libra Gold Cloth
- Significant event
- Donning the Libra Gold Cloth
- Description
- Due to the influence of the battle with Mars, he manages the Libra Gold Cloth and returns as a Gold Saint.
Relationships
Mitsumasa Kido
Father raised unknowingly as an illegitimate child. Not acknowledged.
Shunrei
Spouse
Childhood friend and the woman who harbors deep affection for him.
Ryuho
Child
Biological child with Shunrei. Also his master as a Saint.
Seiya
Best friend
Comrade who fought through the Sanctuary battles together.
Hyoga
Best friend
Brother-in-arms who overcame crises together.
Shun
Best friend
Comrade bonded through battle.
Doko
Mentor
Master and pillar of his training.
Bronze Saints
Bronze Saints: unknown
Gold Saints
Gold Saints: unknown
Media appearances
Saint Seiya
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization started in 1986
Saint Seiya
Anime / Protagonist
1986 TV series
Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary
Movie / Protagonist
2014 theatrical version
Saint Seiya Omega
Anime / Supporting
Started in 2012
Saint Seiya: Golden Legend series
Game / Protagonist
Voice cast and creators
Hirotaka Suzuoki
- Voice actor
- Hirotaka Suzuoki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Original TV anime version, OVA 'Hades Sanctuary Chapter' and others
- Notes
- Original voice actor
Takahiro Sakurai
- Voice actor
- Takahiro Sakurai
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- OVA 'Hades Underworld Chapter' and later
- Notes
- Second voice actor
Ken Narita
- Voice actor
- Ken Narita
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Saint Seiya Omega
Kenji Akabane
- Voice actor
- Kenji Akabane
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical 'Legend of Sanctuary'
Masami Kurumada
- Creator name
- Masami Kurumada
- Role
- Original author
Masami Kurumada
- Creator name
- Masami Kurumada
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Saint Cloth Myth Dragon Cross Figure
- Item name
- Saint Cloth Myth Dragon Cross Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Dragon Constellation Cloth Plush
- Item name
- Dragon Constellation Cloth Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular