Andromeda Shun

The Bronze Saint with a Gentle Heart

The Bronze Saint of Andromeda in the battle fantasy 'Saint Seiya,' where warriors don cloths modeled after constellations. He possesses a kind and gentle personality.

Quotes

  • I don't want to hurt anyone. I fight only to protect.
  • I don't like fighting, but I fight for my comrades.
  • I must steel my heart for this battle.
  • We must not lose faith.
  • My chains are for protecting comrades.

Trivia

  • In anime animation, hair is often depicted as green, but original setting is flaxen hair.
  • Ikki is his sworn brother, bound by strong bond since childhood.
  • Cloth color is opera pink, inspired by maiden's purity.
  • The only Saint to successfully complete Andromeda Island's greatest trial Sacrifice.
  • Female in Netflix version, but male in original and most other media.
  • Nebula Chain is a chain with independent instincts that can be freely controlled.

Alternate names

Andromeda Shun Shun Shun

Tags

Saint Seiya Bronze Saint Andromeda Constellation Kind Personality Male Character Cosmo Seiya's Companion Chain Wielder Hades Arc God Cloth

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A beautiful boy with flaxen hair and refined features that make him the Bronze Saint most often mistaken for a woman. His Cloth is opera pink, equipped with the characteristic Nebula Chains on both arms.
Height
About 170cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Beautiful boy-like refined facial features
  • Flaxen hair
  • Opera pink armor of the Bronze Cloth
Iconic items
  • Nebula Chain
  • Andromeda Cloth
  • Andromeda's Chains
  • God Cloth
  • Cloth Stone Pendant

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
A kind-hearted personality that dislikes fighting, hesitating to hurt even enemies. To protect wounded comrades, he doesn't shy away from self-sacrifice and never loses faith in people. He also has a sentimental side and deeply admires Ikki.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Considerate
  • Sentimental
  • Martial Artist
  • Faith in Others
  • Self-Sacrifice
  • Brotherly Love
  • Easygoing
  • Delicate
Motto
I don't want to hurt anyone. I fight only to protect.
Talents
  • Cosmo Awakening
  • Free Chain Manipulation
  • High Combat Ability Unarmed
  • High Defense
  • Flexible Tactical Judgment
Skills
  • Various Special Moves with Nebula Chain
  • Cosmo Amplification
  • Nebula Stream/Nebula Storm
  • Overcoming Sacrifice
  • Defensive Techniques
Motivation
Reuniting with his brother Ikki and protecting comrades. Wishing for peace and fighting without harming enemies.
Habits
No catchphrase, expresses emotions calmly but sometimes gets teary-eyed.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Hobbies
Training, Chain Technique Practice
Favorite places
Andromeda Island, Kido Mansion
Favorite colors
Pink
Person
Ikki, Saori Kido, June
Disliked situations
Hurting Enemies, Conflict, Lies or Betrayal

History

Backstory
Born as the illegitimate child of Mitsumasa Kido, head of the Graad Foundation, but raised as an orphan, undergoing harsh training from childhood with his brother Ikki. Overcame the greatest trial Sacrifice on Andromeda Island to become a Bronze Saint. In the Holy War, despite possession by Hades, returned to Athena's army and fought alongside Seiya and others. In sequels, traveled to the previous Holy War era and nominated for Virgo Gold Saint. In 'Saint Seiya Omega,' while suffering from Cosmo wounds, helped people through volunteering, obtained a new Cloth, and returned to the front lines.
Debut date
January 1, 1986
Work title
Saint Seiya
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Around Volume 1

Overcoming the Sacrifice Trial

Significant event
Overcoming the Sacrifice Trial
Description
Successfully overcame the greatest trial Sacrifice on Andromeda Island, obtaining the Bronze Saint title and Cloth

Possession by Hades

Significant event
Possession by Hades
Description
Chosen as Hades' vessel in childhood, possessed but ultimately returned to Athena's army

Exploits in the Twelve Temples Arc

Significant event
Exploits in the Twelve Temples Arc
Description
Along with Seiya and others, broke through the Twelve Temples, showing great feats binding many enemies with chains

Return in Saint Seiya Omega

Significant event
Return in Saint Seiya Omega
Description
Recovered from Cosmo wounds, obtained new Cloth, participated in Pallas Belda, active as calm strategist

Feminized in 'Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac'

Significant event
Feminized in 'Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac'
Description
Gender changed in Netflix version, depicted as female character

Relationships

Mitsumasa Kido

Father

Illegitimate child, but not acknowledged

Ikki

Sibling

Sworn brothers. Bound by strong bond since childhood

Seiya

Best friend

Comrades who fought together as Athena's Saints

Shiryu

Teammate

Team battles in the Twelve Temples

Hyoga

Teammate

Cooperation in Hades arc

June

Best friend

Female Saint from training era, deep trust relationship

Bronze Saints

Bronze Saints: unknown

Athena's Army

Athena's Army: unknown

Media appearances

Saint Seiya

Manga / Protagonist

Started 1986

Saint Seiya (TV Anime)

Anime / Protagonist

1986-1989

Saint Seiya Legend of Sanctuary

Movie / Protagonist

2014

Saint Seiya Omega

Anime / Supporting

2012-2014

Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac

Web / Protagonist

2019 (Netflix)

Saint Seiya Brave Soldiers

Game / Protagonist

2015

Voice cast and creators

Ryo Horikawa

Voice actor
Ryo Horikawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version, movies, first OVA version
Notes
firstGen

Yuta Kasuya

Voice actor
Yuta Kasuya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
OVA 'Hades Chapter - Inferno' and later
Notes
current

Hiroshi Kamiya

Voice actor
Hiroshi Kamiya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Saint Seiya Omega

Nobuhiko Okamoto

Voice actor
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Movie Legend of Sanctuary

Satomi Sato

Voice actor
Satomi Sato
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Knights of the Zodiac (Netflix)

Yumi Winterhorse

Voice actor
Yumi Winterhorse
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV version childhood

Chika Endo

Voice actor
Chika Endo
Language
Japanese
Version or series
OVA 'Hades Chapter - Inferno' childhood

Masami Kurumada

Creator name
Masami Kurumada
Role
Original author

Masami Kurumada

Creator name
Masami Kurumada
Role
Character designer

Toei Animation

Creator name
Toei Animation
Role
Animation studio

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Saint Cloth Myth Andromeda Shun

Item name
Saint Cloth Myth Andromeda Shun
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Saint Cloth Encyclopedia Andromeda Shun

Item name
Saint Cloth Encyclopedia Andromeda Shun
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Nebula Chain Replica

Item name
Nebula Chain Replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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