Capricorn Shura
One of the strongest Gold Saints
The Gold Saint guarding Capricorn, possessing exceptional body techniques and the holy sword Excalibur. A powerful warrior who awakened to justice.
Quotes
- Might alone does not determine justice.
- By this holy sword (Excalibur), I will stop you!
- Saints exist to fight for justice.
- Your swordsmanship is impressive. Shiryu, inherit it properly.
- Loyalty means always being sincere.
Trivia
- Unlike the warrior of Rose, Shura uses the weapon known as the holy sword Excalibur.
- Formerly held the belief that power was everything, but repented through battle experience.
- In the original work, his hair color is black, but in the OVA, it is depicted differently for better visual effect.
- The holy sword possesses immense cutting power in close combat, but has few special techniques otherwise.
- Said to have trained in the Pyrenees Mountains in Spain, though the background includes fictional elements.
- The voice actor changes across multiple versions over a long period.
Alternate names
Shura
Capricorn
Capricorn Saint
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- January 12
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A young man with sharp eyes and a well-trained muscular physique. Wearing distinctive golden Cloth and equipped with headgear.
- Height
- Approximately 186cm
- Weight
- 83kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Sharp gaze
- Well-honed body
- Golden Cloth
- Iconic items
-
- Golden Cloth (Capricorn)
- Holy Sword (Excalibur)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Sincere
- Detailed personality
- Formerly believed that might makes right, but awakened to the true meaning of justice through battles. Possesses strong loyalty and upholds justice in its true sense. Strict in combat, yet harbors deep feelings for his comrades.
- Keywords
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- Loyalty
- Serious
- Sincere
- Tough
- Brave
- Martial arts master
- Polite
- Steadfast
- Motto
- Values justice over power
- Talents
-
- Exceptional physical abilities
- Holy sword techniques
- Light-speed movements
- Awakening of the Seven Senses
- High tactical understanding
- Skills
-
- Holy Sword Excalibur
- Jumping Stone
- Cosmo Concentration
- Light-Speed Fist
- Excellence in close combat
- Motivation
- To uphold true justice and protect Athena.
History
- Backstory
- Trained in the Pyrenees Mountains in Spain and later became a Gold Saint. Formerly believed power was everything, but repented through battles to become a Saint upholding true justice and loyalty. Amid the chaos following the assassination of the former Pope Shion, he threw himself into battle to defend Athena's shield. He saved Shiryu and entrusted him with the holy sword, passing on his will.
- Debut date
- January 1, 1986
- Work title
- Saint Seiya
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Appears from the Gold Saints arc
Assassination of Former Pope Shion
- Significant event
- Assassination of Former Pope Shion
- Description
- Involved in the incident where Pope Shion was assassinated due to Saga's scheme. Inflicted a fatal wound on Aiolos, playing a major role in his death.
Twelve Temples Arc
- Significant event
- Twelve Temples Arc
- Description
- Repented with Cassios's help, saved Shiryu, and entrusted him with the holy sword Excalibur. Thereafter, swore loyalty to Athena.
Hades Arc
- Significant event
- Hades Arc
- Description
- Infiltrated the underworld, fought alongside Shiryu, and in his final moments, demonstrated the pride of a Saint before perishing.
Relationships
Shiryu
Teammate
Saved Shiryu with his own Cloth and placed strong trust in him as his successor.
Aiolos
Ally
Held respect for Aiolos and inherited his will.
Saga
Rival
Opposed him over the Pope assassination incident, but discerns Saga's sense of justice and evil.
Gold Saints
Gold Saints: unknown
Media appearances
Saint Seiya
Manga / Supporting
Serialization started in 1986
Saint Seiya
Anime / Supporting
Aired in 1986
Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary
Movie / Supporting
2014 theatrical release
Saint Seiya: Hades Chapter
OVA / Supporting
2002
Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold
Web / Supporting
Streamed in 2015
Voice cast and creators
Kōji Totani
- Voice actor
- Kōji Totani
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
Takeshi Kusao
- Voice actor
- Takeshi Kusao
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- OVA 'Hades Chapter' and later
Shinji Kawada
- Voice actor
- Shinji Kawada
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical Legend of Sanctuary
Daisuke Namikawa (dub)
- Voice actor
- Daisuke Namikawa (dub)
- Language
- Chinese
- Version or series
- Chinese version Saint Seiya: Rising Cosmo
Masami Kurumada
- Creator name
- Masami Kurumada
- Role
- Original author
Masami Kurumada
- Creator name
- Masami Kurumada
- Role
- Character Designer
Related goods
Saint Seiya Golden Cloth Series Capricorn Shura
- Item name
- Saint Seiya Golden Cloth Series Capricorn Shura
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Holy Sword Excalibur Replica
- Item name
- Holy Sword Excalibur Replica
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited