Steel Saint

Irregular Saint who dons the Mechanical Cloth

Non-regular Saint of Athena's army who equips the Mechanical Cloth created by Mitsumasa Kido and exerts powerful strength through advanced training and science and technology without using Cosmo.

Trivia

  • The Steel Cloth are non-regular Saints who exert strength with mechanical power without using Cosmo.
  • When not worn, the Steel Cloth become transformable machines modeled after constellations, capable of aerial flight and high-speed ground movement.
  • In the anime version, they supported and were active with the Bronze Saints, but in the original manga, detailed depictions are limited.
  • In Saint Seiya Omega, a setting was added where the Steel Cloth caused great burden and recoil to the wearers, leading to their withdrawal from the front lines.

Alternate names

Steel Saint Steel Cross

Tags

Profile

Species
Human

Appearance

Overall appearance
Equipped with a mechanical and modern design Steel Cloth, possessing an appearance that combines mobility and durability. Normally transforms into a machine form modeled after constellations, enabling aerial flight and high-speed movement.
Iconic items
  • Steel Cloth
  • Transformable Constellation Machine
  • Fan (Sho's left arm equipment)
  • Skateboard-type mobile device (Daichi)
  • Headset-type detection device (Shio)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Devoted
Detailed personality
Although irregular Saints, they fight devotedly with the mission to support the Bronze Saints, each having different combat styles and personalities. Unable to use organic Cosmo, they excel through advanced training and the power of the Steel Cloth.
Keywords
  • Devoted
  • Brave
  • Cooperative
  • Mission Accomplishment
  • Use of Science and Technology
Talents
  • Excellent Combat Ability
  • Machine Operation Technology
  • Mobility
  • Physical Ability Enhancement
Skills
  • Fighting Skills
  • Tactical Coordination
  • Operation of Mechanical Cloth
  • Aerial Combat
  • High-Speed Movement
Motivation
To support Athena and the Bronze Saints, and protect the peace and safety of the Sanctuary.

History

Backstory
Planned and manufactured by Mitsumasa Kido, born as irregular Saints without traditional guardian constellations. Depending on the power of the Mechanical Cloth without possessing Cosmo, they took on the role of supporting the Bronze Saints.
Debut date
June 1, 1987
Work title
Saint Seiya
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
TV Anime Episodes around 28

Appearance at the Great Colosseum

Significant event
Appearance at the Great Colosseum
Description
First appearance as Steel Saints, supporting the Bronze Saints in the battle against Silver Saint Babel.

Activities in the Twelve Temples Arc

Significant event
Activities in the Twelve Temples Arc
Description
Supported Seiya and others until their departure to the Sanctuary.

Appearance in Saint Seiya Omega

Significant event
Appearance in Saint Seiya Omega
Description
Also appeared in the sequel series, where the reason for their withdrawal from the main story was delved into.

Relationships

Mitsumasa Kido

Creator

Exists as the creator figure who created the Steel Saints.

Bronze Saints (Seiya and others)

Ally

Supported them and fought together.

Athena's Army

Athena's Army: supporter

Media appearances

Saint Seiya

Anime / Supporting

1986-1989 TV Series

Saint Seiya Omega

Anime / Supporting

2012-2014 TV Series

Saint Seiya

Manga / Supporting

1986-1990

Voice cast and creators

Masami Kurumada

Creator name
Masami Kurumada
Role
Original author

Masami Kurumada

Creator name
Masami Kurumada
Role
Writer

Masami Kurumada

Creator name
Masami Kurumada
Role
Illustrator

Related goods

Saint Cloth Myth Steel Saint Figure

Item name
Saint Cloth Myth Steel Saint Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular