Western audiences are about to be introduced to the world of Saint Seiya with director Tomasz Bagiński's adaptation Knights of the Zodiac. The 80s manga and anime are classics, following five teens called "saints" who are given the power of the constellations through magical cloths and are tasked with defending the goddess Athena from harm.
Knights of the Zodiac stars Netflix's live-action One Piece star Mackenyu as Seiya, a headstrong street kid who becomes an unlikely protector when strange powers emerge from him while he fights in the ring. His exploits in the ring are noticed by Alman Kiddo who recruits Seiya to fight for Sienna , Athena's reincarnated form.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Live-action anime adaptations are never without any worry and this film certainly offers a different feel from the original series. Knights of the Zodiac does, however, feature a strong cast carrying it forward though with Mackenyu, Bean, and Iseman joined by Famke Janssen, Nick Stahl, Diego Tinoco, and Mark Dacascos.
Knights of the Zodiac is due out on May 12. It's part of a big year for anime adaptations featuring Mackenyu as the One Piece live-action adaptation is also slated to release in 2023. Check out the trailer for the Saint Seiya film below.
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