Saint Seiya: Gemini and Cancer Gold Saints Face the Longest-Range ‘Attacks’ in History!
For all fans of the classic anime Saint Seiya, the Twelve Gold Saints arc remains one of the most thrilling storylines, introducing the formidable Gold Saints and setting the stage for the Bronze Saints’ growth. Among these legendary figures, two stand out for their extraordinary long-range abilities—both in giving and receiving otherworldly strikes from incredible distances.
The Dual-Natured Gemini Gold Saint
Saga, the Gemini Gold Saint, possessed one of the most complex and powerful profiles among the Twelve Gold Saints. With a personality split between light and darkness, he masterminded one of the most devastating conflicts in Sanctuary’s history—the Saga Rebellion. After assassinating the previous Pope, Shion, Saga disguised himself as the Pope and ruled from afar for thirteen years, leaving the Gemini Temple unguarded yet spiritually impenetrable.
When the Bronze Saints advanced through the Twelve Temples, it was at the Gemini Temple that they faced their first true mental and spatial challenge. Though Saga was physically in the Pope’s Chamber, he remotely controlled his Gold Cloth, using devastating psychic and spatial attacks against Seiya and Shun.
Shun’s Escape and the Interference from Afar
Using his signature technique, Another Dimension, Saga trapped Hyoga and attempted to eliminate Shun. Thanks to the defensive power of the Andromeda Cloth’s chains, Shun narrowly escaped the void. But Saga wasn’t finished—he prepared a second Another Dimension, aiming to permanently erase Shun.
Just as it seemed Shun would be lost, the illusion in the Gemini Temple suddenly dissolved. The interference came not from any of the Saints present, but from Phoenix Ikki, who was recuperating far away on Canary Island in the Mediterranean. Using his own potent mental energy, Ikki disrupted Saga’s concentration across continents—marking one of the longest-range interferences seen in the series.
The Prayers from Wulao Peak
Another extraordinary example of long-range influence involves the gentle yet determined Shunrei from Wulao Peak in China. Although not a fighter, her pure-hearted prayers reached across the world to interfere with the cruel intentions of Cancer Deathmask.
As Deathmask prepared to condemn Shiryu to the abyss, he felt an unsettling spiritual presence—a persistent, prayer-like energy emanating from the East. It was Shunrei, Shiryu’s childhood friend, praying fervently for his safety. Enraged by this “interference,” Deathmask targeted Shunrei directly, using his psychic abilities to attack her from the Gamma Temple, thousands of miles away.
A Battle of Spirit and Will
This encounter highlighted not only Deathmask’s petty cruelty but also the surprising power of devotion and innocence. Shunrei’s prayers, though non-aggressive, created a tangible spiritual force—a different kind of long-range “attack” rooted in love and resilience.
Conclusion: The Unseen Battles of Saint Seiya
Saint Seiya continually reminds us that not all battles are fought fist to fist. Some of the most dramatic confrontations occur across vast distances, through willpower, prayer, and cosmic energy. Saints like Ikki and innocents like Shunrei demonstrate that influence—whether aggressive or protective—knows no physical bounds.
Who else in the Saint Seiya universe wielded such incredible long-range abilities? Share your thoughts and favorite moments in the comments below!
