I've always been a great fan of Saint Seiya and I loved the classic series but honestly it's nothing compared to The Lost Canvas.
The plot is focused on the gold saints, the most powerful saints of the 88 constellations and unlike the classic series there's just one bronze saint who's fundamental to the story, Pegasus Tenma and that's probably the reason why it's so great, because just as I previously wrote, the gold saints are on the spotlight and I can say they're really cool and mature and it makes for great dialogues. What's more their true power is fully depicted in The Lost Canvas and their personalities and values are shown as well thus it's possible to really identify with them and root for their victory and success.
The plot is also focused on the relationship between the Pegasus Saint and his best friend Alone who turns out to be Hades' vessel and as a result the themes of friendship, brotherhood and loyalty are all well exploited.
Regarding Tenma, he's pretty different from his successor, Pegasus Seiya, because he's clearly more mature and focused. As He's the only bronze saint (There're more but just as i said they're not so important) his development and growth aren't so hasty like the bronze saints of the current era as a result his rise from a wannabe saint to the legendary Pegasus saint makes sense.
Besides that, the dark/gray tone used is fascinating as well because it kind of shows the reality of the Holy war and conveys the feelings of the ones involved in it and also gives a more serious tone since it's not so colorful and lively.
Summing up, I do recommend it and I think it's a must-watch for everybody regardless of age or taste because it's not just action but also drama, comedy and thriller.
The plot is focused on the gold saints, the most powerful saints of the 88 constellations and unlike the classic series there's just one bronze saint who's fundamental to the story, Pegasus Tenma and that's probably the reason why it's so great, because just as I previously wrote, the gold saints are on the spotlight and I can say they're really cool and mature and it makes for great dialogues. What's more their true power is fully depicted in The Lost Canvas and their personalities and values are shown as well thus it's possible to really identify with them and root for their victory and success.
The plot is also focused on the relationship between the Pegasus Saint and his best friend Alone who turns out to be Hades' vessel and as a result the themes of friendship, brotherhood and loyalty are all well exploited.
Regarding Tenma, he's pretty different from his successor, Pegasus Seiya, because he's clearly more mature and focused. As He's the only bronze saint (There're more but just as i said they're not so important) his development and growth aren't so hasty like the bronze saints of the current era as a result his rise from a wannabe saint to the legendary Pegasus saint makes sense.
Besides that, the dark/gray tone used is fascinating as well because it kind of shows the reality of the Holy war and conveys the feelings of the ones involved in it and also gives a more serious tone since it's not so colorful and lively.
Summing up, I do recommend it and I think it's a must-watch for everybody regardless of age or taste because it's not just action but also drama, comedy and thriller.