Seven Seas has picked up a pretty great new manga acquisition with the series Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō by Chimaki Kuori. It’s certainly an interesting and timely piece as it’s a team that’s made up entirely of female characters, which is quite the change from past incarnations. The series kicked off in the summer of 2013 in Champion Red magazine and has nine collected volumes in Japan so far.
“We’re really excited for this one,” says Seven Seas Production Manager Lissa Pattillo. “Not only will it appeal to fans of the original Saint Seiya and the upcoming anime, but the dynamic of this all-woman Zodiac warrior team can even reach fans of Sailor Moon. This is a fun, modern version of a classic!”
Seven Seas will publish the Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō manga series in print for the first time in North America as single volume editions. The first volume will be released on February 6, 2018 for $12.99 USA / $14.99 CAN.
Plot concept: In the wake of a space-wide civil war instigated by Saga–the Gemini Gold Saint–a new team of Saints comes together with the goal of protecting their goddess Athena. This first all-woman team of armored warriors, powered by the Zodiac, will use their cunning, strength, and compassion to defend their worlds and oppose their very destinies. Mangaka Chimaki Kuori is also known for working on manga for Gundam Seed and the Persona series.
