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Why people love it

Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth (1988) stuck because it commits to its action premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Shigeyasu Yamauchi's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The action and animation blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 15m · ★ 7.7

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  1. 96match

    1.Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge (2020)

    ★ 8.1 · Animation · Action · Fantasy · 1h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth clicked for you, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and animation, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019)

    ★ 8.1 · Animation · Action · Fantasy · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth clicked for you, My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and animation, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  3. 92match

    3.Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura (2024)

    ★ 7.4 · Animation · Action · Fantasy · 1h

    Why you'll love it

    If Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth clicked for you, Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and animation, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    4.Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)

    ★ 8.1 · Action · Adventure · Fantasy · 4h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    If Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth clicked for you, Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and fantasy, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
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  5. 88match

    5.Mortal Kombat (2021)

    ★ 7.0 · Action · Fantasy · Adventure · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth clicked for you, Mortal Kombat (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and fantasy, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    6.Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008)

    ★ 6.8 · Animation · Horror · Action · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth clicked for you, Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and animation, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    7.Batman: Gotham Knight (2008)

    ★ 6.7 · Science Fiction · Action · Crime · 1h 16m

    Why you'll love it

    If Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth clicked for you, Batman: Gotham Knight (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and animation, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    8.Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV (2016)

    ★ 6.8 · Animation · Science Fiction · Action · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth clicked for you, Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and animation, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.Sword of the Stranger (2007)

    ★ 7.6 · Action · Animation · History · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth clicked for you, Sword of the Stranger (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and animation, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.Tekkonkinkreet (2006)

    ★ 7.4 · Action · Adventure · Animation · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth clicked for you, Tekkonkinkreet (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and animation, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth?
Try Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge, My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising, Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura—each shares DNA with Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth?
Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth (1988) is best described as Action, Animation, Fantasy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Saint Seiya Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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