Gemini vs. Virgo: Which Zodiac Reigns Supreme in Saint Seiya?

Gemini vs. Virgo: Which Zodiac Reigns Supreme in Saint Seiya?

If you ask Saint Seiya fans about the most debated topic in the series, nearly everyone will point to one question: who is the strongest Gold Saint? And within that discussion, 90% of the arguments revolve around the epic showdown between Saga and Shaka. This debate has raged for decades and shows no signs of resolution.

The reason is simple: both are top-tier Gold Saints who never fought each other in a fair, conclusive battle. Their individual feats are limited, making direct comparisons challenging. But what if we expand this debate beyond individuals to entire zodiac signs? Today, we compare the Gemini and Virgo constellations by analyzing all their Gold Saints across the series. Let’s determine which zodiac truly deserves the title of King of the Zodiac.

1. The Gemini Gold Saints: Power and Legacy

Across the Saint Seiya series, eight Gemini Gold Saints have appeared:

• LC Era: Aspros and Defteros
• SS Era: Saga and Kanon
• ND Era: Abel and Cain
• Ω Era: Paradox and Integra

Aspros and Defteros (LC Era) stand as the pinnacle of Gemini power. Aspros was the undeniable candidate for Pope, rivaled only by a select few like Asmita and a healthy Illias. His battle against the super-deity Kairos—a being stronger than Athena and Hades—cements his legendary status. This feat arguably surpasses even those of Sage and Hakurei.

Defteros, his brother, was nearly his equal, with a potential that might have exceeded Aspros’. Unarmed, he held his own against fully armored Degel and defeated the strongest Berserker. He could even Asmita’s attacks and potentially fight him evenly. Together, they represent the strongest Gemini duo.

Abel and Cain (ND Era) rank second. They dominated their era, surpassing all other Gold Saints except the ultimate boss, Ophiuchus. Abel easily outclassed Suikyo, a top-five Gold Saint, while even Phoenix Ikki was outmatched by them. Cain’s ability to resurrect the dead added a unique strategic advantage. Though lacking god-slaying feats, their performance against near-divine opponents places them just below the LC twins.

Saga and Kanon (SS Era) are the most famous but rank third. Saga’s power (both as Black and White Saga) places him around 95% of Aspros’ level, but Kanon is significantly weaker, arguably at 85%. Despite this, Kanon alone decimated half of Hades’ army, including one Specter General. Saga’s limited combat exposure fuels endless debates about his true strength compared to Shaka.

Paradox and Integra (Ω Era) are the weakest Geminis. Though not incompetent (Paradox matched Kiki in speed, and Integra mastered Galaxy Explosion), they fall short of the Gemini legacy. In an era with weaker Gold Saints, they ranked near the bottom, a disappointment compared to their predecessors’ top-tier status.

2. The Virgo Gold Saints: Wisdom and Sacrifice

Four Virgo Gold Saints have appeared:

• LC Era: Asmita
• SS Era: Shaka
• ND Era: Shijima
• Ω Era: Fudō

Asmita (LC Era) is arguably the strongest Virgo. His strategic contribution—creating the Maki Tree beads that nullified Hades’ resurrection spell—was a game-changer for the Holy War. This act alone outweighs many direct combat feats. In battle, he defeated Aiacos, a foe stronger than Specter Generals. However, his raw power had limits; he was inferior to Illias and evenly matched with Defteros.

Shaka (SS Era), the “Man Closest to God,” possesses immense potential. He was the first to awaken the Eighth Sense and fought three Gold Saints simultaneously in the Shakkyo Tree Garden. Yet, his legacy is marred by limited full-power displays—his early fight with Leo Aiolia was even, and he avoided direct clashes with top Specters in the Hades arc. His true ceiling remains unknown, though he rivals Saga.

Shijima (ND Era) is a near-carbon copy of Shaka but slightly inferior. In their thousand-day battle, Shijima acknowledged Shaka’s superiority. He was also caught off-guard by Cardinal’s sneak attacks and fell to Ophiuchus’ sleep technique, revealing vulnerabilities that place him third.

Fudō (Ω Era), the incarnation of the god Fudō Myōō, had high expectations but delivered the weakest performance. He struggled against Hyperion, a foe comparable to Aiacos (whom Asmita defeated), and required three Gold Saints’ help without success. His shown power level was similar to Dragon Shiryū’s or Kanon’s, inconsistent with his divine status.

3. Head-to-Head: Which Zodiac Prevails?

In direct combat, Gemini holds a numerical advantage (8 vs. 4). Key matchups would likely unfold as follows:

• Shaka vs. Saga: Draw (thousand-day battle).
• Asmita vs. Defteros: Draw (near-equal power).
• Shijima vs. Abel/Cain: Slight edge to Gemini.
• Fudō vs. Paradox/Integra: Virgo wins easily.

In isolated one-on-one fights, Virgo might have a slim advantage (51% vs. 49%). However, Gemini’s extra fighters tip the scales. If Aspros, Abel, Cain, and Defteros gang up on Asmita or Shaka, Gemini’s win probability jumps to 60% or higher. In an all-out battle with all eight Geminis, Virgo stands no chance.

4. Conclusion: Gemini Emerges Victorious

Both constellations consistently produce top-tier Gold Saints, but Gemini’s numerical superiority and higher average power secure its victory. Even if Shaka slightly edges out Saga, adding Kanon to the fight overwhelms him. Similarly, the Ω-era twins together could challenge Fudō. This inherent advantage is why Gemini often features internal conflict—their combined power could easily dominate Sanctuary.

Do you agree? Share your thoughts on which zodiac reigns supreme in the comments!