Gold Knights

The highest order — guardians of the zodiac houses

The Gold Knights are the twelve most powerful warriors of the Sanctuary. Each guards a zodiac house and wields cosmic power far beyond that of the Bronze Saints. They master the 7th Sense — the speed of light, the ability to reach near-divine power.

Although first presented as obstacles, the Gold Knights turn out to be the protagonists' most powerful allies. Their collective sacrifice to shatter the Wailing Wall is one of the most epic moments in the manga's history.

The 12 Gold Knights

Mu
MuAriesStardust Revolution

Armor restorer, Mu is one of the few Gold Knights to master telekinesis. Keeper of the secret of the cosmic Cloths, he is wisdom and patience personified.

Aldebaran
AldebaranTaurusGreat Horn

The Sanctuary's giant — his physical strength is unmatched among the Gold Knights. His cosmic horns can shatter any opponent to pieces.

Saga
SagaGeminiGalaxian Explosion

The most tragic character: torn between a luminous and an evil soul. His power rivals that of a god. He usurps the Grand Pope's throne for 13 years.

Deathmask
DeathmaskCancerSekishiki Meikaiha

The cruelest of the Gold Knights, able to send souls straight to the Underworld. His power over death makes him a terrifying opponent at the heart of the Cancer house.

Aiolia
AioliaLeoLightning Plasma

Younger brother of Aiolos of Sagittarius, he fights with blistering speed and devastating cosmic lightning. His sense of justice remains flawless despite his trials.

Shaka
ShakaVirgoTenbu Horin

The closest thing to a god among the Gold Knights — some say he is Buddha reincarnated. His eyes stay closed at all times, for opening them means death for his opponents.

Dohko
DohkoLibraRozan Hyaku Ryu Ha

Shiryu's master, 261 years old thanks to Athena's blessing. His longevity is matched only by his wisdom and his absolute mastery of the Dragon's Cosmos.

Milo
MiloScorpioScarlet Needle

His signature technique — the Scarlet Needle — can kill progressively through 15 precise points on the opponent's body. Fearsome and merciless in the Scorpion's arena.

Aiolos
AiolosSagittariusAtomic Thunderbolt

Dead before the story begins, he saved the infant Athena at the cost of his life. His golden Cloth, left to the Bronze Saints, guides them throughout their journey.

Shura
ShuraCapricornExcalibur

His Excalibur technique — a blade of Cosmos concentrated in his hand — can cut through any matter. He fights with surgical precision and efficiency.

Camus
CamusAquariusAurora Execution

Hyoga's master, Camus reaches absolute zero to annihilate his opponents. A painful contradiction: he must fight his own disciple during the Sanctuary's assault.

Aphrodite
AphroditePiscesRoyal Demon Roses

The most beautiful and alluring of the Gold Knights. His cosmic roses are deadly — every petal is a blade able to instantly kill anyone who breathes them in.