Andromeda Shun
| Andromeda Shun | |
|---|---|
| Saint Seiya character | |
Shun illustrated by Masami Kurumada | |
| First appearance | Manga Saint Seiya Chapter 4: "Galaxian War" (1986) Anime Saint Seiya Episode 2 October 18, 1986 |
| Created by | Masami Kurumada |
| Voiced by | Japanese Ryō Horikawa (anime) Yumi Tōma (child) Yūta Kasuya (Hades OVAs) Endo Tomoka (child OVAs) Hiroshi Kamiya (Omega) Nobuhiko Okamoto (Legend of Sanctuary) Satomi Satou (Knights of the Zodiac) English Andrew Sabiston (DiC dub) Chris Patton (ADV dub) Kira Vincent Davis (child, ADV dub) Luci Christian (Knights of the Zodiac) Blake Jackson (Sentai Filmworks dub/Netflix dub) |
| In-universe information | |
| Weapon | Body armor Kusari-fundo |
| Relatives | Phoenix Ikki (older brother) |
| Affiliations | Bronze Saints |
| Gender | Male Female (2019 remake) |
| Birthplace | Original series: Japan 2019 remake: Borkum, Germany |
| Abilities | Super strength Super speed, agility, reflexes Stamina Healing Flight Energy sensing Energy projection Energy absorption Durability |
| Alternative names | Andromeda Shaun |
Andromeda Shun (アンドロメダ星座の瞬, Andoromeda no Shun) is a protagonist in the Saint Seiya media franchise, which originated in the manga of the same name, written and illustrated by Masami Kurumada, that subsequently inspired an anime series, soundtracks, OVAs, films, video games, and other collectibles. He is one of the strongest characters in the series, although his gentle disposition and kind nature tend to hold him back from using his full power until he has no other choice but to do so. Shun is also the younger brother of Phoenix Ikki, a fellow and loner Bronze Saint.
Shun is a pacifist, and the most reluctant of the Bronze Saints when a situation must be resolved by violence. He is a merciful soul by nature, and a firm believer in solving problems without causing bloodshed. This creates a sharp contrast between himself and the rest of the Saints: Whereas the others will not hesitate to battle when the situation demands it, Shun only allows himself to fight if it's an absolute necessity, or when his almost endless patience wears out. When this is the case, Shun can become an extremely skilled and deadly fighter.