Books with author Masami Kurumada

The fiercest battles are often fought within the family, and there can be no greater foes than brother versus brother! When the Andromeda Knight Shun gets an unexpected visit from his brother Phoenix Knight Ikki, all hell breaks loose! Trained from childhood on Death Queen Island and psychologically twisted from years of pain and torture, Ikki has become one wicked warrior, blaming his brother and all that is good for his suffering. Armed with his band of Black Knight warriors, he plans to stop at nothing to achieve his sinister goals! Can Shun, Seiya, and friends stop him so they can return to their tournament--or could this spell the end for our brave Knights of the Zodiac?

When the Grande Foundation sent 100 orphans around the world to train as Knights, one unfortunate orphan was sent to the most horrific place on Earth, the terrifying Death Queen Island. He left a gentle boy but returned a twisted killer, hell-bent of destroying every other Knight--including the little brother he once loved! Can the Knights of the Zodiac withstand his brutal attacks and find a way to bring back some part of the kindly boy who once was? Or will they simply meet their demise at his vindictive hands?

The series begins with the story of Seiya, the main hero, who is one of Athena's Knights. Seiya, along with the other Bronze Knights, must train hard to earn their ""Cloths,"" and take on other challenges as well. Knights of the Zodiac (Saint Seiya) has been a hit in Japan (where it is known as simply Saint Seiya), as well as many European countries including Spain, France, and Italy.As the Bronze Knights fight their way through the 12 Palaces of the Gold Knights, their strength ebbs...and their enemies' strength increases. Now Hyôga must defeat the relentless Scorpio Knight while his own senses diminish to nothing. Shiryû is left alone against the Capricorn Knight, whose strength can split even Shiryû's invincible Dragon Shield. And shy Shun demands to take on the Pisces Knight, against whom he has a personal vendetta. With the full force of Sanctuary bent on destroying the four exhausted Bronze Knights, Princess Sienna's mission seems impossible. But, as Seiya is about to discover, the Princess brought a secret weapon to the 12 Palaces...something that will upset the balance of power in Sanctuary and reveal a message of hope in the Bronze Knights' darkest hour!

When Julian Solo turned sixteen, he was given a strange golden trident...and became the human incarnation of the sea god Poseidon. Now Poseidon is bent on destroying the world in a flood of mythic proportions. To stop the implacable waters and rescue Princess Sienna, the incarnation of Athena, the Bronze Knights have descended to the bottom of the seven seas!Having donned the Sagittarius Gold Cloth, Seiya is ready to face Poseidon...or is he? Now fully awakened to his powers, Poseidon can deflect even the Centaur's golden arrow with ease. Only ultimate friendship will allow the Bronze Knights to destroy the undersea pillars and learn the secrets of Poseidon's power. And only ultimate love--and ultimate sacrifice--will save Seiya's life! The Poseidon Saga reaches its shattering conclusion!

The series begins with the story of Seiya, the main hero, who is one of Athena's Knights. Seiya, along with the other Bronze Knights, must train hard to earn their "Cloths," and take on other challenges as well. Knights of the Zodiac (Saint Seiya) has been a hit in Japan (where it is known as simply Saint Seiya), as well as many European countries including Spain, France, and Italy.