An Anime sensation gets a live-action, effects-driven, English language adaptation in Knights of the Zodiac.
Seiya (Mackenyu) is a teenager who fights for cash and searches for his missing sister. One day he discovers powers he didn’t know he had which brings him face to face with gods and saints. He finds out he is destined to be a knight, a protector for Sienna (Madison Iseman) who is the reincarnation of the goddess of Athena.
The trailer shows some beautiful visuals and extensive fight choreography. Will it satisfy fans of the series? We’ll have to see.
Knights of the Zodiac is directed by Tomasz Baginski and stars Madison Iseman, Mackenyu, Famke Janssen, and Sean Bean. It will be released in the US on May 12th, 2023. For international release dates click here.
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