Saint Seiya - Sanctuary (English Subtitled) Season 1 Episode 54 Ikki! The Phoenix's Blazing Wings

Ikki! The Phoenix's Blazing Wings is the 54th episode of the first season of Saint Seiya - Sanctuary. The episode begins with Ikki, the Phoenix Saint, still injured from his battle against Shun. Saga, disguised as Pope Ares, approaches him and convinces him to fight against his former comrades, the other Bronze Saints.

While Ikki struggles with his loyalty towards his friends, the Bronze Saints are sent on a mission to find and defeat the Phoenix Saint. They split into two groups, with Seiya, Shiryu, and Hyoga taking one path and Shun taking the other.

Ikki, now fully controlled by Saga, approaches Shun with the intent of defeating him. However, Shun refuses to fight and instead pleads with Ikki to remember their bond as brothers. Moved by his little brother's words, Ikki regains control of his mind and helps Shun escape.

Meanwhile, the other Bronze Saints encounter Ikki and engage in battle with him. Ikki easily overpowers them with his Phoenix techniques, but Seiya refuses to give up and continues to fight with all his strength. As the battle reaches its climax, Ikki's true motives are revealed - he was actually trying to protect Athena all along.

Despite his injuries, Ikki unleashes his full power and summons the Phoenix's Blazing Wings to protect Athena from Saga's attacks. The other Bronze Saints, seeing Ikki's true strength and loyalty, join forces with him to fight against Saga.

In a thrilling battle, the Bronze Saints and Ikki finally defeat Saga and restore peace to the Sanctuary. As the group prepares to leave, Ikki bids farewell to his former comrades and promises to always protect Athena.

Ikki! The Phoenix's Blazing Wings is a powerful episode that showcases the depth of the characters' relationships and the lengths they will go to protect what they believe in. With stunning animation and intense battles, it is a must-watch for fans of the Saint Seiya franchise.