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Aldébaran du Taureau is the Gold Saint who serves as the guardian of the second temple of the Sanctuary, the House of Taurus. In the film Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary, he is depicted as a man of immense size and physical strength, with a powerful build that reflects his constellation. His appearance in this adaptation includes an ox horn-shaped helmet and a nose ring, emphasizing his bull-like motif. At forty years old, he is presented as one of the eldest among the Gold Saints, second only to Saga.
His personality is defined by a straightforward, open-hearted, and friendly nature. Despite his intimidating and colossal stature, Aldébaran is a man of honor, loyalty, and strict adherence to the laws of the Sanctuary. He possesses a warrior's spirit similar to that of a samurai, preferring to keep his arms crossed like a sheathed sword, only unleashing his full power when necessary. He is a man of his word, known for accepting defeat with grace and nobility. He shares a close friendship with Mu of Aries and demonstrates a willingness to trust his intuition and the sincerity he senses in others.
In Legend of Sanctuary, his primary motivation is his duty as a guardian, but he is also driven by a strong sense of justice and a growing doubt about the Pope's integrity. When Seiya and the other Bronze Saints arrive at his temple, Aldébaran initially confronts them with overwhelming power, casually eating a meal and easily blocking their attacks. However, he is moved by Seiya’s determination and the pure cosmos he emits. He offers Seiya a challenge to cut off one of the golden horns from his helmet. When Seiya succeeds, Aldébaran honors their agreement and allows the entire group to pass, having recognized their noble cause. He later assists Athena directly when she is weakened, fighting alongside the other Gold Saints against the giant stone statues resurrected by Saga.
His key relationships include his bond with Mu of Aries, who later arrives at the Taurus temple to reveal the truth about the Pope. His interaction with Seiya of Pegasus is central to his role, as he becomes an ally rather than an obstacle after being impressed by the Bronze Saint's spirit and growth. His ultimate loyalty remains with Athena, whom he serves faithfully.
Throughout the story, Aldébaran does not undergo a significant personal transformation, but his actions demonstrate a shift from passive obedience to the Sanctuary's orders to active support of Athena's true cause. He shows wisdom in recognizing the limits of his initial loyalty and courage in standing against the corrupted elements of the Sanctuary.
As a Gold Saint, Aldébaran has awakened the Seventh Sense, allowing him to move and attack at the speed of light. His signature technique is the Great Horn, a devastating attack performed by crossing his arms to gather his cosmos and then releasing a powerful, unblockable wave of energy. This technique is fast enough to be considered a "light speed punch" and possesses immense destructive force, capable of leveling his opponent in a single blow. He also possesses incredible physical durability, able to withstand powerful attacks that would fell lesser warriors.
His personality is defined by a straightforward, open-hearted, and friendly nature. Despite his intimidating and colossal stature, Aldébaran is a man of honor, loyalty, and strict adherence to the laws of the Sanctuary. He possesses a warrior's spirit similar to that of a samurai, preferring to keep his arms crossed like a sheathed sword, only unleashing his full power when necessary. He is a man of his word, known for accepting defeat with grace and nobility. He shares a close friendship with Mu of Aries and demonstrates a willingness to trust his intuition and the sincerity he senses in others.
In Legend of Sanctuary, his primary motivation is his duty as a guardian, but he is also driven by a strong sense of justice and a growing doubt about the Pope's integrity. When Seiya and the other Bronze Saints arrive at his temple, Aldébaran initially confronts them with overwhelming power, casually eating a meal and easily blocking their attacks. However, he is moved by Seiya’s determination and the pure cosmos he emits. He offers Seiya a challenge to cut off one of the golden horns from his helmet. When Seiya succeeds, Aldébaran honors their agreement and allows the entire group to pass, having recognized their noble cause. He later assists Athena directly when she is weakened, fighting alongside the other Gold Saints against the giant stone statues resurrected by Saga.
His key relationships include his bond with Mu of Aries, who later arrives at the Taurus temple to reveal the truth about the Pope. His interaction with Seiya of Pegasus is central to his role, as he becomes an ally rather than an obstacle after being impressed by the Bronze Saint's spirit and growth. His ultimate loyalty remains with Athena, whom he serves faithfully.
Throughout the story, Aldébaran does not undergo a significant personal transformation, but his actions demonstrate a shift from passive obedience to the Sanctuary's orders to active support of Athena's true cause. He shows wisdom in recognizing the limits of his initial loyalty and courage in standing against the corrupted elements of the Sanctuary.
As a Gold Saint, Aldébaran has awakened the Seventh Sense, allowing him to move and attack at the speed of light. His signature technique is the Great Horn, a devastating attack performed by crossing his arms to gather his cosmos and then releasing a powerful, unblockable wave of energy. This technique is fast enough to be considered a "light speed punch" and possesses immense destructive force, capable of leveling his opponent in a single blow. He also possesses incredible physical durability, able to withstand powerful attacks that would fell lesser warriors.