= Saint Seiya
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This was THE craze thing in <Brazil> before <Pokemon>, it was shown from 1994 to 1997. In particular the collectible action figures! It was possibly more popular in Brazil than e.g. in the US: https://www.quora.com/Why-was-Saint-Seiya-so-popular-in-Brazil
The thing as quite violent, rated for 14-year olds, but no one gave a fuck, 7 yo Ciro was happily watching it. We protect children too much.
That series also had quite a religious feel to it (as obviously suggested by the series English name itself). It must also have been a great motivator to getting young kids into <astronomy>!
Ciro's favorite character was definitely https://saintseiya.fandom.com/wiki/Andromeda_Shun[Andromeda Shun]. He was smart and thoughtful, and had the coolest most complex weapon: his chain whips. He's also a bit effeminate, with his pink clothing and a gentle way. Perhaps that is the reason for adult Ciro's mild fascination with the <Andromeda Galaxy>.
The English name is horrendous... the Portuguese/French name is so much better: Knights of the Zodiac! Saying this in English just reminded <Ciro Santilli> of the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zodiac_Killer[Zodiac Killer]. But nevermind.