Watch Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter Вђ“ Sanctuar... Apr 2026

Selective CGI enhanced the temples and cosmic attacks. Some fans find these elements have aged.

Shigeyasu Yamauchi directed this arc. Shingo Araki and Michi Himeno designed it. The Sanctuary arc is praised for its "polished and beautiful" animation compared to later chapters. Watch Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter – Sanctuar...

The resurrected Saints never truly betrayed Athena. They were using the time Hades gave them to deliver the Athena Cloth, the only weapon capable of defeating him. Production and Artistic Legacy Selective CGI enhanced the temples and cosmic attacks

(2002–2003) is widely considered the peak of the Saint Seiya franchise, revitalizing the series after a decade-long hiatus with cinematic production values. This 13-episode OVA serves as the opening act of the final Holy War against Hades, God of the Underworld. Plot: A Civil War Shingo Araki and Michi Himeno designed it

The arc is famous for the clash between Shaka of Virgo and the "traitor" trio (Saga, Shura, and Camus). This culminates in the forbidden "Athena Exclamation".

Experience the cinematic scale and iconic music of the Hades Chapter through these trailers and soundtracks: