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.
(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 Watch Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter – Sanctuar...
The surviving Gold Saints must defend the 12 Houses against their former comrades. Shigeyasu Yamauchi directed this arc
Seiji Yokoyama composed an epic orchestral score. Yumi Matsuzawa's haunting opening theme, "Chikyūgi" (Earth) , became a series classic. (2002–2003) is widely considered the peak of the
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