Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Sanctuary
7.9
Quality Score
0.38 (Positive)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
37,950
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
Hades is planning to take over the world, to achieve that goal, he sends out deceased Gold Saints to take Athena's head. Seiya and the other Bronze Saints come to help but their help isn't appreciated by the remaining Gold Saints that are still alive. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
The audience generally views 'Saint Seiya: Meiou Hades Juuni Kyuu-hen' very favorably, especially among long-time fans. The animation and music are praised, along with the focus on the Gold Saints. Some find the animation quality or plot twists to be slightly weaker, but the nostalgia and character development provide a strong viewing experience overall. Most agree that this arc is a must-watch for Saint Seiya enthusiasts.
Strengths
- Faithful adaptation of the manga.
- Improved animation and art style compared to previous arcs.
- Excellent music and sound design, including the use of original tracks and voice actors.
- Focus on Gold Saints provides character depth and development.
- Intense and emotional fight scenes.
- Well-directed with spectacular moments.
- Engaging plot twists and a darker, more intense story.
Weaknesses
- Animation may still not be considered great by some.
- Requires prior knowledge of the original series to fully understand.
- Plot twist can diminish the sense of loss and conflict.
- Some CGI is dated.
- Serves as a setup for the next part of the series with no real ending.
Available on: Bilibili TV (availability varies by region)