Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Elysion
7.5
Quality Score
0.35 (Positive)
Audience Mood
6 / 10
Controversy
27,618
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
After the 12 Gold Saints sacrifice their lives to destroy the Wailing Wall, The Bronze Saints enter the deepest realm of the Underworld, Elysion, where they face off against Hades's two most powerful servants: The Twin Gods, Hypnos and Thanatos, before they can reach Hades for the final battle.
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with disappointment stemming from a rushed and illogical conclusion that relies too heavily on shonen tropes like 'the power of love.' Some appreciate the thematic depth and villain designs, while others find the plot contrivances and character handling weak. The final arc feels like a hasty closure, failing to live up to expectations set by earlier parts of the series.
Strengths
- Excellent themes on the value of life, even for Gods.
- Athena's role is more combative and impactful than before.
- Villain designs are intimidating and well-detailed.
- Animation quality remains high with explosive action.
- Soundtrack maintains a consistent feel with previous installments.
Weaknesses
- Rushed and bland climax with reliance on friendship power-ups.
- Cheap plot contrivances like Pandora's sudden change of heart and Seika's amnesia.
- Underdeveloped villains with bland personalities.
- Battles against Thanatos and Hypnos do not represent their true powers.
- Seiya's sister appearing out of nowhere to give an excuse for the protagonist's power up.