Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas
聖闘士星矢 THE LOST CANVAS 冥王神話
Synopsis
18th century prequel to Saint Seiya: three childhood friends caught in divine war between light and darkness.
In 18th century Europe, centuries before the events of the original Saint Seiya, an ancient conflict between divine forces begins to stir. The story follows three childhood friends - the spirited Tenma, the gentle artist Alone, and their companion Sasha - whose peaceful days in a quiet village are about to change forever. When Tenma leaves home to train as a warrior at Sanctuary, he discovers that his friends harbor destinies far greater than he could have imagined. As the shadows of an age-old war between light and darkness begin to stretch across the land, the bonds between these three souls will be tested by forces beyond mortal comprehension. Set against the backdrop of a mythological Holy War that has raged for centuries, this tale explores how friendship can transcend even the greatest of divides, while serving as the epic prologue to the legendary Saint Seiya saga.
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