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“Saint Seiya faces celestial threats and divine politics as new gods challenge Athena's peace.”
Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture
聖闘士星矢 天界編 序奏 ~overture~
7.22
3,533 rank · 26,507 viewers · 71 favorites
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Synopsis
Saint Seiya faces celestial threats and divine politics as new gods challenge Athena's peace.
After the climactic battles of the past, the legendary Saint Seiya faces a new era of uncertainty. When divine forces begin to stir, the balance of power among the gods shifts, threatening the peace that was so hard-won. New adversaries emerge from the heavens, challenging the Saints' resolve and testing their loyalty to Athena and to each other. As ancient rivalries resurface, Seiya and his comrades must confront powerful celestial warriors while navigating complex divine politics that could reshape the very foundation of their world. (Source: ANN - synopsis edited to remove spoilers)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 7 sampled reviews
5.6
/10
What 7 viewers settled on.
60%
recommend
Score distribution
median 5
mode 4
σ 1.40
Agreement
Mostly aligned
σ 1.40 · some divergence
The polarity gap
2.7 pts
Recommenders 6.7 · others 4.0
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No
Score over time
↓ 0.43
Running avg · Oct 2010 → Apr 2026
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “Good stuff! Probably the best of the Knights of the Zodiac movies. It's crazy seeing Apollo return, he's like Broly in this sense. Anyways, I really enjoyed the settings and the music here, and I...”
- 8 “This film is a masterclass in animation and thematic depth, offering a realistic, high-stakes narrative where the physical and psychological consequences of the Hades arc are finally felt. While...”
- 6 “The character designs remain faithful to the franchise, and the film eventually delivers an emotive, pure shonen experience that rewards long-time fans. However, the experience is marred by an...”
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Short · 29%
Medium · 29%
Long · 43%
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- Format 1 × 83′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 23m all episodes
- Aired Feb 2004 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-1150 catalog
Produced by
- Shueisha Producer