Saint Seiya Ova Hades Batch ((link)) (PROVEN · 2026)

Directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi, this batch is widely considered the peak of Saint Seiya animation. It perfectly blended traditional cel-animation aesthetics with early 20th-century digital composition, featuring a hauntingly beautiful cinematic art style, fluid choreography, and a legendary symphonic soundtrack. 2. The Inferno Chapter ( Meikai-hen ) Release Window: December 2005 – February 2007

The Hades arc adapts the final part of Masami Kurumada’s manga. It is split into (not TV seasons). Saint Seiya Ova Hades Batch

The production journey of the Hades OVAs was long and marked by a significant shift in creative direction after the first arc. The "Sanctuary" chapter is widely praised as a masterpiece, holding a score of on MyAnimeList. Fans and critics hail it for its exceptional animation quality, darker and more complex narrative, and emotionally charged battles that brought the story to new heights of drama and intensity. The character designs by the legendary duo Shingo Araki and Michi Himeno were lauded for their faithfulness to the manga's aesthetic while updating it for a modern audience. Directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi, this batch is widely