Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas
2009 • TMS Entertainment
- Format
- OVA
- Aired
- 2009
- Episodes
- 13
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- TMS Entertainment
- Genres
- Action · Adventure · Supernatural
A Holy War, from ancient mythology, where the Goddess Athena and Hades have fought against each other while defending the earth repeatedly over the span of 200 years. The story takes place in 18th century Europe, 243 years prior to the original "Saint Seiya" Three small children, Tenma, Alone, and Sasha have all shared a very happy childhood together. Tenma who is quite aggressive but upstanding has moved to Sanctuary to become a saint. It is there that he is reunited with Sasha who is the sister of Alone and learns that she is the reincarnation of Goddess Athena. Alone, who is kind, gentle and loves painting was chosen for the body of enemy King Hades. Tenma eventually becomes a saint of Pegasus and engages in a fierce battle with his best friend Alone, the King of Hades. Pegasus Tenma, King Hades, and the Goddess Athena and through the twist of their 3 fates merge together which unfolds a prologue to the original Saint Seiya.
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Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas was produced by TMS Entertainment as an original video animation series beginning in 2009. It serves as a spin-off and prequel to Masami Kurumada’s original Saint Seiya manga, depicting the 18th-century Holy War between Athena and Hades. The narrative shift to a darker, more character-driven tone was designed to explore the personal histories of the Gold Saints, a departure from the more formulaic structures of earlier franchise entries.
The animation direction, led by Osamu Nabeshima, aimed for a distinct aesthetic that updated the classic character designs of Shiori Teshirogi, who authored the companion manga. Upon its release, the series received significant praise for its high production values, complex emotional stakes, and orchestral score. While it remains a cult favorite among fans of the Saint Seiya universe, the project was noted for its focus on tragedy and character development, setting it apart from the high-octane action typical of the genre at the time.
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