Saint Seiya Ova Hades Batch -

The meeting with Orphée of Lyra and the confrontation at the Eight Prisons of Hell.

The is a 31-episode Original Video Animation (OVA) series produced by Toei Animation between 2002 and 2008. It serves as the long-awaited animated finale to the original 1980s Saint Seiya manga, adapting the final arc where the Saints face Hades, the Lord of the Underworld. Structure and Narrative Batching Saint Seiya Ova Hades Batch

9.5/10

This batch features high-budget animation and a polished orchestral soundtrack. It is praised for its emotional weight, particularly the "manly tears" shed during the tragic battles between former comrades. A must-watch masterpiece for any fan. 2. Chapter Inferno (12 Episodes) The quality begins to fluctuate in this middle segment. The meeting with Orphée of Lyra and the

The animation by Shingo Araki (character designer of the original series) is at its peak. The filter gives the OVAs a dark, gothic oil-painting aesthetic. Structure and Narrative Batching 9