The appeal and reviews of "Saint Seiya: Hades Elysion": A thorough analysis of the moving finale

Saint Seiya Hades Elysion - The Stage of the Final Battle

"Saint Seiya: Hades Elysion" is a TV anime series based on the original manga by Masami Kurumada, which aired on SKY Perfect! Perfect Choice from March 7 to August 1, 2008. This series depicts the climax of the epic story of Saint Seiya, and revolves around the battle in Elysion, the setting for the final showdown with Hades, the king of the underworld. Although it is a short series of only six episodes, it is packed with a dense story and moving scenes.

story

After 243 years, Hades, the King of the Underworld, has been resurrected after breaking the seal placed on him by Athena. The Holy War between his 108 subordinates, the Specters, and Athena's Saints has moved from Sanctuary to the underworld, and now to a new stage... Athena chases Hades, disappearing beyond the Wailing Wall, the final area of ​​hell. The 12 Gold Saints risk their lives to open a breakthrough to Elysium, where Athena was heading. The remaining Bronze Saints, including Seiya, obtain the power of the Cloths protected by Athena's blood and head to Elysium, the final battle ground. Elysium, an infinite plain where only gods are allowed to step into... Thanatos, the God of Death, and Hypnos, the God of Sleep, await Seiya and his friends in that silent land. Just when it seems they will succumb to their overwhelming power, a miracle occurs to Seiya and his Cloths! To rescue Athena and hand over her sacred garments to face Hades... and to defeat Hades and stop the "Greatest Eclipse" that threatens to bring eternal darkness to the earth. With these thoughts in their hearts, Seiya and his friends' final battle begins now.

Commentary

The final battle begins now! The gods of paradise stand in the way of the Saints! Hades, the king of the underworld, has been resurrected after breaking the seal placed on him by Athena. The holy war between his subordinates, the Hades, and Athena's Saints, is about to move from Sanctuary to the underworld and onto a new stage. Athena chases Hades and disappears beyond the Wailing Wall, the final destination of hell. The Gold Saints risk their lives to open a breakthrough to Elysium, where Athena was heading. Elysium is an infinite plain where only gods are allowed to step into. Awaiting Seiya and his friends in the silent land are Thanatos, the god of death, and Hypnos, the god of sleep. Just when it seems they will succumb to the overwhelming power, a miracle occurs to Seiya and his Saint Cloth!

cast

• Pegasus Seiya: Masakazu Morita
• Dragon Shiryu: Takahiro Sakurai
• Cygnus Glacier: Yoshiro Miura
• Andromeda Shun: Yuta Kasuya
• Phoenix Ikki: Katsuyuki Konishi
• Athena Saori Kido: Fumiko Orikasa
• Griffon Minos: Koichi Tokon
• Pandora: Maaya Sakamoto
• Alraune Queen: Oda Yusei
• Minotaur Gordon: HIRO
• Basilisk Silphid: Toru Inada
• Star Flower: May Yukino
• Thanatos: Toshio Furukawa
• Hypnos: Two-Sided
• Hades: Akio Otsuka

Main Staff

• Original author: Masami Kurumada
• Planning: Kohei Obara
• Planning cooperation: Tadahiro Okada, Makoto Morishita
• Series Composition: Yosuke Kuroda
• Music: Seiji Yokoyama
• Production manager: Matsuzaka Kazumitsu
• CG Director: Kodai Kawase
• Digital photography: Takeshi Fukuda
• Art design: Kentaro Akiyama
• Color design: Kunio Tsujita
• Sound effects: Yasuyuki Konno
• Song selection: Yasuno Sato
• Character design: Shingo Araki, Michi Himeno
• Chief animation director: Shingo Araki, Michi Himeno
• Series Director: Katsumata Guji
• Production: Toei Animation

Main Characters

Pegasus Seiya

Age: 13 Height: 165cm
Weight: 53kg
Birthday: December 1st Blood type: B Birthplace: Japan Training location: Sanctuary, Greece Special moves: Pegasus Meteor Fist, Pegasus Comet Fist, Pegasus Rolling Crush

He is a bronze saint who became a saint in Sanctuary and whose guardian star is the Pegasus. He is a hot-blooded man who does not flinch from any strong opponent, and he has always used his Cosmo to fight against the many powerful evils that target the Earth. He is searching for his missing sister, Seika.

Dragon Shiryu

Age: 14 Height: 172cm
Weight: 53kg
Birthday: October 4th Blood type: A Birthplace: Japan Place of training: China, Goroho Special moves: Lushan Honglongha, Lushan Shoryuha, Lushan Hyakuryuha, Lushan Dragon Flying

He is a bronze saint who became a saint in China during the Five Elders' Bees and whose guardian star is the Dragon constellation. He has a very loyal personality and is not afraid to sacrifice himself for his friends. He is currently blind due to injuries he received in his last battle with Poseidon.

Cygnus Glacier

Age: 14 Height: 173cm
Weight: 60kg
Birthday: January 23rd Blood type: O Birthplace: Soviet Union Training location: Eastern Siberia Special moves: Aurora Execution, Diamond Dust, etc.

A bronze saint who became a saint in Siberia and whose guardian star is the Swan constellation. At first glance, he gives off a cool and icy impression, but deep in his heart he harbors deep feelings for his now deceased Mama and a passionate fighting spirit against his enemies.

Andromeda Shun

Age: 13 Height: 165cm
Weight: 51kg
Birthday: September 9th Blood type: Type A Birthplace: Japan Place of training: Andromeda Island Special moves: Nebula Storm, Thunder Wave, Nebula Chain, etc.

He is a bronze saint who became a saint on Andromeda Island and whose guardian star is the Andromeda constellation. In reality, he has a kind personality and hates to hurt anyone. However, because of his pure heart, a shocking fate awaited him in the underworld.

Phoenix Ikki

Age: 15 Height: 175cm
Weight: 62kg
Birthday: August 15th Blood type: AB Birthplace: Japan Training location: Desqueen Island in the South Pacific Special moves: Phoenix Genma Fist, Phoenix Wing Sky Soar

He is a Bronze Saint who became a Saint on Desqueen Island and whose guardian star is the Phoenix. His power is the strongest among the Bronze Saints. He prefers solitude and dislikes acting with other Saints, but when his younger brother Shun is in danger, he will rush to his aid no matter where he is.

Athena Saori Kido

Age: 13 Height: 155cm
Weight: 44kg
Date of birth: September 1st Blood type: Type A Birthplace: Greece, Sanctuary Place of training: None Special move: Unknown

She was raised as the granddaughter of Mitsumasa Kido, but her true identity is the incarnation of Athena who descended thirteen years ago. After the Saga Rebellion and the battle with Poseidon, she takes part in a holy war against her true enemy, Hades. To settle things, she heads to the underworld where Hades resides.

Griffon Minos

Age: 23 Height: 184cm
Weight: 72kg
Birthday: March 25th Blood type: A Hometown: Oslo, Norway Place of training: None Special move: Cosmic Marionation

One of the three great leaders of the underworld. A warrior of the Griffon Celestial Star. Compared to Radamanthys and Aeacus, he is the most calm and collected, and prefers a careful fighting style. He was thought to have died when the Wailing Wall collapsed, but he is the last surviving leader of the three and pursues Seiya and the others. He confronts Hyoga at the entrance to the extra dimension, and continues to pursue him, but...

Pandora

Age: 16 Height: 166cm
Weight: 52kg
Date of birth: September 3rd Blood type: Type A Birthplace: Thuringia, Germany Special move: Unknown

She is the leader of the Underworld Knights, and even has the three great leaders of the underworld under her control. She has a cold-hearted mind, and gives orders to her subordinates without batting an eye. However, she is also merely being manipulated by the two gods Hypnos and Thanatos.

Alraune Queen

Age: 19 Height: 171cm
Weight: 56kg
Date of birth: April 15th Blood type: B Birthplace: Freiburg (Kuromori), Germany
Training location: None Special move: Bloodflow Scissors

A Hades Warrior of the Heavenly Demon Star Alraune. A direct subordinate of Radamanthys. He chases Seiya and his friends to the Wailing Wall with Silphid and Gordon. Shiryu awaits them, and the three of them challenge him to a fight. He uses his Blood Flour Scissors technique, which transforms his fighting spirit into a blade and swings it down like a guillotine, to counter Shiryu's Shoryuha.

Minotaur Gordon

Age: 20 Height: 188cm
Weight: 95kg
Birthday: December 18th Blood type: B Birthplace: Poland Special move: Grand Axe Crusher

A warrior of the Minotaur, the Prison Star. A direct subordinate of Radamanthys. His special move, the Grand Axe Crusher, unleashed by his massive body, boasts astonishing power. He is impulsive and valiant, but also short-tempered. He confronts Shiryu in front of the Wailing Wall alongside Silphid and Queen, tormenting Shiryu with his Thunder Axe, which is even stronger than the holy sword Excalibur, but...

Basilisk Silphid

Age: 19 Height: 181cm
Weight: 78kg
Birthday: July 20th Blood type: O Birthplace: Belgium Place of training: None Special move: Annihilation Flap

One of the last survivors of the 108 Demon Stars. A warrior of Basilisk, the Heavenly Star. Boasting one of the most powerful Demon Stars, he faces off against Shiryu in front of the Wailing Wall alongside Gordon and Queen. His Annihilation Flap, which uses his fighting spirit to blow away enemies, is powerful, but was no match for Shiryu's powerful blow.

Starry Sky

Age: 16 Height: 167cm
Weight: 51kg
Date of birth: March 18th Blood type: A Birthplace: Japan

Seiya's long-lost sister. She has been missing since the day Seiya set off for the Greek Sanctuary to train as a Saint. The Graad Foundation has used all its resources to search for her, but they have not been able to find her...

Thanatos

Age: Unknown Height: 192cm
Weight: 88kg
Birthday: June 13th Blood type: Unknown Birthplace: Unknown Training area: None Special move: Terrible Providence

The god of the underworld who governs death. He is the twin of Hypnos. He lives in Elysium and, as an aide to Hades, he rules over Pandora and the Dark Knights together with Hypnos. He is ruthless, but compared to Hypnos, he is more passionate and his aggression is accompanied by cruelty. He stands in the way of Seiya and his friends as they enter Elysium, intent on bringing death to all who remain.

Hypnos

Age: Unknown Height: 192cm
Weight: 88kg
Birthday: June 13th Blood type: Unknown Birthplace: Unknown Training area: None Special move: Eternal Draugeness

The god of sleep in the underworld. He lives in Elysium and rules over Pandora and the Underworld Knights as an aide to Hades, the king of the underworld. He does not like pointless killing, and stands in the way of Athena, who has invaded Elysium, and Seiya and the others, trying to give them eternal sleep.

Hades

Age: Unknown Height: 184cm
Weight: 73kg
Birthday: September 9th (The day Pandora's soul was born from her mother's womb into the world)
Blood type: Unknown Birthplace: Unknown Training area: None Special move: Greatest Eclipse

The god who rules over the underworld. Driven by despair at the actions of humans, he plots to purge all living things on earth with an eternal total solar eclipse, the "Great Eclipse." Although he was sealed away in a holy war with Athena 243 years ago, he was resurrected in the present world. For a time, he housed his soul in Shun's body, but he escaped with the help of Seiya and the others and retreated to Elysium, the eternal Pure Land where his true body rests.

subtitle

• Episode 1: Deadly Battle for Elysium
• Episode 2: Gods of Death and Sleep
• Episode 3: Golden Reinforcements
• Episode 4: The Legendary God Cloth
• Episode 5: Awakening from the Myth
• Episode 6: To a world filled with light

Related Titles

• Saint Seiya
• Saint Seiya Hades: The Twelve Zodiacs
• Saint Seiya Hades: The Twelve Zodiacs - The Myth of the Revived Golden Saints
• Saint Seiya Hades: The Underworld
• Saint Seiya Hades Elysion
• Saint Seiya Heaven Chapter Prologue ~OVERTURE~
• Saint Seiya THE LOST CANVAS Hades Myth
• Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold
• Saint Seiya Omega
• Saint Seiya Omega New Cloth Edition
• Saint Seiya Legend of Sanctuary

Theme songs and music

OP1

Warrior of the Goddess ~Pegasus Forever~
Lyrics: Masami Kurumada, Koji Matsuo Composition: Kacky
Arranged by Kacky and Kenichiro Oishi Vocals by Marina del ray

ED1

Garden of the Gods ~Del regno~
Lyrics: Masami Kurumada, Koji Matsuo Composition: Masami Kurumada, Kacky
Arrangement: Kenichiro Oishi, Kacky
Vocals: Yuko Ishibashi

Evaluation and Impressions

"Saint Seiya: Hades Elysion" is a work filled with an epic story and moving scenes worthy of being the climax of the series. Although it is a short series of only six episodes, it depicts a dense story development and character growth. In particular, the battle between Thanatos, the god of death, and Hypnos, the god of sleep, that Seiya and the other Bronze Saints face in Elysion leaves a strong impression on viewers. Furthermore, Elysion, the setting for the final battle, captivates with its mythical atmosphere and beautiful visuals.

The portrayal of the characters is also superb, with each character's individuality being highlighted, particularly Seiya's growth as a hot-blooded man, Shiryu's sense of duty, Hyoga's coolness and inner passion, Shun's kindness and fate in the underworld, Ikki's loneliness and love for his younger brother, etc. Also not to be missed are Athena's determination and courage, and the strength and strategy of the Hades Warriors.

The music is also wonderful, with the opening theme "Soldier of the Goddess ~Pegasus Forever~" and the ending theme "The Garden of God ~Del regno~" being important elements in enhancing the atmosphere of the story. In particular, the powerful melody and lyrics of the opening theme seem to symbolize the battles of Seiya and his friends.

Overall, Saint Seiya: Hades - Elysion is a must-watch for fans of the series and enjoyable for new viewers too. With an epic story, emotional scenes, character growth and battles, this is the culmination of the Saint Seiya series.

Recommendation

I highly recommend watching "Saint Seiya: Hades Elysion". For fans of the series, it will be an end to a long battle and a new beginning. For first-time viewers, the film is full of epic stories, moving scenes, and character growth and battles. Please give it a watch.