Saint Seiya Heaven Chapter: Overture

After the battle against Hades, the Saints are imprisoned by the Olympian gods for their excessive use of power. Athena is forced to sacrifice herself to save her Saints. Seiya and his fellow Saints must fight their way through the divine legions and ascend Mount Olympus to rescue Athena and prevent a new age of darkness.

Saint Seiya: Heaven Chapter - Overture received a mixed to negative reception from critics and fans alike. While the animation quality and action sequences were praised by some, the plot was widely criticized for being convoluted, rushed, and failing to connect logically with the established Saint Seiya lore. Many felt it was a disappointing entry in the franchise, particularly for its abrupt ending and lack of character development.

• Praised for its vibrant animation and dynamic fight choreography.
• Heavily criticized for a confusing and underdeveloped plot.
• Disappointing for long-time fans due to its departure from the original manga's narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a strong division, with some appreciating the visual spectacle and action, while a significant portion expressed disappointment with the narrative's coherence and its perceived deviation from the beloved Saint Seiya universe.

The film was intended to be the first installment of a new film trilogy that would adapt the legendary "Tenkai-hen" (Heaven Chapter) storyline, but due to its lukewarm reception, the subsequent films were never produced.