Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold

Following their great battle against Hades, the Gold Saints are inexplicably resurrected in the afterlife and transported to Asgard. They discover that their Cloths have evolved into new, divine forms, and they are imbued with the power of the Sun God, Apollo. The Gold Saints must uncover the mystery behind their resurrection and the divine power they now wield, all while protecting Athena and Earth from a new, sinister threat that lurks in the frozen lands of Asgard.

Soul of Gold was met with a mixed reception from critics and fans. While some appreciated the return of the beloved Gold Saints and the updated animation and fight sequences, others criticized the plot, pacing, and perceived retconning of established lore. The series' focus on the Gold Saints, while a draw for many, also led to complaints about the lack of focus on other characters.

• Praised for its visually updated animation and action sequences.
• Criticized for a convoluted plot and pacing issues.
• Appreciated by fans for the focus on the popular Gold Saints, though some found it repetitive.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available. However, discussions indicate that fans were divided, with some enjoying the new Cloth designs and fights, while others felt the story did not live up to previous installments.

The 'Soul of Gold' storyline was initially conceived as a way to utilize the 3D CGI models developed for the Saint Seiya theme park attractions, allowing for more dynamic action sequences.