Saint Seiya Heaven Chapter: Overture

After the brutal clash with Hades, the Saint Seiya world is still reeling. A moon goddess named Artemis seizes the Sanctuary and compels Athena's saints to follow her orders. With the goddess supposedly removed from power, Artemis rules with a celestial reach that unsettles the earth. The Bronze Saints resolve to learn the truth behind Artemis's grip and to protect the people who rely on their faith. They push past fear and doubt, determined to restore their goddess and push back against a new force that channels night and dark power. The clash between loyalty and belief heats up in bold fashion. Alliances form and destinies collide as loyalties are tested and powers threaten to tilt the balance beyond recall.

Directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi, Heaven Chapter Overture brings the Saint Seiya saga to the screen with input from Masami Kurumada and Akatsuki Yamatoya, continuing the anime style and staying faithful to the franchise's mythic atmosphere for fans of the series.

Box office figures are not widely reported, and worldwide grosses are not readily available. The film had a modest release in Japan and selectively screened in international markets, appealing mainly to dedicated Saint Seiya fans and collectors keep memory alive.

Among fans the film is seen as a notable chapter that preserves the franchise's mythic tone and brings back the original voice cast. Its battles and dramatic visuals have continued to spark discussions and cosplay around Saint Seiya's mythic world, helping keep the series relevant at conventions and online today.

Critics generally note the film sticks to the series' religious grandeur and large scale action, while some point to pacing issues. The story reinforces themes of devotion power and the cost of zeal, as characters wrestle with loyalty, autonomy, and what it means to protect a higher ideal without apology.