Seiya
main character
MOVIE
6.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 80 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 14, 2004
- Season
- Winter 2004
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Director
- Shigeyasu Yamauchi
- Original creator
- Masami Kurumada
- Music
- Seiji Yokoyama
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
1h 20m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen79%Mythology79%Astronomy79%Super Power79%Gods60%Primarily Male Cast60%Male Protagonist60%Conspiracy60%Tragedy20%
MOVIEFINISHED2004 WINTER6.9 / 10 AniList score
Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture
聖闘士星矢 天界編 序奏 ~overture~• Saint Seiya: Tenkai-hen Josou - overture
Synopsis
After the Saints' victory against Hades, Seiya is left wounded and motionless in a wheel chair with no possible chance of recovery. Athena's sister Artemis, the Virgin Goddess of the Moon and twin sister of Apollo, makes an elaborate proposal - to restore Seiya's physical health in exchange for the supremacy of Sanctuary. Athena accepts and Artemis and her "Knights of the Sky" swiftly take control of Sanctuary. Now Seiya and his fellow Bronze Saints combat the forces of Zeus to regain their homeland but it will not be so easy. Bronze Saints Hydra Ichi and Unicorn Jabu, and Silver Saint Ophiuchus Shaina have join forces with Artemis and Apollo. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture?
Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 39% of 2,937 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #10 highest-rated film of 2004, and #15 most popular film of 2004 on AniList.
Of the 4.8K AniList users who started it, 1.3% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 4.6K have finished it.
As a 80-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Sci-Fi — especially shounen, mythology, astronomy, super power.
Where to Watch Officially
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Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Masami Kurumada
- Director
- Shigeyasu Yamauchi
- Music
- Seiji Yokoyama
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Elysion (2008)
- Watch next: Saint Seiya Omega (2012)
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Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture FAQ
How long is Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture?
Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture runs 80 minutes (1 h 20 min).
Is Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture finished?
Yes. Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture has finished airing — the final episode aired February 14, 2004.
Is there a season 2 of Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture?
Yes — the story continues in Saint Seiya Omega (2012).
What should I watch before Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture?
Watch Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Elysion first — Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture is a direct sequel.
Is Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture based on a manga?
No. Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture?
Saint Seiya: The Heaven Chapter - Overture was animated by Toei Animation and directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi.