Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold
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Promotional image for Saint Seiya - Soul of Gold
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聖闘士星矢 黄金魂 -soul of gold- (Seinto Seiya - Soul of Gold) |
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| Genre | Martial arts, Mythic fiction, Drama |
| Original net animation | |
| Directed by | Takeshi Furuta |
| Written by | Toshimitsu Takeuchi |
| Music by | Toshihiko Sahashi |
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Toei Animation (production) Studio Bridge (animation) |
| Released | April 11, 2015 – September 26, 2015 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes (each) |
| Episodes | 13 |
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Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold (聖闘士星矢 黄金魂 -soul of gold- Seinto Seiya Sōru Obu Gōrudo?) was an ONA anime series, a spinoff from the classic anime Saint Seiya, the animated adaptation of Masami Kurumada's manga of the same name.
The series was announced on October 29 at the 2014 Tamashii Nation Figure Expo in Japan, revealing it would focus on the deceased Gold Saints in the aftermath of Athena's battle against Hades in the 20th century.
It was also revealed that the series approach would be an original anime story, as it wouldn't be an adaptation of any of the arcs contained in Kurumada's manga or other related spinoffs in the franchise.
An official event was to be held on October 31, 2014, at the Tamashii Nation 2014 Expo in Japan, to further introduce the series to the specialized media and to the public.Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold was released on April 11, 2015.Soul of Gold is part of the projects that commemorate the 40th anniversary of Kurumada as a manga artist.
After giving their lives in order to destroy the Wall of Grief and thus help Seiya and his friends reach the Elysian Fields to protect Athena, all twelve Gold Saints reappear in Asgard, after being mysteriously revived. While looking for answers about why they were brought back to life and by whom, the Gold Saints must fight a new enemy that threatens Asgard with their new, enhanced Cloths.
Shortly after the destruction of the Wall of Grief, Aiolia is suddenly revived in a snowy land, remembering everything that happened as the Gold Saints sacrificed themselves. Recovering in a prison, he meets Lyfia who informs him that he is in Asgard. A maid serving Hilda, Lyfia is rebelling against the rule of Andreas Lise who has become the new representative after Hilda who has fallen under an illness. Lyfia informs him that Andreas is manipulating the people of Asgard and that Hilda entrusted her to stop Andreas.
At first refusing to aid Lyfia due to his own battle against Hades along his companions, Aiolia returns to aid Lyfia as the Asgardian soldiers ambush her. Donning his Leo Cloth, Aiolia duels the God Warrior Gullinbursti Frodhi armed with the Sieg Schwert which easily deflects Aiolia's attack. Standing up, he notices a strange mark on his body, which Frodhi points out that it is a mark belonging to deceased warriors known as Einherjar according to Asgardian legends. Aiolia is unable to rival him due to Yggdrasil increasing the God Warrior's power. Seeming defeated, Aiolia hears Aiolos' voice which encourage him to find out why the Gold Saints have revived and in Asgard.
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