: Unlike earlier arcs where Saints mostly fought isolated duels, this batch shows a marked improvement in teamwork, particularly between Shiryu and Hyoga. Mythological and Literary Influences
The success of the OVAs, including the Hades batch, has also led to the creation of subsequent anime projects within the Saint Seiya franchise, including movies and more recent series that continue to explore the universe and its characters. Saint Seiya Ova Hades Batch
| | Japanese Title | Episodes | Original Release | |-------------|------------------|--------------|----------------------| | 1 | Hades Jūnikyū-hen (Sanctuary) | 13 | 2002–2003 | | 2 | Hades Meikai-hen (Inferno) – Chapter 1 | 12 | 2005–2006 | | 3 | Hades Meikai-hen (Elysion) – Chapter 2 | 6 | 2008 | : Unlike earlier arcs where Saints mostly fought
The Ultimate Guide to the Saint Seiya: Hades OVA Saga After a 13-year hiatus following the original 1980s run, the including the Hades batch
The Hades OVAs serve as the definitive "canon" conclusion to the original manga's storyline.