is a Japanese ONA series, a spin-off from the classic anime Saint Seiya, the animated adaptation of Masami Kurumada's manga of the same name and produced by Toei Animation.Official website
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 would not 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.http://tamashii.jp/special/seiya_sog/ Date for the event Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold was released on April 11, 2015.http://tamashii.jp/special/seiya_sog/ Scheduled release date according to official website Soul of Gold is part of the projects that commemorate the 40th anniversary of Kurumada as a manga artist. Soul of Gold drew a viewership worldwide by September 2015.
Plot After giving their lives in order to destroy the Wall of Grief and thus; help Seiya and his friends reach the Elysium Fields to save Athena and defeat Hades, 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 and enhanced cloths.
Theme songs Opening: Soldier Dream ver. Soul of Gold (by Root Five)
Ending: Yakusoku No Asu E (by Root Five)
Characters
Gold Saints
The Leo Gold Saint who is the guardian of the Leo Temple in the Sanctuary as well as the main protagonist. Having been revived along with the other Gold Saints after their sacrifice to destroy the Wall of Grief, and with no knowledge of why, Aiolia allies himself with Lyfia after some persuasion and later engage their new enemy Andreas, the new representative of Odin in Asgard. Aiolia wears a medallion which was given to him by Aiolos a long time ago, which is blessed by Athena, allowing him to change his Cloth into a God Cloth. Aiolia has been branded with the mark of the Einherjar, the legion of the dead, like his fellow Gold Saints. As the Gold Saints split up, he finds himself in Vanaheim where he and God Warrior Fródi once more clash, with both combatants at full power, before later engaging Andreas.
Aiolia's older brother, the Sagittarius Gold Saint and guardian of the Sagittarius Temple in the Sanctuary who died while defending Athena from in the original Saint Seiya series. Having been revived along with the other Gold Saints, he encourages Aiolia to find out why they have been revived by travelling to Yggdrasil. Aiolos also appears in a flashback during episode 6 where he confronts Andreas and is easily overpowered as his own Cosmo is drained by Yggdrasil. However, Aiolos still manages to hold his own as his bow changes to a more divine shape, allowing him to overpower Andreas before falling down the mountain, leaving his fate unknown. Aiolos has been branded with the mark of the Einherjar, the legion of the dead, like his fellow Gold Saints.
The Aries Gold Saint and guardian of the Aries Temple in the Sanctuary. Having been revived along with the other Gold Saints after their sacrifice to destroy the Wall of Grief, Mu arrives in an abandoned village, finding a young boy who was all alone. Meeting Lyfia, Mu is informed of a God Warrior he noticed earlier and ventures to deal with the new enemy. Mu has been branded with the mark of the Einherjar, the legion of the dead, like his fellow Gold Saints. He is the one who discuss with Shaka and later reveals the God Cloths to his companions. After the Gold Saints split up, Mu finds himself in Svartalfheim where he and Fafner prepare to settle the score for the last time.
The Scorpio Gold Saint and the guardian of the Scorpio Temple in the Sanctuary. Having been revived along with the other Gold Saints after their sacrifice to destroy the Wall of Grief, Milo makes his appearance as he tortures an Asgardian soldier for information about the God Warriors' location, also hearing rumors of a Gold Saint witnessed. Like his fellow Gold Saints, Milo has been branded with the mark of the Einherjar, the legion of the dead. Milo does not join his fellow Gold Saints to destroy the chambers as he sacrifices himself in order to destroy one of the three exposed points of the Great Root, with the help of the golden dagger and his God Cloth.
The Taurus Gold Saint and the guardian of the Taurus Temple in the Sanctuary. Having been revived along with the other Gold Saints after their sacrifice to destroy the Wall of Grief, Aldebaran arrives at an arena in Asgard where he regroups with Dohko, discussing their mysterious revival after their sacrifice. Aldebaran's Cloth still retains its broken horn from his battle against Bronze Saint Pegasus Seiya from the original series. Aldebaran has been branded with the mark of the Einherjar, the legion of the dead, like his fellow Gold Saints. As the Gold Saints split up, Aldebaran encounters Heracles again at the chamber of Jotunheim where they face each other one last time as Aldebaran equips his God Cloth. After his victory, Aldebaran sacrifices the last bit of strength he has left to destroy the statue, being absorbed by Yggdrasil along with Heracles as Jotunheim collapses.
The Aquarius Gold Saint, the guardian of the Aquarius Temple in the Sanctuary and master of Bronze Saint Cygnus Hyoga. Having been revived along with the other Gold Saints after their sacrifice to destroy the Wall of Grief, Camus ambush Milo and is revealed to be working with the God Warriors according to Surtr. Being a childhood friend of Surtr and having caused his sister's death before he became a Saint, Camus decides to use his new life to die in battle for Surtr, at the risk of betraying Athena. He later engages Shura in equal combat at Jaheim where they both awaken a fraction of their God Cloths to clash against each other, ending in both Gold Saints being wounded. However, Camus' soul finally awakens as Surtr kills Shura with a stab to the chest. Reminding himself of the memories of fighting with friends, Camus reluctantly persuades himself to finally join the Gold Saints' cause by fighting Surtr. As he defeats Surtr, Camus reveals his mark of the Einherjar as the chamber collapses.
The Virgo Gold Saint who is considered to be the closest man to god and is the guardian of the Virgo Temple in the Sanctuary. Having been revived along with the other Gold Saints after their sacrifice to destroy the Wall of Grief, Shaka reveals himself to Milo whom he rescued after finding him in the river. He and Mu discuss the God Cloths, which Mu later reveals to his comrades. During the end of episode 6, Shaka is briefly seen as he makes way to Yggdrasil in order to fight alongside his comrades. At the end of episode 7, he reaches Alfheim where he is greeted by Baldr and they both get into position to fight one another. After defeating the God Warrior with his God Cloth, Shaka is buried by the collapsing Alfheim along with Baldr, but he survives and joins his comrades against Andreas who is now possessed by Loki.
The Capricorn Gold Saint who is the guardian of the Capricorn Temple in the Sanctuary and the man who killed Aiolia's older brother Aiolos at the orders of the Grand Pope in the original series. Having been revived along with the other Gold Saints after their sacrifice to destroy the Wall of Grief, Shura arrives just in time to rescue Aiolia from a lethal blow from the "Shura" illusion. He later confronts Camus at Jaheim and the two clash in equal strength. However, his true objective all along was to destroy the statue of Jaheim which he successfully achieves before he is killed by Surtr.
The Cancer Gold Saint and guardian of the Cancer Temple in the Sanctuary. Having been revived along with the other Gold Saints after their sacrifice to destroy the Wall of Grief, Deathmask appears at a market in Asgard where he often goes to a flower shop, having fallen in love with the girl Helena. During episode 4, Deathmask equips his Cloth again after being recognized as the true Cancer Gold Saint. To Deathmask's horror, Helena succumbs to her wounds sustained earlier and he cries while cradling her. During episode 6, Deathmask makes way to Yggdrasil to join his comrades, taking one last look at Helena's flower shop first. He later arrives at Svartalfheim and engages Fafner while sending Mu ahead. After awakening his God Cloth and defeating Fafner, Deathmask collapses from exhaustion as the statue of wisdom shatters.
The Pisces Gold Saint and guardian of the Pisces Temple in the Sanctuary. Having been revived along with the other Gold Saints after their sacrifice to destroy the Wall of Grief, Aphrodite arrives at the flower market where he meets with Deathmask, who has also been revived in Asgard. He confronts God Warrior Fafner at a hospital, revealing what he knows about Yggdrasil. Barely escaping with Helena, Aphrodite is impaled and absorbed by the roots of Yggdrasil. During episode 12, the Gold Saints are shown to be safe. It is then revealed that Aphrodite was the one saving them, thanks to his immunity to plant poisons.
The Libra Gold Saint, guardian of the Libra Temple in the Sanctuary and master of Bronze Saint Dragon Shiryu. One of the only survivors from the previous Holy War against Hades, Dohko is the oldest and considered the wisest among the Gold Saints. Having been revived along with the other Gold Saints after their sacrifice in order to destroy the Wall of Grief, Dohko rendezvous with Aldebaran and they discuss their revival as they share a drink. When the Gold Saints split up, Dohko enters the chamber of death Helheim, where he is confronted by a hypnotized Lyfia and God Warrior Utgardar. Easily overwhelming the God Warrior, Dohko is shocked as the statue of death shatters after receiving such a small impact, making him wonder if it was intentional. He, along with Saga and Mu saves Aiolia and confronts Andreas together, eventually facing defeat by Loki who possess Andreas.
The Gemini Gold Saint and guardian of the Gemini Temple in the Sanctuary. Saga ruled as the Grand Pope during the original series. Having been revived along with the other Gold Saints after their sacrifice to destroy the Wall of Grief, Saga arrives just in time to rescue Milo from the vicious onslaught from Surtr, Camus and Sigmund. Revealing what he knows to Milo, he states he will not stand in his way as Milo desperately attempts to move towards Yggdrasil in order to destroy it. He later arrives at the chamber of mist, Niflheim, where Sigmund is waiting to settle the score. Saga easily dodge his attacks but is later forced to awaken his God Cloth as Sigmund is manipulated into a berserk state. However, Saga allows Sigmund to live after shattering the statue of mist. He is defeated along with Mu and Dohko by Loki who possess Andreas' body, despite using Athena Exclamation with their God Cloths.
New God Warriors
One of the seven new God Warriors introduced in the series, and the first God Warrior to make an appearance. Fródi is considered the proudest about being a God Warrior as his family has served Odin for a long time. He is shocked as the Asgardian soldiers reveal a Gold Saint who took them down, hoping to engage this powerful foe later. As Aiolia equips his Leo Gold Cloth, Fródi charge at the Gold Saint and the two are seemingly equal until Aiolia's Cloth change shape and Fródi suffers defeat before being forced to retreat. Fródi carries a sword named Sieg Schwert, able to retract from the hilt to slash his foes at will.