Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Myth of Hades

Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Myth of Hades (THE LOST CANVAS Seinto Seiya: Za Rosuto Kyanbasu - Meiō Shinwa) is a manga by Japanese author Shiori Teshirogi, a spin-off based on the manga series Saint Seiya, which was created, written and illustrated by Japanese author Masami Kurumada. It was published by Akita Shoten in the Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine since August 24, 2006, concluding after 223 chapters on April 6, 2011, and currently twenty-three tankōbon have been released. The story takes place in the same time period as Saint Seiya: Next Dimension by Kurumada.

This OVAs tells the story of the previous Holy War, taking place in the 18th century, 250 years before the original series, in the Saint Seiya universe. The story centers on the relation between Tenma, the Pegasus Saint and his beloved friends, Alone, who eventually becomes his greatest enemy, Hades and Sasha who became Athena.

A series of original video animations (OVAs) series premiered in Japan on June 24, 2009. The production is by TMS Entertainment (Tokyo Movie Shinsha, part of "Sega Sammy Group", the company which will produce the SS Online game). The first season comprises 13 OVAs, each 30 minutes in length, and it covers the manga's first 54 chapters. All the OVA episodes will be released on DVD & Blu-Ray. Season 1 ended on April 21 with the release of OVAs 11, 12 & 13. The Second Season premiered on February 23, 2011, adding 13 more OVAs to the series Season 2 ended on July 20 with the release of OVAs 24, 25 & 26.

The original design was unveiled at the Tokyo International Anime Fair 2009. The opening theme is "The Realm of Athena" by EUROX, and the ending theme is "Leash of Flower" (Hana no Kusari), by Maki Ikuno featuring Marina del Ray. The remaining tracks were developed by Kaoru Wada.

Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Myth of Hades