The album opens with a slow, deliberate string swell. There is no immediate "Pegasus Fantasy" riff. Instead, we hear a Greek chorus of sopranos singing in Latin. It sets a tone of divine judgment. The main motif—a descending three-note phrase—represents the Eris (Strife) goddess. This is arguably the most melancholic overture in anime history.
Even though the OVA never officially aired, its concepts have seeped into later Saint Seiya media: Saint Seiya Tenkai-Hen Josou Overture Original ...
| Later Work | Tenkai‑Hen Element | How It Appears | |-----------|----------------------|----------------| | (manga, 2006‑2011) | Celestial realm & new saints | Introduces "Heavenly Gods" that act as overseers of the Zodiac. | | Knights of the Zodiac (Netflix, 2019) | Ascension armor | Bronze Knights receive “Cosmic Armor” upgrades in Season 2. | | Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold (2020) | Nebula monsters | Features “Nebular Beast” antagonists reminiscent of Tenkai‑Hen ’s corrupted constellations. | | Fan Games & Doujinshi | Celestial Saints | Numerous fan‑made titles (e.g., Seiya: Ascendant Stars ) base their roster on the OVA’s original character designs. | The album opens with a slow, deliberate string swell
This is the action piece. Forget the fast-paced rock of the 80s. Here, Yokoyama employs combined with timpani rolls. It plays during the devastating scene where the angels Angeloi defeat the Bronze Saints in seconds. The music doesn’t sound heroic; it sounds terrifying, like a requiem for the Saints’ pride. It sets a tone of divine judgment
