The OVA series is the final arc of the original manga's storyline, picking up immediately after the Poseidon saga. It is divided into three distinct batches, totaling 31 episodes. Batch 1: Hades Chapter - Sanctuary Episodes: 13 (Episodes 115–127) Aired: 2002–2003
But before they can act, three Specters of the Batch Guard — beings made from the regrets of dead Saints — attack: (using sound-based attacks), Cepheus Albiore’s Shadow (plant vines soaked in blood), and a twisted Crane Yuzuriha (her limbs replaced with scythes).
Released between 2002 and 2003, this 13-episode batch is universally recognized as the pinnacle of the franchise.
This batch introduces massive lore expansions regarding the Eighth Sense ( Arayashiki ) and features the emotional sacrifice of all twelve Gold Saints at the Wailing Wall. 3. Batch 3: Hades - Chapter Elysion ( Elysion-hen ) Episode Count: 6 episodes (Episodes 26–31) Release Years: 2008
Enthusiast preservation groups often bundle the entire 31-episode run into a single batch file. When looking for these online, prioritize batches that offer Dual-Audio (Japanese audio with your preferred dub language) and Soft Subtitles (which allow you to toggle translation tracks without ruining the video quality).
The OVA series is the final arc of the original manga's storyline, picking up immediately after the Poseidon saga. It is divided into three distinct batches, totaling 31 episodes. Batch 1: Hades Chapter - Sanctuary Episodes: 13 (Episodes 115–127) Aired: 2002–2003
But before they can act, three Specters of the Batch Guard — beings made from the regrets of dead Saints — attack: (using sound-based attacks), Cepheus Albiore’s Shadow (plant vines soaked in blood), and a twisted Crane Yuzuriha (her limbs replaced with scythes).
Released between 2002 and 2003, this 13-episode batch is universally recognized as the pinnacle of the franchise.
This batch introduces massive lore expansions regarding the Eighth Sense ( Arayashiki ) and features the emotional sacrifice of all twelve Gold Saints at the Wailing Wall. 3. Batch 3: Hades - Chapter Elysion ( Elysion-hen ) Episode Count: 6 episodes (Episodes 26–31) Release Years: 2008
Enthusiast preservation groups often bundle the entire 31-episode run into a single batch file. When looking for these online, prioritize batches that offer Dual-Audio (Japanese audio with your preferred dub language) and Soft Subtitles (which allow you to toggle translation tracks without ruining the video quality).
