Watch Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter Вђ“ Sanctuar... -

The resurrected Saints never truly betrayed Athena. They were using the time Hades gave them to deliver the Athena Cloth, the only weapon capable of defeating him. Production and Artistic Legacy

The story begins 243 years after the previous Holy War. The seal on Hades' 108 Specters breaks. Hades resurrects deceased Gold Saints. These include former Pope Shion and the traitorous Saga of Gemini. He grants them 12 hours to bring him Athena’s head in exchange for eternal life. Watch Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter – Sanctuar...

Shigeyasu Yamauchi directed this arc. Shingo Araki and Michi Himeno designed it. The Sanctuary arc is praised for its "polished and beautiful" animation compared to later chapters. The resurrected Saints never truly betrayed Athena