聖闘士星矢 Legend of Sanctuary

Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary is a 2014 Japanese CGI animated film produced by Toei Animation, directed by Keiichi Sato, and written by Tomohiro Suzuki. It is an adaptation of Masami Kurumada's manga Saint Seiya and the sixth film in the series. The film was released in Japan on June 21, 2014, after premiering at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 11, 2014. The voice cast includes Kaito Ishikawa, Ayaka Sasaki, Kensho Ono, Kenji Akabane, Nobuhiko Okamoto, and Kenji Nojima, with Masami Kurumada serving as executive producer. The plot centers on five young warriors known as the Saints who are tasked with protecting Saori Kido, the reincarnation of the goddess Athena, from enemies in the Sanctuary. The film is a reinterpretation of the 'Sanctuary' arc from the original manga. The production team collaborated with Kurumada to make significant character changes that would appeal to modern audiences. The film's music was composed by Yoshihiro Ike and features the theme song 'Hero' by Yoshiki. It grossed over $19.7 million worldwide.