"Saint Seiya": New Series "Tenkai-hen" Launches – 40th Anniversary with Exhibition

The new series by Masami Kurumada is titled "Saint Seiya Tenkai-hen" (roughly: "Heaven Episode") and launched on May 14, 2026, in the 24th issue of "Weekly Shonen Champion" (published by Akita Shoten). This work is the latest installment of the "Saint Seiya" series, conceived as an "official sequel" to "Saint Seiya" and "Saint Seiya NEXT DIMENSION – The Myth of Hades." The first episode features characters such as Saori, Seiya, and the evil goddess Ker. The 24th issue of the magazine includes a double-sided poster of "Saint Seiya" as a bonus. Additionally, it was announced that an original exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of "Saint Seiya" will be held in 2027.