Saint Seiya fans can rejoice! A new trailer for the Legend of Sanctuary movie has been released, revealing more details about the highly anticipated 3D computer-generated production . Despite the leaked footage's mediocre quality, the scenes reveal impactful moments that retell the classic Sanctuary Saga from the first phase of the manga .
There is still no official confirmation on how the plot will be adapted, however, expectations are high. This is because the project is directed by Keiichi Satou, known for his work on Tiger & Bunny, and directly supervised by Masami Kurumada, the original creator of Saint Seiya. Kurumada, in addition to being the chief producer, also participates as a co-writer, which promises to guarantee fidelity to the original work.
Simultaneous premiere in Brazil is being considered
According to information published by PiziiToys, a Brazilian distributor of action figures, the film's premiere in Brazilian cinemas may happen simultaneously with Japan. Although still a possibility, this news has raised the expectations of Brazilian fans, who are eagerly awaiting official confirmation.
The release in Japanese theaters is scheduled for July 2014. Until then, more trailers and news should be revealed, further fueling the nostalgia of fans.
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