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Saint Seiya Tenkai-hen gets its first official image

Rafael Shinzo
My name is Rafael Alves, known as Shinzo. I created the AnimeNew website in 2009 to offer news about anime, manga, and games directly from Japan.

The highly anticipated Heaven Saga has finally begun to take shape. The first official image of the new arc has been released, increasing anticipation for the manga's launch, scheduled for May 14, 2026 in Weekly Shonen Champion.

The illustration initially appeared through the Gamers store, which will distribute an exclusive poster to those who purchase the physical edition of the magazine. Furthermore, there are strong indications that the artwork will be used as the cover for issue 24 in 2026.

New arc arrives in May

The new chapter of Saint Seiya Tenkai-hen marks the beginning of a new phase within the franchise created by Masami Kurumada. The publication maintains the classic style of the work, now exploring events beyond the battles already known to fans.

Meanwhile, the universe continues to expand in parallel. The Saint Seiya Then continues to bring additional stories, with chapters released between November and December 2024 in different magazines from the publisher.

Created between 1986 and 1990, Saint Seiya has established itself as one of the biggest names in the action genre. Over the years, the series has accumulated anime adaptations, films, and spin-offs, exceeding 35 million copies in circulation.

manga Next Dimension concluded in July 2024, bringing an important cycle to a close. Even so, the franchise remains active with projects such as the CG remake and the live-action film released in 2023.

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Source: Gamers JP