Saint Seiya: The Sanctuary

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Saint Seiya: The Sanctuary is a fighting game that pits Athena's bronze knights against Ares' forces in a battle for the Sagittarius Gold Cloth. Up to 20 characters from the anime series join the fray with distinct movesets and unlockable abilities. Players can tackle the story mode to relive key moments from the original series or test skills in head-to-head matches. Combat leans into the series' signature combo-heavy style with special attacks that channel the characters' mythic powers. The game stands out for its animated cutscenes that recreate iconic scenes from the show using pre-rendered CG. Voice actors re-recorded lines specifically for the PlayStation 2 version giving dialogue a polished feel. Released in 2005 it remains a niche title only available in Japan. Fans of the anime's signature blend of martial arts and mythology will find the character roster and story mode progression satisfying even if the match mechanics feel dated by modern fighting game standards.