《聖鬥士星矢 海皇再起》（Saint Seiya: Rerise of Poseidon）是一部由車田正美正式授權的官方衍生漫畫作品，作畫由須田綱鑒擔綱。這部作品自推出以來，因為罕見地以「海皇波塞頓陣營」作為敘事核心，而非傳統以雅典娜與青銅聖鬥士為主角，迅速在系列粉絲之間引發高度關注，也被視為近年《聖鬥士星矢》世界觀擴展中最具企圖心的企劃之一。

故事時間線承接正傳《冥王哈迪斯 極樂淨土篇》之後。當雅典娜率領聖鬥士深入冥界與哈迪斯決戰時，地上世界卻陷入新的危機。象徵天罰與復仇的女神涅墨西斯開始蠢動，其威脅不僅指向人類，也動搖諸神之間原本脆弱的平衡。在這樣的背景下，曾經與雅典娜對立的海皇波塞頓被迫再次甦醒，而過去在海皇篇中敗北、沉寂的七位海將軍，也因守護大地的共同目標而重新集結。

本作的一大亮點，在於重新塑造海皇陣營的定位。海將軍們不再只是反派或神的棋子，而是被描寫成背負責任與尊嚴的戰士。他們在故事中獲得了名為「真鱗衣（Arche Scales）」的全新強化形態，象徵其力量與覺悟的進化。這種設定不僅呼應了《聖鬥士星矢》系列一貫的「覺醒」主題，也讓海將軍們在戰力與戲劇層次上，首次真正站上與黃金聖鬥士並肩的高度。部分篇章更描寫海皇勢力不得不與過去的宿敵聯手，對抗超越陣營與信仰的神級威脅，使整體敘事呈現出更成熟、灰色地帶更濃厚的神話風格。

連載方面，《海皇再起》目前持續於秋田書店的《Champion RED》雜誌刊登，自 2024年10月起調整為雙月刊形式，使故事節奏相對穩定，也讓作畫品質得以維持高水準。根據 2025年8月公開的官方資訊，作品預計將於第4集單行本正式完結，整體篇幅屬於中短篇規模，但劇情結構明確，並非草率收尾型企劃。截至 2025年底，連載進度已推進至約第18話，劇情進入高潮階段，並開始牽動雙子座等關鍵角色，暗示不同陣營之間更深層的因果與命運糾葛。

在出版方面，日文版單行本第3集已於2025年8月發售，而中文版則由玉皇朝取得授權，第2集已於2025年1月上市，在華語圈同樣累積穩定讀者群。由於本作屬於正統授權衍生作，其內容與設定普遍被粉絲視為「準正史」等級，也讓收藏與討論價值進一步提升。

至於動畫化的話題，則是近年最受關注、同時也最容易引發誤解的部分。2025年底，秋田書店官方網站Champion Cross曾短暫為《海皇再起》加上「動畫化（anime adaptation）」的標籤，引發外界推測動畫企劃可能已在內部推進。然而截至2026 年初，官方尚未發布任何正式動畫製作發表或視覺資料，因此該標籤究竟是預告性質、內部測試，或單純標示錯誤，仍未有明確說法。與此同時，網路上流傳所謂「2026年上映天界篇」、「海皇再起動畫確定製作」等消息，多被證實為AI生成內容或粉絲非官方二創，並不具備可信來源，讀者在接收資訊時需特別留意辨別。

整體而言，《聖鬥士星矢 海皇再起》不只是對海皇篇的情懷回顧，而是一部試圖重新定義配角價值、拓展神話層次的野心之作。它讓長年被視為反派的角色獲得完整敘事空間，也替《聖鬥士星矢》這個誕生數十年的系列，提供一條不同於主線、卻同樣厚重的延伸道路。對於想深入理解聖鬥士世界觀、或特別偏愛海皇與海將軍的讀者而言，這部作品無疑具有相當高的閱讀與收藏價值。

Saint Seiya: Rerise of Poseidon is an officially licensed spin-off manga authorized by Masami Kurumada, with artwork by Tsuna Suda. Since its debut, the series has drawn significant attention from fans because it boldly places the Poseidon faction at the center of the narrative, rather than focusing on Athena and the Bronze Saints as in the traditional structure. As a result, it is widely regarded as one of the most ambitious and meaningful expansions of the Saint Seiya universe in recent years.

The story is set after the conclusion of the main canon, following “Hades: Elysion Chapter.” While Athena and the Saints descend into the Underworld to face Hades, a new crisis emerges on Earth. The goddess of retribution, Nemesis, begins to move, posing a threat not only to humanity but also to the fragile balance among the gods themselves. Under these circumstances, Poseidon, once an enemy of Athena, is forced to awaken once again. The seven Sea Generals, who were defeated and fell into silence during the original Poseidon arc, reunite—this time driven by a shared responsibility to protect the world rather than blind allegiance or conquest.

One of the most striking features of Rerise of Poseidon is its redefinition of the Poseidon faction. The Sea Generals are no longer portrayed merely as villains or disposable pawns of a god. Instead, they are depicted as warriors who carry pride, responsibility, and personal conviction. In the course of the story, they acquire newly evolved armors known as “Arche Scales,” symbolizing both a power upgrade and a spiritual awakening. This concept strongly echoes the core Saint Seiya theme of transcendence through resolve, while finally elevating the Sea Generals to a level that allows them to stand alongside the Gold Saints in both strength and narrative weight. Some arcs even depict former enemies fighting side by side, as the characters are forced to confront a divine threat that transcends factions, beliefs, and old grudges, lending the story a more mature and morally complex mythological tone.

In terms of serialization, the manga continues to run in Akita Shoten’s Champion RED magazine. Since October 2024, it has shifted to a bimonthly release schedule, allowing for steadier pacing and consistently high artwork quality. According to official information released in August 2025, the series is planned to conclude with Volume 4, making it a compact but tightly structured work rather than an abruptly terminated project. By the end of 2025, the story had progressed to around Chapter 18, entering its climax and beginning to involve key figures such as characters connected to Gemini, hinting at deeper layers of fate and causality between different factions.

Regarding publication, the Japanese Volume 3 was released in August 2025. The Chinese edition, licensed by Jade Dynasty (玉皇朝), saw Volume 2 published in January 2025, where it has also gained a steady readership. Because this work is an officially authorized spin-off, many fans regard its settings and events as being close to “semi-canon” status, further enhancing its discussion value and collectability.

As for animation rumors, this has become one of the most discussed—and most easily misunderstood—topics surrounding the series. In late 2025, the official Champion Cross website briefly displayed an “anime adaptation” label for Rerise of Poseidon, sparking widespread speculation that an anime project might already be in development. However, as of early 2026, no formal announcement, key visuals, or production details have been released. It therefore remains unclear whether the label was a teaser, an internal placeholder, or simply an error. Meanwhile, online claims such as “Heaven Chapter releasing in 2026” or “Rerise of Poseidon anime confirmed” have largely been proven to be AI-generated content or unofficial fan creations, and should be treated with caution.

Overall, Saint Seiya: Rerise of Poseidon is far more than a nostalgic revisit of the Poseidon arc. It is a deliberate attempt to re-evaluate long-overlooked characters, expand the mythological framework of the series, and offer a fresh narrative perspective. By granting depth and agency to figures once labeled as antagonists, the manga opens an alternative yet substantial path within the Saint Seiya legacy. For readers who wish to explore the universe beyond the main storyline—or who have a particular fondness for Poseidon and the Sea Generals—this work stands as a highly rewarding and worthwhile read.