《聖鬥士星矢：黃金蘋果》（又名《邪神厄里斯》）是1987年推出的《聖鬥士星矢》系列首部劇場版動畫。故事以東京的夜空為開端，一顆流星劃過天際，帶來傳說中的黃金蘋果——源自希臘神話中的紛爭女神艾莉絲。這次劇場版將原本以神話為背景的冒險，巧妙地與現代都市生活融合，帶給觀眾既熟悉又新鮮的視覺與故事體驗。

影片的故事從一位善良的孤兒院女老師繪梨衣開始。她與孤兒院的孩子們平靜地生活著，然而命運卻因黃金蘋果的召喚而改變。黃金蘋果使她化身為糾紛女神艾莉絲，並展開毀滅世界的計畫。為了達成目標，艾莉絲綁架女神雅典娜，並用黃金蘋果將其束縛。隨著艾莉絲的復活，五位亡靈聖鬥士——矢座的魔矢、豎琴座的奧菲斯、南十字星的古拉特、神盾座的阿恩以及奧利安座的渣加——也相繼甦醒，加入這場神秘而危險的陰謀之中。

正當世界陷入危機之際，星矢、紫龍、瞬與冰河正享受短暫的和平生活，然而他們很快收到艾莉絲的挑戰書。為了拯救被困的雅典娜，他們重新穿上聖衣，前往聖域展開冒險。到達聖域後，五位亡靈聖鬥士立即對青銅聖鬥士展開攻擊，激烈的戰鬥一觸即發，戰局瞬息萬變。面對強敵與危機，星矢等人必須運用智慧與勇氣，才能守護雅典娜及整個世界的和平。

在影片的另一條線索中，繪梨衣在星之子學園外幾乎遭遇交通意外，幸好冰河及時伸出援手。此段情節不僅增加劇情的張力，也突顯出角色之間的人性與羈絆。同時，星矢、冰河、瞬與沙織的到來，帶給孩子們歡樂，也為這部劇場版增添溫暖的生活氣息，使觀眾能在英雄戰鬥之餘，感受到友情與守護的溫情。

在市場與觀眾評價方面，作為系列首部劇場版，表現出色。雖然劇情相對簡單，但作為“外傳性質”的故事，它成功將電視動畫中的激烈戰鬥、友情與熱血元素搬上大銀幕。特別是對青銅聖鬥士的描寫，既保留角色魅力，又展現出大銀幕的動態效果，使粉絲能以更宏大的視角欣賞聖鬥士的勇氣與熱血精神。此外，動畫畫風延續原作精緻的角色設計與華麗的戰鬥場景，音樂亦由橫山菁兒創作，充滿史詩感，增強觀眾的沉浸感。影迷普遍認為，這部劇場版成功將電視劇的情感和熱血戰鬥完整呈現，是《聖鬥士星矢》動畫史上重要的開篇之作，也為之後的劇場版奠定風格基調。

整體而言，《黃金蘋果/邪神厄里斯》不僅是青銅聖鬥士首次登上大銀幕的嘗試，也展現系列在故事、角色與戰鬥表現上的創新。無論是劇情張力、角色互動，還是視覺效果與音樂營造的史詩感，都使這部作品在觀眾與粉絲心中留下深刻印象，成為系列中不可或缺的重要篇章。

"Saint Seiya: The Golden Apple" (also known as "Evil Goddess Eris") is the first theatrical film of the Saint Seiya series, released in 1987. The story begins under the night sky of Tokyo, where a shooting star streaks across the heavens, bringing with it the legendary Golden Apple, associated with the Greek mythological goddess of discord, Eris. This film cleverly blends the original mythological adventure with a modern urban setting, offering viewers a visual and narrative experience that feels both familiar and refreshingly new.

The story centers on a kind-hearted orphanage teacher named Eri. She lives peacefully with the children at her orphanage, but her life changes dramatically when she is summoned by the Golden Apple. The apple transforms her into the Goddess of Discord, Eris, who sets a plan into motion to bring destruction to the world. To achieve her goal, Eris kidnaps the goddess Athena and binds her with the Golden Apple. Along with Eris’s resurrection, five spectral warriors—Maya of Sagittarius, Orpheus of Lyra, Gulat of Crux, Arn of Scutum, and Saga of Orion—also rise, joining her in this mysterious and dangerous conspiracy.

As the world faces imminent peril, Seiya, Shiryu, Hyoga, and Shun are enjoying a brief period of peace. However, they soon receive Eris’s challenge. Determined to rescue the captive Athena, they don their sacred armors once again and head to the Sanctuary. Upon arrival, the five spectral warriors immediately confront the Bronze Saints, triggering fierce battles that shift rapidly with each clash. Facing these formidable foes, Seiya and his friends must rely on both intelligence and courage to protect Athena and safeguard the world.

Another storyline in the film shows Eri nearly involved in a traffic accident outside the Star Children Academy, only to be saved in time by Hyoga. This sequence not only heightens the narrative tension but also emphasizes the human bonds and emotional connections between the characters. The arrival of Seiya, Hyoga, Shun, and Saori brings joy to the children, adding warmth and everyday charm to the film, allowing the audience to experience moments of friendship and protection alongside the heroic battles.

In terms of reception, as the series’ first theatrical release, The Golden Apple was highly praised. While the plot is relatively simple, it successfully transforms the intense battles, themes of friendship, and passionate spirit of the TV series into a cinematic format. The depiction of the Bronze Saints preserves their original charm while showcasing dynamic action suitable for the big screen, allowing fans to appreciate their courage and heroic spirit on a grander scale. The animation style maintains the original’s detailed character designs and vivid battle sequences, while Seiji Yokoyama’s music adds an epic atmosphere, enhancing audience immersion. Fans generally regard this film as a crucial introduction to the Saint Seiya theatrical universe, setting the stylistic and thematic tone for subsequent films.

Overall, The Golden Apple / Evil Goddess Eris represents the Bronze Saints’ first major leap onto the big screen and demonstrates innovation in storytelling, character development, and battle choreography within the series. With its narrative tension, character interactions, striking visuals, and epic musical score, the film leaves a lasting impression on audiences and fans, solidifying its place as an essential and influential chapter in the Saint Seiya franchise.