
Thus, Next Dimension is notable as one of the few titles of the genre to be published in full color today.

However, the digital version of the chapters is published in color, albeit in a simplified color scheme that is later improved and enhanced in the compilations. Unlike the original work, Next Dimension is published in full color in its volume compilations, with the printed chapters in the Shōnen Champion magazine originally published in the standard black and white format of Japanese comics media with occasional color pages. It is also known by its alternate subtitle Galaxy Myth ( 銀河神話, Ginga Shinwa), which is used during publication to refer to the segments of the storyline set in the 20th century, as opposed to the Myth of Hades subtitle, which refers to the segments set in the 18th century.

It is published by Akita Shoten in the weekly magazine Weekly Shōnen Champion at irregular dates. The main plot is set in the 18th century during the previous "Holy War" between the goddess Athena and the god Hades, and centres on the battles between each deity's warriors who are known as the Saints and the Specters respectively. It is the canonical sequel to, while also serving as a prequel to the Saint Seiya manga by Kurumada. Saint Seiya: Next Dimension - The Myth of Hades ( 聖闘士星矢 NEXT DIMENSION 冥王神話, Seinto Seiya: Nekusuto Dimenshon - Meiō Shinwa), also known as simply Next Dimension, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masami Kurumada. ( Seinto Seiya: Nekusuto Dimenshon - Meiō Shinwa)
