was released Kurumada wrote the lyrics to the intro and ending song of the credits sequence of the 'Inferno' stage of the Hades arc of the Saint Seiya anime adaptation (Episodes 128 to 145). "Megami no Senshi, Pegasus Forever" "Takusu mono he ~ My Dear" Also, he wrote the lyrics to the ending theme of the second season of the Ring ni Kakero 1 anime adaptation, in 2006: Shining like Gold 〜思い出の欠片〜 (Omoide no kakera) For the final episodes that completed the adaptation of the Hades arc of his Saint Seiya manga to anime, a new song for the credits roll was composed with Kurumada authoring the lyrics. The episodes aired in mid 2008. "Kami no Sono - Del Regno" Also, Kurumada had a short role as a voice actor in the anime adaptation of his manga Ring ni Kakero. He appeared in the first episode, as himself and as the Jitsuroku! Shinwakai protagonist, who shares his name, and he provided his voice to both. Continuing his contributions as lyricist, Kurumada wrote the lyrics to the ending theme of the first and second season of the Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas anime: "Hana no Kusari" Additionally, the release of a new CD containing the rest of songs with lyrics authored by Kurumada for the anime adaptations of his works Saint Seiya and Ring ni Kakero, is set for 2013. The compilation is titled "Kurumada: The Complete Works 2" and includes some previously released material. The songs included in the CD: 01. 明日 へ の 闘志 02. 思い出 の 欠片 ~Shining like gold~ 03. 誓い の 時 ~Strike anywhere~ 04. 明日 へ の 飛翔 ~Flap your wings~ 05. 拳 よ 空 翔けろ ~Rough and ready~ 06. 虹 の 彼方 07. 女神 の 戦士 ~Megami no Senshi~ 08. 託す 者 へ ~My Dear~ 09. 神 の 園 ~Del Regno~ 10. 花 の 鎖 ~Hana no kusari~ References External links Masami Kurumada's Official Website Saint Seiya website 1953 births Japanese agnostics Living people Manga artists from Tokyo People from Tokyo