A holy war has been going on for 3000 years, pitting the Goddesses, Humans, Giants, Fairies and Demons against each other. It may sound like a "holy war," but it was truly a bloody battle. Looking at the events of 3000 years ago, it becomes clear that the Demons are not entirely to blame... In this article, we'll introduce you to the holy war that is still being waged today.
Meliodas 3,000 Years Ago, Before the Holy War
The Holy War is still being fought today, but as the title suggests, it began 3,000 years ago. At this time, Meliodas was the leader of the demon race and commanded the Ten Commandments. His personality was completely different from his current one, and he was so extreme that he was considered a sure bet to become the next Demon King. Incidentally, Meliodas remains the same as he is today because he does not age due to a curse, but the members around him are younger and some are no longer with us.
Was the Holy War triggered by the reneging of the Goddess Tribe's pact?
This scene shows Derieri confronting Nerobasta, a Goddess Tribe member who has used Denzel's body as a vessel. Nerobasta begs for his life, citing the disparity in his strength with Derieri. The past is revealed to be the following: "The Goddess Tribe unilaterally reneged on the pact with the Demon Tribe" and "massacred all the women and children they had taken prisoner." While the exact nature of this agreement is unclear, it's clear that the Goddess Clan was at fault for slaughtering all the captured women and children. This may have been the catalyst for the Holy War.
The Holy War 3,000 Years Ago Ended Due to Meliodas' Betrayal
The Demon Clan has been sealed away since the Holy War 3,000 years ago, but Meliodas' betrayal was the reason the balance was shifted. Meliodas fell in love with Elizabeth and left the Demon Realm. During this time, he killed two of the Ten Commandments' allies, Aranac Zeno. The loss of the two Ten Commandments upset the balance between the Goddesses and the Demons, and the anti-Demons, led by the Goddesses, seized the opportunity to launch an offensive, bringing the Holy War 3,000 years ago to a temporary end.
The seal on the Ten Commandments is broken, and the Holy War begins anew...
The Ten Commandments have been resurrected after 3,000 years, but this resurrection was predicted early in the story. An ancient Britannian poem sang, "When a meteor cuts the sky in a cross shape, a great threat will befall Britannia. This will be a test determined since ancient times, and it will be the sign of a holy war between the Guide of Light and the Black Blood." Elizabeth's adoptive father, Bartra, possesses the magical power of "clairvoyance," allowing him to foresee the future. Having foreseen the holy war, Bartra asks the Holy Knights to disarm in order to avert it, but this leads to a coup d'état.
This holy war will mainly be about the Seven Deadly Sins vs. the Ten Commandments!
3,000 years ago, the battle felt like an all-out war, especially against the Goddess Clan. This time, the Seven Deadly Sins and the Ten Commandments are the focus! While the Goddess Clan's Four Archangels, led by Ludociel, also take part, everyone except Mael is surprisingly overshadowed... However, the Seven Deadly Sins include Demons, Humans, Fairies, Giants, and Elizabeth, who has awakened as a Goddess. This means that five races, not just the four from 3,000 years ago, will join forces to fight against the Demons.
The unexpected key character is Meliodas' younger brother?
This time, many key characters appear, including Gowther and Drole Gloxinia, but the most important character is Estarossa. He is the younger brother of the enemy Meliodas and the older brother of Zeldris, so to speak, the second son. His free-spirited personality gives off a rather dangerous vibe, but later in the story, he becomes an important figure who holds the key to this Holy War.
Estarossa's true identity is Mael, the strongest of the Four Archangels!
Some felt uneasy about Estarossa's presence, and it was no surprise. Estarossa's true identity was Mael. Though believed to have been killed by the Ten Commandments, Mael lived on as a fictional character named "Estarossa" thanks to Gowther. Mael possesses Escanor's Grace of the Sun, and his power is undoubtedly among the most powerful. With Estarossa, second only to Zeldris in the Ten Commandments, gone, the situation on the battlefield changed dramatically with the return of the Four Archangels, the strongest of the Ten Commandments.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Holy War Summary
The original manga also featured many plot twists and highlights. I'm excited to see how the battle unfolds in the anime. Among them, Estarossa's actions are definitely worth keeping an eye on! Don't miss the reveal of Gowther's secret and the reformed Ten Commandments members!
