Phoenix
火の鳥
“Phoenix chronicles humanity's eternal quest for power, justice, and freedom across prehistoric to future eras.”
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Phoenix chronicles humanity's eternal quest for power, justice, and freedom across prehistoric to future eras.
From prehistoric times to the distant future, Hi no Tori portrays how the legendary immortal bird Phoenix acts as a witness and chronicler for the history of mankind's endless struggle in search of power, justice, and freedom. 1. Reimei-hen (Dawn) 2. Fukkatsu-hen (Resurrection) 3. Igyou-hen (Transformation) 4. Taiyou-hen (The Sun) 5. Mirai-hen (Future)
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8.5/10
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- 9/10 “Over the past while, I've been watching (and re-reading) Phoenix, a sprawling epic by that towering figuring of anime and manga, Osamu Tezuka. I'd read most of the manga a while ago, but I'd not...”
- 8/10 “The series impressed me in a way I wouldn't have imagined, at the same time giving me the chance to familiarize with Osamu Tezuka's work, to whom I feel deeply grateful, for the essential...”
- 8/10 “This series features fluid animation, detailed art, and an amazing orchestral score that perfectly enhances the narrative. However, the limited 13-episode run fails to adapt the full scope of the...”
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-1241
A Tv Production · Spring 2004
Tezuka Productions.in association with NHK · Tohokushinsha Film Corporation
- Format
- 13 × 25′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 5h 25m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Mar 2004 – Jun 2004
- Spring 2004
- Source
- Tv
- media type
- Rated
- PG
- 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref.
- BS-1241
- catalog