Phoenix

Details

Also known as: Hi no Tori, 火の鳥, Hinotori, The Phoenix
Type: TV
Status: Finished Airing
Score: 6.7
Episodes: 13
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Supernatural
Studio: NHK, NHK Enterprises, Tezuka Productions
Aired: 2004-03-21 to 2004-06-27
Season: Spring 2004

Where to watch (US)

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Synopsis

Throughout time, mankind has chased after the dream of immortality. The Phoenix, in the form of a bird of fire, is said to hold the key to eternal life. Great wars are fought in a vain attempt to possess it and, as a result, civilizations rise and fall. Phoenix is a collection of five stories from the past, present and future. Many will perish because of their desires, and they are the lucky ones. True pain comes for those who find immortality and experience the burden of living forever.

Characters and voice actors

The Phoenix (main character) · Japanese voice: Keiko Takeshita · English voice: Suzanne Gilad
Harima (main character) · Japanese voice: Yasunori Matsumoto
Leona (main character) · Japanese voice: Nozomu Sasaki · English voice: Christopher Kromer
Masato (main character) · Japanese voice: Osamu Saka · English voice: Michael McConnohie
Nagi (main character) · Japanese voice: Junko Takeuchi · English voice: Michelle Newman
Sakonnosuke (main character) · Japanese voice: Mayumi Asano
Hiko Saruta (main character) · Japanese voice: Tetsuo Komura · English voice: Danny Burstein
Rock Holmes (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Takuya Kirimoto · English voice: Eric Stuart
Joutarou Honma (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Tetsuo Komura
Acetylene Lamp (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Masashi Hirose · English voice: Mike Pollock
Robita (supporting character)
Adam (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Daichuu Mizushima
Boy (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Megumi Kubota
Chamberlain (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Mahito Tsujimura
Chihiro (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Kobami
Aritake Chikara (supporting character)
Dodan (supporting character)
Emperor Tenchi (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Masaru Ikeda
Fuki (supporting character)
General (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Kouichi Sakaguchi

Opening and ending songs

Opening 1: 'Hi no Tori' Opening Theme · Min Chen, Mio Isayama & The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Ending 1: Hi no Tori · Mika Nakashima