

Phoenix
2004-04-04 · 25 min / episode · ★ 6.5
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.
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- Unavailable
- Production companies
- NHK, NHK Enterprises, Tezuka Productions
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Junko TakeuchiNagi (voice)
Sakiko TamagawaHinaku (voice)
Shinji OgawaNielsen (voice)
Keiko TakeshitaHi no Tori (voice)
Yumi ToumaTamami (voice)
Yumi NakataniUzume (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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