Phoenix: Karma Chapter
Also known as 火の鳥 鳳凰編 | Hi no Tori: Houou-hen
MovieFall 1986Source MangaR+ - Mild Nudity
DramaFantasy
6.6/10
Community score
#5217
Rank
4.7K
Members
13
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Synopsis
The story is about two characters, Akanemaru, a sculpture genius, and ex-burglar Gao whose only purpose in life is sculpting, and how they struggle with the fate to compete with each other over their capacity and talent.
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Production Notes
Released in 1986, Hi no Tori: Houou-hen is an anime adaptation of the fifth volume of the Hi no Tori manga series, written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka. The fifth volume is widely considered the masterpiece of the manga series. The anime is not officially available in the U.S. It was shown as part of a double bill with Toki no Tabibito: Time_Stranger, also produced by Madhouse.
Cast Highlights
Akanemaru
Main
Voice: Furukawa, Toshio (Japanese)
Gaou
Main
Voice: Hori, Katsunosuke (Japanese)
Buchi
Supporting
Voice: Koyama, Mami (Japanese)
Hayame
Supporting
Voice: Ichiryuusai, Harumi (Japanese)
Narrator
Supporting
Voice: Jou, Tatsuya (Japanese)
The Phoenix
Supporting
Voice: Ikeda, Masako (Japanese)
Core Staff
Iwase, Yasuteru
Producer
Maruyama, Masao
Producer
Rintarou
Director
Takayashiki, Hideo
Script
Aku, Yuu
Theme Song Lyrics
Aoki, Katsushi
Background Art
Theme Songs
Openings
No opening theme information available.
Endings
"Hi no Tori" By Noriko Watanabe
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Quick Facts
FormatMovie
Episodes1
Duration1 hr
SourceManga
RatingR+ - Mild Nudity
SeasonFall 1986
AiredDec 20, 1986
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content
Ranking And Reach
Popularity#9726
Scored by1.9K
BroadcastUnknown
ApprovedYes
Title Variants
English title
Phoenix: Karma Chapter
Romaji title
Hi no Tori: Houou-hen
Japanese title
火の鳥 鳳凰編
Synonyms
Firebird: Karma Chapter
Production Team
Main studio
MADHOUSE
Producers
Tezuka Productions, TOHO, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation
Licensors
Unknown
Japanese title
火の鳥 鳳凰編
Themes And Audience
HistoricalShounen