Phoenix

Name: Phoenix
Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2004-04-04
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Junko Takeuchi, Sakiko Tamagawa, Shinji Ogawa, Keiko Takeshita, Yumi Touma

6.5First aired 2004-04-04Last aired 2004-06-27Status: Ended

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy

Seasons: 1
Episodes: 13
Networks: NHK Digital Satellite HD

Overview

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.