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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 25 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 21, 2004 – June 27, 2004
- Season
- Spring 2004
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Ryousuke Takahashi
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Music
- Yuuji Nomi
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
5h 25m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical79%Mythology79%Anthology60%Reincarnation60%Philosophy60%
overview details
Synopsis
Hi no Tori is a collection of stories that all have something in common. The Phoenix, whose blood is believed to give an eternal life to one who drinks it. Therefore many seek to kill it, but as the Phoenix of the tale, it's reborn from the ashes. Stories take place in future and the past, where humans fight with each other as always, and everyone is afraid to die. But still, every story teaches a lesson: Life is beginning of an eternity, an never-ending cycle. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Phoenix?
Phoenix has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 40% of 847 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #46 highest-rated anime of 2004, and #67 most popular anime of 2004, and #16 highest-rated anime of Spring 2004 on AniList.
Of the 1.4K AniList users who started it, 10.8% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 1K have finished it.
At about 5 h 25 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi — especially historical, mythology, anthology, reincarnation.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Director
- Ryousuke Takahashi
- Character design
- Masayoshi Nishida
- Music
- Yuuji Nomi
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Hi no Tori: Dogo Onsen-hen, The Phoenix -Space-, The Phoenix: Chapter of Yamato
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Phoenix FAQ
How many episodes does Phoenix have?
Phoenix has 13 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 h 25 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Phoenix?
About 5 h 25 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Phoenix finished?
Yes. Phoenix has finished airing — the final episode aired June 27, 2004.
Is there a season 2 of Phoenix?
No sequel is listed for Phoenix as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Phoenix based on a manga?
Yes. Phoenix adapts the manga by Osamu Tezuka.
Where can I watch Phoenix?
Phoenix is listed on Crunchyroll, Hoopla. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.