Gaou
main character
MOVIE
6.6
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Episode: 0 / 1
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 60 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- December 20, 1986
- Season
- Fall 1986
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- MADHOUSE
- Director
- Rintarou
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
1h
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical79%Primarily Adult Cast79%Male Protagonist73%Mythology60%Gods53%
MOVIEFINISHED1986 FALL6.6 / 10 AniList score
Phoenix: Karma Chapter
火の鳥・鳳凰編• Hi no Tori: Houou-hen
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. (Source: AniDB)
Should you watch Phoenix: Karma Chapter?
Phoenix: Karma Chapter has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 39% of 685 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 992 AniList users who started it, 3.0% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 902 have finished it.
As a 60-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Fantasy — especially historical, primarily adult cast, male protagonist, mythology.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Director
- Rintarou
- Character design
- Akio Sakai
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Phoenix: Karma Chapter is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The Phoenix: Chapter of Yamato (1987)
- Optional extras: Phoenix, Hi no Tori 2772: Ai no CosmoZone
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Phoenix: Karma Chapter FAQ
How long is Phoenix: Karma Chapter?
Phoenix: Karma Chapter runs 60 minutes (1 hours).
Is Phoenix: Karma Chapter finished?
Yes. Phoenix: Karma Chapter has finished airing — the final episode aired December 20, 1986.
Is there a season 2 of Phoenix: Karma Chapter?
Yes — the story continues in The Phoenix: Chapter of Yamato (1987).
Is Phoenix: Karma Chapter based on a manga?
Yes. Phoenix: Karma Chapter adapts the manga by Osamu Tezuka.
Who animated Phoenix: Karma Chapter?
Phoenix: Karma Chapter was animated by MADHOUSE and Project Team Argos and directed by Rintarou.