Hi no Tori

Phoenix / 火の鳥 / Hinotori / Bird of Fire

Genres: Adventure, Drama, Historical, Sci-Fi, Supernatural
Themes: Historical
Studios: Tezuka Productions
Producers: NHK, NHK Enterprises, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation
Licensors: Media Blasters, NYAV Post
Rating: 7.06 / 10
Rank: #4215
Popularity: #6564
Users Listed: 11,425
Users Scored: 3,318
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 06/10/2024
Aired: March 21, 2004 – June 27, 2004 (Spring)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 13
Broadcast: Sunday at 19:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

*Hi no Tori* chronicles humanity's enduring pursuit of fundamental ideals across vast stretches of time, presented through the symbolic lens of a mythical phoenix. The narrative unfolds across five distinct arcs, each charting a unique era – from primal origins to a technologically advanced future. The series follows the intertwined destinies of individuals grappling with ambition, morality, and societal structures within worlds shaped by conflict and transformation. It explores themes of progress and regression, the cyclical nature of history, and the enduring human desire for autonomy. While fantastical in its scope, *Hi no Tori* emphasizes character development and philosophical contemplation, offering a thoughtful examination of power dynamics and their impact on civilization. The animation style evokes a sense of timelessness, contributing to the series' contemplative and often melancholic atmosphere.

Streaming Platforms:

Crunchyroll

Episodes:

Episode 1: Dawn, Part 1
Episode 2: Dawn, Part 2
Episode 3: Dawn, Part 3
Episode 4: Dawn, Part 4
Episode 5: Resurrection, Part 1
... and 8 more episodes

Characters:

Nagi (Main) - Voice Actors: Takeuchi, Junko, Newman, Michelle, Claus, Daniel
Saruta, Hiko (Main) - Voice Actors: Komura, Tetsuo, Krohm, Uli, Estrada, Héctor, Burstein, Danny
The Phoenix (Main) - Voice Actors: Takeshita, Keiko, Domanowski, Heide, Gilad, Suzanne
Hatayasu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujimoto, Yuzuru, Avner, Jon
Holmes, Rock (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kirimoto, Takuya, Stuart, Eric
Honma, Joutarou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Komura, Tetsuo
Lamp, Acetylene (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirose, Masashi, Pollock, Mike
Reiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Oosaka, Fumiko, Taylor, Veronica

Staff:

Udagawa, Sumio (Producer)
Takahashi, Ryousuke (Director)
Kobayashi, Katsuyoshi (Sound Director)
Aoyama, Hiroshi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Mizuno, Kentarou (Episode Director)
Nishita, Masayoshi (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, Character Design)
Sugii, Gisaburou (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Suzuki, Takuo (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Hasegawa, Keiichi (Script)
Kobayashi, Hirotoshi (Script)
Nozaki, Tooru (Script)
Suzuki, Yoshitake (Script)
Hata, Masami (Storyboard)
Nakashima, Mika (Theme Song Performance)
Deguchi, Kazuto (In-Between Animation)
Haga, Hitoshi (Animation Director)
Hara, Miyuki (In-Between Animation)
Hashimoto, Shinji (Key Animation)
Hata, Shouji (Recording)
Hirano, Takaharu (Digital Paint)
Kitazawa, Seigo (Key Animation)
Kouno, Jirou (Art Director)
Minowa, Ayami (Color Design)
Nishida, Minoru (Art Director)
Nomi, Yuuji (Music)
Oohashi, Manabu (Key Animation)
Ooshita, Kyuuma (Animation Director, Character Design)
Saitou, Masami (Art Director)
Sakakibara, Toyohiko (Digital Paint)
Satoi, Hajime (Key Animation)
Shibata, Masato (Art Director)
Sugino, Akio (Animation Director, Character Design)
Takahara, Shuuji (In-Between Animation)
Takeda, Michiko (In-Between Animation)
Tanaka, Hidemitsu (Sound Effects)
Tezuka, Osamu (Original Creator)
Tsutsumi, Shinpei (In-Between Animation)
Uchida, Hiroshi (Animation Director, Character Design)
Uchiyama, Midori (In-Between Animation)
Watanabe, Akira (Animation Director)
Xin, Kuo (Character Design)

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