Hi no Tori (Animation, Japanese)
Genres: Anime, Fantasy, Science-Fiction
Status: Ended
Premiered: 2004-03-21
Ended: 2004-06-13
Network: NHK
Country: JP
Runtime: 25 minutes
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 warriors, greedy princesses, ambitious scientists and ordinary people desire its power. 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.