Studio 4°C’s official Twitter account made an exciting announcement for the upcoming anime adaptation of Osamu Tezuka’s ‘Phoenix’ manga. They revealed the cast members, new staff members, the Japanese title (Hi no Tori: Eden no Sora), and the worldwide debut date of September 13 on Disney+.
Furthermore, Studio 4°C unveiled a teaser trailer and visual for the film version of the anime, titled Phoenix: Reminiscence of Flower (Hi no Tori: Eden no Hana), which will have a different ending and is set to release in Japan on November 3. Are you ready for a double dose of Phoenix by the legend Osamu Tezuka, often called “The Godfather of Manga?”
The story of Phoenix is a unique one; it’s set in various periods, from ancient times to the distant future, and follows different characters across different ages. The main focus of the manga is the mythical phoenix, a bird that symbolizes eternal life and resurrection.
Each story arc within Phoenix revolves around characters who seek the Phoenix to gain immortality or a chance to change their fate. We cannot wait for the anime series to let us know the ending of each of these characters!
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Phoenix Eden17- News
The upcoming anime and film adaptation of Phoenix will animate the “Nostalgia” arc of the original manga, but the film promises to have an alternate ending. Well, that’s one way to get us to watch both adaptations.
The anime will follow the journey of a woman, Romi, and her partner as they leave a devastated Earth behind to start afresh on the planet Eden17. When they arrive, they discover that life has already been wiped out in this new world, forcing Romi to endure an even harsher stay on planet Eden.
Below is the teaser trailer for the anime film, Phoenix: Reminiscence of Flower.
The cast members for both, the anime and anime film, includes Com voiced by Honoka Yoshida, George voiced by Yosuke Kubozuka, Romi voiced by Rie Miyazawa and Sudarban voiced by Issey Ogata.
The new staff members include Kōji Kasamatsu as sound director, Katsunari Mano and Saku Konohana now write the scripts, and Eiko Tanaka as the producer.
The anime is directed by Shōjirō Nishimi at Studio 4°C. Character designs are handled by Tatsuzou Nishida, who also oversees animation direction. The CGI is done by Akiko Saito, editing is handled by Kengo Shigemura and art direction is overlooked by Shinji Kimura.
The Plot of the Nostalgia Arc
In this arc, the story begins with the tragic death of George, who was living with his lover Romi on the desert planet Eden 71. Romi, pregnant with George’s child, decides to keep the planet safe and raise her child on her own. Despite her efforts to have descendants with George’s child, she only gives birth to boys. She goes into isolation and eventually, wakes up to discover the rich town of Eden.
A creature named Moopie, with the guidance of the phoenix, procreated with Romi’s descendants, making Romi the Queen of Eden. However, she starts to miss Earth. One day, a boy named Com from Eden stumbles upon a mysterious rock spaceship nestled in the mountains. Joined by Romi, Com embarks on a journey to the Earth of his ancestors, a place he has never seen before.
Phoenix, created by the Godfather of Manga Osamu Tezuka, is truly a work of art. This series’ storytelling deserves universal attention and praise, and not just from manga enthusiasts. Its profound themes and engaging narratives make it one of the greatest series of all time.
In terms of enjoyment, the series is a 10 out of 10. Every story within Phoenix is great, and despite some feeling like it was given more attention than others, each one involved deep themes and compelling characters. You will find yourself constantly engrossed in this masterpiece of a manga.
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