Hi no Tori
Avaruuden tulilintu, Hinotori - The Phoenix, Phoenix, The Phoenix, ฮิโนโทริ วิหคเพลิง, 火の鳥, Bird of Fire
Greetings! Tori is a collection of narratives that share a common theme. The Phoenix, whose mythical blood is believed to grant eternal life to those who consume it, has inspired many individuals to attempt its murder. However, in the tale's Phoenix, it is reborn from the ashes, symbolizing rebirth and renewal. These stories take place both in the past and future, reflecting humanity's ongoing struggle with conflict and fear of death. Despite these challenges, each story imparts a valuable lesson: Life represents the beginning of an endless journey, a continuous cycle that transcends time and space.
The 2004 Hi no Tori TV series adapts five of Osamu Tezuka's manga chapters into thirteen episodes; in no particular order, they are the first, second, sixth, 11th, and 12th chapters. The animators did not try to copy Tezuka's drawing style and instead opted for a more generic style of TV animation—slick and polished. An English version of the TV series was released by Anime Works in October 2007. In addition to being broadcast in high-definition, the anime's soundtrack features some of Tezuka's favorite music, such as Beethoven as well as the inclusion and usage of ancient Chinese instruments.
Osamu Tezuka
- Original Creator
Osamu Tezuka was a renowned Japanese manga artist, cartoonist, animator, and film producer known for his groundbreaking techniques and redefinitions of genres. He earned numerous accolades such as "th...
Gisaburou Sugii
- Storyboard
- Episode Director
Sugii Gisaburou is an anime director and Nihonga artist who has worked in various forms of Japanese commercial anime production, including sophisticated projects like Ginga Tetsudou no Yoru and Murasa...
Masami Hata
- Storyboard
Masami Hata was born in Toyama Prefecture, Japan in 1942. He began his career as an animator in 1965 with Wonder 3 at Mushi Pro, where he directed his first two TV series. After the closure of Mushi P...
Jirou Kouno
- Art Director
As a former art director at Studio Uni, Jirou's notable accomplishment was directing the artwork for the television show "Tsuide ni Tonchinkan." He later established his own studio called Image Room J...
Yuuji Nomi
- Music
Yuji Nomi is a composer and arranger born in Tokyo in 1958. He began his musical career by creating multiplex recordings with synthesizers for his friends' art performances at several galleries. His m...
Mika Nakashima
- Theme Song Performance
Born in Hioki, Japan, Mika Nakashima had always dreamed of becoming a singer since childhood. She decided not to attend high school and instead pursued her dream of a musical career. Her first demo-ta...