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Type
Manga
Volumes
16
Chapters
19
Status
Completed
Published
1966-12-20 to 1988-02-01
Genres
Drama
Fantasy
Historical
Romance
Sci-Fi
Shounen
Space
Supernatural
Psychological
Serializations
Manga Shounen
Authors
Osamu Tezuka (Story & Art)
Hi no Tori (1967)
From time immemorial to the age of space colonization, there is one legend that has stayed unchanged in every history book—the tale of the immortal bird Phoenix. A being whose blood is said to grant eternal life or wisdom, the radiant figure ensures the continuation of sentient life in the universe as it oversees human civilizations and their development. Yet, mankind remains a slave to its habits; from happiness and sorrow, to wrath and love, a myriad of emotions continue to play an integral part of human life. Simultaneously, time and time again, certain beliefs and agendas persist over the centuries to disturb the fragile equilibrium of the world's preordained nature and principles. It appears that fate, with its dynamic variables, can manifest itself in many ways—and oftentimes exhibits a bizarre sense of humor. [Written by MAL Rewrite] Note: This is an incomplete series due to Tezuka's death.
Characters
The Phoenix
Main
Gaou
Main
Makimura
Main
Oguna
Main
Rock Holmes
Supporting
Joutarou Honma
Supporting
Buchi
Supporting