The Phoenix

This extraordinarily complex film is not only a send-up of every samurai film ever made, it is also an extrapolation of the value of life. The Yamatai, represented by Prince Susano-O and elderly advisor Sumuke, hire Yumihiko of Matsuro to hunt the phoenix so that Queen Himiko, sister of Susano-O can have eteranal life.

Country:

JP

Genre:

Adventure, Animation, Action

Released:

1978-08-12

Languages:

Japanese

Companies:

TOHOHi no Tori ProductionsTezuka Productions