Phoenix 2772 (1980): Cast & Plot
Phoenix 2772 is a 1980 animated drama directed by Osamu Tezuka and Taku Sugiyama, starring Keiko Takeshita as Phoenix, Kaneto Shiozawa and Katsue Miwa. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Directors
- Osamu Tezuka and Taku Sugiyama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toho
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Phoenix 2772 About?
The premise of Phoenix 2772 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 2772 a cadet named Godo is tasked with capturing a universal Phoenix whose flame can restore the depleted Earth. The film opens with twelve minutes of near‑silent visual storytelling, showing his birth in a test‑tube nursery and upbringing by computers and robots. Trained by the robotic companion Olga, he becomes a skilled pilot, only to discover that the seemingly perfect technocratic world hides unexpected truths.
Phoenix 2772 Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- outer space
- anime animation
- young
- power
- for grown ups animation
- shonen anime animation
- hand drawn animation
- phoenix the bird
- possession
- self sacrifice
- revival
- alien creature
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- apocalypse
- reincarnation
- resurrection
- blood
- dying planet
- battle
- spaceship
- earthquake
- labor camp
- impossible situation
- omnipotent
- giant bird
- 28th century
- sequel
Phoenix 2772 Cast & Characters
Keiko Takeshita leads the cast as Phoenix, with Kaneto Shiozawa as Godo and Katsue Miwa as Olga. Directed by Osamu Tezuka and Taku Sugiyama; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Osamu Tezuka
- Co-director Taku Sugiyama
- Keiko Takeshita as Phoenix
- Kaneto Shiozawa as Godo
- Katsue Miwa as Olga
- Shuichi Ikeda as Rock
Also Starring in Phoenix 2772
· 8 more- Toshiko Fujita Rena (voice)
- Yasuo Hisamatsu Lord Eat
- Kazue Takahashi Pincho
- Shûichirô Moriyama Borukan (voice)
- Masatô Ibu Black Jack
- Hiroshi Ôtake Crack
- Osamu Kobayashi Boon (voice)
- Kazuo Kumakura Ban / Dr. Saruta
More from Osamu Tezuka and Taku Sugiyama
More films directed by Osamu Tezuka and Taku Sugiyama: Heart-Coloured Killer Ticket, Sea Cat, Galaxy Investigation 2100: Border Planet and Galaxy Investigation 2100: Border Planet.
Phoenix 2772 Plot Summary
What happens in Phoenix 2772 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Godo grows up in a distant future where Earth is dying of energy shortages and a rigid, computer-ruled society assigns every role—from pilot to politician—based on cold calculations. Raised by a graceful robot-maid named Olga, he stands out for his exceptional gifts and his deep, compassionate regard for all living beings. The regime’s power-broker, Rock, selects him as the instrument to seize the legendary Phoenix, a creature whose blood could supposedly heal the planet. But Rock’s true aim is darker: to drink the Phoenix’s blood and use its powers to crown himself prime minister and achieve immortality. This mission pits duty against mercy, ambition against empathy, and forces [Godo] to confront the cost of a life spent chasing a power he does not believe in.
Full summary
The whole story of Phoenix 2772, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Phoenix 2772?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who raised the protagonist Godo as a child?
Phoenix 2772 Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Hi no tori 2772: Ai no kosumozon” and “Space Firebirth”.
- Also known as
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- Hi no tori 2772: Ai no kosumozon
- Space Firebirth
- Hi No Tori 2772 - L'uccello di Fuoco
- El Niño Del Espacio
- PHENIX L'Oiseau de Feu
- Space Firebird
- 火鸟2772：爱的宇宙空间
- Space Firebird 2772
- Phénix, l'Oiseau de Feu
- Hinotori 2772 - L'uccello di fuoco
- Жар-птица 2772: Космозона Любви
- Phoenix 2772: El pajaro de fuego del espacio
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- 火之鸟2772：爱的宇宙空间
- 불새 2772 사랑의 코스모존
- El nen de l’espai
- 火之鳥 2772：愛的宇宙空間
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Phoenix: Space Chapter, Phoenix: Eden17 and The Phoenix.
Phoenix 2772 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Phoenix 2772, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Phoenix 2772?
Phoenix 2772 runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Phoenix 2772 released?
Phoenix 2772 was released on March 15, 1980.
Who directed Phoenix 2772?
Phoenix 2772 was directed by Osamu Tezuka and Taku Sugiyama.
More films by Osamu Tezuka Who is in the cast of Phoenix 2772?
Phoenix 2772 stars Keiko Takeshita as Phoenix, Kaneto Shiozawa as Godo and Katsue Miwa as Olga, among 12 credited actors.
Does Phoenix 2772 have a post-credit scene?
No. Phoenix 2772 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Phoenix 2772 in?
The original language of Phoenix 2772 is Japanese.
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