The Phoenix: Karma Chapter (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1986, The Phoenix: Karma Chapter is a fantasy, drama and animation film directed by Rintaro, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of two men - sculptor genius Akanemaru, and former bandit Gao. Discover how the lives of the two men cross repeatedly throughout their lives, how they struggle with their own fate, and how they are forced to compete with each other for a great honour, when karma is the only prize.
Who’s in it. The Phoenix: Karma Chapter stars Katsunosuke Hori as Gao (voice), Toshio Furukawa as Akanemaru (voice), Yoko Asagami as Hayame (voice) and Mami Koyama as Buchi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Phoenix: Karma Chapter has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phoenix: Karma Chapter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phoenix: Karma Chapter tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phoenix: Karma Chapter (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Phoenix: Karma Chapter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Phoenix: Karma Chapter worth watching?
- The Phoenix: Karma Chapter holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Phoenix: Karma Chapter?
- The Phoenix: Karma Chapter stars Katsunosuke Hori, Toshio Furukawa, Yoko Asagami, Mami Koyama and Chikao Ohtsuka.
- When was The Phoenix: Karma Chapter released?
- The Phoenix: Karma Chapter was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.