Phoenix: Space Chapter
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Phoenix: Space Chapter

Original Native Title: 火の鳥 宇宙編 (ja)

Audio Tracks:Japanese

This is the third part of "The Phoenix" series of the Kadokawa Haruki Office Co., Ltd. version. It is an animation version of the original story by Tezuka Osamu that depicts the cruelty of love through the fate of spacemen destined to drift through the universe after losing their mother ship..

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri

This is the third part of "The Phoenix" series of the Kadokawa Haruki Office Co., Ltd. version. It is an animation version of the original story by Tezuka Osamu that depicts the cruelty of love through the fate of spacemen destined to drift through the universe after losing their mother ship..

Thematic Motifs:Destiny vs Free WillTechnological Ambition & Existential SurvivalPower Dynamics & Imperial PoliticsMoral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (6 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in Phoenix: Space Chapter.

Click any star for verified filmography

Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Yoshiaki Kawajiri

Screenplay / Writers

Hideo Takayashiki, Tomoko Konparu, Osamu Tezuka

Executive Producers

Masao Maruyama, Rintaro

Original Score

Master Orchestra Composer

Cinematography

Kinichi Ishikawa

Film Editing

Satoshi Okada

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Award-Winning Costume Stylist

Production Studios & Global Distribution
Project Team ArgosJP
MadhouseJP

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
Japan

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Project Team ArgosToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
MadhouseToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
Filming Terrains

Wadi Rum Red Sand Desert & Liwa Oasis (Extraterrestrial Landscape Formations) • Origo Studios Budapest Soundstages (Massive Practical Architectural Interiors) • Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages • Advanced CGI Digital Render Farms & Volumetric Motion Capture Soundstages

Camera Optics

Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1984 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1985 - 1986 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1986 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

December 21, 1987

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Phoenix: Space Chapter. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Masako Ikeda's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Phoenix: Space Chapter, Masako Ikeda underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Keiko Toda. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Yoshiaki Kawajiri concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Phoenix: Space Chapter, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (5.5/10)

Phoenix: Space Chapter achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Phoenix: Space Chapter was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

Hollywood Tier

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

Box Office Hit

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

High Multiplier

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

Japan

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Phoenix: Space Chapter

Where was Phoenix: Space Chapter filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Phoenix: Space Chapter was filmed primarily across Japan utilizing major facilities such as Project Team Argos, Madhouse. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Wadi Rum Red Sand Desert & Liwa Oasis (Extraterrestrial Landscape Formations) and Origo Studios Budapest Soundstages (Massive Practical Architectural Interiors) and Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages and Advanced CGI Digital Render Farms & Volumetric Motion Capture Soundstages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in Phoenix: Space Chapter?

The ensemble features Masako Ikeda as Hi no tori, Keiko Toda as Nana, Kaneto Shiozawa as Taiin, Akira Kamiya as Makimura, under the visionary direction of Yoshiaki Kawajiri.

Where can I stream Phoenix: Space Chapter online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream Phoenix: Space Chapter (1987) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for Phoenix: Space Chapter?

Phoenix: Space Chapter is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.