Japan Synopsis
火の鳥2772 愛のコスモゾーン
“In the year 2772, a young cadet is sent to capture a mystical universal Phoenix, which possesses the power to rejuvenate the drained Earth.”
Phoenix 2772 starts with twelve minutes without dialogue, much like a silent film, recalling the birth and education of Godo. In this brave new world, children are born in test tubes and are raised by computers and robots. Godo learns the skills that will make him into a great pilot, assisted by the robotic wonder Olga. Everything that Godo needs is provided for him until he eventually goes for training with his automaton companion. He soon realizes that the world is not what he expected…
Titles With Overlapping Themes
Films and series that share thematic tags with Phoenix 2772. Number on each card indicates how many keywords overlap.
2 sharedDragon Ball Super: Super Hero
★ 7.9 · Japan
2 sharedDragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'
★ 6.8 · Japan
2 sharedThe Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light
★ 7.7 · Japan
2 sharedResident Evil: Vendetta
★ 6.9 · Japan
2 sharedPokémon 4Ever
★ 6.5 · Japan
2 sharedDigimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna
★ 8.1 · Japan
Other Titles From TOHO
Animation + Science Fiction in Japan
314 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Animation and Science Fiction genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Phoenix 2772 itself).
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
★ 8.3 · 1997
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
★ 8.3 · 2021
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War
★ 8.3 · 1993
The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Seiran 2
★ 8.2 · 2019
Gintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya
★ 8.0 · 2013
Date A Live: Mayuri Judgment
★ 8.0 · 2015
The 1979–1981 Japan Window
In the crowded 1979-1981 Japan release window, Phoenix 2772 sits at #49 of 65. The leaderboard below contextualises its neighbours.
The 1980s Japan Landscape
Phoenix 2772 premiered in 1980 — a quieter year for Japan cinema with only 17 titles in our catalog. The 1980s overall landed 280 films and series across 10 years of activity.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 16 other Japan films in 1980.
The 527th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (2,908 films).
Audience Engagement
17 audience reviews — more than 30% of Japan films in our index.
Popularity sits at the 35th percentile among Japan films.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #3,942 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (14th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -1.0 points below the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #2,313 of 2,532 (top 91%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | TOHO, Tezuka Productions |
| Runtime | 2h 2m |
| Release Date | March 15, 1980 |
| IMDb | tt0079293 |