Where to watch The Phoenix in Japan
The Phoenix is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 14 June 2026.
About The Phoenix
The Phoenix is a 1978 movie in the Adventure, Animation and Action genres, directed by Kon Ichikawa, starring Jun Fubuki, Tomisaburō Wakayama and Toshinori Omi. It has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Phoenix in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
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.
Top cast
Jun Fubuki
Oro
Tomisaburō Wakayama
Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai
Toshinori Omi
Nagi
Masao Kusakari
Yumihiko of Matsuro
Kaoru Yumi
Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro
Ken Tanaka
Takeru
Reiko Ōhara
Hinaku
Tohru Emori
Susanoo
Ryūzō Hayashi
Guzuri
Mieko Takamine
Queen Himiko of Yamatai
Tatsuya Nakadai
Jingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara
Mitsuko Kusabue
Iyo
Takeshi Katō
Kamamushi
Junzaburō Ban
Exorcist
Hideji Ōtaki
Sukune
Itaru Ose
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Phoenix in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream The Phoenix on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is The Phoenix on Netflix?+
The Phoenix is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
How long is The Phoenix?+
The Phoenix has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
Who stars in The Phoenix?+
The Phoenix stars Jun Fubuki, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Toshinori Omi, Masao Kusakari and Kaoru Yumi.
When did The Phoenix come out?+
The Phoenix is a 1978 movie directed by Kon Ichikawa.
What genre is The Phoenix?+
The Phoenix is Adventure, Animation and Action film.
Who directed The Phoenix?+
The Phoenix was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
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