Chicken Phoenix
2022, Japanese. Directed by Yûichirô Tanaka.
Childhood friends Sota, and Rakuto are on a journey to find the Phoenix, which shouldn't exist. As adults, there remains a dark shadow over each of them as their lives have progressed, thus they seek a bit of escapism in their travels. Parallel to their own story, is the mysterious bride. Not to mention a deserted youkai snack bar in the underworld, a gang from an SM Castle, an agricultural rapper, a young man on a bike trip, a monk peaching about enlightenment, the owner and operator of an empty movie theater, and more that the duo meet on their aimless journey. The hints of the true colors of life are within the journey, so what kind of Phoenix are they looking for?
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 15 April 2022
- Original title
- ニワトリ☆フェニックス
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yûichirô Tanaka
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How long is Chicken Phoenix?
Chicken Phoenix runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Chicken Phoenix have a post-credits scene?
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Chicken Phoenix parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Chicken Phoenix on?
Chicken Phoenix isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 April 2022. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Chicken Phoenix?
If you liked Chicken Phoenix, try Interstate 60, Ana, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.
Who directed Chicken Phoenix?
Chicken Phoenix (2022) was directed by Yûichirô Tanaka and stars Arata Iura, Ryo Narita, Mary Sara.