 If you liked
Takahashi Rumiko Gekijou Ningyo no Mori
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 ...then you might like
Hi no Tori
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In Hi no Tori, eternal life is given to anyone who drinks the blood of the phoenix. In Mermaid Forest, eternal life is given to those who eat mermaid flesh. For various reasons, people search for these mythical creatures to obtain such a gift. However, others endure it as a form of punishment and wish to become normal human beings again. If you enjoyed one of these anime, then you might like the other.
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Both deal with the existential question of the meaning of life, through the lens of immortality.
In the case of Mermaid forest, it's through the lens of immortals seeking a way to cure their immortality. We see how their immortality affects their existence and how they perceive the world.
As for Bird of Fire. We watch as the Phoenix acts as a witness and chronicler for the history of mankind's endless struggle in search of power, justice, and freedom. We see what drives humanity to live and grow as individuals and as a society and what drives them to ultimately seek out immortality. Whether for a
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