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<p><strong>Phoenix: Future Chapter</strong> is a grand science fiction work by Osamu Tezuka, set in the year 3404. This episode explores the themes of human extinction and the birth and evolution of new life over billions of years.</p>

<h2>Main Story and Themes</h2>

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	<li index="0"><strong>Setting</strong>: Humanity has abandoned the surface world and lives in five underground cities managed by an electronic brain. People follow the commands of this system.</li>
	<li index="1"><strong>Main Characters</strong>: The protagonist, Masato Yamanobe, is an elite astronaut who is ordered to kill his lover, a shapeshifting creature named Tamami. However, they escape together to a dome on the surface.</li>
	<li index="2"><strong>War and Destruction</strong>: The five cities enter into total war, leading to their complete destruction. Afterward, Masato is entrusted by the Phoenix with the "revival of Earth" and is given an immortal body. He witnesses the cycle of life and death.</li>
	<li index="3"><strong>Views on Life and Hope</strong>: The story presents a sense of doom but also hope for rebirth. The Phoenix symbolizes the cycle of life and renewal, prompting readers to reflect on deep philosophical questions.</li>
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<p>The <strong>Phoenix: Future Chapter</strong> is highly regarded for its grand scale and profound views on life. It captivates readers with its compelling characters and the interplay of despair and hope, creating a feeling akin to watching a grand science fiction film.</p>
