Phoenix Ikki

Lone Bronze Saint

A lone Bronze Saint who serves as both enemy and ally to the protagonists. Possesses a powerful Cosmo and immortality traits, and is a brother who deeply cherishes his younger brother Shun.

Quotes

  • Defeat the enemy without hesitation, no matter who they are
  • I'm not a feminist. I show no mercy to evil
  • A terrifyingly aggressive Cosmo
  • Taking down pillars one by one doesn't suit me
  • This fist reaches the heart

Trivia

  • Immortal despite receiving attacks from his master Guilty
  • Phoenix Constellation Cloth is the only Cloth with self-repair function
  • Has a strong sense of mission as a Saint, but has not sworn loyalty to Athena
  • Deeply cherishes his brother Shun, but has clashed fists with him at times
  • Phoenix Illusion Demon Fist amplifies the opponent's heart's fears to destroy the mind
  • Legend of immortality, reviving multiple times after seeming to be annihilated

Alternate names

Phoenix Ikki Ikki

Tags

Phoenix Constellation Bronze Saint Lone Warrior Illusion Demon Fist Phoenix Illusion Demon Fist Cosmo Guilty Hades Chapter Brotherly Love Immortal

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Sharp-featured face with a characteristic slicked-back hairstyle, wearing the vivid Cloth symbolizing the Phoenix. Has a scar on his forehead. Exudes a solitary and cool aura.
Height
Approximately 180cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Scar on forehead
  • Slicked-back hairstyle
  • Muscular build
Iconic items
  • Phoenix Constellation Cloth
  • Saint's Mask
  • Light-blocking Goggles (initial equipment)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Solitary
Detailed personality
Prefers to act alone and avoids camaraderie with comrades, but is dutiful and always rushes to the aid of his brother Shun or comrades in crisis. Has periods tainted by hatred, but fundamentally a kind and just man.
Keywords
  • Solitary
  • Duty-bound
  • Cool
  • Kind
  • Fierce fighting spirit
  • Manly
  • Values family and siblings
Motto
Defeat the enemy without hesitation, no matter who they are
Talents
  • Immortal body
  • Powerful Cosmo
  • Aptitude for Cloth with self-repair ability
  • Intense mental strength
  • Advanced martial arts experience (Japanese ancient martial arts)
  • Tremendous endurance
  • Spatial awareness ability
  • Mental attacks (Illusion Demon Fist)
Skills
  • Phoenix Illusion Demon Fist (Shows illusions to destroy the mind)
  • Phoenix Wing Tensho (Technique that unleashes fierce winds and flames)
  • Cloth self-evolution control
  • High combat adaptability
  • Command of Dark Saints
Motivation
While tormented by his bloodline and past, he fights to protect his brother and comrades, seeking true justice.
Habits
Usually takes a cynical attitude, but expresses gratitude in his unique way.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Hobbies
Solitary actions, Training
Favorite colors
Orange (color of the Cloth's flames)
Disliked situations
Camaraderie, Betrayal

History

Backstory
Born as the illegitimate child of Mitsumasa Kido but not acknowledged, he is sent to Saint training along with his younger brother Shun. Undergoes harsh training on Death Queen Island and education under the Dark Saint Guilty, but cannot fully harbor hatred in his heart. While harboring anger over the deaths of his master and Esmeralda, and the secret of his birth, he regenerates bonds with comrades and his brother through battles, rising as the strongest Bronze Saint.
Debut date
1986
Work title
Saint Seiya
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Volume 2 onwards (Bronze Saints arc)

Settlement with Dark Saint Guilty

Significant event
Settlement with Dark Saint Guilty
Description
Defeats his master Guilty with his fists, becomes leader of the Dark Saints himself, but later reforms.

Galactic Tournament Raid

Significant event
Galactic Tournament Raid
Description
Leads the Dark Saints to raid the Galactic Tournament, marking the turbulent beginning as both foe and ally.

Reconciliation with comrades

Significant event
Reconciliation with comrades
Description
Reconciles with Seiya and others, devoting himself to protecting his brother Shun.

Appearance in Hades Chapter

Significant event
Appearance in Hades Chapter
Description
Protects his brother from Hades in childhood, engages in fierce battles in the Sanctuary.

Activities in Saint Seiya Omega

Significant event
Activities in Saint Seiya Omega
Description
Confronts new enemies, destroys the Heavy Cannon Thunder Blade, and survives.

Relationships

Mitsumasa Kido

Father

Illegitimate father with a complex blood relation.

Andromeda Shun

Sibling

Real younger brother. Bound by deep brotherly love.

Esmeralda

Girl he grew close to during training. The sorrow of her death is the root of his hatred.

Pegasus Seiya

Teammate

After sharing the truth about his brothers and reconciling, becomes a powerful ally.

Cygnus Hyoga

Comrade

Upon first meeting as Dark Saint, they recognize each other's solitude.

Virgo Shaka

Rival

Praised for the purity of his Cosmo.

Dark Saints

Dark Saints: leader

Bronze Saints

Bronze Saints: strategist

Media appearances

Saint Seiya

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in 1986

Saint Seiya

Anime / Protagonist

TV broadcast began in 1986

Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary

Movie / Protagonist

Theatrical release in 2014

Saint Seiya Omega

Anime / Supporting

Broadcast began in 2012

Saint Seiya: The Beginning

Movie / Protagonist

Live-action film

Saint Seiya: Golden Legend series

Game / Protagonist

Multiple

Voice cast and creators

Hori Hideyuki

Voice actor
Hori Hideyuki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV version, OVA Hades Twelve Temples arc, Theatrical films 1-5
Notes
Original voice actor

Konishi Katsuyuki

Voice actor
Konishi Katsuyuki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
OVA Hades Underworld arc and later
Notes
Second voice actor

Sugita Tomokazu

Voice actor
Sugita Tomokazu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Saint Seiya Omega, Chinese version Rising Cosmo

Nojima Hiroki

Voice actor
Nojima Hiroki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical Legend of Sanctuary

Nagasawa Daisuke

Voice actor
Nagasawa Daisuke
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action film The Beginning Japanese dub

Masami Kurumada

Creator name
Masami Kurumada
Role
Original author

Masami Kurumada

Creator name
Masami Kurumada
Role
Character designer

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Toei Animation

Creator name
Toei Animation
Role
Animation studio

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