Phoenix Ikki, the Bronze Saint of the Phoenix constellation, embodies a lone-wolf persona forged through relentless trials. A Leo by birth, he volunteered to endure Death Queen Island’s brutal training in place of his brother, Andromeda Shun, under Guilty’s harsh tutelage. This crucible honed his solitary aggression and channeled his cosmos, a volatile force sustained by rage and traumatic memories, yet anchored by unyielding loyalty to Shun and Athena. Originally emerging as a foe, Ikki commanded the Black Saints to seize the Sagittarius Gold Cloth, targeting Mitsumasa Kido for vengeance. Defeated by Pegasus Seiya, he later allied with the Bronze Saints, recurring as a pivotal ally in their direst moments. His Phoenix Cloth, impervious to destruction through self-regeneration, mirrors his own capacity to resurrect stronger after each death—a mythic trait of his constellation. Ikki’s combat arsenal includes the Hō Yoku Ten Shō, a fiery strike eclipsing fellow Bronze Saints, and the Hōō Genma Ken, a psychological assault weaponizing opponents’ fears. Mastery of the 7th and 8th senses elevates his prowess to rival Gold Saints, proven when he sacrificed himself against Virgo Shaka in the Sanctuary conflict. During the Poseidon arc, he overpowered Lyumnades Kaza, halting the mental onslaught on the Saints, and coerced Sea Dragon Kanon into revealing Poseidon’s revival plans. In the Hades arc, he resurged in the Underworld, toppling Garuda Aiacos and confronting Hades within Shun’s body. Cast into Cocytus and slain, he revived again, traversed the Superdimension via Pandora’s guidance, and joined Elysion’s climactic battle. There, Athena’s blood catalyzed his Phoenix Cloth into a God Cloth, briefly allowing him to wield the Leo Gold Cloth—echoing his zodiac lineage. *Saint Seiya: Next Dimension* depicts Ikki shielding Shun from Artemis’s lieutenant LaScomoune, then journeying with Athena to the 18th-century Holy War. This cements his destiny as the future Leo Gold Saint, inheriting Leo Aiolia’s mantle while retaining his solitary defiance. Non-canon entries like *Heaven Chapter ~Overture~* showcase his tactical synergy with Shun against divine adversaries, underscoring his adaptability and brotherly devotion. Across narratives, Ikki’s arc balances destructive fury with sacrificial guardianship, etching his legacy as Athena’s indomitable flame.