Tezuka Osamu no Buddha: Akai Sabaku yo! Utsukushiku
In the ancient Shakya Kingdom, King Suddhodhana's wife, Maya, has a prophetic dream of a white elephant with six tusks entering her body, signaling the future greatness of their child, Siddhartha Gautama. Foreseen by the wise prophet Master Asita as the future ruler of the world, Siddhartha's destiny is set. Meanwhile, a young man named Chapra challenges the oppressive caste system and plays a pivotal role in defending his homeland from the invading Kosala army. Determined to change his fate and improve his mother's life, Chapra decides to join the very army he once fought against. As Siddhartha matures under the guidance of his father, he grapples with his reluctance to become a king, yearning instead for profound truths and the essence of existence. Despite the looming threat of Kosala's dominance, Siddhartha forsakes his royal upbringing to embark on a quest for enlightenment that will reshape his life and the destiny of Shakya.