Buddha: The Great Departure (手塚治虫のブッダ -赤い砂漠よ!美しく-) 13 years old
Prince Siddhartha is heir to the Shakya kingdom, which is constantly at war with the more powerful Kosala kingdom. His father tries to raise as him as a warrior leader and to shield him from the miseries of the world. Meeting the young outcast girl Migaila, Siddhartha experiences love for the first time but also witnesses the suffering that afflicts humankind. Meanwhile, in Kosala, Chapra rises through the military, despite his lowly origins, to become a hero and general of the army. A final showdown between the two kingdoms forces Siddhartha to re-evaluate the path he is following.
Credits
Buddha: The Great Departure Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Satomi Kourogi She was 48, now 62 years old | as Baby Siddartha |
| Junko Takeuchi She was 39, now 52 years old | as Young Chapra |
| Masato Sakai He was 37, now 51 years old | as Chapra |
| Hidetaka Yoshioka He was 40, now 54 years old | as Buddha |
| Ai Orikasa She was 47, now 60 years old | as Young Siddartha |
Buddha: The Great Departure Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Reiko Yoshida as Writer. She was 43 (now 56) years old | Writing |
| Osamu Tezuka as Scenario Writer. He was 82 (60) years old when He died | Writing |
| Kouzou Morishita as Director. | Directing |
Buddha: The Great Departure (13 years)
- Release day: Saturday, May 28, 2011
- Runtime: 111 minutes