Buddha: The Great Departure

In ancient India, amidst suffering and injustice, Prince Siddhartha's spiritual quest to become Buddha offers hope for a spiritual rebirth of the people.

CHARACTERS

Siddhartha Gautama

Prince Siddhartha renounces luxury to seek enlightenment and end human suffering.

Portrayed by Orikasa Ai, Yoshioka Hidetaka

Tatta

Pariah thief, close to nature, able to possess animals, exploited by Naradatta.

Bandaka

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Portrayed by Fujiwara Keiji

Yasodhara

Portrayed by Noto Mamiko

Chapra

Shudra-caste orphan Chapra, adopted as a Kshatriya, faces conflict when his true heritage is revealed, leading to his tragic demise.

Portrayed by Takeuchi Junko, Sakai Masato

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DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS

Studio

Toei Animation

Season

Spring 2011

Start Date

2011-05-28

End Date

2011-05-28

Episodes

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