Amazing, Tezuka is a God
5 stars
A real piece or art and contribution to humanity. Serious topics delivered with humour.
English language
Published July 15, 2006
Buddha, Vol. 1: Kapilavastu (Buddha #1)
by Osamu Tezuka
4 stars
(11 reviews)
Review of 'Buddha, Vol. 1: Kapilavastu (Buddha #1)' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
This book is pretty insane. The Buddha isn't even born until like pp 265 and Dr Tenma from Astro Boy makes a cameo! There is a lot of children peeing on soldiers. Irreverent, yet still deep with a message, it is very engaging. I am definitely picking up the next volume.
Review of 'Buddha, Vol. 1: Kapilavastu (Buddha #1)' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Osamu Tezuka is a manga master. If you like Astroboy you will feel right at home with this manga.
It spins a very free style version of Siddharta Gautama's history and makes it fun and accessible to everyone.
Volume one is sort of scene setting and character introducing, but the buddha himself is only born towards the end of the book. So this is far from the start of the story, It does present complex philosophical questions in a very simple and clear fashion, and it doesn't take itself too seriously, using humour in unexpected situations to keep the story flowing.
My one complain is taht all the female characters sort of look and behave the same. It doesn't really feel like they are different people at all... but hopefully that will improve as the series moves along.
Otherwise it is a fun and joyful take on a great story …
Osamu Tezuka is a manga master. If you like Astroboy you will feel right at home with this manga.
It spins a very free style version of Siddharta Gautama's history and makes it fun and accessible to everyone.
Volume one is sort of scene setting and character introducing, but the buddha himself is only born towards the end of the book. So this is far from the start of the story, It does present complex philosophical questions in a very simple and clear fashion, and it doesn't take itself too seriously, using humour in unexpected situations to keep the story flowing.
My one complain is taht all the female characters sort of look and behave the same. It doesn't really feel like they are different people at all... but hopefully that will improve as the series moves along.
Otherwise it is a fun and joyful take on a great story that doesn't shy away from the horror of famine, war or social injustice.
Great read if you are into buddhism or just curious about it.
