Best known for creating ASTRO BOY, KIMBA THE WHITE LION, PHOENIX and BLACK JACK, Osamu Tezuka was the father of Japanese manga and anime. His other work BUDDHA was loosely based on the life story of Gautama Buddha, founder of Buddhism, and won the Eisner Comic Award in 2004 and again in 2005. It has now been adapted into an animated film composed of three parts.
Looking at the new trailer, one word comes to mind - 'epic'. And those of you living in New York are so lucky, because you will be able to catch BUDDHA: THE GREAT DEPARTURE at the upcoming NYAFF 2011!
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Really cheap looking animation.