NAMUAMIDABUTSU! -UTENA- (2019)
NAMUAMIDABUTSU! -UTENA-
2019The pain that everyone cannot escape when living: the living, old, sick, and death. The way to save it is through Buddhist enlightenment. At the end of a war, a prince who obtained the Buddhist enlightenment became the Shaka Nyorai and saved the world. Long time has passed since that, currently the latter age of decadence. Mara, the worry that once tried to destroy Shaka's enlightenment, has made a contract with the devil in order to seek revenge against Shaka. He begins to control people with worries. Meanwhile, a team centering around Shaka, called the Thirteen Buddhas, and the two benevolent deities who protect the dharma, Taishakuten and Bonten, have stood up to fight against Mara to protect people from worries. A battle between Mara and the Buddhist gods that involves people begins now!
Seasons & Episode
Taishakuten and Bonten are here to deliver the Earth from evil! But evil takes time to show up, and these two deities need a crash course on the conveniences of modern life.
Karuraten is tired of Taishakuten and Bonten's constant bickering, but if he wants to stay in the material world, he'll need help to get the two to behave.
Kannon and Seishi are brothers but misunderstandings threaten to drive them apart. Meanwhile, Miroku seeks to prove he's not a kid and finds new friends among senior citizens.
The situation's changed. An ambush by powerful vices means the Thirteen Buddhas must consolidate their strength... but Dainichi hasn't returned from his vacation yet.
Dainichi's overwhelming power is the solution to their escalating situation. However, he's unwilling to return to duty. Why?
As the Buddhas split into teams to deal with the increasing threat, Taishakuten and Bonten attempt to lift Shaka’s spirits.
Despite Taishakuten’s pleas, the flames of Ashura’s wrath refuse to quell. They were once friends, but that is no longer true. What happened in the distant past?
As Taishakuten recovers from his wounds, an enraged Fudo vows to hunt Ashura down. When Fudo goes AWOL, Amida and Bonten must locate him.
Mara’s decisive strike against the shrine yields devastating results. With the halo fragments stolen and Shaka Nyorai captured, the Buddhas’ only hope is a cryptic message.
As Taiskakuten fends off Ashura’s assault, Boten attempts to free Shaka Nyorai. The others rally to save Shinjuku, but how can hope remain when even gods can succumb to vices?
Mara loses composure as the tide of battle swings in the Buddhas’ favor, but nothing is more dangerous than a cornered foe. What will this mean for Shaka Nyorai and Ashura?
The deities have earned a break after their fierce battle against Mara. Ashura tries to integrate with the team, but can he successfully do so after all that’s happened?
The pain that everyone cannot escape when living: the living, old, sick, and death. The way to save it is through Buddhist enlightenment. At the end of a war, a prince who obtained the Buddhist enlightenment became the Shaka Nyorai and saved the world. Long time has passed since that, currently the latter age of decadence. Mara, the worry that once tried to destroy Shaka's enlightenment, has made a contract with the devil in order to seek revenge against Shaka. He begins to control people with worries. Meanwhile, a team centering around Shaka, called the Thirteen Buddhas, and the two benevolent deities who protect the dharma, Taishakuten and Bonten, have stood up to fight against Mara to protect people from worries. A battle between Mara and the Buddhist gods that involves people begins now!