With the introduction of new key characters like Sujata and Devadatta, the fourth volume of this epic thriller builds to an even more dramatic climax. In addition to the freshness of previously unpublished pages, you'll be astonished by the dramatic differences in the magazine edition's episode structure compared to the existing tankobon edition!
■First Edition Limited Edition Special Edition
●A masterpiece by master Tezuka Osamu, on a par with "Phoenix" and "B.J.", it's an immortal masterpiece in the history of Japanese manga. In response to passionate fan demand, this incredibly rare "original edition" of the entire series has finally been published for the first time!
Although it ranks among Tezuka's most notable works in terms of pages not included in the tankobon edition and numerous redrawn sections, the "original edition" has been unavailable for over 40 years since its magazine serialization due to the low survival rate of the magazine. Packed with never-before-seen scenes, "Another Buddha" truly represents a "mythical giant continent." Now, the full story is finally unveiled! !
● This epic, epic work, depicts the life of Siddhartha (Buddha), the founder of Buddhism, from his birth to his final years, blending love, struggle, and the mysteries of life, with epic scale and vivid imagination. Published in the monthly magazine "Friends of Hope" over a 12-year period from 1972 to 1983, it is a timeless epic. With over 20 million copies in print, it has become a bestseller, receiving not only acclaim in Japan but also the Eisner Award for Best International Work, America's most prestigious manga award, in 2004 and 2005. Its dramatic appeal, human emotion, and high level of entertainment are uniquely Tezuka Osamu's work. The blockbuster animated film adaptation, "BUDDHA: Tezuka Osamu's Buddha - The Endless Journey," will be released nationwide on Saturday, February 8, 2014. A new Buddha boom is upon us.
● Full-size B5 (magazine size) that lets you enjoy the original scale and impact of the work. Includes all frontispieces, gorgeous color pages, and the "header copy" of the main pillars. Carefully reprinted with digital remastering. Published monthly, using high-quality paper suitable for long-term storage, housed in a beautiful bookcase. Following the smash-hit "Astro Boy," "Phoenix," and "Black Jack" complete works, this is a major project exclusive to Fukankan.com. This is a limited-edition first edition, so don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
■ B5 size (magazine size) / Housed in a beautiful bookcase / Softcover / Full color (4C & 1C) / Digitally remastered / Includes all frontispieces / Illustrations at the end of each volume explain the differences between the magazine and book versions
■ Scheduled to be published monthly, one volume at a time, starting in late January 2014
Published by: Fukankan.com Supervised by: Tezuka Productions (C)2014 Tezuka Productions
