

手塚治虫のブッダ -赤い砂漠よ!美しく-
- Adventure
- Animation
- Drama
- History
Prince Siddhartha is heir to the Shakya kingdom, which is constantly at war with the more powerful Kosala kingdom. His father tries to raise as him as a warrior leader and to shield him from the miseries of the world. Meeting the young outcast girl Migaila, Siddhartha experiences love for the first time but also witnesses the suffering that afflicts humankind. Meanwhile, in Kosala, Chapra rises through the military, despite his lowly origins, to become a hero and general of the army. A final showdown between the two kingdoms forces Siddhartha to re-evaluate the path he is following.
Buddha: The Great Departure is an animated drama that reimagines the early life of Prince Siddhartha, heir to the Shakya kingdom, as he navigates love, warfare, and existential questioning. Released in 2011, this adventure film blends historical drama with animation to explore the formative moments that would shape one of history's most influential spiritual figures. The story follows Siddhartha's internal conflict between his father's warrior expectations and his growing awareness of human suffering.
When does Buddha: The Great Departure come out?
Where to watch
Streaming availability in United States
Not available on any tracked streaming service in United States right now.
Available in: Japan
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Wide release in Japan
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Digital purchase & rental in United States
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Top cast
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Sayuri YoshinagaNarration / Chapra's Mother (voice)
Masato SakaiChapra (voice)- 観世清和King Suddhodana (voice)
Hidetaka YoshiokaSiddhartha Gotama / Buddha (voice)
Ai OrikasaChildhood Siddhartha (voice)
Junko TakeuchiChildhood Chapra (voice)
Tessyo GendaGeneral Budai (voice)
Keiji FujiwaraBandaka (voice)
Ikue OtaniTatta (voice)
Takahiro SakuraiNaradatta (voice)
Nana MizukiMigaila (voice)
Tomoka KurotaniPrincess Marikka (voice)- 観世三郎太Joteka (voice)
Yurika HinoLady Maya (voice)
Romi ParkTatta's Sister (voice)

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Buddha: The Great Departure — frequently asked
When was Buddha: The Great Departure released?
The film was released on May 28, 2011.
What genres does this film cover?
Buddha: The Great Departure is an animated adventure drama with historical elements, focusing on Prince Siddhartha's formative journey.
Where can I watch this movie?
The film is available on standard streaming and digital platforms, though availability varies by region.
Is this based on the real Buddha's life?
Yes, it draws from the historical and legendary accounts of Prince Siddhartha Gautama's early life, though it dramatizes events and introduces fictional characters like Migaila and Chapra.

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