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Ananda is the sixth volume of Osamu Tezuka’s manga series retelling the story of the Buddha. Summary of the Book In an attempt to kill the Buddha, the devil Mara takes possession of Devadatta’s half-brother, Ananda. Ananda is a ruthless killer and a bandit, impervious to physical harm. To keep the devil’s favour, he must spurn his lover. Ananda and his bandit ally attack the Fire Shrine of the Brahmin Brothers Kassapa, happening upon Buddha. The Awakened One must confront his nemesis before he can focus on the arrogant priests and criminals, but in the face of the demon’s power, what can the Buddha do? About Osamu Tezuka Osamu Tezuka was a Japanese mangaka, animator, film director and film producer. He is widely considered the Father of Manga and the Kamisama of Manga. He is best known for creating the Astro Boy franchise, Kimba the White Lion, Message to Adolf, Princess Knight and Black Jack. Tezuka-san won several accolades for his work and contribution to the genre. He is the recipient of the 1983 Shogakukan Manga Award, the 2004 and 2005 Eisner Awards for Buddha, and the 2009 Eisner Award for Dororo. The Buddha series was adapted into an animated film by Kozo Morishita, produced by Tezuka Productions, animated by Toei Animation and distributed by Toei Company and Warner Bros. Pictures.