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A rogue aristocrat called Devadatta rises to power and leads to chaos in the empire of Magadha in Deer Park, the fifth part in Osamu Tezuka’s manga series featuring the Buddha. Summary of the Book Devadatta, an arrogant aristocrat with delusions of grandeur, begins flaring the emotions of two kingdoms, inciting a war that could leave thousands dead. King Bimbisara of Magadha is terrified that his own son will come to claim his head, and withdraws his fatherly love. Soon, matters rise to such proportions that only the Awakened One can settle the score. However, what can words do in the face of weapons? 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.