Butten Monogatari
Buddhist Scriptures
仏典物語
Tags
all 6- ArtsClassic Literature20
- SceneForeign20
- TimeHistorical20
- Main CastMale Protagonist20
- OtherEducational20
- TimeAchronological Order20
Tags: Classic Literature, Foreign, Historical, Male Protagonist, Educational, Achronological Order.
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Ranked
#19684
Popularity
147
Members
Episode Progress
Complete10 / 10 episodes aired
All 10 episodes available
- Aired
- Mar 1, 1986 – Feb 1, 1990
- Duration
- 30 min
- Time to Complete
- 6h
- Rating
- G - All Ages
Alternative Titles
ja仏典物語
enBuddhist Scriptures
Synopsis
An animated telling of famous Buddhist scriptures, the OVA series focuses on the early days of Buddhism surrounding Gautama Buddha/Siddhartha.
Synopsis
An animated telling of famous Buddhist scriptures, the OVA series focuses on the early days of Buddhism surrounding Gautama Buddha/Siddhartha.
Franchise Timeline
Franchise Timeline
Butten Monogatari
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- Shinran Shounin to Ousha-jou no HigekiOptional OVA1996
- Sekai no Hikari: Shinran ShouninOptional OVA1992
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AniList Trend
2
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Aired so far: 10 / 10
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in the Butten Monogatari OVA series?
Butten Monogatari consists of 10 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 30 minutes.
Is the Butten Monogatari anime series finished?
Yes, Butten Monogatari is a finished OVA series. There are no ongoing episodes or upcoming seasons planned.
What is the story of Butten Monogatari about?
Butten Monogatari is an animated retelling of famous Buddhist scriptures. The series specifically focuses on the historical early days of Buddhism and the life of Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha.
Do I need to watch other anime before starting Butten Monogatari?
No, you do not need to watch anything else beforehand. Butten Monogatari is the first and only entry in its own franchise.
Is there any related content to Butten Monogatari?
Yes, there is a side story titled Shinran Shounin to Ousha-jou no Higeki. It is related to the franchise but functions as a separate narrative entry.
Is Butten Monogatari suitable for children?
Butten Monogatari is rated G for All Ages. Its content is appropriate for viewers of all age groups.
Information
- Type
- OVA
- Status
- Finished
- Country
- Japan
- Aired
- Mar 1, 1986 – Feb 1, 1990
- Episodes
- 10 / 10
- Duration
- 30 min
- Time to Complete
- 6h
- Rating
- G - All Ages
Alternative Titles
ja仏典物語
enBuddhist Scriptures
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