Osamu Tezuka, the godfather of manga, brings ancient India to steaming, vivid life in this majestic biography of the Buddha. Volume 2 follows Siddhartha's upbringing and early manhood. Deftly intertwined with the traditional lore are Tezuka's colorful original characters. Tatta the pariah, Migaila the bandit, Bandaka the archer, and many others add depth and humor to Tezuka's moving masterpiece.