Namu Amida Butsu!: Rendai Utena -

In a modern age of decadence, the demon seeks revenge against Shaka Nyorai (the historical Buddha) for his enlightenment. Māra uses human worries and desires to create "vices" that haunt the world. To combat this, Shaka Nyorai summons the Thirteen Buddhas and the two guardian deities, Taishakuten and Bonten , to reside at Bonno Temple and purge these earthly desires.

The franchise features a large ensemble cast based on various figures from the Buddhist pantheon:

Despite the epic premise, much of the narrative functions as a series, focusing on the gods' humorous and domestic interactions as they adapt to the digital age. ⛩️ Key Characters & Cast

is a Japanese multimedia franchise—originally a browser and mobile game by DMM Games—that reimagines Buddhist deities as handsome "bishounen" warriors. The story centers on these deities living in the modern world to protect humanity from "vices" (Bonno) that manifest as destructive monsters. ☸️ Core Story & Premise