Nembutsu Monogatari 3: A fusion of profound themes and beautiful visuals

Detailed review and recommendation of Nembutsu Monogatari 3

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

April 1993

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■ Production

Visual 80

■Explanation

This series was planned and produced by the religious corporation Honganji Publishing. It was created with the aim of widely and easily conveying the teachings of Jodo Shinshu and the stories of its founder, Saint Shinran. It contains one episode per volume in a total of seven volumes, including "Tannisho," which vividly depicts Shinran's teachings on nembutsu and his personality; "Eshinnisama," which depicts Eshinni, who became Shinran's wife; "Rennyo-sama (Volume 1)," which depicts Rennyo-sama's life from his birth to Yoshizaki's marriage; and "Rennyo-sama (Volume 2)," which depicts Rennyo-sama's life until his death. In addition, a DVD version of the Nembutsu Story was later released, containing the episodes from the series, "Episode 1: Tannisho - Shinran-sama and Yuen," "Episode 2: Rennyo-sama (Volume 1) - Burning Days," and "Episode 3: Rennyo-sama (Volume 2) - Glorious Days."

■ Main Characters

A monk and disciple of Yuen Shinran. He wrote the Tannisho, which conveys Shinran's teachings.
- A priest of the Rennyo Jodo Shinshu sect.
・Shinran, founder of Jodo Shinshu.

■ Related works

・Nenbutsu Story 1
・Nenbutsu Story 2
・Nenbutsu Story 4
・Nenbutsu Monogatari 5
・Nenbutsu Story 6
・Nenbutsu Monogatari 7
・DVD version of Nembutsu Monogatari

Detailed evaluation

1. Story and Theme

"Nenbutsu Monogatari 3" is part of a series aimed at spreading the teachings of Jodo Shinshu, focusing in particular on the "Tannisho" which portrays the teachings and personality of Saint Shinran. This episode depicts the process by which Shinran's disciple Yuien wrote "Tannisho" to pass on his master's teachings to future generations, and is crucial to understanding how Shinran's teachings of Other-Power Nembutsu spread.

"Eshinnisama" also depicts Shinran's life from the perspective of his wife, Eshinni, and focuses on Shinran's private life and humanity. This not only portrays Shinran's teachings, but also the human drama behind them, which deeply moves viewers.

Furthermore, "Rennyo-sama (Volume 1)" and "Rennyo-sama (Volume 2)" depict the life of the Jodo Shinshu monk Rennyo, with "Rennyo-sama (Volume 1)" depicting episodes from Rennyo's birth to the marriage of Yoshizaki, and "Rennyo-sama (Volume 2)" depicting episodes up to Rennyo's death. Through these episodes, the history and development of the Jodo Shinshu sect are conveyed in an easy-to-understand manner.

2. Characters

"Nenbutsu Monogatari 3" features the main characters, Shinran, Yuen, and Rennyo, all of whom are deeply involved in the Jodo Shinshu sect. As the founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect, Shinran's teachings and personality are vividly portrayed, leaving a strong impression on viewers. In particular, "Tannisho" depicts the process in which Shinran's teachings on Other-Power Nembutsu are transmitted through Yuen, emphasizing the depth and influence of Shinran's teachings.

Yuen, a disciple of Shinran, plays a role in passing on his master's teachings to future generations by writing "Tannisho." Yuen's character is portrayed as someone who understands Shinran's teachings and spares no effort to spread them, which is inspiring to viewers.

As a Jodo Shinshu monk, Rennyo contributed greatly to the development of Jodo Shinshu throughout his life, and his life is depicted in detail in "Rennyo-sama (Volume 1)" and "Rennyo-sama (Volume 2)." The character of Rennyo is portrayed in a way that deeply moves viewers, depicting his efforts to spread the teachings of Jodo Shinshu and his humanity.

3. Animation and Production

"Nenbutsu Monogatari 3" is an OVA work that features high-quality animation with visual 80. In particular, the expressions and movements of the main characters such as Shinran, Yuen, and Rennyo are drawn in detail, leaving a strong impression on the viewer. In addition, the direction is well-devised to convey the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu in an easy-to-understand manner, and consideration has been given to making it easy for viewers to understand.

In addition, each episode, such as "Tannisho," "Eshinnisama," "Rennyo-sama (Volume 1)," and "Rennyo-sama (Volume 2)," is presented differently, ensuring that viewers will not get bored. This makes "Nenbutsu Monogatari 3" a work that can deeply move viewers.

4. Music and Sound

The music and sound of "Nenbutsu Monogatari 3" are important elements in conveying the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu. In particular, the music is used effectively to portray the feelings of the main characters such as Shinran, Yuen, and Rennyo, deeply moving the viewer. In addition, narration is used effectively to convey the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu in an easy-to-understand manner, making it easy for the viewer to understand.

In addition, different music and sounds are used for each episode, such as "Tannisho," "Eshinnisama," "Rennyo-sama (Volume 1)," and "Rennyo-sama (Volume 2)," so that viewers will not get bored. This makes "Nenbutsu Monogatari 3" a work that can deeply move viewers.

Recommendation

1. People who want to learn the teachings of Jodo Shinshu

"Nenbutsu Monogatari 3" is a work that aims to convey the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu in an easy-to-understand way, and is particularly useful for understanding Shinran's teachings of Other-Power Nembutsu. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about Shinran's teachings or is interested in the history of Jodo Shinshu.

2. People who like religious anime

"Nenbutsu Monogatari 3" is a religious-themed animation that depicts the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu in particular. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes religious anime or is interested in religious works.

3. People who like historical anime

"Nenbutsu Monogatari 3" is a work that depicts the history of Jodo Shinshu, and particularly details the lives of the main characters such as Shinran, Yuen, and Rennyo. Highly recommended for those who like historical anime or are interested in historical works.

4. People who like moving stories

"Nenbutsu Monogatari 3" is a work that depicts the human drama of the main characters such as Shinran, Yuen, and Rennyo, and can deeply move the viewer. I highly recommend it to those who like moving stories and those who are interested in human dramas.

Related Titles

1. Nembutsu Story 1

"Nenbutsu Monogatari 1" is a work that depicts the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu, just like "Nenbutsu Monogatari 3," and contains important content for understanding the teachings of Shinran in particular. By watching it together with "Nenbutsu Monogatari 3," you can gain a deeper understanding of the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu.

2. Nembutsu Story 2

"Nenbutsu Monogatari 2" is a work that depicts the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu, just like "Nenbutsu Monogatari 3," and contains important content for understanding the teachings of Shinran in particular. By watching it together with "Nenbutsu Monogatari 3," you can gain a deeper understanding of the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu.

3. Nembutsu Story 4

"Nenbutsu Monogatari 4" is a work that depicts the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu, just like "Nenbutsu Monogatari 3," and contains important content for understanding the teachings of Shinran in particular. By watching it together with "Nenbutsu Monogatari 3," you can gain a deeper understanding of the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu.

4. Nembutsu Story 5

"Nenbutsu Monogatari 5" is a work that depicts the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu, just like "Nenbutsu Monogatari 3," and contains important content for understanding the teachings of Shinran in particular. By watching it together with "Nenbutsu Monogatari 3," you can gain a deeper understanding of the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu.

5. Nembutsu Story 6

"Nenbutsu Monogatari 6" is a work that depicts the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu, just like "Nenbutsu Monogatari 3," and contains important content for understanding the teachings of Shinran in particular. By watching it together with "Nenbutsu Monogatari 3," you can gain a deeper understanding of the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu.

6. Nembutsu Story 7

"Nenbutsu Monogatari 7" is a work that depicts the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu, just like "Nenbutsu Monogatari 3", and contains important content for understanding the teachings of Shinran in particular. By watching it together with "Nenbutsu Monogatari 3", you can gain a deeper understanding of the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu.

7. DVD version of Nembutsu Monogatari

"DVD version Nembutsu Monogatari" is a work that depicts the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu, just like "Nenbutsu Monogatari 3", and contains important content for understanding the teachings of Shinran in particular. By watching it together with "Nenbutsu Monogatari 3", you can gain a deeper understanding of the teachings and history of Jodo Shinshu.