We have seen enough anime where the protagonist tried to “play God and save the world.” But now it’s time to take this idea a step further to “defeat the Gods and save the world.” While some fans have already seen the first and second seasons, some are still wondering: Does Buddha die in Record of Ragnarok? Well, let’s find out.
Record of Ragnarok is an anime that brings together the Gods from Ancient Greece, Norse mythology, and Hinduism. The Gods have gathered to punish humanity for their past mistakes and constant mistreatment of each other.
Who is Buddha in Record of Ragnarok?
Buddha is the god of wisdom in Buddhism. In the sixth round, when he fights against Zerofuku, it is shown that Buddha came up with the idea that when two people face danger together, they can achieve their maximum potential. This concept allows humans to use their divine weapons to harm the gods.
Buddha, who was accused of treason, escapes being attacked by Loki and Bishamonten with the help of Kojiro and Souji. Later, Zeus and Odin step in and prevent the gods from fighting each other until the tournament is finished.
Why did Buddha fight from the side of Humans?
- The tournament took a surprising turn in Round 6 when Buddha joined as a participant.
- What shocked everyone, even more, was that Buddha revealed he wasn’t fighting for the gods but rather representing humanity because he disliked the gods.
Of course, Buddha was once a regular human who achieved enlightenment. In response, the gods decided to send Bishamonten, the leader of the Shinto gods of fortune, to face him in the tournament.
But who is Zerofuku in Record of Ragnarok?
Bishamonten revealed that he and the other Shinto gods were actually a single god named Zerofuku in the past. This enabled them to merge together and revert back to their original form.
Zerofuku, in the past, aided humanity and formed friendships with them. Unfortunately, things changed when Buddha appeared, effortlessly gaining the devotion of humanity, causing them to turn against Zerofuku.
Buddha vs Zerofuku: Does Buddha die in Record of Ragnarok?
No, Buddha isn’t dead in Record of Ragnarok but he does lose his left eye during the fight. Although Buddha was having a hard time at beating Zerofuku at first, Beelzebub reveals that he had conducted experiments on Zerofuku, transforming him into the Demon Lord of the Sixth Heaven, Hajun.
- Hajun is similar to Hades in Greek mythology. This angry and mighty ancient god is determined to annihilate Buddha, who, for the first time, is unable to foresee his enemy’s future actions.
- However, in the end, despite the challenges, Buddha managed to defeat Zerofuku/Hajun by utilizing his own Volundr, bringing the tournament to a tie with three wins for each side.
Conclusion
That’s everything to know about whether does Buddha die in the Record of Ragnarok or not. What do you think about it? Do let us know in the comments down below.