7 Indian References in Anime Shows

Apr 26, 2023, 15:07 IST

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Rakshas & Kushan Clan

The 'Kushan Empire' in Berserk draws inspiration from the Kushan Empire in the early 1st century CE. Rakshas, mentioned in Hindu mythology, are mysterious figures exiled from the Kushan clan.

Arjuna

Earth Maiden Arjuna's protagonist 'Arjuna' draws inspiration from Arjun, the Pandav prince in Mahabharata, a Hindu epic. Like Arjun, she wields a bow named 'Gandiva' made by Brahma.

3 Idiots

In the 'Gamers!' anime series, characters refer to a scene from the Bollywood movie '3 Idiots.' There is a Japanese version of 'All Izz Well.'

Asura & Indra

Naruto has many Hindu concepts, like chakras. There are also references to Indra, the God of Swarga, and Asuras, the antagonists in Hindu mythology. Indra has led Devas against Asuras in several battles. 

Agni

The anime 'Black Butler' is partially set in Bengal, India. The makers named the character Agni after the Hindu God of Fire, who goes by the same name.

Yemma

King Yemma from Dragon Ball Z is the modern version of the Hindu deity, Yamaraja, the God of Death. Yemma decides if the person goes to heaven or hell.

Karna

In the anime 'Fate Apocrypha,' the demigod 'Karna' is based on Karna from Mahabharata, who also sports 'Kundala' and 'Kavacha.' In the anime, Karna, also known as Lancer of Red, draws his power from the sun. 

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