Akkanbe Ikkyu

あっかんべェ一休

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This is a biography of the famous Buddhist monk Ikkyu from the late Hisashi Sakaguchi. Set in 14th century Japan, Ikkyu must learn to live and excel as a monk, despite the fact that his father is the emperor. His intelligence and purity help him succeed, but he continues to get the short end of the stick in life. Can Ikkyu perservere in his quest for spirituality in spite of everything that is set against him? \[Source: Omanga.net\]

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Genres
Drama Historical Psychological Slice of Life
Activities
Professions Prostitution
Crimes
Murder Murder Mass Murder
Derivative Work
Based on Based on Real Life
Narrative Tropes
Comedic Undertone Hidden past Death Tropes Death of Loved One
Plot Structure
Time Manipulation Time Skip
Work Info
Biography/Autobiography Art Style Realistic
Themes
Child Abuse Historical Persons Illness Politics Religion Violence War Philosophy Nobility Royalty Social Issues Poverty Suicide Attempted Suicide Violence Gore
Time Period > Period Piece
Middle Ages 15th Century
Occupations
Buddhist Priest/ Courtesan Emperors Monks
Sexual Content
Nudity Intensity Mature
Sexual Acts
Rape Rape Gang Rape
Settings
Dark Ambience
Audience Demographics
Male Oriented Seinen
Character Archetype
Hero Anti-Hero
Character Types
Hard-Working Protagonist Playboys Male Lead Eccentric Male Lead
Locations
Asia Japan
Relationship
Master-Disciple Relationship Age Gap Older Male Younger Female
Species & Creatures
Animals Dogs