Realizing the potential of a film on Josei Toda to showcase his mentor's greatness globally, Shin'ichi Yamamoto (Daisaku Ikeda's pen name) accepts an offer to adapt the novel, The Human Revolution, for the big screen. Despite initial anxiety, the cinematic portrayal of the mentor-disciple relationship resonates even with audiences unfamiliar with Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhist teachings. Simultaneously, Shin'ichi pours his heart and soul into fostering the staff of the Seikyo Shimbun newspaper, who undergo remarkable transformations through faith.
Chapter titles: Lion's Roar, Gratitude for One's Mentor, Moving Forward, Dynamic Strides.