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Edison exists as a spirit within the Tathagata Realm, the eighth dimension of the spirit world, where enlightened beings manifest as sentient luminous substances beyond mortal forms. In this realm, he continues his work as an inventor, creating a cosmic elevator capable of transporting beings across diverse dimensions of heaven and hell.
His influence reaches the human world by channeling urgent messages and visions through a shaman. He tasks a young man named Ryuta with completing his unfinished invention, the "spirit phone," directly imparting the required equations and designs into Ryuta's mind during their encounter. This device enables communication with the spirit world and facilitates astral travel for the living.
Edison presents himself as a selfless historical figure devoted to humanity's advancement, countering real-world accusations of plagiarism. He claims reincarnation from earlier innovators like Johannes Gutenberg and Cai Lun, framing his multiple lifetimes as a divine mission to guide human progress. He voices concern over humanity's growing materialism and diminishing spiritual faith, warning this decline risks plunging the world into chaos.
Within the spirit world, he serves as both guide and judge. He reveals Ryuta's destiny as a chosen savior destined to lead others toward enlightenment under the Eternal Buddha. Edison oversees a judgment process where souls review their earthly lives before an audience of spirits, determining their suitability for higher realms based on purity of thought and selflessness. His elevator invention later proves critical for a rescue mission into hell, enabling protagonists to confront adversarial spirits.
Edison's portrayal deliberately contrasts the film's depiction of damned historical figures like Nietzsche and Hitler, positioning him as a benevolent force opposing their demonic ideologies. His ongoing mission focuses on preserving the connection between the physical and spiritual realms to prevent human deviation from divine principles.
His influence reaches the human world by channeling urgent messages and visions through a shaman. He tasks a young man named Ryuta with completing his unfinished invention, the "spirit phone," directly imparting the required equations and designs into Ryuta's mind during their encounter. This device enables communication with the spirit world and facilitates astral travel for the living.
Edison presents himself as a selfless historical figure devoted to humanity's advancement, countering real-world accusations of plagiarism. He claims reincarnation from earlier innovators like Johannes Gutenberg and Cai Lun, framing his multiple lifetimes as a divine mission to guide human progress. He voices concern over humanity's growing materialism and diminishing spiritual faith, warning this decline risks plunging the world into chaos.
Within the spirit world, he serves as both guide and judge. He reveals Ryuta's destiny as a chosen savior destined to lead others toward enlightenment under the Eternal Buddha. Edison oversees a judgment process where souls review their earthly lives before an audience of spirits, determining their suitability for higher realms based on purity of thought and selflessness. His elevator invention later proves critical for a rescue mission into hell, enabling protagonists to confront adversarial spirits.
Edison's portrayal deliberately contrasts the film's depiction of damned historical figures like Nietzsche and Hitler, positioning him as a benevolent force opposing their demonic ideologies. His ongoing mission focuses on preserving the connection between the physical and spiritual realms to prevent human deviation from divine principles.