Can you imagine the central figures of Christianity and Buddhism dealing with modern life? That’s the premise of Saint Oniisan (Saint Young Men), a comedy where Jesus and Buddha decide to take a vacation on Earth. They both share a modest apartment in a Tokyo neighborhood, facing everyday situations ranging from saving money to understanding Japanese culture. Written by Hikaru Nakamura, this manga and later anime mixes cultural references with a…
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Can you imagine the central figures of Christianity and Buddhism dealing with modern life? That’s the premise of Saint Oniisan (Saint Young Men), a comedy where Jesus and Buddha decide to take a vacation on Earth. They both share a modest apartment in a Tokyo neighborhood, facing everyday situations ranging from saving money to understanding Japanese culture. Written by Hikaru Nakamura, this manga and later anime mixes cultural references with a…