Publisher Description

The sagely saga continues as Buddha and Jesus's punny romp through Tokyo twists and turns in new directions. There are no shortages of sacros-antics as the pair and their heavenly retinue venture to Japanese tourist landmarks like Tokyo Tower, play their saintly sports, and continue to refine their comedy act - all while learning new lessons about the mundane tasks of daily life in Japan. Follow the wise-guys of Tachikawa from the dentist to Dante's Inferno!The divine live among us...in a flat in western Tokyo! After centuries of hard work, Jesus and Buddha take a break from their heavenly duties to relax among the people of Japan, and their adventures in this lighthearted buddy comedy are sure to bring mirth and merriment to all!The sagely saga continues as Buddha and Jesus's punny romp through Tokyo twists and turns in new directions. There are no shortages of sacros-antics as the pair and their heavenly retinue venture to Japanese tourist landmarks like Tokyo Tower, play their saintly sports, and continue to refine their comedy act - all while learning new lessons about the mundane tasks of daily life in Japan. Follow the wise-guys of Tachikawa from the dentist to Dante's Inferno!

Author Biography

Hikaru Nakamura has been active as a manga artist working in the genre of comedy since 2001, and before Saint Young Men, was most famous for Arakawa Under the Bridge, which is currently published by Vertical Comics and was made into an anime in 2010.

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The divine live among us...in a flat in western Tokyo! After centuries of hard work, Jesus and Buddha take a break from their heavenly duties to relax among the people of Japan, and their adventures in this lighthearted buddy comedy are sure to bring mirth and merriment to all!

Promotional "Headline"

The divine live among us...in a flat in western Tokyo! After centuries of hard work, Jesus and Buddha take a break from their heavenly duties to relax among the people of Japan, and their adventures in this lighthearted buddy comedy are sure to bring mirth and merriment to all!

Description for Sales People

Saint Young Men has sold over 16 million copies in Japan. Winner of the 2009 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Short Work Manga. The series has been adapted into a hit anime film from A-1 Pictures. Part of Kodansha's Digital First line on Comixology. Was nominated for the Best Comic award at the 2012 Angouleme International Comics Festival.

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