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"Saint Young Men" is a Japanese manga series created by Hikaru Nakamura. It revolves around Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha, who are living as roommates in a Tokyo apartment, experiencing modern life. The manga is known for its humorous style and light-hearted treatment of religion, often depicting Jesus and Buddha as ordinary individuals with relatable quirks and incorporating numerous parodies of modern society. Serialized in the magazine "Morning Two" since 2006, the manga has been adapted into an anime film, OVAs, and a live-action drama series. In the story, Jesus is portrayed as impulsive and loves shopping, while Buddha is calm and thrifty, their interactions leading to many comedic situations. The manga is highly popular due to its unique style and light tone, receiving numerous awards, including the 2009 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Short Work Manga. It has also garnered some controversy for its lighthearted portrayal of religious figures, but overall, it has received widespread praise both in Japan and overseas.