聖☆おにいさん (2012)

"Saint Young Men" is a Japanese manga series created by Hikaru Nakamura, which tells the story of Jesus and Buddha sharing an apartment in Tokyo. The series is known for its unique perspective and humor, placing the two religious leaders in the everyday life of modern Japan, showcasing their amusing experiences as they adapt to contemporary society. The manga originally began serialization in September 2006 in "Monthly Morning Two", with 22 collected volumes released as of March 2024. Due to its popularity, the series has been adapted into an anime film, OVAs, and a live-action web series. The anime film was released in 2013, produced by A-1 Pictures. Furthermore, the work has received several awards, including the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. The live-action web series is produced by Takayuki Yamada, with Ken'ichi Matsuyama playing Jesus and Shota Sometani playing Buddha. With its unique perspective, humorous plot, and clever use of religious elements, the work has attracted a large number of readers and viewers. The story not only portrays the daily lives of Jesus and Buddha as ordinary people but also explores the collision of different cultural backgrounds and values.