Saint☆Young Men
Seen it?2013 | 90 min | Animation, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and animation lovers.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha, the founders of Christianity and Buddhism, are living together as roommates in a Tokyo apartment while taking a vacation on Earth. The comedy often involves jokes about Christianity, Buddhism, and all things related, as well as the main characters' attempts to hide their identities and understand modern society in Japan.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 90K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Noriko Takao
- Gen HoshinoGautama Buddha (voice)
- Mirai MoriyamaJesus Christ (voice)
- Aiko HibiKouhei (voice)
- Fumihiko TachikiRyuuji (voice)
- Motoko KumaiDaisuke (voice)
- Nao NagasawaRyouta (voice)
- Reiko SuzukiSachiko Matsuda (voice)
- Bin ShimadaBathhouse Proprietor (voice)
- Eiji TakemotoYasu (voice)
- Kanehira YamamotoConvenience Store Manager (voice)