Saint Young Men The Movie ~Holy Men vs Demon Army~

Saint Young Men The Movie ~Holy Men vs Demon Army~

2024 · ★ 6.5 · Comedy

There are saints living in Tokyo, Japan: Buddha the Enlightened One, and Jesus, Son of God. After successfully bringing the previous century to a close, the two share an apartment in Tachikawa while enjoying some well-earned time off down on Earth. Buddha pinches pennies like a typical neighborhood housewife, while Jesus is prone to making impulse buys.

Directed by Yuichi Fukuda · Written by Yuichi Fukuda

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