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A review by wolfiegrrrl
Saint Young Men, Omnibus 1 by Hikaru Nakamura
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This series is a rich example of a story jam-packed to the brim with cultural appreciation. Japanese culture meets Buddhism meets Christianity in a humorous slice-of-divine-life adventure...with roommates!
The translation notes at the end of each chapter provide the added context needed to understand a lot of the jokes and references, which I am particularly grateful for. Not only are these notes enlightening, they're educational and served to further bolster my respect and appreciation for the translation and localization process. The team had their hands full with this one, but their hard work really shines through!
Jesus and Buddha have such a cute and wholesome friendship that I can't help smiling every time I read a chapter. Their landlady is delightfully fearless and I love the ridiculous turn the story takes when the yakuza get involved.
The translation notes at the end of each chapter provide the added context needed to understand a lot of the jokes and references, which I am particularly grateful for. Not only are these notes enlightening, they're educational and served to further bolster my respect and appreciation for the translation and localization process. The team had their hands full with this one, but their hard work really shines through!
Jesus and Buddha have such a cute and wholesome friendship that I can't help smiling every time I read a chapter. Their landlady is delightfully fearless and I love the ridiculous turn the story takes when the yakuza get involved.