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winhlp32 · 2012-09-26, 08:19

Saint Oniisan anime movie announced!

Synopsis from mangaupdates:

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Saint Oniisan is slice-of-life, or divine-life, tale of Jesus and Buddha as they try to experience the modern world: in this case, Japan. The manga places a funny twist on religion, attitudes, culture and customs in Japan through the eyes of Jesus and Buddha.

You see Jesus and Buddha experiencing Asakusa, public baths, theme parks, and the internet. Throughout the manga, we get a little history of their divine greatness only to see their apparent insignificance in modern Japanese society. Suffice to say, before people can recognize that they’re actually Jesus and Buddha, people think of them as someone who looks like Johnny Depp or a guy with a button on his forehead. For real.

Saint Oniisan received the 2009 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Short Work Manga.

Nominated for the 2nd Manga Taisho Award (2009).

Cover of volume 1:

totoum · 2012-09-26, 08:26

I've somewhat enjoyed the manga so I'll be sure to check out the anime.

I wonder which VA they'll choose.

articuzwolf · 2012-09-26, 08:34

Eh now it's official? I recall saw it on "fake" chart few years ago

Horse · 2012-09-26, 08:43

Well, until staff announcements come: Yes plz!

Cosmic Eagle · 2012-09-26, 08:50

Crap, this is hilarious

Sheba · 2012-09-26, 09:53

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Originally Posted by totoum

I've somewhat enjoyed the manga so I'll be sure to check out the anime.

I wonder which VA they'll choose.

The japanese VAs who voices Johnny Depp and Keanu Reeves, of course. *flee*

ahelo · 2012-09-26, 10:35

I've been waiting years for this. . . Oh yeah!

Dop · 2012-09-26, 11:15

More info on staff.

I have to admit I was kind of hoping for SHAFT but I guess they're kind of busy.

Still want to see it, though!

totoum · 2012-09-26, 11:17

Why hello there A-1

So looks like aniplex has hired someone from kyoani to direct this,she was also on the idolm@ster staff.

Horse · 2012-09-26, 11:24

Well, with this staff I basically have no idea what to expect so I'll just hope for the best.

ahelo · 2012-09-27, 08:43

Director is Mr. Clannad Episode 18/Mr. Idolmaster Chihaya's "Thank You for Smile" episode. Oh god.

LoweGear · 2012-09-27, 08:46

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Originally Posted by ahelo

Director is Mr. Clannad Episode 18/Mr. Idolmaster Chihaya's "Thank You for Smile" episode. Oh god.

Also, my reaction to this anime announcement:

Irenicus · 2012-09-27, 16:22

あ、なんだ？

...

o_O

AAAHHHH! Jesus! Buddha! I never thought I'd see the day.

ShiroiRyu · 2012-09-27, 17:09

We have the volumes out in France.

I have to read them (just have the first one ...)
But hey ... It's the same author than Arakawa Under the Bridge !
How you can dislike it ? XD

maximilianjenus · 2012-09-27, 17:15

It's cute and fun, I have already read what's available on english.

Insane · 2012-09-28, 21:50

I wonder if Christians and Buddhists would be pissed as hell if they were to see this announcement.

Marcus H. · 2012-09-28, 22:00

So practically this anime series is "What if God was one of us?", the anime series?
Actually, that sounds really interesting.

MeoTwister5 · 2012-09-28, 22:22

The VA list will probably make or break the show because, you know, it's Jesus and Buddha.

Irenicus · 2012-09-28, 23:05

^Then Johnny Depp should voice Jesus in the English dub.

For Jesustice!

totoum · 2012-09-28, 23:19

This made me curious and I looked up who voice Johnny Depp in japanese and it turns out that it's Hiroaki Hirata, I think he'd be a cool choice,make it happen aniplex!

I will never again look at Space bros the same way again

2012-09-26, 08:26	Link #2
totoum Me at work Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 36	I've somewhat enjoyed the manga so I'll be sure to check out the anime. I wonder which VA they'll choose. __________________

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articuzwolf Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orange Road Age: 34	Eh now it's official? I recall saw it on "fake" chart few years ago __________________ Resonance, My Dream!

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Cosmic Eagle 今宵の虎徹は血に飢えている Join Date: Jan 2009	Crap, this is hilarious __________________

2012-09-26, 10:35	Link #7
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2012-09-26, 11:17	Link #9
totoum Me at work Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 36	Why hello there A-1 So looks like aniplex has hired someone from kyoani to direct this,she was also on the idolm@ster staff. __________________

2012-09-26, 08:43	Link #4
Horse Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009	Well, until staff announcements come: Yes plz!

2012-09-26, 11:15	Link #8
Dop Mmmm.... Join Date: Sep 2006	More info on staff. I have to admit I was kind of hoping for SHAFT but I guess they're kind of busy. Still want to see it, though!

2012-09-26, 11:24	Link #10
Horse Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009	Well, with this staff I basically have no idea what to expect so I'll just hope for the best.

2012-09-27, 08:43	Link #11
ahelo Criminal Unrequitor Graphic Designer Join Date: Jul 2010	Director is Mr. Clannad Episode 18/Mr. Idolmaster Chihaya's "Thank You for Smile" episode. Oh god. __________________ Traveler on Revenge / Ahelo Sigs / Saimoe Report! Signature by ganbaru

2012-09-27, 16:22	Link #13
Irenicus Le fou, c'est moi Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA Age: 34	あ、なんだ？ ... o_O AAAHHHH! Jesus! Buddha! I never thought I'd see the day.

2012-09-27, 17:09	Link #14
ShiroiRyu Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: France Age: 35	We have the volumes out in France. I have to read them (just have the first one ...) But hey ... It's the same author than Arakawa Under the Bridge ! How you can dislike it ? XD __________________

2012-09-27, 17:15	Link #15
maximilianjenus [E] Join Date: Mar 2008	It's cute and fun, I have already read what's available on english.

2012-09-28, 21:50	Link #16
Insane Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cairo, Egypt Age: 28	I wonder if Christians and Buddhists would be pissed as hell if they were to see this announcement.

2012-09-28, 22:00	Link #17
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	So practically this anime series is "What if God was one of us?", the anime series? Actually, that sounds really interesting. __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2012-09-28, 22:22	Link #18
MeoTwister5 Komrades of Kitamura Kou Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 39	The VA list will probably make or break the show because, you know, it's Jesus and Buddha. __________________ Medical Student vs. Anime Last Exile - Fam the Silver Wing -

2012-09-28, 23:05	Link #19
Irenicus Le fou, c'est moi Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA Age: 34	^Then Johnny Depp should voice Jesus in the English dub. For Jesustice!

2012-09-28, 23:19	Link #20
totoum Me at work Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 36	This made me curious and I looked up who voice Johnny Depp in japanese and it turns out that it's Hiroaki Hirata, I think he'd be a cool choice,make it happen aniplex! I will never again look at Space bros the same way again __________________