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ladyfives's review
What a silly idea for a manga. I revisited this after being hit with nostalgia for the anime/OVA, and it was as light-hearted and strange as I remembered. It's really a manga that doesn't exactly...hit right if you don't know a fair bit about these religions & Japanese culture (dang, did the localisation team have a challenge ahead of them with this one), but I still got enough to get some smiles out of it.
pheebabeeba_'s review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
SILLY I LOVED IT
moonbites's review
3.0
I think I actually liked the anime better for this one, but I am gonna continue on with the series. I still liked it but not as much as I remember loving the anime series.
saramarie08's review
2.0
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After successfully getting humanity passed the millennium, Buddha and Jesus decide that it's time for a vacation. They rent a flat in Tokyo and experience some of the local tourist attractions. Buddha is consistently worried about making rent while Jesus thinks spending money is the pinnacle of relaxation. They go to theme parks and ride rides together. They win a golden statue of Buddha in a local carnival game. They participate in local Shinto festivals and hope not to upset the sitting spirit by carrying its shrine. They sample lots of food at street vendors, festivals, and anywhere they can. In all of their adventures, they try to blend in with the locals, despite Buddha's elongated ear lobes and Jesus' crown of thorns.
This story came highly recommended, and I really wanted to like it. I read volume one inside the omnibus of volumes 1 and 2, and couldn't bring myself to be interested in the second half of the omnibus. This slice-of-life story has a lot of humor that is particular to those who know a lot about Christianity, Buddhism, AND Shintoism, and my knowledge is really limited to just the one that is ubiquitous in America. There are so many jokes that are lost in translation. Kodansha sometimes likes to do translation notes in their books, but this is the first time I’ve seen them include translation notes at the end of each chapter. Clearly, there are so many things that need explanation that having them all collected at the end would be too long. However, if a joke requires a paragraph of explanation, how funny can it really be? Unless you have a population of students who would be familiar with all three religions, this might be an easy one to skip purchasing.
If you do happen to have that student population who would find this enjoyable, there was nothing inappropriate or risqué about the first volume. The two occasionally drink beer, but that is really the only inclusion of drugs or alcohol thus far.
Sara's Rating: 4/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12
After successfully getting humanity passed the millennium, Buddha and Jesus decide that it's time for a vacation. They rent a flat in Tokyo and experience some of the local tourist attractions. Buddha is consistently worried about making rent while Jesus thinks spending money is the pinnacle of relaxation. They go to theme parks and ride rides together. They win a golden statue of Buddha in a local carnival game. They participate in local Shinto festivals and hope not to upset the sitting spirit by carrying its shrine. They sample lots of food at street vendors, festivals, and anywhere they can. In all of their adventures, they try to blend in with the locals, despite Buddha's elongated ear lobes and Jesus' crown of thorns.
This story came highly recommended, and I really wanted to like it. I read volume one inside the omnibus of volumes 1 and 2, and couldn't bring myself to be interested in the second half of the omnibus. This slice-of-life story has a lot of humor that is particular to those who know a lot about Christianity, Buddhism, AND Shintoism, and my knowledge is really limited to just the one that is ubiquitous in America. There are so many jokes that are lost in translation. Kodansha sometimes likes to do translation notes in their books, but this is the first time I’ve seen them include translation notes at the end of each chapter. Clearly, there are so many things that need explanation that having them all collected at the end would be too long. However, if a joke requires a paragraph of explanation, how funny can it really be? Unless you have a population of students who would be familiar with all three religions, this might be an easy one to skip purchasing.
If you do happen to have that student population who would find this enjoyable, there was nothing inappropriate or risqué about the first volume. The two occasionally drink beer, but that is really the only inclusion of drugs or alcohol thus far.
Sara's Rating: 4/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12
meecespieces's review
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
cinnseer's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
emeraldreverie's review
3.0
Wacky roommate fun. I liked it. Art is light and interesting. Two joke missteps: a "don't want to get fat" moment, and a few instances of toxic gender essentialism.
vinceyface's review
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5