Character Relationship Map: Saint☆Young Men

Characters

• Gautama Buddha (played by Gen Hoshino) — protagonist

  Central figure and roommate of Jesus Christ in Tachikawa. Portrayed as calm, thrifty, and fond of manga (especially Osamu Tezuka's Buddha). Often serves as the grounded, humorous counterpoint to Jesus...

• Jesus Christ (played by Mirai Moriyama) — protagonist

  Central figure and roommate of Buddha in Tachikawa. Depicted as highly passionate, deeply compassionate toward everyone, and enthusiastic about mundane activities like shopping and video games. Prone...

• Kouhei (played by Aiko Hibi) — supporting

  Minor supporting character encountered during the protagonists' daily excursions and social interactions in Tokyo.

• Kouhei's Mother (voice) (played by Kimiko Saito) — supporting
• Daisuke (played by Motoko Kumai) — supporting

  Minor supporting character featured in various comedic vignettes and daily life scenarios.

• Ryouta's Mother (voice) (played by Kumiko Nishihara) — minor
• Daisuke's Mother (voice) (played by Mie Sonozaki) — minor
• Ryouta (played by Nao Nagasawa) — supporting

  Minor supporting character interacting with the protagonists during their sightseeing and recreational activities.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Daisuke's Mother (voice) → Daisuke (mother)
• Ryouta's Mother (voice) → Ryouta (mother)
• Kouhei's Mother (voice) → Kouhei (mother)

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Gautama Buddha → Jesus Christ (Social Roommates And Friends) — They share a home and explore modern Japanese society together, with Buddha's calm thriftiness contrasting with Jesus's enthusiasm.

  The plot reference says Buddha and Jesus live together as roommates in an apartment in Tachikawa while vacationing on Earth.

Story Analysis

During a vacation on Earth, Buddha and Jesus share a home in Tachikawa and find comedy in ordinary modern Japanese life.

Plot Progression

1. Arrival and Shared Disguise — Buddha and Jesus share an apartment in Tachikawa during a vacation on Earth. They try to conceal their identities as they encounter modern Japanese society.
2. Ordinary Japanese Outings — The roommates spend their days sightseeing and engaging with familiar activities. Jesus's enthusiasm for shopping contrasts with Buddha's calmer, thriftier manner.
3. Home Leisure and Manga — Their everyday routine includes blogging and playing video games. Buddha's fondness for manga, particularly Osamu Tezuka's Buddha, is also noted.
4. Divine Comic Mishaps — Religious references become visual comedy through small supernatural manifestations. Jesus makes wine from water in a public bath, while Buddha shines when excited.