Joshikosei, So ni Naru. (2023)

Other name: 女子高生、僧になる。, じょしこうせい そうになる, Joshikousei, Sou ni Naru., High School Girl Becomes a Monk

Description:

As high school graduation looms, a former idol otaku finds herself at a crossroads, unsure of her career path. Her world is upended when her beloved grandfather, the chief priest of a temple, passes away, revealing a daunting legacy of considerable debt. During the somber funeral, she reunites with her childhood friend, who has since become a qualified monk after studying at a Buddhist University. Determined to prevent the temple's closure and preserve her grandfather's memory, she accepts her friend's unconventional proposal: to assume the role of chief priest. Together, this unlikely pair embarks on a challenging mission to rebuild the temple, overcoming financial obstacles and personal doubts as they strive to revive its spiritual heart and secure its future.

Episodes: 10

Producer: MBS

Country: Japanese

Status:Ongoing

Released: 2023

Genre:Childhood; Comedy; Religion