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20th Century Boys

20th Century Boys

The Perfect Edition, Vol. 5
DystopianManga
Pages
424
Published
2019
Language
English

Synopsis

A group of childhood friends created a symbol in the 1960s, unaware it would become the mark of a doomsday cult decades later. Now, in the year 2014, a young woman named Kanna must confront the cult's charismatic leader, the Friend, to fulfill her uncle's dying wish. She gathers a band of unlikely allies to fight for humanity's future against a world where distinguishing friend from foe is a deadly challenge.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseDarkThought-ProvokingMysterious
Chosen OneSecret Identity

Genres

Dystopian Manga Mystery Science Fiction Thriller Graphic Novels

Authors

D
Daruma Serveis Lingüistics S.L.

Daruma Serveis Lingüistics S.L. is the creative force behind the manga series 20th Century Boys. This work showcases their skill in crafting compelling narratives within the science fiction and mystery genres.

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Naoki Urasawa

Naoki Urasawa (born January 2, 1960, in Fuchū, Tokyo) is a Japanese manga artist. A graduate of Meisei University with a degree in economics, he debuted professionally in 1983 and has since created several internationally acclaimed series, including the psychological thriller Monster, the science-fiction mystery 20th Century Boys, the Astro Boy reimagining Pluto: Urasawa x Tezuka, and Billy Bat. His work is known for dense, multi-layered narratives and mastery of suspense. He has won the Shogaku...

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Takashi Nagasaki

Takashi Nagasaki (born January 14, 1956, in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan) is a Japanese manga writer, editor and producer. He joined the publisher Shogakukan as an editor in 1980, working on magazines including Big Comic, Weekly Shōnen Sunday and Big Comic Spirits (serving as the latter's editor-in-chief from 1999 to 2001) before going freelance. He is best known as Naoki Urasawa's longtime creative partner and story co-writer, collaborating on Master Keaton, Monster, 20th Century Boys, Pluto and Billy...

Characters

KannaProtagonist
KenjiSupporting
All characters in 20th Century Boys

Frequently asked questions

  • Is there a sequel to this series?

    The main narrative concludes in twenty-two volumes, but it is followed by a two-volume continuation titled 21st Century Boys that provides further resolution to the story.

  • Are there any film or television adaptations?

    The manga was adapted into a trilogy of live-action feature films released between 2008 and 2009, which cover the events of the original series.

  • Where does the title come from?

    The title is a direct reference to the classic rock song 20th Century Boy by the band T. Rex.

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