20th Century Boys
20 Seiki Shounen
#22 Most Rated#29 Most Popular#2 Most Rated · 1999
Humanity, having faced extinction at the end of the 20th century, would not have entered the new millennium if it weren't for them. In 1969, during their youth, they created a symbol. In 1997, as the coming disaster slowly starts to unfold, that symbol returns. This is the story of a group of boys who try to save the world.
For Kenji, a simple convenience store manager who once dreamed of becoming a rock 'n' roll musician, a host of memories from his past come rushing back when one of his childhood friends mysteriously commits suicide. Could this new death be related to the rise of a bizarre new cult that's been implicated in several other murders and disappearances? Determined to dig deeper, Kenji reunites with some of his old buddies in the hope of learning the truth behind it all.
(Source: VIZ Media)
Humanity, having faced extinction at the end of the 20th century, would not have entered the new millennium if it weren't for them. In 1969, during their youth, they created a symbol. In 1997, as the coming disaster slowly starts to unfold, that symbol returns. This is the story of a group of boys who try to save the world.
For Kenji, a simple convenience store manager who once dreamed of becoming a rock 'n' roll musician, a host of memories from his past come rushing back when one of his childhood friends mysteriously commits suicide. Could this new death be related to the rise of a bizarre new cult that's been implicated in several other murders and disappearances? Determined to dig deeper, Kenji reunites with some of his old buddies in the hope of learning the truth behind it all.
(Source: VIZ Media)
Humanity, having faced extinction at the end of the 20th century, would not have entered the new millennium if it weren't for them. In 1969, during their youth, they created a symbol. In 1997, as the coming disaster slowly starts to unfold, that symbol returns. This is the story of a group of boys who try to save the world.
For Kenji, a simple convenience store manager who once dreamed of becoming a rock 'n' roll musician, a host of memories from his past come rushing back when one of his childhood friends mysteriously commits suicide. Could this new death be related to the rise of a bizarre new cult that's been implicated in several other murders and disappearances? Determined to dig deeper, Kenji reunites with some of his old buddies in the hope of learning the truth behind it all.
(Source: VIZ Media)
Format
Manga
Chapters
249
Volumes
22
Characters
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Staff
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Reviews
4 · sorted by votes
Status Distribution
Current
13%·13,017
Planning
51%·52,192
Paused
4%·4,015
Dropped
1%·1,131
Completed
31%·31,260
Score Distribution
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Recommendations
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Relations
Coming of Age97%Ensemble Cast96%Seinen94%Achronological Order92%Conspiracy89%Cult88%Found Family85%Male Protagonist75%Detective75%Philosophy71%Musical Theater65%Historical63%Augmented Reality55%Police53%Robots52%Cute Boys Doing Cute Things43%Foreign40%Rock Music40%Homeless35%Nudity32%Urban30%Bowling20%
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters does 20th Century Boys have?
20th Century Boys has 249 chapters across 22 volumes.
Is 20th Century Boys completed?
As of now, 20th Century Boys has finished.
When was 20th Century Boys published?
20th Century Boys was published from September 27, 1999 to April 24, 2006.
What kind of manga is 20th Century Boys?
20th Century Boys is a manga, originally from Japan.