20th Century Boys
Urasawa Naoki
- Mangaka
- Urasawa Naoki
- First published
- 1999
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Thriller · Award Winning · Science fiction · Historical
- Content rating
- Suggestive
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Where it came from
20th Century Boys was written and illustrated by Naoki Urasawa and serialized in Big Comic Spirits from 1999 to 2006. Conceived as a grand, multi-generational mystery, the story follows a group of friends who realize that a sinister cult is bringing the fictional doomsday scenarios they invented as children to life. Urasawa designed the narrative to explore the lingering impact of childhood nostalgia and the societal weight of the 20th century, utilizing his signature cinematic pacing and complex character development.
Upon its release, the series received significant critical acclaim, winning multiple awards including the Shogakukan Manga Award and the Kodansha Manga Award. It is widely regarded as a masterpiece of the thriller genre, noted for its intricate plot structure and the mysterious antagonist known as 'Friend.' The manga's success led to a trilogy of live-action films and solidified Urasawa’s reputation as one of the most influential storytellers in contemporary manga.
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