20th Century Boys_
Updated Jan 28, 2026
OVERVIEW
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.<br><br>
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.
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(Source: VIZ Media)
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
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,...
20th Century Boys -- Score: 8.8/10.
DETAILS
Score
8.8/10
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Chapters
249
Volumes
22
Status
FINISHED
Country
JP
Year
1999
TAGS (5)
Drama
Mystery
Psychological
Sci-Fi
Thriller
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 20th Century Boys?
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.
What is the score of 20th Century Boys?
The score of 20th Century Boys is 8.8/10.
What is the genres of 20th Century Boys?
The genres of 20th Century Boys is Drama, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Thriller.