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20th Century Boys: Story, Chapters and Where to Read

20th Century Boys (1999): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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20th Century Boys (1999) is a award winning, drama, mystery, sci-fi manga by Urasawa, Naoki. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.93/10 from 109,745 ratings.

What is 20th Century Boys about?

As the 20th century approaches its end, people all over the world are anxious that the world is changing. And probably not for the better.

Key details

20th Century Boys spans 249 chapters across 22 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Sep 27, 1999 to Apr 24, 2006.

Where to read 20th Century Boys

Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.

Frequently asked questions

What is 20th Century Boys about?

As the 20th century approaches its end, people all over the world are anxious that the world is changing. And probably not for the better.

Is 20th Century Boys finished?

Its publication status is: Finished.

What is the MAL rating of 20th Century Boys?

20th Century Boys is rated 8.93/10 on MyAnimeList.

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