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21st Century Boys: Story, Chapters and Where to Read

21st Century Boys (2006): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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21st Century Boys (2006) is a award winning, drama, mystery, sci-fi manga by Urasawa, Naoki. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.43/10 from 57,085 ratings.

What is 21st Century Boys about?

As the conflict between Kenji Endo, his childhood friends, and cult leader "Friend" comes to an end, two mysteries remain—Friend's true identity and whether the threat of an "anti-photon bomb" before his death was legitimate. Hoping to find an answer, Kenji, alongside the United Nations, decides to use a virtual reality program created from Friend's childhood memories in this conclusion to a long journey that will span decades.

Key details

21st Century Boys spans 16 chapters across 2 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Dec 25, 2006 to Jul 14, 2007.

Where to read 21st Century Boys

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

Frequently asked questions

What is 21st Century Boys about?

As the conflict between Kenji Endo, his childhood friends, and cult leader "Friend" comes to an end, two mysteries remain—Friend's true identity and whether the threat of an "anti-photon bomb" before his death was legitimate. Hoping to find an answer

Is 21st Century Boys finished?

Its publication status is: Finished.

What is the MAL rating of 21st Century Boys?

21st Century Boys is rated 8.43/10 on MyAnimeList.

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