Naoki Urasawa's 20th Century Boys, Vol. 1: Friends by Naoki Urasawa

Naoki Urasawa's 20th Century Boys, Vol. 1: Friends

20th Century Boys #1

Naoki Urasawa with Akemi Wegmüller (Translator)

216 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction manga mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 700 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 73%
dark 52%
funny 34%
tense 32%
emotional 26%
inspiring 15%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%
hopeful 8%
sad 8%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 40%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 29% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 34% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

4.21

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