Alternative TitlesSynonyms: 20 Seiki Shounen, Nijuu Seiki Shounen, Nijuusseiki Shounen, 20thCB Japanese: 20世紀少年
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 22
Chapters: 249
Status: Finished
Published: Sep 27, 1999 to Apr 24, 2006
StatisticsScore: 9.091 (scored by 9463 users)
Ranked: #32
Popularity: #53
Members: 18,876
Favorites: 2,788 1 indicates a weighted score
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You will find yourself mesmerised by the amazing storytelling, dramatic character development, and the enveloping mystery of the plot in these two publications.
Pluto is a remake of osamu tezuka's Astro boy.
Thriller + futuristic science fiction = MASTERPIECE..!!!
Good 'ol Naoki Urasawa strikes again. While Pluto lacks some charismatic characters and intertwining storylines to match the unmatchable 20th Century Boys, it provides a first quality read with a heavy atmosphere, memorable twists, and as always, a brilliant depiction of the human being.
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Monster and 20th Century Boys are both written by the same author (Urasawa Naoki) and are both heavily psychological works that primarily explore the nature of evil.
Both are by Urasawa, and among his best work. Monster deals with deeper issues while 20th Century Boys focuses more on character interactions and relationships, but the basic element of good people against a terrifying, ruthless enemy is the driving force of both.
Monster is more tightly plotted and cleaner in terms of unnecessary side plots and characters, so I recommend starting out with 20th Century Boys as the slightly inferior (and I hate using that word for anything Urasawa has written) work.
Both are mistery manga written and illustrated by the same author.
Both have a supreme interesting story about conspiracy and the fight between good and evil. In both cases, the "bad" one has childhood traumas, responsible for their behavior.
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The two pieces are emotive in two particular ways: a coming-of-age realisation, and the development of relationships between friends. Both also feature great artwork and storytelling.
we were children, we were friends, we grew up then the fate separated us .. this is the idea of Oyasumi Punpun and 20th CB, Oyasumi Punpun is deeper for me and better,both have a time-skipping , If you liked 20thCB you won't miss Oyasumi Punpun
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Antagonists hold a lot of power and the main characters have to oppose this massive force while trying to find out the truth behind everything that's happening and will happen while trying to keep it a secret from others.
Both give off the feeling of suspense and leave you impatient to know what will happen next.
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Although one is manga the other is a manhwa, both of them have great similarities. Throughout the stories lots of mysteries happen and some "friends" try to solve the mysteries.
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The people are forced to be a part of a 'game', the purpose of which they aren't told. Both protagonists seek to find the "bad guy" and aim to end the senseless game in which they were plunged into unknowingly.
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The characters in both are involved in a life or death game. The "game" in 20th century boys involves the entire world, while Liar Game is much smaller.
Both focus mainly on psychological conflits and character development. You need to actually think to understand the story of either
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It has a similar theme:"man relives his childhood"
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"What the hell is going on?" is usually the thought that comes to mind when first reading either. But each mystery and loose end is slowly unraveled as the story progresses. Both mangas heavily focus on psychological conflicts and character development but only Believers includes adult interactions and erotic behavior.
In both stories, a bizzare cult is at fault for the several occurring deaths and disappearances. Standing at the top in 20th Century Boys is "Friend", while in Believers a man called "Master". Both protagonists are deeply connected with the cult, but approach it differently. Kenji seeks to find "Friend" and put an end to his cult, while the protagonist known as "Operator" is manipulated by "Master" and fully believes the ideals of his cult. Although Believers cannot compare to the magnitude of 20th Century Boys, both are compelling psychological/mystery manga that will leave you at the edge of your seat.
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Both are written and drawn by Urusawa Naoki, and has the unique Urusawa feeling.
They are both about a "mystery" of sorts, as well as a conspiracy that threatens the world. Billy Bat has some supernatural elements and is more of a historical manga set during the 50s-60s.
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Both are seinen manga with touches of sci-fi that focuses mainly on psychological conflits and character development. Also, their brilliant plots feature end-of-the-world and conspiracy ideas. Even the feel is the same.
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Each of these manga deals with an epic adventure with a protagonist, who against the odds, fights against an absolute evil. Shin Angyo Onshi is more of a historical story involving Korea and 20th Century Boys is more based on current times involving Japan. ^_^
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Both stories are thrillers that are a race against time as the protagonist has to remember events and people from his childhood to protect himself and those he cares about. They definitely have the same kind of series-long tension that keeps you reading late into the night.
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Both are seinen manga, with plot about the past, in school, and later, as adults.
Nijigahara Holograph is a lot shorter though, only 1 volume.
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Both mangas are high-adrenaline thrillers with a touch of mystery. In a world where rebellion against societal norms can get you killed, the main characters are pitted against greedy and corrupt enemies with terrifying political and economic power. Colorful characters, masterful cliffhangers, and powerful stories make these two mangas a Japanese thriller must.
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A bunch of kids saving the world, do note that Bloody Monday is shōnen unlike 20th CB.
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