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

Description

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 224 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 85%
dark 57%
tense 38%
funny 33%
emotional 23%
reflective 9%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 33%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 77% | Plot: 16% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | No: 18%

Average rating

4.22

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