Is 20th Century Boys based on a true story?

Last Modified Sep 18, 2024 07:53 GMT
Is 20th Century Boys based on a true story?
Century Boys (Source: Screengrab/Youtube)

No, the 20th Century Boys is not based on a true story, but it is inspired by the Sarin Gas Attack on the Tokyo Subway in 1995.

20th Century Boys is an anime about a group of friends who discover that a mysterious cult leader, called “Friend,” is trying to take over the world. The story follows their efforts to stop him, uncovering secrets from their past along the way. It’s a mix of science fiction, mystery, and adventure, with many twists and turns.

Disclaimer: This article may contain spoilers for some. Readers are advised to continue at their own discretion.

Source: Jack-Amin Ibrahim

How the Sarin Gas Attack on the Tokyo Subway and the gas attack in 20th Century Boys similar?

In 20th Century Boys, there’s a part where a cult releases a deadly gas to cause panic and fear. This idea is inspired by a real event in 1995 when a cult in Tokyo did something similar. The story uses this to make the plot more intense and realistic.

This is the only part that is inspired by real-life tragedy other than that there is no relation between the anime with any real-life story.

FAQs on 20th Century Boys manga series

A. It is a mix of Sci-fi, mystery, and adventure.

A. The third movie of 20th Century Boys was released on August 29, 2009.

A. There are 22 volumes of the 20th Century Boys manga series.

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