If you were the kid in class dreaming of one day saving the world from evil, STOP EVERYTHING AND READ THIS. In 101 chapters I know this story is a masterpiece. I don't believe I've ever read a story that gave me anxiety; Junji Ito stories creep me out, but 20th Century Boys gives me anxiety. I had to force myself to write this review to stop reading the story, I'm still shaking. If you want to experience slow-burn storytelling that induces borderline paranoia, this is the story for you.
The characters grow on you in perfect Naoki Urasawa fashion, their hopes and fears become your
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