<h2>What is 20th Century Boys based on?</h2>

<p>It has been suggested that 20th Century Boys is inspired by the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult because of the parallels between "Friend" and Asahara Shoko.</p>

<h2>What is the message of 20th Century Boys?</h2>

<p>20th Century Boys tells the story of Kenji Endo and his friends whose childhood memories are somehow involved with a cult-leader known as "Friend" who is out to destroy the world. Most of the story is unraveling the mystery around "Friend" and includes flashbacks to previous events from different characters. Because of the characters in the story, friendship is a big theme throughout. Family, courage, bravery, and responsibility are also character themes in 20th Century Boys.</p>

<h2>Does 20th Century Boys have an anime?</h2>

<p>20th Century Boys has not been adapted into an anime, but it does have three live-action films.</p>

<h2>How many volumes is 20th Century Boys?</h2>

<p>There are 22 volumes in 20th Century Boys.</p>
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