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20th century boys

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  • "A group of childhood friends must reunite to save all of humanity from an evil organisation that wants to bring about the end of the world. Chapter 1. Beginning of the end: In 1969, a young boy named Kenji and his friends write The Book of Prophecy, fanciful tales that predict a series of horrifying disasters in the future which ultimately lead to Doomsday. Years later in 1997, a mysterious cult being lead by a man only known as Friend has emerged and gained strong influence over society. A series of catastrophes begin to occur, mirroring the prophecies made up by the young Kenji. The friends must band together to fight the 'Friend'"--Container
  • "Chapter 2. The last hope: It is 2015 and Friend rules over a dystopian empire. Kenji's rebellious niece is marked as a problem child and is sent to Friend Land. As Kenji's friends uncover the truth about Friend they discover a New Book of Prophecy which predicts in 2015, at a church in Shinjuku, a saviour will rise to uphold justice but will be assassinated. Who is the saviour? Once again, Doomsday looms near..."--Container
  • "Chapter 3. The final chapter. Our flag:The year is 2017, Friend is now the World President, governing the entire world. The virus-plagued Tokyo is now isolated from the rest of the world with towering walls and oppressive surveillance. Friend gives another prophecy: 'At noon on August 20, mankind will be terminated by aliens. Only those who believe in me shall survive.' Now the final battle begins --Container
Language
jpn
Work
Edition
Widescreen.
Extent
3 DVD-videos (437 min.)
Note
  • "EYE350"
  • Originally released in Japan in 2008 (Chapter 1) and 2009 (Chapters 2-3)
  • Original graphic novels 20th Century Boys & 21st Century Boys by Naoki Urasawa
  • Includes special features: the making of, Japanese premiere, cast interviews, original trailer, Chapter 3 alternative ending
Contents
  • Disc 1: Chapter 1. Beginning of the end. Disc 2: Chapter 2. The last hope. Disc 3: Chapter 3. The final chapter, our flag
Isbn
9322225085084
Instance
Label
20th century boys
Title
20th century boys
Title variation
Twentieth century boys
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Actor
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Language
jpn
Summary
  • "A group of childhood friends must reunite to save all of humanity from an evil organisation that wants to bring about the end of the world. Chapter 1. Beginning of the end: In 1969, a young boy named Kenji and his friends write The Book of Prophecy, fanciful tales that predict a series of horrifying disasters in the future which ultimately lead to Doomsday. Years later in 1997, a mysterious cult being lead by a man only known as Friend has emerged and gained strong influence over society. A series of catastrophes begin to occur, mirroring the prophecies made up by the young Kenji. The friends must band together to fight the 'Friend'"--Container
  • "Chapter 2. The last hope: It is 2015 and Friend rules over a dystopian empire. Kenji's rebellious niece is marked as a problem child and is sent to Friend Land. As Kenji's friends uncover the truth about Friend they discover a New Book of Prophecy which predicts in 2015, at a church in Shinjuku, a saviour will rise to uphold justice but will be assassinated. Who is the saviour? Once again, Doomsday looms near..."--Container
  • "Chapter 3. The final chapter. Our flag:The year is 2017, Friend is now the World President, governing the entire world. The virus-plagued Tokyo is now isolated from the rest of the world with towering walls and oppressive surveillance. Friend gives another prophecy: 'At noon on August 20, mankind will be terminated by aliens. Only those who believe in me shall survive.' Now the final battle begins --Container
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videorecording
Credits note
Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi; written by Naoki Urasawa
Intended audience
Rated: MA 15+
Language note
In Japanese. English subtitles
PerformerNote
Toshiaki Karasawa, Etsushi Toyokawa
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1960-
  • 1963-
  • 1962-
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Urasawa, Naoki
  • Tsutsumi, Yukihiko
  • Karasawa, Toshiaki
  • Toyokawa, Etsushi
  • Madman Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
437
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
Feature films
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
Label
20th century boys
Instantiates
Distribution
Note
  • "EYE350"
  • Originally released in Japan in 2008 (Chapter 1) and 2009 (Chapters 2-3)
  • Original graphic novels 20th Century Boys & 21st Century Boys by Naoki Urasawa
  • Includes special features: the making of, Japanese premiere, cast interviews, original trailer, Chapter 3 alternative ending
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier.
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
stereophonic
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent.
Contents
Disc 1: Chapter 1. Beginning of the end. Disc 2: Chapter 2. The last hope. Disc 3: Chapter 3. The final chapter, our flag
Dimensions
12 cm.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen.
Extent
3 DVD-videos (437 min.)
Isbn
9322225085084
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia.
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
9322225085084
Other physical details
sound, colour
Publisher number
EYE350
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System details
PAL ; Region 4 ; Anamorphic widescreen 16:9
Video recording format
DVD
Label
20th century boys
Distribution
Note
  • "EYE350"
  • Originally released in Japan in 2008 (Chapter 1) and 2009 (Chapters 2-3)
  • Original graphic novels 20th Century Boys & 21st Century Boys by Naoki Urasawa
  • Includes special features: the making of, Japanese premiere, cast interviews, original trailer, Chapter 3 alternative ending
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier.
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
stereophonic
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent.
Contents
Disc 1: Chapter 1. Beginning of the end. Disc 2: Chapter 2. The last hope. Disc 3: Chapter 3. The final chapter, our flag
Dimensions
12 cm.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen.
Extent
3 DVD-videos (437 min.)
Isbn
9322225085084
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia.
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
9322225085084
Other physical details
sound, colour
Publisher number
EYE350
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System details
PAL ; Region 4 ; Anamorphic widescreen 16:9
Video recording format
DVD

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