“There’s an essence of competing with each other”: Naoki Urasawa’s Inspiration Behind ‘Friend’ in 20th Century Boys Is as Dark as It Sounds
Naoki Urasawa is an underrated master of storytelling in the manga industry. From Monster to Pluto, nobody can match how brilliant his thrillers are. The genius behind the characters and the mysteries can only be replicated by him.
So, it’s not a surprise Urasawa put a lot of thought behind the villain of 20th Century Boys, Friend. Against the backdrop of nostalgia and friendship, the cult leader and main antagonist of 20th Century Boys left us all shivering in fear.
Friend from 20th Century Boys. [Credit: Shogakukan]
The Friend aims to create a dystopian world that he wishes to control. He uses his charisma, manipulation, and exploiting loneliness to gain followers and there are at least two characters who have assumed the mantle. Considering the theme of friendship in 20th Century Boys, it’s curious why Naoki Urasawa chose to make an antagonist named Friend.
Friend is a mirror of...
So, it’s not a surprise Urasawa put a lot of thought behind the villain of 20th Century Boys, Friend. Against the backdrop of nostalgia and friendship, the cult leader and main antagonist of 20th Century Boys left us all shivering in fear.
Friend from 20th Century Boys. [Credit: Shogakukan]
The Friend aims to create a dystopian world that he wishes to control. He uses his charisma, manipulation, and exploiting loneliness to gain followers and there are at least two characters who have assumed the mantle. Considering the theme of friendship in 20th Century Boys, it’s curious why Naoki Urasawa chose to make an antagonist named Friend.
Friend is a mirror of...
- 1/8/2025
- by Bidisha Mitra
- FandomWire
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