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20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope
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20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope

2009-01-30 · 140 min · ★ 6.7

Science Fiction · Adventure · Mystery

Set 15 years after "Twentieth Century Boys," Kanna (Airi Taira) reunites with several main characters from the first film in an attempt to stop Friend's increasing influence over the world and continued plans to eliminate humanity, as detailed in the New Book of Prophecy.

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Directors
Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Production companies
TOHO, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Office Crescendo, Cine Bazar, Fukuoka Broadcasting System, Hiroshima Telecasting, Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company, Shizuoka Daiichi Television, Miyagi Television Broadcasting, Sapporo Television Broadcasting Company, d-rights, Yomiuri Shimbun Company, dentsu, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, VAP, Shogakukan, Toho Eizo Bijutsu
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Toshiaki KarasawaToshiaki KarasawaKenji Endo
Etsushi ToyokawaEtsushi ToyokawaOtcho
Takako TokiwaTakako TokiwaYukiji
Airi TairaAiri TairaKanna Endo
Nana KataseNana KataseMiki Shikishima
Hitomi KurokiHitomi KurokiKiriko Endo
Eiko KoikeEiko KoikeTakasu
Haruka KinamiHaruka KinamiKyoko
Yoji TanakaYoji TanakaDetective Higashino
Andrew KojiAndrew KojiThai Gangster
Arata IuraArata Iura
Teruyuki KagawaTeruyuki Kagawa
Fumiyo KohinataFumiyo Kohinata
Arata FurutaArata FurutaHaru Namio

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