: The song is the namesake for Naoki Urasawa’s famous manga series 20th Century Boys and inspired a character "Stand" in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure .
: It remains a staple of glam rock tributes, including a popular stage musical of the same name that celebrates Bolan's life and music. T.Rex - 20th Century boy
: Not all contemporary reviews were glowing; Penny Valentine at Sounds felt the song showed Bolan was not pushing his musical capabilities as far as he could have. Some modern retrospectives also note that the song's most experimental moments are buried in its 30-second fadeout. Legacy and Cultural Impact : The song is the namesake for Naoki