Monster Anime Review: A Psychological Thriller That Redefines the Genre
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Monster Monster isn’t your typical anime. It’s a haunting, slow-burning psychological thriller that pulls you into a dark world filled with complex moral dilemmas, chilling suspense, and some of the most realistic characters ever written. Based on the manga by Naoki Urasawa , this anime is a must-watch for fans of intelligent, mature storytelling. 🧠Anime Overview Title Monster Original Run April 2004 – September 2005 Total Episodes 74 Animation Studio Madhouse Original Creator Naoki Urasawa Genres Psychological Thriller, Drama, Mystery 🧬 The Plot That Grabs You Monster follows Dr. Kenzo Tenma , a talented neurosurgeon in Germany whose life changes when he chooses to save a young boy over a city mayor. That decision sets off a terrifying chain of events, as the boy he saves— Johan Liebert —grows up to become a charismatic and psychopathic killer. What unfolds is a cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, with Tenma trying to stop the “monster” he once saved. ...