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Monster 2004

“The only thing humans are equal in is death.”

★ 8.5/10 · 799 votes TV-14 AnimationDramaMysteryCrime 1 seasons · 74 eps Ended
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What is Monster?

The television series Monster is a Japanese anime adaptation of Naoki Urasawa's manga of the same name. The series was created by Madhouse and broadcast on Nippon Television.

Type
TV series
Year
2004
Status
Ended
Episodes
74
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Apr 7, 2004
Last aired
Sep 28, 2005
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Nippon TV
Genres
Animation, Drama, Mystery, Crime
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91 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum9.2/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.4/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.7/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Animation #Drama #Mystery 🏆 Critically Acclaimed
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The television series Monster is a Japanese anime adaptation of Naoki Urasawa's manga of the same name. The series was created by Madhouse and broadcast on Nippon Television. It consists of 74 episodes and was directed by Masayuki Kojima, with character design by Kit. The story follows Kenzou Tenma, a Japanese brain surgeon in Germany, who becomes involved with a psychopath that was once a former patient, leading to turmoil in his life. The series aired from April 7, 2004, to September 28, 2005. The anime adaptation was written by Tatsuhiko Urahata and features the voice talents of Hidenobu Kiuchi and Liam O'Brien. The series has been documented on various online platforms, including IMDb and Wikipedia, which provide information on the series' episodes and production.

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“A surgeon's life unravels after saving a boy who becomes a dangerous psychopath.”

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  • Complex character development
  • gripping psychological tension
  • strong narrative pacing
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  • slow start
  • mature themes

you enjoy psychological thrillers with moral ambiguity.

Contains mature themes and psychological horror; suitable for older teens and adults.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Monster based on a manga?

Yes, it is adapted from Naoki Urasawa's manga series.

How many episodes are there?

The series has 74 episodes.

Where can I watch Monster?

It originally aired on Nippon Television and is available on various streaming platforms.

Who created the series?

It was created by Naoki Urasawa and produced by Madhouse.

What is the main character's profession?

He is a brain surgeon working in Germany.

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