Monster 2004
“The only thing humans are equal in is death.”
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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Overview
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.
Should you watch it?
“A surgeon's life unravels after saving a boy who becomes a dangerous psychopath.”
- Complex character development
- gripping psychological tension
- strong narrative pacing
- 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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 74 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Herr Dr. Tenma Apr 7, 2004
- E2 Downfall Apr 14, 2004
- E3 A Murder Apr 21, 2004
- E4 Night of the Execution Apr 28, 2004
- E5 The Girl of Heidelberg May 5, 2004
- E6 The Missing May 12, 2004
- E7 House of Tragedy May 19, 2004
- E8 Pursued May 26, 2004
- E9 The Girl and the Seasoned Soldier Jun 2, 2004
- E10 A Past Erased Jun 9, 2004
- E11 511 Kinderheim Jun 16, 2004
- E12 A Little Experiment Jun 23, 2004
- E13 Petra and Schumann Jun 30, 2004
- E14 Left Behind Jul 7, 2004
- E15 Be My Baby Jul 14, 2004
- E16 Wolf's Confession Jul 21, 2004
- E17 Reunion Jul 28, 2004
- E18 Five Sugars Aug 4, 2004
- E19 Monster's Abyss Aug 11, 2004
- E20 Journey to Freiham Aug 18, 2004
- E21 Happy Holidays Aug 25, 2004
- E22 Lunge's Trap Sep 1, 2004
- E23 Eva's Confession Sep 8, 2004
- E24 Of Men and Dining Sep 15, 2004
- E25 Thursday's Boy Sep 29, 2004
- E26 The Secret Woods Oct 6, 2004
- E27 Proof Oct 13, 2004
- E28 Just One Case Oct 20, 2004
- E29 Execution Oct 27, 2004
- E30 Decision Nov 3, 2004
- E31 In Broad Daylight Nov 10, 2004
- E32 Sanctuary Nov 17, 2004
- E33 A Child's View Dec 1, 2004
- E34 At the Edge of Darkness Dec 8, 2004
- E35 My Nameless Hero Dec 15, 2004
- E36 The Monster of Chaos Dec 22, 2004
- E37 A Nameless Monster Jan 12, 2005
- E38 The Demon in My Eyes Jan 19, 2005
- E39 The Hell in His Eyes Jan 26, 2005
- E40 Grimmer Feb 2, 2005
- E41 Ghosts of 511 Feb 9, 2005
- E42 The Adventures of the Magnificent Steiner Feb 16, 2005
- E43 Detective Suk Feb 23, 2005
- E44 Double Darkness Mar 2, 2005
- E45 The Monster's Afterimage Mar 9, 2005
- E46 Contact Mar 16, 2005
- E47 The Door to Nightmares Mar 23, 2005
- E48 The Scariest Thing Mar 30, 2005
- E49 The Cruelest Thing Apr 6, 2005
- E50 The Rose Mansion Apr 13, 2005
- E51 The Monster's Love Letter Apr 20, 2005
- E52 The Lawyer Apr 27, 2005
- E53 Determination May 4, 2005
- E54 The Escape May 11, 2005
- E55 Room 402 May 18, 2005
- E56 The Neverending Journey May 25, 2005
- E57 That Night Jun 1, 2005
- E58 I Hate This Job Jun 8, 2005
- E59 The Man Who Saw the Devil Jun 15, 2005
- E60 The Man Who Knew Too Much Jun 22, 2005
- E61 The Door to Memories Jun 29, 2005
- E62 A Pleasant Dinner Table Jul 6, 2005
- E63 Unrelated Murders Jul 13, 2005
- E64 The Baby's Depression Jul 20, 2005
- E65 Johan's Footprints Jul 27, 2005
- E66 Welcome Home Aug 3, 2005
- E67 I'm Back Aug 10, 2005
- E68 Ruhenheim Aug 17, 2005
- E69 The Peaceful House Aug 24, 2005
- E70 The Town Massacre Aug 31, 2005
- E71 The Wrath of the Magnificent Steiner Sep 7, 2005
- E72 A Nameless Man Sep 14, 2005
- E73 Scenery for a Doomsday Sep 21, 2005
- E74 The Real Monster Sep 28, 2005
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.