---
title: "Monster"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/monster-2004"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 30981
imdb_id: "tt0434706"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 74
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.5
vote_count: 799
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Monster (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/monster-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A surgeon's life unravels after saving a boy who becomes a dangerous psychopath."

### Why Watch
- Complex character development
- gripping psychological tension
- strong narrative pacing

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow start
- mature themes
- Tone & Suitability: Contains mature themes and psychological horror; suitable for older teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: psychological, dark, intense, mysterious, thought-provoking

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (74 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 74
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (4%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 71 (96%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mamiko Noto** as *Nina Verdona (voice)*
- **Nozomu Sasaki** as *Johan Liebert (voice)*
- **Tsutomu Isobe** as *Lunk (voice)*
- **Hidenobu Kiuchi** as *Tenma (voice)*
- **Eiji Hanawa** as *Herbert (voice)*
- **Yasushi Miyabayashi** as *Man C (voice)*
- **Shiho Kawaragi** as *Nurse (voice)*
- **Ichiro Nagai** as *Dr. Reichwein (voice)*
- **Junko Takeuchi** as *Dieter (voice)*
- **Mami Koyama** as *Eva (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Monster based on a manga?
Yes, it is adapted from Naoki Urasawa's manga series.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series has 74 episodes.

### Q: Where can I watch Monster?
It originally aired on Nippon Television and is available on various streaming platforms.

### Q: Who created the series?
It was created by Naoki Urasawa and produced by Madhouse.

### Q: What is the main character's profession?
He is a brain surgeon working in Germany.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Monster Jobs Search - Find Jobs Near Me | Monster.com](https://www.monster.com/?msockid=07a425845b8962aa2af832065a7d63f6)
- [Monster (TV Series 2004-2005) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0434706)
- [List of Monster episodes - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Monster_episodes)
- [Monster Energy | Energy Drinks, Coffee, Tea, and Juice](https://www.monsterenergy.com/)
- [Monster (Anime) | Naoki Urasawa's Monster Wiki | Fandom](https://obluda.fandom.com/wiki/Monster_(Anime))
- [Monster (TV Series 2004-2005) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/30981)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*