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Monster

MONSTER • モンスター, מונסטר, מפלצת, مونستر , وحش, Монстр
Spring 2004 TVR+ - Mild NudityFINISHED24m
Episodes74
SeasonSpring 2004
Total Run Time29h 36m
BroadcastWednesdays at 00:40 (JST)
Season NoContinuous
SourceMANGA
CountryJapan
StudiosMADHOUSE
ProducersVAP, Viz Media
LicensorsVIZ Media, Discotek Media
StatusFINISHED
Start & End Date2004-04-07 to 2005-09-28
Trending#13
Popularity#311,640
Favourites22,304
Average Score88%
Mean Score88%
FormatTV
Age RatingR+ - Mild Nudity
AniList ID19

Overview

Monster is a highly acclaimed TV. Produced by the renowned MADHOUSE, this adaptation perfectly blends the Drama, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Thriller genres.

With a deeply passionate fanbase, it has secured a global AniList score of 88% and attracted over 22,304 favorites worldwide. It currently holds a massive popularity ranking of #311640 globally, making it a must-read/watch for enthusiasts of the medium.

Synopsis

Dr. Kenzo Tenma is a renowned Japanese brain surgeon working at a leading hospital in Germany. One night, Dr. Tenma risks his reputation and career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy over that of the town mayor who had been planning to support the hospital financially. A string of mysterious murders begin to occur soon after the operation, and Dr. Tenma emerges as the primary suspect despite no incriminating evidence.

A doctor is taught to believe that all life is equal; however, when another series of murders occur in the surgeon's vicinity, Dr. Tenma's beliefs are shaken as his actions that night are shown to have much broader consequences than he could have imagined. Leaving behind his life as a surgeon he embarks on a journey across the country to unravel the mystery of the boy he saved.

Status Distribution

Current
12.8%
Planning
45%
Completed
32.4%
Dropped
2.7%
Paused
7.1%

Score Distribution

100 Score
34,473
90 Score
26,940
80 Score
12,593
70 Score
5,691
60 Score
2,089
50 Score
1,206
40 Score
487
30 Score
259
20 Score
149
10 Score
480

Official Rankings

  • #19
    highest rated all time
  • #108
    most popular all time
  • #1
    highest rated 2004
  • #2
    most popular 2004
  • #1
    highest rated SPRING 2004
  • #1
    most popular SPRING 2004

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Characters

Eva Heinemann Character Profile
Eva HeinemannMAIN Mami Koyama
Johan Liebert Character Profile
Johan LiebertMAIN Yuuto Uemura
Kenzou Tenma Character Profile
Kenzou TenmaMAIN Hidenobu Kiuchi
Anna Liebert Character Profile
Anna LiebertMAIN Mamiko Noto
Heinrich Runge Character Profile
Heinrich RungeMAIN Tsutomu Isobe
Karl Neumann Character Profile
Karl NeumannSUPPORTING Hikaru Tokita
Helenka Novakova Character Profile
Helenka NovakovaSUPPORTING Atsuko Tanaka
Richard Braun Character Profile
Richard BraunSUPPORTING Hiroshi Arikawa
Adolf Junkers Character Profile
Adolf JunkersSUPPORTING Takehiro Murozono
Joushi Character Profile
JoushiSUPPORTING Shirou Saitou
Milosz Character Profile
MiloszSUPPORTING Mari Mashiba
Dieter Character Profile
DieterSUPPORTING Junko Takeuchi
Peter Ju00fcrgens Character Profile
Peter Ju00fcrgensSUPPORTING Rikiya Koyama
Roberto Character Profile
RobertoSUPPORTING Nobuyuki Katsube
Hans Georg Schuwald Character Profile
Hans Georg SchuwaldSUPPORTING Michio Hazama
Gross Character Profile
GrossSUPPORTING Kinryuu Arimoto
Schone Character Profile
SchoneSUPPORTING Keiichi Sonobe
Herbert Knaup Character Profile
Herbert KnaupSUPPORTING Eiji Hanawa
Weissbach Character Profile
WeissbachSUPPORTING Ryuuji Nakagi
Christof Sievernich Character Profile
Christof SievernichSUPPORTING Masashi Hironaka

Staff

Naoki Urasawa Staff Profile
Naoki UrasawaOriginal Creator
Kitarou Kousaka Staff Profile
Kitarou KousakaOriginal Character Design
Masayuki Kojima Staff Profile
Masayuki KojimaDirector
Ryousuke Nakamura Staff Profile
Ryousuke NakamuraAssistant Director
Hideyuki Akana Staff Profile
Hideyuki AkanaSupervisor
Takashi Nagasaki Staff Profile
Takashi NagasakiSupervisor
Tatsuhiko Urahata Staff Profile
Tatsuhiko UrahataSeries Composition
Shigeru Fujita Staff Profile
Shigeru FujitaCharacter Design
Hiroshi Shimizu Staff Profile
Hiroshi ShimizuProp Design
Yoshitaka Yasuda Staff Profile
Yoshitaka YasudaWeapon Design
Yuuji Ikeda Staff Profile
Yuuji IkedaArt Director
Tomoyuki Shimizu Staff Profile
Tomoyuki ShimizuArt Director
Katsushi Aoki  Staff Profile
Katsushi Aoki Assistant Art Director
Chikako Kamata Staff Profile
Chikako KamataColor Design
Ryuu Takizawa Staff Profile
Ryuu TakizawaDirector of Photography

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FAQ

When did Monster release?
Monster officially debuted on 2004-04-07.
How many episodes are in Monster?
This series features 74 episodes, with each episode running for approximately 24 minutes.
Which studio animated Monster?
It was primarily animated by MADHOUSE.
What is the original source material for Monster?
The material is adapted from a manga.
Is Monster worth watching/reading?
Yes, it is highly acclaimed with 88% on AniList, making it highly recommended.
What genres does Monster cover?
Monster falls under the genres of Drama, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Thriller.

Reviews

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Zak 100 / 100

"An allegory of despair."

K
KaizokuOtaku 40 / 100

"Inconsistencies, mess and nonsensical is what makes this a Monster or simply. Let's call it a terrible monstrosity"

J
Jaekoi 97 / 100

"The metaphysical brilliance of identity, life, and death."

k
karutamugetsu 100 / 100

"Best anime I've ever watched, Don't read the Review unless you wanna get spoiled."

K
KuroGFX 100 / 100

"Monster and why its not its not suited for being an anime (dont kill me I'll show my cat) u309eu25ceu0414u25ceu30fe"

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