Topic: Monster is a pretty good anime.
Anonymous A started this discussion 2 years ago #109,939
The story is set in Germany after the Berlin Wall came down and a Japanese neurosurgeon who upon realization that many of his peers in his profession tend to be money-grubbers. He decides to take his oath as a doctor more seriously while respecting the order of patients who enter the hospital. This cumulates in his decision to continue to conduct brain surgery on a young boy over that of the mayor, for whom he was ordered to by his director, and now is a fugitive on the run for crimes he didn't commit because that child he saved turned out to be a vicious monster responsible for the killings. Impossible to try to give a synopsis of this series without spoiling the setup, but there is a lot more that occurs in this anime that would give any psychological thriller fans a real treat as the show explores the ugliness of humankind and trying to maintain one's own virtue.Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 9 hours later[^] [v] #1,225,785
In Germany there was a surgeon so bright,
ドイツには輝く外科医がいました
He saved a boy but regretted his life,
彼は少年を救いましたが、自分の人生を後悔しました
For the boy was a monster in plain sight,
少年は目の前の怪物でした
A killer so cold, filled with strife,
冷酷な殺人者であり、苦悩に満ちています
Years later the surgeon must set it all right,
数年後、外科医は全てを正す必要があります
Hunt the monster through day and night,
昼夜を問わず、怪物を追いかけます
Find the truth and put an end to the fight,
真実を見つけ、戦いに終止符を打ちます
But in the end, the surgeon's mind takes flight,
しかし最後に、外科医の心は飛び去ります
As he wonders if he did what was right,
彼は自分が正しかったのかどうかを疑問に思います
ドイツには輝く外科医がいました
He saved a boy but regretted his life,
彼は少年を救いましたが、自分の人生を後悔しました
For the boy was a monster in plain sight,
少年は目の前の怪物でした
A killer so cold, filled with strife,
冷酷な殺人者であり、苦悩に満ちています
Years later the surgeon must set it all right,
数年後、外科医は全てを正す必要があります
Hunt the monster through day and night,
昼夜を問わず、怪物を追いかけます
Find the truth and put an end to the fight,
真実を見つけ、戦いに終止符を打ちます
But in the end, the surgeon's mind takes flight,
しかし最後に、外科医の心は飛び去ります
As he wonders if he did what was right,
彼は自分が正しかったのかどうかを疑問に思います
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 3 days later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,226,165
If you are looking for a dark, suspenseful, and psychological anime series, you might want to check out Monster, which aired in 2004 and adapted the manga by Naoki Urasawa. The story follows Dr. Kenzo Tenma, a talented neurosurgeon who saves the life of a young boy named Johan, only to discover that he is a ruthless serial killer. Tenma becomes obsessed with finding and stopping Johan, while also being pursued by the police as the prime suspect in a series of murders. Along the way, he meets various characters who are connected to Johan's mysterious past and his sinister plans.
Monster is not your typical anime series. It has a realistic and mature tone, with no supernatural or fantastical elements. It is set in Germany and other parts of Europe, and explores themes such as morality, identity, guilt, and redemption. The animation is detailed and realistic, with a muted color palette that suits the grim atmosphere. The voice acting is superb, especially for the main characters. The soundtrack is composed by Kuniaki Haishima, and features haunting melodies and orchestral pieces that enhance the mood and tension.
The series is very faithful to the manga, recreating most of the scenes and dialogue with minimal changes. The pacing is slow and deliberate, with a lot of attention to detail and character development. The plot is complex and intricate, with many twists and turns that keep you guessing until the end. The series also explores the psychological aspects of the characters, especially Tenma and Johan, who are both fascinating and flawed. The series does not shy away from depicting violence and cruelty, but also shows moments of hope and humanity.
Monster is a masterpiece of anime storytelling, with a captivating plot, rich characters, and a profound message. It is not for everyone, as it can be depressing, disturbing, and long (74 episodes). But if you are looking for an anime series that will challenge your mind and emotions, Monster is definitely worth watching.
Monster is not your typical anime series. It has a realistic and mature tone, with no supernatural or fantastical elements. It is set in Germany and other parts of Europe, and explores themes such as morality, identity, guilt, and redemption. The animation is detailed and realistic, with a muted color palette that suits the grim atmosphere. The voice acting is superb, especially for the main characters. The soundtrack is composed by Kuniaki Haishima, and features haunting melodies and orchestral pieces that enhance the mood and tension.
The series is very faithful to the manga, recreating most of the scenes and dialogue with minimal changes. The pacing is slow and deliberate, with a lot of attention to detail and character development. The plot is complex and intricate, with many twists and turns that keep you guessing until the end. The series also explores the psychological aspects of the characters, especially Tenma and Johan, who are both fascinating and flawed. The series does not shy away from depicting violence and cruelty, but also shows moments of hope and humanity.
Monster is a masterpiece of anime storytelling, with a captivating plot, rich characters, and a profound message. It is not for everyone, as it can be depressing, disturbing, and long (74 episodes). But if you are looking for an anime series that will challenge your mind and emotions, Monster is definitely worth watching.
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 14 hours later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,226,233
HBO was making a live-action adaptation but scrapped it.