Monster is quite simply one of the best stories ever told in anime/manga form, but more than that, it’s a special anime because of how different it is from everything else.
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Yes, It's definitely worth watching. I always used to think Death Note is the best anime and I hesitated to watch Monster since the series was long (about 74 episodes). But I somehow made up my mind to watch Monster. And I do not regret making this decision.
It's mostly about a battle of wits and the tension and atmosphere rather than action and there are multiple parts that feel like it could have ended there. It's alot like Death Note but for an older audience. If you like Death Note you will most likely enjoy Monster. It's boring and drawn out, for sure.
6 Terror in Resonance Like Monster, Terror in Resonance is a thriller anime with complex characters and a plotline involving child experimentation to some degree. Terror in Resonance also makes sure to keep viewers at bay with each episode and their stellar story-telling.
An adaptation of a 1994 manga by Naoki Urasawa, Monster is a horror and psychological thriller anime that toys with the difficult themes of what it means to be human, if good and evil are within people from birth or if they are fostered over time, and how every action has a consequence that must be faced.
The villain in Monster i.e. Johann Liebert is much more manipulative and dangerous without any supernatural power. 4. Monster has much more satisfying and intelligent ending than Death Note's.
'Monster' is definitely a series which requires your full attention when watching it, due to the pace which events happen and the number of details which all come together as the story progresses. And if you don't mind a long story with a lot of twists and turns, this is definitely one worth following.
Originally Answered: Why is monster anime underrated? Monster was running side by side with freaking Death Note. So people will compare it with same studio Madhouse production, not to mention sharing a common genre. Death note wins all the time, because it has such intensity in its scenes that is really hard to resist.
No its not. Its based on manga by Naoki Urasawa.
Monster (manga)GenreCrime Mystery Psychological thrillerMangaWritten byNaoki UrasawaPublished byShogakukanAnother Monster22 more rows
It's appropriate for audiences age 47+.
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Final Words: Exemplary in every single aspect, from the story, to the characters, to the writing, to the directing. For Fans Of: Pluto, Gankutsuou. Monster is an anime that I used to scoff at every time I saw high ratings for it....Reviews.Overall6Animation7Sound6Character6Enjoyment61 more row
Probably the best way to get a sense of Monster's atmosphere is to watch the opening sequence of the anime (which I've embedded below). Although not all of the soundtrack is like the opening theme, several of the tracks are. Couple the music with the actions on-screen and you get a lot of very unsettling moments.
Monster is incredibly rich in so many different ways. I can think of no better way to show this than by talking about its story. The series is set in Europe during the years just following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
I think that everyone should watch Monster at some point though. It's a really solid show with a great story that should appeal to you whether you're a fan of anime or not .
Monster is an absolute classic. While certain thematic and character similarities exist between the two anime, I don't think that people have done Monster justice by simply providing it as something to watch that's “like Death Note”. This show is unique and brilliant in its own way.
I started off this article by stating that I found out about Monster after finishing Death Note. Death Note is, in my opinion, a dark anime, but it also has some humour in it.
Naoki Urasawa's Monster: A Spoiler-Free Anime Review. Peter is an avid viewer of anime. His interest in anime was sparked in 2015 when he watched the series "Death Note".
That is precisely what makes this show ingenious. The story-telling and plot are perfect not just structurally but also substantially. Monster is filled with philosophical concepts that pick at the viewer’s brain consistently and these very uncomfortable notions are the fundamental blocks of the show.
These are some themes that most people make a conscious effort to keep as far
The supporting cast is just as essential because they are the means that help this anime arrive at a successful end. The supporting characters really make one realize that this anime isn’t about the end, rather everything that leads to it. Simply, it’s about the means to the end instead of the end itself. That’s the imperative role that each and every supporting role plays in this anime. None of these characters are half-assed, but constructed carefully and logically, and help not only propel the main characters closer to the truth, but the viewers themselves. The best part of this anime is the familiarity it brings to its viewers in terms of character (s). No one can feel indifferent or nonchalant towards the characters in this anime because of the way each individual’s story and feelings are depicted. The main characters, although some change in major ways throughout the show, remain loyal to their core disposition. The character construction and development in Monster is awe-inspiring and commendable.
The abrupt halt in some arcs: Sometimes when a sub-arc within Monster came to an end, it would conclude at a point that would be absolutely frustrating and wouldn’t pick up again. This was only a problem because it left some questions unanswered (not really pertaining to the bigger picture), but it felt a bit incomplete in terms of that specific story.
The animation compliments the story beautifully. An important component that attributes to the success of any story is the setting. With its accurate and picturesque illustrations, the setting not only enhances the overall anime, but brings the viewer into the story as well. Tenma’s journey takes him on a wild goose chase, landing him in the most obscure of places, but the animation displays each and every place remarkably.
Dialogue was a personal favorite in this anime. This is simply because the dialogue was so well-written and nothing was ever “out-of-character”. From the colloquial interactions to some of the most enlightening statements, the dialogue had a mix of everything, but it was never over-the-top. The voices of the respective characters couldn't have been any more appropriate (subbed version). Everyone played their part magnificently and after watching the show, it was apparent just how apt the voice actors were especially in regards to the main cast.
The story of Monster begins fairly simply. A skilled Neurosurgeon named Kenzo Tenma is due to perform an operation on a patient, but is called away to operate on a popular singer instead. The singer's life is saved, but his original patient dies. Dr. Tenma