Monster (2004)

Monster (2004) — Animation / Crime / Drama Dr. Kenzo Tenma is a brilliant Japanese neurosurgeon working in Germany whose career, engagement and reputation collapse after he defies hospital politics to save the life of a badly wounded boy instead of a powerful mayor. The boy survives, but soon vanishes along with his twin sister, and a string of grisly murders leaves Tenma the prime suspect. Years later, haunted by guilt and determined to set things right, Tenma is pulled into a tense, globe-spanning hunt for the missing children and the truth behind a charismatic, chilling figure from his past who appears to be at the center of the violence. Watching Monster is a slow-burning, psychologically driven experience: tense and morally complicated rather than action-heavy. Expect a meticulous crime mystery that unfolds through character-driven investigation, unsettling encounters, and increasingly dark revelations about human nature, guilt and responsibility. The series rewards patient viewers with richly layered storytelling, intense atmosphere, and thought-provoking ethical dilemmas — it can be disturbing and emotionally heavy, but deeply satisfying for those who appreciate cerebral thrillers and complex character arcs.

Actors: Hidenobu Kiuchi, Liam O'Brien, Mamiko Noto

Genres: Animation, Crime, Drama

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