Review of Monster

When you see Monster ranked among the top Seinen anime of all time, just know that there's a very good reason for that. Monster is an anime that starts off quite slow, but it is worth staying with it because the narrative here is truly fantastic and should not be missed out on. What makes Monster truly special is its main antagonist, Johan Liebert. A mysterious man capable of truly evil things, but with such a calm and calculated demeanor that really makes him stand out from the vast majority of anime villains. The protagonist, Dr. Tenma, serves as an opposite to Johan, believing that alllives are equal and doing everything in his power to do what he believes to be the right thing.

As the mystery surrounding Johan begins to unravel, we are introduced to many excellent side-characters and intriguing sub-plots that compliment the main plot incredibly well, with some truly emotional and unforgettable scenes.

This is all complimented with art that is often absolutely stunning, with much attention to detail present in each scene that really makes each of the settings feel real, and sells the grounded and realistic story that Monster is telling.

The sound should also be mentioned when talking about Monster. The OP was chilling and fits perfectly with the overall vibe of the show and this is also true for the first ending song which was haunting, but also beautiful. The rest of the OST had some great music too, particularly the music that plays in the quieter scenes of the show.

Overall, Monster is an excellent anime, and I hope reading this review has convinced you to give it a chance because it really is something special.