Review of Monster

The greatest anime of all time. I've consumed many other forms of media and entertainment, and I can tell when a work is outstanding, horrible, good, or average. Monster is the rare exception to those descriptors. It rises above these descriptors; it is legendary. Art: Monster's realistic art form works perfectly for what it is trying to do. The art enhances the dark nature of the story, and allows for extremely detailed, expressive faces of all nationalities. The cities are animated and drawn extremely well; locations like Heidelberg, Dusseldorf, Prague, Munich, and many others seem almost photorealistic in nature, and are magnificent setpieces for the story.Sound:

The soundtrack, though relatively short, is an integral part of monster. The tracks all blend in with the dark atmosphere of the show, and the show would not function without them.

Characters:

The show's many main characters are all multifaceted and multidimensional in many aspects of their personalities. I can't say much more, in fear of spoilers.

Enjoyment:

Monster is similar to the critically acclaimed television show Breaking Bad - it's a slow burn that builds up throughout the series, exploding at certain points. I was hooked from the very beginning.

Overall: 10/10.