16/03/2026
🎬Monster
2004. Thriller/Mystery/Drama. 1 season
Storyline
When brilliant Japanese neurosurgeon Dr. Kenzo Tenma saves a young boy's life instead of a powerful politician's, his career, relationships, and future unravel. Years later the boy grows up to become a terrifying serial killer, and Tenma finds himself trapped in a relentless hunt to stop him and clear his name. What starts as a doctor's ethical choice becomes a deep psychological pursuit across Germany, exploring morality, guilt, and the nature of evil.
Title Info
Monster: A critically acclaimed psychological anime adapted from Naoki Urasawa's manga about crime, identity, and conscience.
First aired: April 7, 2004 - September 28, 2005
Director: Masayuki Kojima
Original Creator: Naoki Urasawa (manga)
Main cast (Japanese voices):
Hidenobu Kiuchi (Dr. Tenma)
Nozomu Sasaki (Johan)
Mami Koyama (Nina)
Tsutomu Isobe (Lunge)
Studio: Madhouse
IMDb rating: 8.7/10
Episodes: 74 total
Genre tones: Psychological, Crime, Thriller,
Suspense
Format: Anime TV series with tightly woven arcs
Themes: Moral ambiguity, justice, human nature, obsession
Characters: Complex ensemble with deep motivations
TV Rating: TV-14 (dark themes, violence)
Where to Watch
Monster (anime) is available to stream on Netflix in the USA with English subtitles. Episodes may also appear on other digital platforms for purchase or rent, but Netflix is the primary legal streaming option where the full series has been made available
in many regions. Follow for more content like this!
🎬Monster
2004. Thriller/Mystery/Drama. 1 season
Storyline
When brilliant Japanese neurosurgeon Dr. Kenzo Tenma saves a young boy's life instead of a powerful politician's, his career, relationships, and future unravel. Years later the boy grows up to become a terrifying serial killer, and Tenma finds himself trapped in a relentless hunt to stop him and clear his name. What starts as a doctor's ethical choice becomes a deep psychological pursuit across Germany, exploring morality, guilt, and the nature of evil.
Title Info
Monster: A critically acclaimed psychological anime adapted from Naoki Urasawa's manga about crime, identity, and conscience.
First aired: April 7, 2004 - September 28, 2005
Director: Masayuki Kojima
Original Creator: Naoki Urasawa (manga)
Main cast (Japanese voices):
Hidenobu Kiuchi (Dr. Tenma)
Nozomu Sasaki (Johan)
Mami Koyama (Nina)
Tsutomu Isobe (Lunge)
Studio: Madhouse
IMDb rating: 8.7/10
Episodes: 74 total
Genre tones: Psychological, Crime, Thriller,
Suspense
Format: Anime TV series with tightly woven arcs
Themes: Moral ambiguity, justice, human nature, obsession
Characters: Complex ensemble with deep motivations
TV Rating: TV-14 (dark themes, violence)
Where to Watch
Monster (anime) is available to stream on Netflix in the USA with English subtitles. Episodes may also appear on other digital platforms for purchase or rent, but Netflix is the primary legal streaming option where the full series has been made available
in many regions. Follow for more content like this
