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Monster

MONSTER

Dr. Kenzo Tenma is a renowned Japanese brain surgeon working at a leading hospital in Germany. One night, Dr. Tenma risks his reputation and career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy over that of the town mayor who had been planning to support the hospital financially.

2004TV Series74 epsMADHOUSE★ 8.8
DramaHorrorMysteryPsychologicalThrillerCrimeSeinenDetectivePhilosophyEnsemble CastPrimarily Adult Cast

About Monster

Dr. Kenzo Tenma is a renowned Japanese brain surgeon working at a leading hospital in Germany. One night, Dr. Tenma risks his reputation and career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy over that of the town mayor who had been planning to support the hospital financially. A string of mysterious murders begin to occur soon after the operation, and Dr. Tenma emerges as the primary suspect despite no incriminating evidence. A doctor is taught to believe that all life is equal; however, when another series of murders occur in the surgeon's vicinity, Dr. Tenma's beliefs are shaken as his actions that night are shown to have much broader consequences than he could have imagined. Leaving behind his life as a surgeon he embarks on a journey across the country to unravel the mystery of the boy he saved.

Quick facts

Format
TV Series
Episodes
74
Episode length
24 min
Status
Finished
Year
2004
Studio
MADHOUSE
Source
Manga
AniList score
8.8 / 10

Where to watch Monster

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Quick FAQ

What is Monster about?

Dr. Kenzo Tenma is a renowned Japanese brain surgeon working at a leading hospital in Germany. One night, Dr. Tenma risks his reputation and career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy over that of the town mayor who had been planning to support the hospital financially.

How many episodes does Monster have?

Monster has 74 episodes, each about 24 minutes long.

Is Monster finished?

Yes, Monster has finished airing.

Where can I watch Monster?

According to AniList, Monster is listed on Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video. Availability depends on your country.

Who produced Monster?

Monster was produced by MADHOUSE and first aired in 2004.

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