Monster is manga and anime seinen themed psychological mystery. Despite the title, you will not be presented with a fight involving a character Super hero who fights monsters.
As the theme offers, Monster tells the story of the most hunted, clever criminal, Johan Liebert.
If you are a fan or just following this series, here are some facts. Monster what you must know.
1. Manga by Naoki Urusawa
Manga Monster (obluda.fandom.com)Naoki Urusawa is the man behind the manga Monsters. He also serves as an illustrator for his own works. Urusawa first got the idea in 1986, and began writing Monster at the age of 34.
It took 8 years for the manga to be released. Monster serialized. By Shogakukan, this manga was published in Big Comic Original from December 5, 1994 to December 20, 2001 with a total of 162 chapters.
Manga Monster has also been published in Indonesia by M&C and can be purchased at Gramedia.
2. Anime adaptation by Studio Madhouse
doc. Madhouse/ MonsterThen, on April 7, 2004, the first episode of the anime adaptation Monster air.
This anime is produced by Studio Madhouse, with Masayuki Kojima as director and Tatsuhiko Urahata as screenwriter. Then, there is Kuniaki Haishima who acts as the music arranger.
Anime Monster also collaborated with Studio Ghibli animator Kitarou Kousaka for the original character designs, which were later adapted into the anime version by Shigeru Fujita.
3. Introduce the worst villains in history
Johan Liebert (doc. Madhouse/Monster)The main character at once villain in series Monster This is Johan Liebert. This “monster” figure has been recognized as the vilest villain in the history of anime and manga.
The reason is, Johan tends to avoid getting his hands dirty directly in every criminal act.
Instead, Johan relies on his wits to manipulate people he indirectly controls into committing crimes.
4. There is POV different
Monster novel cover (obluda.fandom.com)Not only Johan Liebert, the series Monster also focuses on the character of Kenzou Tenma, a doctor who hunts Johan because he feels responsible for his actions in the past, namely saving the dying little Johan.
Interestingly, Urusawa’s ideas can be broader than that. He really creates complex works that can be enjoyed from many different perspectives.
For that reason, a novel entitled Another Monster, Another work by Naoki Urusawa in 2002 that tells the story from the perspective of an investigative reporter. This novel will open fans’ eyes to other events and additional information related to the series’ characters. Monsters.
5. Inspired by The Fugitive (1963)
dock. imdb/ The Fugitive (1963)Interestingly, Naoki Urusawa was inspired by a 1963 American TV show entitled The Fugitive.
The series tells the story of a doctor who is framed as a suspect in a murder case. He goes on the run to chase the real perpetrator.
Well, the character of Dr. Tenma in the series Monster refers to the figure of a doctor in the series The Fugitive.
6. The editor had underestimated Monster
Manga Monster (obluda.fandom.com)Who would have thought, before the manga Monster published and its popularity skyrocketed, Urusawa had to overcome many obstacles as the manga artist, one of which was the editor’s response.
Urusawa’s editor felt that the work would not be successful. When he first saw the editor’s reaction, Urusawa decided to abandon his intention while continuing his other work, namely Come on!
Luckily, after that Urusawa decided to continue writing manga. Monster.
7. Urusawa worked on 2 manga at once
other manga from Naoki Urusawa (20thcenturyboys.fandom.com)When manga Monster started working on it, Urusawa had apparently written another work entitled Happy!
Then, after Happy! completed and released in 1993, Urusawa started another project, namely the manga 20th Century Boys which was first published in 1999.
Considering that all of Urusawa’s manga have achieved high popularity, it is certain that this mangaka is truly talented.
8. There was a project live action
Dr. Tenma and J Liebert (doc. Madhouse/Monster)In 2005, a film adaptation live action for manga Monster was announced, with New Line Cinema acquiring the rights to produce it. However, the project apparently did not go ahead.
Then, in 2013, it was announced a collaboration between HBO and Guillermo Del Toro for a TV series adaptation. live action from manga Monster This. Unfortunately, once again, this project never came to fruition.
9. Win various awards
Johan Liebert (doc. Madhouse/Monster)Admittedly, the manga Monster Naoki Urusawa’s work is truly world-famous. With over 20 million copies sold, it is evident that Monster is one of the best-selling series of all time.
Perhaps, the only drawback of this manga is its relatively expensive price. In addition, its availability is also quite limited.
Apart from this, Monster is a masterpiece from Naoki Urusawa that deserves a number of awards.
This manga has won awards at Lucca Comics Awards for the “Best Series” category, as well as the “Excellence Prize” for the Manga Division at 46th Shokugan Manga Awards.
Those are some facts Monsters, masterpiece from mangaka Naoki Urusawa. Have you read the manga or watched the anime? Monster this one, yet?
The article was first published on October 8, 2023 and republished on August 10, 2024 with a number of updates.
