Is it worth?

Dec 21, 2024 12:22 PM

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I am on episode 5 of Monster. In my view plot is going pretty slowly. As for now I have no clue how the story can go for around 70 eps. I heard a lot people saying it's masterpiece, but for me it's boring. Will something actually interesting happen and if so around which ep? I am considering dropping it.

Dec 21, 2024 12:34 PM

akaishanks97

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your tiktok attention span can't handle this masterpiece. Just drop it you are not worth watching it

Dec 21, 2024 12:38 PM

proffa0

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Its best of manipulation and very dark story so even if there are boring parts for the flow of the story, it becomes a truly immersive work afterwards.

Dec 21, 2024 12:46 PM

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Deyhtyi said:
I am on episode 5 of Monster. In my view plot is going pretty slowly. As for now I have no clue how the story can go for around 70 eps. I heard a lot people saying it's masterpiece, but for me it's boring. Will something actually interesting happen and if so around which ep? I am considering dropping it.

seeing as many anime as I have i can say this is unique which is more then enough reason to watch, uts admittedly slow at first but if u like stories with conspiracies and crime drama you'll really love this. I personally stopped the anime at like ep 19 but then I bit later I decided to pick up the manga(I read really fast so pace became a non issue). But when I did decided to revisit the anime I came to realise this is an incredible adaptation and very high quality. Its very slow but if u take your time who knows maybe this will become one of your favourites

Dec 21, 2024 12:47 PM

warcuff_kenji

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It's a slow burner. I recommend watching every episode if you want the best experience. But if you want to skip episodes to get to the action or something, then I advise just dropping the show.

If the show feels slow I also can recommend reading the manga, that way you can read as fast as you like.

Dec 21, 2024 1:05 PM

iori78

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Nov 2022

people who don't give monster a proper chance are the real monster

Dec 21, 2024 1:07 PM

tsubagakure

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"is it worth?"
no creeping doubts! it should be mandatory in any anime list.

Dec 21, 2024 1:14 PM

AnimAziz

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Nov 2024

Legendary ……

Dec 21, 2024 1:19 PM

sukisan1

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Apr 2022

IMO this is one of the best anime in history I can see how people think it starts slow but it's def worth sticking with! It's a pure masterpiece

Dec 21, 2024 1:19 PM

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AnzuTono

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Apr 2024

This anime is a masterpiece. A multi-episode anime like this needs to be a little slow to allow proper character development. If you skip episodes you will have lost the whole point

Dec 21, 2024 1:19 PM

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Ripperdoc

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If you drop it, you need to experience 511 Kinderheim. You will change your opinion about this anime.

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Dec 21, 2024 1:22 PM

#12

SCSco

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Jan 2016

no it's not, probably a better manga than anime honestly

Dec 21, 2024 1:27 PM

#13

OReafano

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May 2021

It takes a bit to pick up, but the opening arc is the weakest of the whole story. It’s only up from here

Like what the other comment said though, if you have a TikTok attention span you don’t need to force your brain to enjoy peak man

Dec 21, 2024 1:36 PM

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Ta3ah

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Jul 2022

yes, the first 8 eps are just setup, trust me it's more than worth your time

Dec 21, 2024 1:51 PM

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kibunniii

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Jul 2024

100% Worth it!!! I finished it about a month ago and it is incredible! I just started the manga and it is also amazing work

Dec 21, 2024 2:07 PM

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AllAlone8

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This show is the best show I have ever watched, it is my only 10 and I have seen 1000 anime.

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Dec 21, 2024 2:15 PM

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LateHero_

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I personally think 1-20 episodes was peak. And I even at later episodes have been revealed It was not really satisfying for me to know. Episodes 1-20 was so peak for me. Makes you really wonder what kind of person he saves. Early episodes was the best and for me when truth was revealed it is not great as what I feel during those early episodes.

Dec 21, 2024 2:18 PM

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PraneshChow

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It depends on how you feel after watching 10 episodes. If I say anything wrong about this, these anime fans might get angry about me. Some people call it a masterpiece because of Johan's story, he is a manipulator.

Dec 21, 2024 2:53 PM

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monster is slow burn. if you don't like stories like that, no matter how much of a masterpiece a story can be, you won't like it.

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Dec 21, 2024 3:06 PM

#20

Otakupervert890

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Totally worth it best thing you will ever watch in your whole life.

Dec 21, 2024 3:45 PM

#21

Skarz69

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Mar 2023

It is a slow start I enjoyed the slow burn of the show. 10/10 for me!

Dec 21, 2024 5:09 PM

#22

Cabbage_Cat

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it do be slow, and has a lot of characters, world-building. it could be said as slow-burn, but I also find it to be dragging a bit too-long at places.

Dec 21, 2024 5:16 PM

#23

Pillsbury_Uchiha

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no I didn't like it at the start and trusted people and it doesn't suddenly become peak it's only good in the last 20 eps

Dec 21, 2024 7:11 PM

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RuGaL22

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In my case it’s worth it

Dec 21, 2024 8:17 PM

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Semi_01

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Jul 2020

very slow plot and very overhyped.

Dec 21, 2024 8:20 PM

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AryaVai

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Yes, Monster is absolutely worth watching, especially if you enjoy slow-burn psychological mystery thrillers, complex narratives, and morally challenging themes. Personally, it’s one of the best anime I’ve ever watched. It was one of the first few anime I experienced, and it hooked me around episode 5 when Johan makes his appearance as an adult. I’ve always been a big fan of dark psychological mystery thrillers, so it didn’t take much for me to get invested.

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Dec 21, 2024 8:21 PM

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nishant0

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It isn’t really that great as much as people praise it but it’s still worth it I think.

Dec 21, 2024 8:21 PM

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Otakupervert890

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very slow plot and very overhyped.

@Semi_01 overhyped? That was released in 2004 and still recommended it stood the test of time the same way with the logh ova of the 90's. That what classic do same thing with cowboy Bebop who was released in 1998.

Dec 21, 2024 8:34 PM

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melody_melon23

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Sep 2020

depends if you don't like to watch long animes with long pacings. depending on the dark themes, you may not enjoy it if it's not ur thing.

Dec 21, 2024 9:28 PM

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rune_97_

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Nov 2020

Well.. it's a slow anime. I wish it was around 40~50 episodes instead of 74. The characters are good. The story doesn't have much weight to it tho. Everyone of my friends hyped it up to be a masterpiece and i went in with very high expectations prepared to be blown away. It's not all that in my opinion. Others might tell that it's a masterpiece but I feel like it's a bit pretentious and tries too hard.

Dec 21, 2024 9:35 PM

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honestly, if you were on ep 40 or 50 even 30 I can consider but FIVE out of SEVENTY?? bitch what did you expect? even my tiktok ahh attention span is better than yours.

Dec 21, 2024 10:06 PM

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Even though i think the opening is great from a writing, story and set up perspective. I can see how it can appear as "boring" for some people. Urasawa's stories work better as mangas imo.
Edit: Ok tbf after thinking about it. I think you should drop it. 5 episodes in and you aren't engaged? Really seems like it isn't the show for you. Which is fine. "Monster" isn't for everyone.

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Dec 21, 2024 10:59 PM

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gabedotcom

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Jan 2021

Same thing happened to me honestly, thought was very slow. But I stuck with it and it’s honestly a masterpiece you won’t regret it

Dec 21, 2024 11:20 PM

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MRD_Crowe

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Mar 2020

Someone clearly didn't read Green Eggs and Ham to the OP back in the day. A shame.

A good or great story sometimes needs considerable build-up before stuff really starts popping off.

In order to get to the good stuff, you have to fully grasp Dr. Tenma's situation this far. His viewpoints on human lives being equal influences his big decision in the early going. This decision is what kick-starts the entire plot.

Maybe keep watching in order to see why? 🤷‍♂️

MRD_CroweDec 21, 2024 11:28 PM

Dec 22, 2024 12:06 AM

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Thisas

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Naoki Urasawa = Absolute Cinema

Dec 22, 2024 12:10 AM

#36

Thisas

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Every second is worth it, slow paced shows always nailed best stories

Dec 22, 2024 1:20 AM

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LordByron08

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Dec 2022

The first half is great but the ending is just ok, even if it does wrap everything up. I'd say if you're not invested after finishing the first 25% just drop it

Dec 22, 2024 2:39 AM

#38

0-o_o-0

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Sep 2022

Every single frame of it

Dec 22, 2024 2:46 AM

#39

Kami-sama83

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May 2021

i know what youre going through i would say instead of dropping it just watch some thing else and come back to it !

Dec 22, 2024 10:17 AM

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Raequaza

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It is a very slow paced anime. Been years since I watched it but I remember it being kinda boring, then super super engaging, then really boring again. And it kept like that for the whole time, back and forth of interesting and kinda boring/slow. I definitely think it's worth the watch story wise, but it does drag. So as long as you're okay with that, keep at er!

Dec 22, 2024 11:15 AM

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iqmoi

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Oct 2021

The pacing is slow and the plot is kinda repetitive but still very watch worthy. There is no reason to binge this, people watch one piece ffs

Dec 22, 2024 12:51 PM

#42

peterross

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you've a tiktok brain son. The show is a masterpiece not worthy of you.

Dec 22, 2024 5:58 PM

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Domukelis

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Nov 2023

It picks up but if you're not interested in seeing how the story unfolds - no reason to force yourself. Also if your expecting some sci-fi or fantasy aspects you'll be disappointed, the show is a psychological thriller in every sense of the word.

I liked it a lot but definitely not a show for everybody.

Dec 22, 2024 6:16 PM

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SlateDBiggs

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May 2019

what kind of a stupid fucking question is that? monster is one of the greatest crime drama mystery of all time. if you are a baby who just wants to watch muscly men punch each other watch something else.

Dec 22, 2024 6:19 PM

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rune_97_ said:
Well.. it's a slow anime. I wish it was around 40~50 episodes instead of 74. The characters are good. The story doesn't have much weight to it tho. Everyone of my friends hyped it up to be a masterpiece and i went in with very high expectations prepared to be blown away. It's not all that in my opinion. Others might tell that it's a masterpiece but I feel like it's a bit pretentious and tries too hard.

You've barely watched any anime and the only ones you've rated are masterpieces which include apothecary diaries and oshi no ko. shut the fuck up lmao

Dec 22, 2024 10:27 PM

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Rodoju

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Jul 2014

Not only is NOT worth the time, effort or pain to watch this crap, it baffles me the amount of people consider this garbage a masterpiece and the best anime of all time. To give you a hint, you probably are good watching till episode 15, then jump to the final 5 episodes. Take my word, is not worth it, I've seen enough anime in my life and this crap it's in my top bottom.

Dec 23, 2024 1:07 AM

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akaishanks97 said:
your tiktok attention span can't handle this masterpiece. Just drop it you are not worth watching it

BASED advice (+1)

Dec 23, 2024 2:38 AM

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Eren-

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Aug 2015

I also found it boring but forced myself to continue and completed it. Was it worth it? I mean I’m glad I watched it and it was an interesting story. So if you feel really bored and aren’t curious about what’s going to happen in the next episodes, it’s totally ok to drop and watch something that you enjoy.

Dec 23, 2024 7:56 AM

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JkMest

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May 2023

You have to understand this a slow burn seinen , so you have to be patience but if you want to wait than you should drop it I think. Because everyone have different taste. It is in my top 5 seinen because of its psychology and characters.

Dec 23, 2024 8:34 AM

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JoeChip

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This show is the best show I have ever watched, it is my only 10 and I have seen 1000 anime.

@AllAlone8

That should be obvious since the majority of 1000 anime you've seen are either five minute long shorts or hentais.

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