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| Finished reading it this morning. Like the previous poster, I also enjoyed how the setting was handled with all the references to history, convincing architecture, and so on. The art style was really nice, the characters have a realistic feel to how they are designed, and the art stands out when compared to many other manga series, I think. Reading Monster was overall very enjoyable, and it was satisfying to receive a more happy ending. I would be interested in knowing more about Johan's state of mind. I did not read this manga very attentively, and I read the whole thing within a short span of time, but I don't believe it was clearly shown whether he really does have a split personality, which was theorized, or if maybe he faked it, or something else. Glad Lunge managed to stay alive until the end. I took a liking to him, beginning with the first scene where he was introduced. His almost smug smile is a sight to behold. I wonder if things would have taken a turn for the better if Tenma just didn't run from the police after that incident with the adoptive parents and the journalist. He seems to not care about proving his innocence, however his goal would be easier to achieve, if he managed to do it. |
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| This was an incredible manga, probably one of the best I’ve ever read! I knew “Monster” had to be good, but I didn’t expected to like it this much! Next time I’ll stop at my local comic book store, I’ll ask for more of Urasawa! I have to explore di mangaka further! My first 10/10 here on MAL. |
| Genius. Urasawa is one of the best Mangakas out there, the horror and suspense he puts in his stories is unmatched. I really enjoyed reading this. I like the ambiguous ending. Johan was a really cool and creepy villain. Tenma was a goat MC. Personally I liked 20th Century Boys more but this still great. |
| Joe, Joe Forever.... |
| I would say that the ending fits with a character like Johan, just as at some time I thought that the ending of MW also fit with the character of Yuuki. It was definitely a cryptic and ambiguous ending... But I do feel that it has its grace. It was an end in which the mystery dominated. I just... Idk, Urasawa does such a good job with some of the characters, coming up with secondary character situations and of course the suspense and tension that dominates so much, but there are other characters that I really don't feel like they were that strong, although well, it is difficult to do everything correctly. Well, despite everything, I feel that this manga is really worth reading, it is one of the exponents of mystery, thriller and suspense in the world of manga, and at the same time one of its pioneers. |
| 10/10. No word can describe this masterpiece. |
| wow. what an absolutely amazing manga this was. the last 50 chapters or so were absolutely perfect. the ending was essentially flawless and i really see no glaring flaws in this series at all. truly deserving of the title “masterpiece”. |
| This was the best psychological thriller I've read. It was a slow burn, but the way the pieces of the puzzle came together throughout kept me reading, even when I wanted to stop. I'm pretty sure Johan sitting up was just a figment of Dr Tenma imagination. I don't believe that physically happened. I do feel this was a sad ending though, Tenma really did end up all alone like Johan predicted. He has no wife, children, etc. he just travels, helping people. Very bittersweet. |
| What an anticlimactic ending. Pluto (from the same author) is one of my favorite manga but Monster was really disappointing overall. |
| And so it ends... with a spectacular ending nontheless. |
| It's a very good manga. It's not great or a masterpiece or anything like that. I get the plot, the story... I like the plot twists, the characters, and their interactions. I love Lunge's and Grimmer's character developments. I kinda understand Johan, I guess, but I can't seem to see why people think he's the greatest character of all time or something. Hell, I hated Lunge, but now he's one of my favourites. And the open endedness of the ending... I'm assuming Johan is gonna kill his mother, or maybe I'm wrong. I don't give ratings, but if I had to, the manga is probably an 8/10. |
| Urasawa is a master of suspense. He creates strong characters with complexity and intrigue. These two things combined for an edge of your seat reading experience. Monster is a strong manga, and I would certainly recommend it for the thrill ride that it is. |
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