Monster weaves the riveting story of brilliant Dr. Kenzo Tenma, a famous surgeon with a promising career at a leading hospital. Tenma risks his reputation and promising career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy. Unbeknownst to him, this child is destined for a terrible fate.
A string of strange and mysterious murders begin to occur soon afterward, ones that professionally benefit Dr. Tenma, and he emerges as the primary suspect. Conspiracies, serial murders, and a scathing depiction of the underbelly of hospital politics are all masterfully woven together in this compelling manga thriller.
- Won the 46th Shogakukan Manga Award for General Manga
Author
Urasawa Naoki
Artist
Urasawa Naoki
Genres
Action
Crime Drama Horror Medical Mystery Philosophical Psychological Romance Slice of Life Thriller Tragedy
Themes
Mafia Martial Arts Military Police School Life Survival