"An analytical retrospective on the definitive psychological thriller that changed television storytelling."
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Apr 07, 2004 | ヘルDr.テンマ | |
| E2 | Apr 14, 2004 | 転落 | |
| E3 | Apr 21, 2004 | 殺人事件 | |
| E4 | Apr 28, 2004 | 処刑の夜 | |
| E5 | May 05, 2004 | ハイデルベルクの少女 | |
| E6 | May 12, 2004 | 失踪記事 | |
| E7 | May 19, 2004 | 惨劇の館 | |
| E8 | May 26, 2004 | 追われる身 | |
| E9 | Jun 02, 2004 | 老兵と少女 | |
| E10 | Jun 09, 2004 | 消された過去 | |
| E11 | Jun 16, 2004 | 511キンダーハイム | |
| E12 | Jun 23, 2004 | ささやかな実験 | |
| E13 | Jun 30, 2004 | ペトラとシューマン | |
| E14 | Jul 07, 2004 | 残された男・残された女 | |
| E15 | Jul 14, 2004 | ビー・マイ・ベイビー | |
| E16 | Jul 21, 2004 | ヴォルフの告白 | |
| E17 | Jul 28, 2004 | 再会 | |
| E18 | Aug 04, 2004 | 五杯目の砂糖 | |
| E19 | Aug 11, 2004 | 怪物の深淵 | |
| E20 | Aug 18, 2004 | フライハムへの旅 | |
| E21 | Aug 25, 2004 | 幸せな休日 | |
| E22 | Sep 01, 2004 | ルンゲの罠 | |
| E23 | Sep 08, 2004 | エヴァの告白 | |
| E24 | Sep 15, 2004 | 男達の食卓 | |
| E25 | Sep 29, 2004 | 木曜日の青年 | |
| E26 | Oct 06, 2004 | 秘密の森 | |
| E27 | Oct 13, 2004 | 証拠の品 | |
| E28 | Oct 20, 2004 | ただ一つの事件 | |
| E29 | Oct 27, 2004 | 処刑 | |
| E30 | Nov 03, 2004 | ある決意 | |
| E31 | Nov 10, 2004 | 白日の下へ | |
| E32 | Nov 17, 2004 | 聖域 | |
| E33 | Nov 24, 2004 | 子どもの情景 | |
| E34 | Dec 08, 2004 | 闇の果て | |
| E35 | Dec 15, 2004 | 名なしのヒーロー | |
| E36 | Dec 22, 2004 | 混沌の怪物 | |
| E37 | Jan 12, 2005 | なまえのないかいぶつ | |
| E38 | Jan 19, 2005 | 我が目の悪魔 | |
| E39 | Jan 26, 2005 | 目の中の地獄 | |
| E40 | Feb 02, 2005 | グリマー | |
| E41 | Feb 09, 2005 | 511の亡霊 | |
| E42 | Feb 16, 2005 | 超人シュタイナーの冒険 | |
| E43 | Feb 23, 2005 | スーク刑事 | |
| E44 | Mar 02, 2005 | 二つの闇 | |
| E45 | Mar 09, 2005 | 怪物の残像 | |
| E46 | Mar 16, 2005 | 接点 | |
| E47 | Mar 23, 2005 | 悪夢の扉 | |
| E48 | Mar 30, 2005 | 一番怖いもの | |
| E49 | Apr 06, 2005 | 一番残酷なこと | |
| E50 | Apr 13, 2005 | バラの屋敷 | |
| E51 | Apr 20, 2005 | 怪物のラブレター | |
| E52 | Apr 27, 2005 | 弁護士 | |
| E53 | May 04, 2005 | 決意 | |
| E54 | May 11, 2005 | 脱走 | |
| E55 | May 18, 2005 | 402号室 | |
| E56 | May 25, 2005 | 終わらない旅 | |
| E57 | Jun 01, 2005 | あの日の夜 | |
| E58 | Jun 08, 2005 | いやな仕事 | |
| E59 | Jun 15, 2005 | 悪魔を見た男 | |
| E60 | Jun 22, 2005 | 知りすぎた男 | |
| E61 | Jun 29, 2005 | 記憶の扉 | |
| E62 | Jul 06, 2005 | 楽しい食卓 | |
| E63 | Jul 13, 2005 | 無関係な殺人 | |
| E64 | Jul 20, 2005 | 赤ん坊の憂鬱 | |
| E65 | Jul 27, 2005 | ヨハンの足跡 | |
| E66 | Aug 03, 2005 | おかえり | |
| E67 | Aug 10, 2005 | ただいま | |
| E68 | Aug 17, 2005 | ルーエンハイム | |
| E69 | Aug 24, 2005 | 安らぎの家 | |
| E70 | Aug 31, 2005 | 殺戮の町 | |
| E71 | Sep 07, 2005 | 超人シュタイナーの怒り | |
| E72 | Sep 14, 2005 | 名前のない男 | |
| E73 | Sep 21, 2005 | 終わりの風景 | |
| E74 | Sep 28, 2005 | 本当の怪物 |
Franchise Status: Concluded
Monster remains a definitive pillar of psychological thriller television, having concluded its influential run on Nippon TV. This series fundamentally altered the landscape of adult-oriented animation by proving that a grounded, slow-burn narrative could achieve global acclaim without relying on traditional shonen tropes. Its exploration of the darkness within the human psyche and the sociopolitical remnants of the Cold War created a blueprint for mature storytelling that remains unmatched in the medium. By prioritizing philosophical inquiry over spectacle, it established a legacy where the horror is found not in monsters of myth, but in the calculated actions of men.
The series continues to be a staple for fans due to its meticulous construction and the haunting complexity of its antagonist, Johan Liebert. Every encounter and subplot serves as a thread in a massive tapestry, making subsequent viewings essential for fully grasping the depth of Naoki Urasawa's vision. Viewers return to the journey of Dr. Kenzo Tenma to rediscover the moral weight of his choices and the subtle foreshadowing that permeates the early episodes. Its enduring relevance lies in its refusal to offer easy answers, ensuring that each rewatch yields new insights into the nature of evil and the possibility of redemption.
Both series deliver gripping, high-stakes intellectual duels between brilliant rivals navigating complex moral ambiguity.
Both series feature a high-stakes, cerebral cat-and-mouse game centered on complex psychological profiling.
Both series masterfully weave complex, layered mysteries that demand your full, undivided attention.
Both series feature a brilliant, manipulative mastermind locked in a profound psychological cat-and-mouse game.
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