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Naoki Urasawa's Monster

Ongoing series · 19 books

About this series

A former neurosurgeon searches for a young patient he saved years ago, now a serial killer. This thriller series explores morality and identity as the doctor tries to stop the monster he believes he created.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is there an official adaptation of the series?

    The manga was adapted into a 74-episode anime series produced by Madhouse, which aired between 2004 and 2005 and is widely considered a faithful recreation of the original story.

  • What is the role of Another Monster in the series?

    Another Monster is a supplemental investigative report written by Naoki Urasawa that provides additional details and perspectives on the events and characters from the main story, though it is a prose work rather than a manga.

  • Are there different ways to collect the volumes?

    The series has been released in various formats, including the original 18-volume tankōbon edition and a nine-volume Perfect Edition that collects two original volumes per book.