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Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 10: Picnic

Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 10: Picnic

MangaCrimePsychological Thriller
Pages
216
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

"Cedok Bridge, the three frogs...the mother of the twins is in Pargue." A cryptic message from wealthy financier Schuwald sends Tenma to the city of a hundred spires. There, he meets Grimmer, an investigative reporter tracking down the former director of the infamous 511 Kinderheim orphanage. Could it be that the horrific experiments of the past are being recreated in Prague?

Prose complexity
6/10

Vibe

DarkTense
Morally GreyDual Timeline

Genres

Crime Psychological Thriller Comics Graphic Novels Manga

About the author

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Naoki Urasawa

Naoki Urasawa (born January 2, 1960, in Fuchū, Tokyo) is a Japanese manga artist. A graduate of Meisei University with a degree in economics, he debuted professionally in 1983 and has since created several internationally acclaimed series, including the psychological thriller Monster, the science-fiction mystery 20th Century Boys, the Astro Boy reimagining Pluto: Urasawa x Tezuka, and Billy Bat. His work is known for dense, multi-layered narratives and mastery of suspense. He has won the Shogaku...

Characters

Kenzo TenmaProtagonist

A brilliant surgeon and former police officer hunting the killer who ruined his career.

All characters in Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 10: Picnic

Frequently asked questions

  • Is there an anime adaptation of this series?

    A faithful 74-episode anime adaptation produced by studio Madhouse exists and covers the entire story of the manga.

  • Does this book stand alone or is it part of a larger story?

    This volume is part of a continuous 18-volume manga series that should be read in order to follow the narrative arc.

  • Are there any supplemental materials related to the story?

    A companion novel titled Another Monster exists, which provides additional details and investigative reports that are not included in the original manga or anime.