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Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 15: The Door to Memories

Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 15: The Door to Memories

MangaCrimePsychological Thriller
Pages
208
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

Dangerous men of influence hoping to exploit Johan's frightening min for their own shadowy purposes are also hot on the "monster's" trail, and they're willing to use Eva, Tenma's ex-fiancée, to identify him. But what will happen to Eva when her assistance is no longer required? Will her only chance for salvation rest on the shoulders of the very man who's been hired to kill her?!

Prose complexity
6/10

Vibe

TenseDarkMelancholic
Morally GreyBetrayalRevenge

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 Japanese neurosurgeon who becomes obsessed with tracking down the serial killer Johan Liebert after a fateful decision in his past.

All characters in Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 15: The Door to Memories

Frequently asked questions

  • Is there an anime adaptation of this series?

    A faithful 74-episode anime adaptation produced by studio Madhouse exists, which covers the entire story of the manga with high precision.

  • Does this story have any sequels or related books?

    There is a supplemental light novel titled Another Monster that provides additional details and context not found in the original manga series.

  • Are there any real-world influences behind the story?

    The narrative is grounded in the historical context of post-reunification Germany and incorporates real-world locations, sometimes by superimposing photographs with the author's illustrations to enhance its realistic atmosphere.