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Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 17: I'm Back

Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 17: I'm Back

I'm Back
MangaCrimeMystery
Pages
228
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

In the little mountain town of Ruhenheim, life is simple and peaceful. Neighbors greet each other on the street, and the biggest case the local authorities have to worry about is a lost dog. But this bucolic splendor is about to change. Will Tenma, Grimmer and Inspector Lunge be able to prevent the massacre Johan is planning for this sleepy village and its unknowing inhabitants? Or will the cobbled streets of Ruhenheim soon run red with innocent blood?

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseDarkMelancholic
Morally GreyMultiple POVsBetrayal

Genres

Crime Mystery Thriller 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 who saved a dying boy and spent years hunting the monster he inadvertently unleashed.

All characters in Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 17: I'm Back

Frequently asked questions

  • Is there an anime adaptation of this series?

    A 74-episode anime adaptation produced by studio Madhouse exists and is widely considered a faithful, scene-for-scene recreation of the original manga.

  • Does this story have any sequels or related books?

    A supplemental novel titled Another Monster exists, which provides additional details and perspectives on the events and characters found within the main series.

  • Are there real-world locations or historical events depicted in the story?

    The narrative is deeply grounded in the history of post-Cold War Europe, specifically incorporating the social and political atmosphere of German reunification and the legacy of the Stasi in East Germany and the Czech Republic.