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Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 6: The Secret Woods

Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 6: The Secret Woods

The Secret Woods
MangaCrimePsychological Thriller
Pages
213
Published
1997
Language
English

Synopsis

Tenma's former fiancée Eva Heinneman's life has gone downhill since the death of her father and her breakup with Tenma. Now she's involved with a menacing man with a shady past and a mysterious connection to Johan. Meanwhile, Johan has worked his way into the graces of a powerful but lonely old financier. Could Johan be targeting this man for more than just his money?

Prose complexity
6/10

Vibe

TenseDarkMelancholic
Morally GreyBetrayal

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 serial killer Johan Liebert.

All characters in Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 6: The Secret Woods

Frequently asked questions

  • Is there an anime adaptation of this series?

    A 74-episode anime series produced by Madhouse was broadcast between 2004 and 2005, which serves as a highly faithful, scene-for-scene adaptation of the original manga.

  • Does this story have any sequels or related books?

    While the main narrative concludes within the original series, there is a supplemental book titled Another Monster that functions as an investigative report, providing further details and context that are not present in the primary manga or anime.

  • How does the author incorporate real-world history into the narrative?

    The story is deeply grounded in the historical and social landscape of post-Cold War Europe, specifically drawing on the complexities of German reunification and the lingering influence of former secret police organizations like the Stasi.