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Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 8: My Nameless Hero

Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 8: My Nameless Hero

My Nameless Hero
MangaCrimePsychological Thriller
Pages
216
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

Tenma is hot on Johan's trail and he's more determined than ever. Now in top physical condition and armed with a high-performance sniper rifle, has Tenma acquired the keen hunter's edge necessary to bag his prey? Or will his physician's instincts prevent him from carrying out his dreaded task?

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

DarkTenseMelancholic
BetrayalMentor FigureMorally Grey

Genres

Crime Psychological 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 became hunted by the police, now relentlessly pursuing Johan's truth.

All characters in Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 8: My Nameless Hero

Frequently asked questions

  • Is there an official 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.

  • Are there any supplementary books related to the story?

    A tie-in novel titled Another Monster exists, which is presented as an investigative report and provides additional details and context not found in the original manga or anime.