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Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 9: A Nameless Monster

Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 9: A Nameless Monster

A Nameless Monster
MangaCrimePsychological Thriller
Pages
208
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

When an unusual children's book causes a disturbing reaction in Johan, it may provide an ideal opportunity for Tenma to fire a well-aimed sniper shot. Could this curious book created by an obscure Czech writer also be the key to unlocking more secrets of Johan's enigmatic past?

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseDark
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 Japanese neurosurgeon who left his hospital to hunt down the serial killer Johan Liebert.

All characters in Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 9: A Nameless Monster

Frequently asked questions

  • Is there an anime version of this story?

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

  • Are there any other books related to this series?

    A supplemental novel titled Another Monster was published in 2002, which provides additional details and perspectives on the events of the main story through the lens of an investigative report.