THE BEST FIRST EPISODE??!! | MONSTER "EPISODE 1" | ANIME REACTION!

[@GOTGames]

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[@Solus3D]

Since you love horror movies, some day try to watch this series: Shiki Ge Ge Ge no Kintaro Hell girl. The 3 are fun.

[@djhz2001]

Did you hear about Terminator Zero? It just came out in Netflix.

[@mufi35]

This is one of the best animes

[@Potter889]

Monster is well known as a masterpiece in the anime community, but I would say there are three reasons why it's not talked about much or seen by many. First, it's an older anime and by that nature less people watch it. Second, it is very much a slow burn and longer thriller that's more on focused on well written characters and mature themes rather that action, making it hard for newer, casual watches to get into it. Lastly, even if someone wanted to pick it up, it was actually not legally available to watch anywhere until like last year, meaning for a long-time people had to find it in other places if they wanted to watch it. I'm glad you are watching this masterpiece though. Even if not many people watch it, I know you will enjoy it and be able to appreciate its maturity.

[@Krawbs]

I concur with these reasons. I am so happy the community overwhelmingly voted for this. I was sure the younger anime fans and casuals would vote for a newer anime.

[@Robert_H.]

Monster German Dub is still behind a 300€ paywall.

[@zekron1718]

Glad animes like this exists which is more character and story oriented

[@ghostyuki-kfpinquisitor1038]

I remember that getting the dvds for the series also costed an arm and a leg. It's probably one of the least anime animes out there.

[@JosenSnow]

​@Robert_H. Yes. I tried to watch the German dub ep but could not find it in any third partie web sites.

[@ilyas_claymore]

Monster is a dark and mature anime, it is drama, crime, psychological horror, and thriller, it's incredibly well written and narratively complex

[@GOTGames]

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[@shashwatmishraalumni4918]

​​​@@GOTGamesthe drawback of this show is it gets dragged a lot in the middle just for even mire character building than already required Plus the protagonist actions irritate a lot afterwards in the show Missed opportunities i will say.

[@JeromeBellon]

I'm amazed that Monster gets the reaction treatment. Excellent story... I don't know that it suits everybody, but I also think Luke will like it.

[@SilkSonic-c9z]

Luke is in mid 40s Monster is for older ppl

[@adriannq1208]

​@@SilkSonic-c9z LUKE'S 40? NO WAY

[@ilyas_claymore]

@@SilkSonic-c9z what!

[@SilkSonic-c9z]

​​@@adriannq1208yes way

[@itaatisa8357]

@@SilkSonic-c9z nah, I watched whole episodes of Monster over 20 years ago when I was 17 lol

[@crayyx]

it's insane to see somebody actually react to monster. as far as i'm aware besides like 2-3 bigger channels there haven't been any who have reacted. so exciting

[@Ash_Wen-li]

FILMBuFF has good Monster reactions and he's finally picking up the series again (cause he usually gets busy)

[@crayyx]

@@Ash_Wen-li yeah I used to watch those before he stopped. Can't wait

[@itaatisa8357]

@@Ash_Wen-li really? he is picking up? Why I don't see any new video after episode 30?

[@asagi-16]

I think the reason we don't see MONSTER much is mainly because the original manga is from 30 years ago, and the anime is already 20 years old, making it a rather old show. Also, since Urasawa-sensei is one of Japan's top manga artists, the manga has a high level of completeness. Among his works, MONSTER was one of his representative works and was very popular. This can also be said about Vinland Saga, but when a manga is very well done, the anime adaptation tends to be judged more harshly. However, personally, I think MONSTER was also animated without sacrificing the quality of the original manga.

[@Pauls_schafer]

Duuuuude, FINALLY, my favorite anime ever. i'm so glad you are reacting to this masterpiece

[@GOTGames]

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[@secchi5102]

This is probably the least "anime" anime out there, it doesnt do anime tropes and is more like a realistic thriller tv show. It's one of those shows that can be a bit complicated to undestand, but even if you dont "get it", it's still very enjoyable, just watch it with an open mind. Also, watch the ed every few episodes, it sometimes changes and is important for later in the story (Or just watch it once, it's fine). Hope you enjoy it, Monster is one of the most acclaimed of Naoki Urasawas work, and i garantee it will not disappoint. Edit: It has come to my knowledge that upon adding Monster to their catalog, Netflix had a lot of licensing issues and had to change a lot of the soundtrack and even had to remove the vocals from the ed, this is quite a problem since Monster is heavily atmosfere driven and their choice of ost to replace it can be a bit questionable, but i guess you will have to stick to it unless you're willing to watch it pirated. Make a reaction to the ed, there is the version with vocals on KZbin... man, fuck Netflix.

[@goukenslay7555]

Its an older anime and it broke into the crowd with its unique story unlike other anime coming st the time but there were lot of well written older abimes too

[@crazywitcher]

@@secchi5102 I agree when it comes to endings, they give you that fascinating sense of insecurity and the visuals are stunning. All of them create a mini-story explaining a lot of things 🔥

[@monolithsoft_guy]

"Monster" is 100% anime. Anime is not definied by shit that worse anime do ad nauseum.

[@CantFindAUsername01]

FINALLY SOMEONE WHO REACTS TO MONSTER!! IM SO HAPPY

[@ghoulsnightmare7527]

bro aint no way i rewatched this a few weeks ago and i catch this man watching this peak life experience.

[@GOTGames]

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[@Chaoskoch]

The author is very well known in Japan. He's not *as known* in the western anime community because most of his works are clearly targeted at an adult audience, not for their violent themes but rather their realistic and historical context. He doesn't simply set Monster in Germany, he takes into account the whole political and societal sphere of Germany at that time and weaves it flawlessly into his story. As a german myself, I was surprised to see how extremely accurate many of the depictions in Monster are. The author always goes the extra mile for details like this and does proper research to be culturally respectful but without holding back either.

[@1221shadowdragon]

Monster is a beautiful slow burn show. Each episode usually has a lot to unpack both in terms of characterization and what the show wants to saw. Luke, you are going to see some of the best the humanity has, some of the worst that humanity has and some things that are just going to make you want to pull your hair out. Take your time and really digest this show, it's not one that gives out the answers so easily, and lot of it is left to interpretation. I'm gonna enjoy watching this with you, and I hope you come to love it as well.

[@frozenmj9562]

Yes finally we need more Monster reactors.

[@nickro2310]

yeah, i ve seen that most of the reactors tend to drop the show unfortunately. That's probably because it doesn't get lots of views

[@mariansony91]

@@nickro2310 and Luke would watch it even if there are only 20 views...says a lot about him :)

[@Pathetic-Ali]

​@@mariansony91he is the goat, my favourite youtuber at this point.

[@GOTGames]

👀

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

​​​​@@mariansony91one of the most legendary KZbinrs, the fact that he allows 1 dollar patreon access to everything with how much it gives in return is just nuts to me. I've seen so many channels charge 10-15 dollars. I think he is one of the most genuine creators on KZbin. Is never not willing to speak his mind and disagree with comments too, I respect it. I'm happy he's giving an under reacted show a try

[@kamuyking551]

I love all the little implicit bits of Tenma's personality that we get in this episode. it's true... he is a bit distant from those around him. he's a foreigner in this country, and while he's clearly gotten where he is on hard work, skill, and talent, he's also been boosted by opportunists that Tenma is still convinced he owes for the doors they've opened. he also works long, late, erratic hours, and is constantly exhausted. he'd rather devote his energy to the important work he's doing, rather than the chore of workplace politics. but workplace politics find him anyway. and I think this is why Dr. Becker doesn't really envy Tenma, despite Tenma being a genius who frequently outshines the abilities of everyone around him. Dr. Becker seems almost a little too content to rely on Tenma's talents, because when Tenma works hard, others get to take it easy. the ecosystem of Tenma's work environment feels very authentic too... it's that phenomenon where the paper pushing administrative side of the company is totally disconnected from the workers who do the laborious part of the job. the people who rise to the top, in an environment that runs on nothing but clout chasing, are the schmoozers... and while Tenma is polite, we've just popped in on the part of his career where he'll have to decide how far his manners will go, and where he'll draw the line. this is a man with an uncommon ability as a surgeon. he is a genius, and his dedication to medicine is real. it's in stark contrast with the elitists that run this institution, and the question now is... can something that runs this deep really be fixed? I really love Naoki Urasawa's writing... it's like the story is all hook. as soon as you get a satisfying answer, you'll come up with another handful of compelling questions. Pluto was like this too... I hope you get the chance to watch that one someday as well.

[@gustavelauffer3568]

Ngl massive respect for giving Monster a chance. Im rewatching it with you and giving it extra support.

[@priyambadabejladdumotu3389]

Finally you're gonna witness one of the GOAT animes. Buckle up

[@SilkSonic-c9z]

Our hero johan is coming soon My most beloved character

[@goukenslay7555]

I wouldnt call it a goat when more than half the time you ask people their top anime picks they dont say monster right off the bat. Its a good show.

[@dislikereporter2271]

@@goukenslay7555 GOAT status and popularity aren't the same thing

[@Gutsstanboy997]

​@@goukenslay7555So...the show isn't a goat, because it isn't that popular? You're saying quality = popularity? Look, if you don't think the show is THAT good, that's fine, because everyone has their own taste and preferences. However, thats not what you're saying. You're not saying Monster isn't a goat, because thats what YOU think, but because that's what OTHERS say.

[@GOTGames]

Our new journey begins 💯

[@Ben_FunnyMemes]

I will never regret voting for "Monster" it's a literal Masterpiece ✨🔥

[@Super-Nerd]

HELL YEAH!!!! *MONSTER* is another one of my Top 10 Most Favourite Anime/Manga of all time just like *VINLAND SAGA* & am really pumped to see your reaction to it! I first watched it AGES ago & back then I purely loved it for it's Aesthetic & the Horrifying Mystery angle but as the time flew by, i started loving it for just how brilliantly written it is from the Characters to the overall story, Everything here is Top Tier! I recently read the Manga for *Monster* not that long ago too cuz I wanted to revisit the story & it was freaking PERFECT! Everything ive watched or read by *Naoki Urasawa* has been Amazing! He's a master of writing Character Interactions so you'll love that alot here as well 🤌

[@HammertonWay]

The series was created by Naoki Urasawa, who has been one of the most creative minds in manga for the past 40 years. It's only a shame that his magnum opus, 20th Century Boys has never been adapted into anime, as I'm sure you would love it just as much.

[@syntheticreality549]

20th century boys is just honestly one of the greatest stories ever written. The themes explored Friend I’ve never seen done with anyone else.

[@fork6057]

At least Pluto also got an anime which is so very good

[@RandallHidalgoS21allas96]

I'm fine with 20th century boys not having an adaptation. I don't think it'd be that easy to do, because there are many little details that might get missed.

[@Ash_Wen-li]

Looking forward to this journey! Monster is in my top 10 anime along with Vinland Saga and Hunter x Hunter. First I'll start by saying this isn't a historical series so if you want to look up certain events for better sociopolitical context then you don't need to worry about spoilers. Second, this is a series rich with themes and complex characters. It only gets better the more you take your time to think about the characters and their morals, beliefs and ideologies. Finally, Monster is a series with a full cast of adult characters and like Vinland Saga, it doesn't 'feel like anime'. So hopefully it scratches that itch you had of wanting more mature anime

[@Grauben-sv1ik]

Talking about the historical aspect of Monster with a Yang Wenli profile picture, seems legit 😂

[@Ash_Wen-li]

​​@@Grauben-sv1ikMy favourite One Piece character is also Robin. Could you tell?

[@Grauben-sv1ik]

@@Ash_Wen-li Lol makes sense. Then I think you're cool and I don't plan on elaborating

[@0_pomelo]

What a time to be alive knowing all of Urasawa’s works are just as special. Hoping to see 20th century boys be adapted 😭 excited for your journey! The soundtrack for this anime is also amazing

[@weirdlypicturedbeing2122]

The presentation of Germany and it's people here is done incredibly well! Seeing some of those images just carried that feel over so well, seriously.

[@Gold-qt9xm]

I finished this anime 2 weeks ago it’s a bit slow at times but it’s worth it it’s one of my new favorites that i watched and i kinda want to rewatch it again it’s that good

[@Robert_H.]

I'm definitely here for Monster! Experiencing this masterpiece with you will be a wonderful journey. It's so sad that there are so many fantastic anime that rarely get reactions. Shows like Rainbow Nisha, One Outs, Tatami Galaxy, and Legend of the Galactic Heroes are all in the top 100 of anime, yet they seem to be overlooked by many reaction channels because they're considered too old. If someone were to react to these gems, it would surely attract a lot of fans who have been waiting for a more prominent reactor to engage with these classics.

[@giorgigavasheli8737]

Sad we lost the battle on LM reactions but happy we at least got it here

[@GOTGames]

Monster is a good start ❤️

[@denii_92]

Monster is the most realistic anime I've watched and yet one of the most chilling and intriguing TV shows I've ever seen. I heard at some point that Guillermo del Toro wanted to do a live action. It would be amazing!

[@K-Weeb]

luke: "it is a kid" Me: is it now

[@Doctor_Yiggles]

YES! This series is a masterpiece and so glad it won the vote! Be prepared for a long and amazing journey of this series Luke! So glad to see you react to Monster! I'm just loving your completely full on blind reaction to this not even knowing the genre cause it really makes me more interested in how you will react to this series and this episode and it has been wonderful so far! I felt the same way too with the Director & the Daughter/Fiance. I like how you called Demon Slayer Chill though! 😂This is going to be quite a ride! Looking forward to the next episode!

[@user-nt2qk6lz5k]

Pro tip! Watch the endings! There won't be spoilers but they will start to make sense as the story progresses and will add to the overall experience of the show. 👍✨

[@Folkmoot]

Also he should watch the version with the vocals and where the song changes about half way through

[@troublemakers9760]

can't believe you're reacting to monster!! this is a masterpiece

[@dgurlie-0273]

I LOVE this anime so much! It’s intense, it’s freakishly dark, it’s mind boggling… I just love it so much. I really hope you enjoy it.

[@YourPalShiro]

Luke : go back go back 😢 Me : keep going keep going 😂

[@aqrxv]

Monster is great and the first dozen or so episodes are very gripping. It's hard to stop once you do it. It's great length -- for a drama rather than a shonen -- does mean it requires a lengthy commitment of time and emotional energy, especially because it doesn't really have the sort of seasonal breaks or stopping points (though it does have arcs). It's more or less one continuous high-drama story...

[@Ytinasniiable]

Monster is very much a "either you found it boring or goated" anime

[@nkechi4635]

Very much this

[@DotHackerSora]

if Luke's only watching 2 days a week thats like an entire year commitment to Monster.

[@dayan5454]

Yeah, I've been wanting to watch monster for a while, but never really did. I was thinking of watching it along with Luke but given what I know from the story and having this first episode as a sample I don't think I can be that patient and have that self control

[@DotHackerSora]

@dayan5454 I watched it on TV the sci-fi channel aired it on Monday nights so weekly episodes. Many years later I tried finding where I could stream it or buy physical. It was never released anywhere until like last year.

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

Yeah but also other shows will cycle out while it's running so we get other series

[@reymed3322]

Monster is one of a kind anime. Very unique in a very good way.

[@apratimsingh1306]

I was waiting for this from hours, so excited to rewatch this whole series with you🔥

[@nickro2310]

Finally. I've been eager to see you reacting to Monster, one of the best anime of all time. It's very underrated because it is not a shonen like Naruto, One Piece, HxH, but an anime that focuses on mature themes, characters, human psychology and it's realistic. Also it's an old anime and it wasn't available on any platform till like a year ago. You'll, for sure, gonna enjoy it and rank it very highly, probably in your top 5, when you finish it

[@lucygirl1111]

ahhh this is the first adult cast serries Luke is watching atleast i think i remember most of the characters being adults so this will be a nice change for Luke edit: Luke monster is 74 episodes so i don't think we will be jumping into anything else any time soon unless some other serries is wrapping up

[@Ash_Wen-li]

Yeah there's only one kid for the most part but Urasawa really writes child characters well imo

[@K-Weeb]

you forget ditter

[@lucygirl1111]

@@K-Weeb indeed cause i have no clue who your talking about its been a while since i last saw monster

[@eternalblaze87]

30:20 I have to say, this is the reason why you're basically the only reaction channel I actually follow like that and tune into daily. The genuine reactions have me coming back, and as someone who hasn't really watched much of what would be gathering views, someone who goes against the grain and gives everything an equal chance definitely stands out. Appreciate the content as always Luke. As soon as I catch up on this myself, will come back to check the rest of your watch.

[@angramainyu4599]

Underrated and overlooked. Thank you for reacting to this masterpiece of an anime. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did

[@giulsi]

Omg no way!!! Everytime a channel does a survey what to watch next I suggest Monster and now it's finally happening 😭

[@goodguysolid6398]

You ask "is this it?" Monster is the most well written story I've come across. It delves deep into characters and the author really understands how to display and attract emotion. It's a story with a very simple plot, written and drawn out to the highest level. If I wanted to learn how to write stories and depict characters, then I'd ask the author of monster.

[@mulraf]

I NEVER expected this. My favorite anime of all time for sure. Very much liked in the community, but not as popular, so i didn't expect to ever get a reaction for this. Really hyped about this.

[@itgetsdarkinthemind]

One of my favorites, a Naoki Urusawa masterpiece

[@EphemeralBlitz]

Monster... Never seen the anime, but I read the manga last year and man, the journey is unmatched. Can't wait to see what you think of it!

[@xelaman]

I've seen many people who consider the anime better than the manga and, I agree with them, you should watch it if you liked it.

[@animeworld61616]

Monster is one of the only anime that transcends the medium of anime and manga One of the best pieces of fiction imo 🤌

[@jeremiah3399]

Never clicked on a video so fast, I already know he’s gonna love this 🔥

[@unbokkusu]

It's been more than a decade since I've seen Monster, and I'm really excited that my rewatch would be with you and everyone in this community. Glad to be losing my mind together with all of you, all over again. 🤣

[@nomi.hagen.]

Monster is a one in a lifetime anime. It will take you to the edge of your seat.

[@Pathetic-Ali]

18:45 this isn't love, this is business

[@kapacb2412]

Its actually my first time watching this show, people say its great so lets enjoy it everyone!

[@zekron1718]

Only if you are not looking for action

[@mxriaguer]

i didn't expect much from monster but after i finished it, i can say it is one of my favorite animes ever, it's so well written, amazing characters and even great side characters

[@WilliBap]

ATTENTION, pay attention to the music at the end, it changes throughout the anime, and tells a story that relates to the anime, and at some point it will make sense

[@Folkmoot]

15:49 yeah, its also so unsettling, especially when the ED comes in at the end

[@michael-master4178]

I can't wait anymore for the next reaction...

[@yt.Omnifarious26]

And the Monster Journey begins.. Luke you'll surely freaking love this!

[@Aikanarokun]

Finally someone is reacting to this masterpiece!

[@jezersanchez3295]

One of the best stories out there. Take it easy, sometimes it feels slow, but the build up are so good. 10/10 anime, i'm going to be here all the way. enjoy

[@user-th7lu2yf7n]

YAY!!!! MONSTER REACTION!! please finish it!!! it's so great! and i would love to watch your reaction to the full finished series

[@dutchnintendo94]

Monster is a masterpiece. It is a very highly rated anime, but it aint mainstream forr a single reason: in a lot of places you cant watch it legally without a vpn or something. Here in yhe Netherlands not a single streaming service has this show in its library. Netflix has another master piece of urasawa on Netflix "pluto" so maybe it will be back on Netflix (worldwide) , i hope

[@NoobSaibot400]

What you said in the end is exactly why I love your channel so much, I barely comment regularly but I love that you react to actual well written shows as well alongside all the mainstream media that gets views ♡(∩o∩)♡ MONSTER is one of the best anime shows ever made, it is a little slow paced but you'll witness some really impressive writing and character drama here in this one. I just hope that in future you react to Samurai Champloo and Haruhi Suzumiya as well as those are two of my most favourites ~♥~

[@kagesaikin83]

I watched this anime years ago and loved it! I'm so excited to watch you go on this journey!

[@1ycan-eu9ji]

I do agree I like that you watch stuff that's not just "generic popular", some anime (like this one) are just incredibly under appreciated for how good they are

[@ghostymytoasty7007]

I did a spit take when I saw this in my recommended TOTALLY caught me by surprise. Monster is such a classic I really hope you continue with it.

[@MrThompson96]

Oh my gooood, I can't believe you're reacting to Monster, it's objectively the best anime ever, the story it has is on another level, plus it's an adult anime, the plot is very complex, it's like a puzzle in which you want answers to so many questions that arise throughout the series. I'm so excited, this will be your favorite anime in terms of plot and story, that's for sure. I hope you upload it in full to youtube 🥹

[@kionajim55]

I'm so happy that you are watching this. It's a masterpiece and kept me on my toes. I also suggest watching the ending, it contains clues that would make sense later in future episodes.

[@syntheticreality549]

Legitimately one of my favorite stories of all time

[@gdcustoumz2534]

YESS, you are going to absolutly love this story! I am manga only so i am here with you on the ride with the anime! Love your videos and personality, keep it up!

[@amuro9624]

For some reason out of all the openings out there monster has the one I can never skip. It does such a good job at putting you in the ambiance of the show

[@elismart13]

30:21 Yes ofc you do, simply put you effectively show what your feeling and thinking and for a show like monster, im gonna love your reactions, especially since its one you have to really pay attention to, and its already got you intrigued 👍

[@YourPalShiro]

reaction video on monster thats so rare, im glad the show is getting some recognition

[@AbHi12DaS]

Man the 1st time i saw thumbnail don't know why i hallucinated and read the worst 1st episode 😂😂...was gonna write shit in comment but then watched the tittle again and now it's best episode....man guess i nedd sleep 😂😂😂

[@nagato406]

top 3 anime right there,i am sure you will love this

[@viriatox9782]

Great reaction to the beginning of this masterpiece. I'll only comment that this could be the anime that, if some network really invested in it, could have a completely faithful live-action adaptation that fans of the manga and anime could be 100% satisfied with. In fact, a few years ago a well-known fan of this work, the Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro tried to convince HBO to make a live-action series, but the network rejected it because they were too busy with GRRM's works. I can't wait to watch your next reactions to this work of art.

[@1ycan-eu9ji]

a monster adaptation by guillermo del toro would be AMAZING

[@anatomiadosgames5461]

This is gonna be awesome!

[@dafneangulogarcia563]

I was like you when I watch Monster for the first time and was amazing, it's the best way to see this show. You will like monster is one of my favorites shows and has one of the best villains i've seen in a long time 👍🏻

[@salsa3142]

Ahhhh I'm late! Saw the thumbnail of Johan on episode 2 and I sprinted my way here😤 Let the GOAT begin!🔥

[@hellblazer8543]

every time i see someone reacting to Monster, i sub immediately.

[@lesedintuli340]

Oh this is going to be GOOD

[@nkechi4635]

I love when Monster gets reactions. Such a great anime

[@ariureetaake4757]

This is my first time watching this anime and as a newer anime fan i already can't wait for your reaction to the next episode. I've been dying to watch Monster but I just couldn't find the right time to but now that you are reacting to it I can finally watch along so thank you for reacting to this series. Also I appreciate the fact that you don't care about views so I hope you continue reacting to more least popular series like this.

[@H4ntw0]

Oooh, I'll be watching this for the first time alongside you my friend. It's gonna be one hell of a ride~

[@jonabauer]

Düsseldorf mentioned🗣️🗣️🔥🔥 Also, i don't know where they didn't include it in the English sub, but the girl didn't just say "kill", (which makes her look like a psychopath), she actually said "kill him", which completely changes your perspective on the whole last scene, where Kenzo decides, on whom he's gonna operate.

[@Folkmoot]

I love the OP for this it's not that spoilery overall, also there are 2 ED's and the visuals change throughout the course of the show.

[@dayan5454]

This is also my first time watching this anime, and I'm watching it on patreon for multiple reasons. But I couldn't not come here and leave a thumbs up and a comment because I feel like this is the kind of reaction series that deserve it. I started following because of the demon slayer reactions but I definitely stayed for the whole content.

[@Pathetic-Ali]

W

[@Reikha1987]

So excited for this reaction. This is the anime I watched when I finished Death Note.

[@Kimi-xp2th]

Finally reacting to my favorite anime. Just turned the notifications back on.

[@jonathant4902]

One thing you will notice about Monster is that it is brimming with atmosphere. From the very first frame to the ending. It's so deliberately bleak. It's also what makes the moments of humanity so good as well. I have to say the theme at 21:00 is different from what I remember. It's hard to miss since the original piece (if im not mistaken) is very creepy.

[@MrThompson96]

That's right, on Netflix they changed the soundtrack of some scenes, the one you mentioned is one of them. There in the original soundtrack there was a kind of violin or cello that generated suspense. Also at the beginning of the chapter when Eva was with Tenma in the room there was music playing that was not in the original.

[@jonathant4902]

@@MrThompson96 I see. Thanks for clarifying things! It sucks since the original soundtrack is kind of iconic.

[@akaahri]

This is the BEST thriller i've ever watched/read, absolute masterpiece

[@wilfriedtougma6998]

You won't regret this This is one of the best anime i've ever watched✨

[@joszsz]

It's the first time I've come across this anime, and boy, I'm hooked! I'm already halfway into the second episode, and I thought to come here and thank you and everyone who voted. I'm glad you aren't bent on views and you're more interested in the heart of the content, and I share the same views with you in regard to the choice Tenma had to make. I have no idea what the series will be about, but my theories revolve around two possibilities: 1. The easy one - there's a monster that possesses people to do things, and considering the girl's repetition of "kill", she might have been possessed to murder her family. 2. Revelation, chapter 13 & 17 - we see verses from the Revelation (from the Bible) at the start of the show, and I think the shows "Monster" might be hinting at the interpretation John (writer of Revelation) gives for the heads and horrns of the Beast in Relation 17, verses 9-14. The Monster could be the world/political powers, from the Director, to the celebrities and political figures that he chooses to prioritise. Either way, I'm excited to see where the show goes, and your reactions to it as well

[@Folkmoot]

It's a phenomenal story, hope you enjoy it

[@joszsz]

@@Folkmoot Thanks! I finished episode 4 yesterday, it's very good 👏🏽👏🏽

[@Pathetic-Ali]

Monster is so long but also good i really loved it. But even if i liked it, i never thought i will rewatch it haha. But looks like my fav youtuber is watching it, so i gotta watch along with him. 😅

[@TylerClear]

AHHHHH THE MUSIC IS SOOOO GOOD edit: make sure to watch the ED with vocals (there is also a second ED) for some reason there are versions without vocals and a version with only one ED. The ED's and OP are like top 5 for me.

[@Brimmy21]

AHH WAIT WHAT U STARTED ASSCLASS!? I'M SO EXCITED OMG

[@Nsnw9320]

This anime is so dark and I remember I was traumatized by many scenes. It has so many great characters and is so serious and mature

[@Folkmoot]

Yep, it also is surprising heartwarming at times

[@Nsnw9320]

@@Folkmoot yeah

[@tommieev5589]

OOOH, this didn't get recommended to me until you hit episode 2, but I have to watch in order. I am not sure I have seen the whole series (I think it stopped being available partway through), but I did read the whole series, and this is a faithful representation. Strapping in for the roller coaster ride.

[@JeromeBellon]

24:15 Twice in a few days. This city has some scary coincidences.

[@Ash_Wen-li]

It could also be that it actually happened often but the incident with the Turkish lady opened Tenma's eyes to it

[@Fnyanya]

One of the Best psychological story ever

[@yashray6057]

I am also a novice in anime community (been here for around 1 and a half years) and came to know about this series 4 months ago. And was not able to pick this up. But now that you are also reacting to it, I guess I will watch it together with you. I have also only watched episode 1.❤ But I have watched Pluto (Another work of Monster's author). So, I think that the girl has been hypnotized by someone rather than being psychologically shocked.👍🤔

[@nilanjanbanerjee7776]

Dude you are like my mirror image of my initial anime days..death note, moster, Naruto, hunter hunter, demon slayer