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sothis · 09-16-2004, 07:05 PM

Monster

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09-16-2004, 10:53 PM

Aul Right!!.. well, in case ppl are not aware of this already, this serie is also by VAP, the makers of Elfen Lied. That said, its completly different in practically all aspects, for starters, it has no cute female charecters ;_;, no humor, no fanservice..and though there is a lot of killing, most of the voilence is off screen<<Well one bishoujo does appear at at later stages, and shes a important chrecter to boot>>. Also being a 70 episode serie, it is somewhat slow paced. But the story is extrewmly good, dark and suspenseful. Being a relative n00b to animes, I have watched far less anime than most ppl here, otherwise Id make some recs for this one. In any case if you are a horror/mystery fan, who likes the shounen type stories, do check it out!!!

snowcrash · 10-13-2004, 12:34 AM

I agree that it is a long series, but I disagree on the slow paced comment. The show is essentially the Fugitive-an insanely creepy and somewhat metaphysical Fugitive. And for such a show, it is reasonably paced, and the recaps are very limited (upto now (ep 24) anyway), well done.and most importantly, few and far in-between.

I like what they've done, which is instead of breaking up the overall story arc with recap episodes, they've opted to break it up with character pieces on different people-like Nina, Eva, and Runge. It's a far better method, and helps avoid my distaste of recap episodes.

Anyone know when the last ep (78?) is supposed to air? That is, will it be done by end of 2005?

tardo · 10-13-2004, 06:03 AM

who cares when it ends, this show is what most anime shows SHOULD take after. this is a beautiful adapation of the manga (not that i've read it, but i can only assume such), spectacular directing and screen-writing. the music too is great. this is the show thats definitely on the instant-buy list when it comes out, waiting for more episodes makes me feel like a narutard, always beggin to the gods.

Alex_Liu · 10-16-2004, 08:24 AM

I think the sotry is really good, but the author are trying to get the story as wide as possible, hence creating many sub plots revolving characters other than Tenma.

Have anyone read the manga already? did the manga have subplots as like inthe anime? or is it just the anime version that has subplots.

BTime · 10-16-2004, 05:28 PM

It kind of reminds me of the old TV show "The Fugitive", which isn't a bad thing.

LazyWulfran · 10-16-2004, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex_Liu

I think the sotry is really good, but the author are trying to get the story as wide as possible, hence creating many sub plots revolving characters other than Tenma.

Have anyone read the manga already? did the manga have subplots as like inthe anime? or is it just the anime version that has subplots.

The manga has a lot of subplots too.

Sorta spoiler, I guess:
[spoiler:e7a4640ebf]The subplots are for the most part actually important to the resolution of the story. They're not just filler.[/spoiler:e7a4640ebf]

Aydan · 03-10-2005, 07:59 AM

I finally made time to watch this. Lets see, I'm about 30 eps or more behind, that will be some marathon today.

*Ahh anime at its best*

Neo_FNR · 03-18-2005, 12:43 PM

Monster to me is teh best series im currently watching, but im too behind >_< (need to watch 25-43 : O). Anyways, i dont know how the creator had the ideia to make an awesome anime like that

.

PS: I hope tenma die in the finals episode!

Aydan · 03-18-2005, 12:48 PM

This is a great great show, but i'm also very behind.
Each ep is just so heavy and full of story, it give so much satisfaction that it's hard to watch 5 in a row.

09-16-2004, 07:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
sothis Overlord Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seattle, Washington Age: 32 Posts: 15,699	Monster Monster Synopsis, screenshots, recommendations ~ Add Recommendations Discuss individual episodes and first impressions of this anime here; reviews and final impressions should be posted in the Anime Reviews Forum. Post format and full rules can be found here. __________________________________________ Discuss! Last edited by rockenroll4life; 02-15-2009 at 08:22 AM. Reason: Edited to use newer header format.

10-13-2004, 12:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
snowcrash Anime Fan in Training Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Malaysia Posts: 240	I agree that it is a long series, but I disagree on the slow paced comment. The show is essentially the Fugitive-an insanely creepy and somewhat metaphysical Fugitive. And for such a show, it is reasonably paced, and the recaps are very limited (upto now (ep 24) anyway), well done.and most importantly, few and far in-between. I like what they've done, which is instead of breaking up the overall story arc with recap episodes, they've opted to break it up with character pieces on different people-like Nina, Eva, and Runge. It's a far better method, and helps avoid my distaste of recap episodes. Anyone know when the last ep (78?) is supposed to air? That is, will it be done by end of 2005? __________________ snowcrash A good man has few enemies. A ruthless man has none.

10-16-2004, 08:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Alex_Liu Narumon Z Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 44	I think the sotry is really good, but the author are trying to get the story as wide as possible, hence creating many sub plots revolving characters other than Tenma. Have anyone read the manga already? did the manga have subplots as like inthe anime? or is it just the anime version that has subplots. __________________ Girls change their mind a lot. Be a man and let her go.

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09-16-2004, 10:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
alcuin/smokydrag Guest Posts: n/a	Aul Right!!.. well, in case ppl are not aware of this already, this serie is also by VAP, the makers of Elfen Lied. That said, its completly different in practically all aspects, for starters, it has no cute female charecters ;_;, no humor, no fanservice..and though there is a lot of killing, most of the voilence is off screen<<Well one bishoujo does appear at at later stages, and shes a important chrecter to boot>>. Also being a 70 episode serie, it is somewhat slow paced. But the story is extrewmly good, dark and suspenseful. Being a relative n00b to animes, I have watched far less anime than most ppl here, otherwise Id make some recs for this one. In any case if you are a horror/mystery fan, who likes the shounen type stories, do check it out!!!

10-13-2004, 06:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
tardo Midori Fanboi Anime Fan in Training Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 259	who cares when it ends, this show is what most anime shows SHOULD take after. this is a beautiful adapation of the manga (not that i've read it, but i can only assume such), spectacular directing and screen-writing. the music too is great. this is the show thats definitely on the instant-buy list when it comes out, waiting for more episodes makes me feel like a narutard, always beggin to the gods.

10-16-2004, 05:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
BTime Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 47 Posts: 706	It kind of reminds me of the old TV show "The Fugitive", which isn't a bad thing.

03-10-2005, 07:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Aydan Otaku Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In the jungle. Age: 30 Posts: 2,041	I finally made time to watch this. Lets see, I'm about 30 eps or more behind, that will be some marathon today. Ahh anime at its best

03-18-2005, 12:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Neo_FNR Narumon Z Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brazil Posts: 0	Monster to me is teh best series im currently watching, but im too behind >_< (need to watch 25-43 : O). Anyways, i dont know how the creator had the ideia to make an awesome anime like that . PS: I hope tenma die in the finals episode!

03-18-2005, 12:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Aydan Otaku Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In the jungle. Age: 30 Posts: 2,041	This is a great great show, but i'm also very behind. Each ep is just so heavy and full of story, it give so much satisfaction that it's hard to watch 5 in a row.