Monster - Recommendations

Animedreamer240 says...

Like Monster, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni dwells deep into its character's psyche. Characters undergo psychological changes while a horrifying factor slowly reveals itself. A little bit of detective work and teamwork are needed to solve the mysteries brought before the characters. Higurashi is surrounded by so many theories, questions, and deep mystery that it is not all that different than Monster. Both anime really require you to think so you can place pieces of the puzzle together. I think Monster fans will be very satisfied with Higurashi because it proves to be another intelligent mystery series and mind-grabber.

Szwagier says...

In Both cases the material is very drastic, the atmosphere is dense and you do not know what exactly will happen. Both are good horror shows.

awpaperwings says...

Monster and Higurashi share a strong psychological aspect that I find is rare in anime. Both are heavily violent at times, yet it is not excessive. The two shows also have their differences though–At times Higurashi is peaceful and if not even comedic while Monster remains true to its dark and serious self the entire way through. All in all both of these shows are a great watch for anyone looking for their share of quality, unpredictable psychological mystery anime.

valondar says...

Both of these series feature a Japanese (or half-Japanese) man in serious and mature stories set in and around Europe. Master Keaton is a duller, more episodic series that is spread over all of Europe while Monster is more focused, compelling, darker, arced, and confined to Germany; but both are well worth watching. As each are based on works by the same seinen mangaka and are produced by the same director, animation studio etc., they are remarkably similar in style, execution, tone and so on. A fan of one simply must try the other as well.

HasseRovdjur says...

Keaton may be more episodic and light hearted while Monster is more darker and story-driven. However, they share a similar animation style and character designs (their respective source manga is made by the same artist), low-key atmosphere and plots and settings that feel very much grounded in reality.

chii says...

Both shows are REAL. Real in the sense that they very well could be happening around the world now. There's mystery in humanity that each of these main characters explore one day at a time. Keaton takes the episodic approach where Monster has one plot all the way through. They are also both made by the same creator so there's a lot of similarities there as well. Check out one if you liked the other.

AardvarkRex says...

From the same author. Both are psychological thrillers with a similar feel / narrative tone, characters, and settings (Europe). Both are likewise full of tension and twists.

Alfie02 says...

They are made by the same person. Both of them are twisted mysteries involving murder.

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9en9ar says...

Slower paced thrillers of trying to find and stop a slippery murderer. Great plots in my opinion and both have fleshed out character relationships.

v16 says...

Pumpkin Scissors, set in a place closely similar to post-WWI Germany, takes on social themes, like in Monster. Corruption, poverty, stratification, and indifference; the worst nature of people are exposed.

A major difference between the series would be that characters of Scissors are actively (but not very successfully) trying to change that, so it contains more action, diverts at moments from technical realism, and the tone isn't always as dark. Both combine episodic events and have a central storyline, with Scissors being more continuous.

Being among the few exploring this theme, Pumpkin Scissors (with a name even less reflecting the content than in Monster) offers another good look into the theme Monster is focused on.

tetsuofjustice says...

This anime is more on the curruption side of the government and the change that someone triese to make. Even though seemingly having no relation, you still get the same kind of dark presense from both. Its a good watch so i'd check it out if you like Monster.

xaemar says...

Monster and Tehxnolyze are certainly dark. They are really more mature than the average anime and will make you think! Both are well done and have a certain psychological tension. If you like one of these, I'm sure that you'll like the other!

Rohjake says...

Monster and Texhnolyze have this grim dark, uneasy atmosphere. In both, we get to follow the main character's journey for revenge that is set in motion in the first episode(s).

Throughout the series the main character meets various people and we get to see how these people are affected by the main character and how they in turn affect the journey of Tenma and Ichise.

Out of these two Monster is definitely better but even Texhnolyze has its moments and it is worth of checking out if you are looking for something similar.

freakzilla says...

GITS and Monster are both high-rated anime. Using a strong story and reflecting upon morals and humanity, the topics are very similar as well. While the settings are completely different (sci-fi future vs WWII past), there are easily enough things to appeal the same audience since it is more likely that these two anime are watched by more adult fans.

bardackx says...

GITS and Monster are both high-rated anime. Using a strong story and reflecting upon morals and humanity, the topics are very similar as well. While the settings are completely different (sci-fi future vs WWII past), there are easily enough things to appeal the same audience since it is more likely that these two anime are watched by more adult fans

freakzilla says...

Juuni Kokki and Monster are obviously both aimed at adults. Not only the story and the characters, but even the atmosphere and setting give off that feeling. In both you'll find serious topics in which politics play their part, yet these series don't end up boring as you'd expect from such a topic.

KiraRin says...

Two polar opposite series make excellent companions for people who enjoy a more sophisticated and adult show. The character development in both Monster and Twelve Kingdoms has been the main focus, and the rise and struggle with emotions makes for some gripping viewing. I loved that you get to meet characters with real emotions, who reacted like I would in a situation, and not everything has the expected outcome.

If you enjoy something a little more intellectually challenging, realistic where action isn't the only pull, I think you will enjoy both of these shows.

valondar says...

If you enjoyed one of these series with their elaborate plot, mature tone, large cast and suprising consistency of excellence throughout their impressively long running time, then it's quite likely you'll enjoy the other - though they come from very different genres. Both also involve a lengthly battle of wits between two figures, and, improbably enough, share an interest in German culture.

Songweaver says...

This recommendation probably seems strange, and at surface value, it is. I am recommending these series for one another not because of similar genres, settings or themes, but because of the intangible feeling I've had after watching both of them. Both Monster and Legend of Galactic Heroes are both extremely mature and intelligent series they stand apart from the sea of common tropes and stereotypes in anime, and instead focus on telling a story that truly transcends it's medium. I can only wish to stumble upon another series as viscerally satisying as these within my lifetime.

valondar says...

Serious-minded seinen anime with a dark mature storyline about a blond, beautiful man and his ambiguous motives towards the world at large - and another man who knows him well and whose relationship with him unfolds in very interesting ways. If you enjoyed either one of these anime you really should consider watching the other.

Aranneas says...

In addition to the above recommendation I'll point out the shared predilection to fairly complex (but not overbearing), well thought out plots, as well as believable and well-developed characters.

NimirRa says...

Just a few episodes into Himitsu and I was recalling scenes from Monster. These two shows focus on finding the truth behind the crime. Motives and the psychological effects of investigating grisly murders are explored in a serious and realistic manner. Though Himitsu takes a more episodic approach to the topic, these two shows handle mystery and murder in a real way all too uncommon in anime.

chii says...

If you love sitting on the edge of your seat mysteries exploring crimes and the motives behind them look no further than these 2 amazing series. Both have a wonderful slow pace to them and amazing characters that will suck you in wanting to learn everything possible about them and their situations. Himitsu takes things with a more randomly where each case is different but the method is always the same. Monster focuses on one case and explores everything in it. Follow both of these anime to find the mystery behind humanity among other questions.