15 [Similar Anime] Like Monster
Below are some anime that are quite similar to Monster . Have a look at the recommendations below and what people’s thoughts are on these animes.
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COMMENTS FOR DEATH NOTE
Monster is very similiar with this anime in terms of it's atmosphere and the main idea that wanted to present to audiences. They both have depressing, dark and thrilling atmosphere and it keeps going that way until the end. They both critize the system of their own time. Death Note critizes justice in 21st century Japan, Monster critizes 20th century Germany, especially Nazi rulership times with the orphanage incidents in the anime. These were very powerful critiques.
They both have very memorable characters, especially the antagonists. They both are very evil but have their own reasons, their own purposes for their actions and these are the characters that makes us to question our own understandings, our moralities.
Lastly, both of them have top-notch and gripping plots. You never want to stop going. Well, Death Note has more complex and witty plot with more twists. Still, Monster is enough to satisfy. It is more stable but more realistic, still worth to watch.
In the world of Death Note and Monster exists a dark atmosphere and tone involving crimes, murders, and conspiracy. Both of these series are an excellent watch for those interested in for some psychological thriller themes.
Both series employs violence as well as plot holes and twists that can keep a viewer glued at their seats.
The psychological element of both series are present with a lot of mind twists and intelligence. Speaking of which, the main protagonist in both series are quite intelligent and cunning as with the antagonists.
Both series also deals with detective fiction and the exploration of law and identity. There are moral questions involved in both series with philosophical ideas in each episode. As such, both series has a complex plot and development that focuses on events involving the main characters.
Both series features murders and some other mature themes but are an excellent watch.
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COMMENTS FOR GANKUTSUOU: THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO
In both series, the setting has a similar feeling along with its serious tone of telling the story.
Betrayal and cruelty are themes from both series that involves the characters. There is strong character insight and development involved from both series that deals with how humans cope with their actions and the consequences. Other themes involved in both series include pain, terror, hatred, and strong emotions.
Both series are dramatic and highly recommended for viewers into psychological thriller with a sinister ploy.
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COMMENTS FOR PSYCHO-PASS
Psycho-Pass and Monster both ask and present difficult questions to their viewers and reward them through effortless storytelling and admirable characters. The rules and expectations of society, the darkness that resides inside of humans, the unpredictability of individuals, the corrupt nature of those that lead the masses—all of these are brought to the forefront of these anime and are intriguingly approached through intellectual plots.
Situation and history, action and result, no matter how I looked at it, I could not personally decide whether or not either side was ever truly right or wrong. That thin line between the two is my favorite kind of conclusion. At the end of both stories, I found myself admiring the antagonists and protagonists equally; the development of such brilliant characters to challenge each other is nothing short of amazing.
Whether you've seen Monster or Psycho-Pass, I greatly recommend both to you. Monster used a much longer series to mesmerize its watchers (and I loved that they did), but the brevity that Psycho-Pass employed is breathtaking in its own right. Do consider both of these series, and join me in questioning just what it is that you believe in. Thank you.
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COMMENTS FOR TERROR IN RESONANCE
Zankyou no Terror and Monster have a few pretty significant similarities in terms of plot and themes.
For example:
-Both involve children being used in government experiments.
-Both have young genius characters who commit crimes for reasons not fully explained until you get closer to the conclusion of the series.
-Similarly to Tenma's hunt for Johan in Monster, Shibazaki taking a personal interest in bringing 9 and 12 to justice is one of the main driving forces behind Zankyou no Terror's plot.
-While these are more central aspects of Monster, Zankyou no Terror also has elements of mystery and suspense.
While Monster has a cast of characters that are more morally complex and developed (and is essentially a deeper, more disturbing and better series in my eyes), those who liked the suspense/mystery and investigation aspect of Zankyou no Terror may enjoy Monster.
COMMENTS FOR BERSERK
"That which does not kill us makes us stronger." Friedrich Nietzche
Why are humans at the epitome of all biodiversity? We have the ability to think, we have the ability to reflect, we have the ability to dream. How about Miura's Berserk and Urasawa's Monster?
Alhough dissimilar in plot content wise and settings wise, both Berserk and Monster attempted, and did portray: Human nature. Griffith, a power-hungry, though passionate sociopath, rises up the ranks through cunning and despicable ways, concealed by his charisma and charm. Johan, driven by his lust of power and control over humans, has emerged out of the horrors of living hell to become a monster.
Both "antagonists" are extremely charismatic, manipulative, decisive, unrelenting and "seductive" individuals; they are willing to discard and sacrifice everything in order to achieve their goals. However, both shows feature a different perspective to that end, portraying a sympathetic view to both "adversaries". Ironically, both titles feature a unique twist of fate to that end, at the same time.
At first glance, Guts and Doctor Tenma look so unalike in physique that one may even say that they live in different planets. Yet, there is a striking resemblance between the two protagonists. Dr. Tenma Kenzo, a talented neurosurgeon working in West Germany, made the greatest "mistake" in life by reviving a 'monster', and sought to clear up his sin by eliminating it once and for all. Whereas for Guts, his appearance in the Band of the Hawk became the definitive factor of Griffith's ambition, and Guts' realisation became his resolution to defeat Griffith once and for all.
And yes, there is a sad story behind the distinct titles and genres for both series. The pace and the development of the plots slowly surface the "truth", similar in Monster and Berserk alike.
One cannot help but find these titles similar, when recalled upon. Given the episode count that may frighten off people before watching it, don't. 74 episodes of Monster is totally worth it when retelling Urasawa's Monster novel. Similarly, despite being a heavily condensed series, Berserk outshines many Anime titles out there by not just simply being a "Gar" show, but has its fair share of drama, and even suspense. Watch them both. Nobody regrets it.
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COMMENTS FOR PARANOIA AGENT
In these two series, there is mystery, psychological thriller endings, police drama, and themes that are serious that are also dark and gets darker as each episode progresses.
Both series has a lot of drama that deals with human nature and identity.
The circumstances presented in both series also deals on how humans uses instincts and what the mind can do during those situations.
The moral choice of life and responsibility as well as that sense of dealing past events are also explored in both of these series that are insightful.
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COMMENTS FOR LEGEND OF THE GALACTIC HEROES
Both these shows are slow maticulous epics who focus on a large cast of characters from all angles without having to resort to predicably stale plot twists to grab the viewers attention. These are definitely more adult shows intellectually.
The themes involved are drastically different but very much compatible, if you like Legend of the Galactic Heroes for its pace and storytelling rather than it's sci-fi you should be able to enjoy Monster's steady psychological development. Kenzou Tenma and Johan Liebert leave just as much impact as Yang Wenli and Reinhard von Lohengramm.
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COMMENTS FOR MASTER KEATON
Both are adaptations of works by the brilliant Naoki Urasawa. Aside from the distinctive art style, the main element which binds them together are their main characters. Kenzo Tenma and Taichi Keaton are both highly intelligent and resourceful, and are always willing to help those who are in need. The main difference between the two series is the plot – Monster features a complex, overarching story, whereas Master Keaton is very much an episodic series.
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COMMENTS FOR KAIJI: ULTIMATE SURVIVOR
In essence, both series features psychological themes involving the main protagonist in a world of twisted aberrations. It is a cruel world in both series and the main protagonist must play his cards right to make the most out of his life.
Both has thriller like endings in many episodes.
Madhouse is also involved with both series.
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COMMENTS FOR GUNSLINGER GIRL
Both are human-touching yet almost crossing the line between fiction and real life tales. Similar backgrounds and character designs, giving the viewer the taste of photorealistic face gestures and European sceneries, and subjects such as coercive human conditioning and the value of human life, will give you goosebumps yet captivate you. Both animations stand out by its well-paced story settings and character development: you love one you'll definitely devote to the other.
COMMENTS FOR ERASED
Both MCs are heroes and rescue people.
Both MCs save a person from child abuse. This person develops a very close relationship with the MCs. Dieter = Kayo in BokuMachi.
Both MCs are framed for murder.
Both MAs are highly intelligent and trick people's minds. Both get inspired from stories. (Monster Without A Name = Spider's Thread in BokuMachi).
Both are mystery, psychological and seinen.
Both are adapted from manga.
While Monster primary takes place in Germany around 1986, BokuMachi primary takes place in Japan around 1988
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COMMENTS FOR PARASYTE -THE MAXIM-
Both anime explore the same question - What separates human from monster?
Monster does this via a character drama exploring the monster within all of us, as its protagonist chases what he see as the biggest monster of all.
While Kiseijuu does this via showing the contrasting differences and hypocritical opinions between humans and the alien parasite, as its central pair continue to grow closer together from a mental state of position.
COMMENTS FOR RAINBOW
Monster and Rainbow both tell dark and dramatic stories but ultimately have uplifting messages of good people doing good things in bad situations. They both have realistic tone and realistic characters, and Rainbow reminded me very much of Monster in this regard. The characters are excellent, and each character has their own perspective in the story similar to how Monster follows the perspective of several main characters. The characters have a depth of humanity to them in each of these series that so few anime attain. Each of these stories are about completely different scenarios, one an non-linear crime thriller, the other a prison drama, but the tone, realism, and quality of the story and characters reach a certain note that made me appreciate Rainbow in many of the ways that I appreciated Monster.
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COMMENTS FOR PHANTOM: REQUIEM FOR THE PHANTOM
1. Both series share the same concept of kill or be killed.
2. Both series involves training with a gun and how to kill.
3. Both series involves illegal human experiments by brainwashing and transforming them into murderers.
4. Both series have a lot of bloodshed.
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COMMENTS FOR WHEN THEY CRY: KAI
It involves a lot of suspense, drama, and murder just like the Higurashi. Relatively the same plot, but the series isn't full of girls.
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