15 [Similar Anime] Like Monster

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Both has thriller like endings in many episodes.

Madhouse is also involved with both series.

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.

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.