This series redefined what mainstream anime could be. Starting as a visceral horror story about giant man-eating humans, it morphs into a complex geopolitical thriller about the cycle of hatred.

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If Death Note is a sprint, Monster is a marathon through the dark heart of humanity. Dr. Kenzo Tenma saves a young boy's life instead of a politician. Years later, that boy becomes a serial killer.