Monster

Kenzou Tenma, a talented Japanese brain surgeon working in Germany, is initially regarded as a dedicated and compassionate medical professional. His reputation is built on his skill and commitment to saving lives, often prioritizing his patients above all else. However, his life takes a dramatic turn after he makes a critical decision in his medical career.

One day, Tenma is faced with a moral dilemma involving a young boy who has been shot and is in urgent need of surgery. His choice to operate on the boy instead of prioritizing the hospital’s schedule leads to significant consequences. This decision not only impacts his professional reputation but also sets the stage for a series of haunting events that follow.

The situation escalates when the boy he saved, Johan Liebert, grows up to become a charismatic but manipulative and dangerous individual. Johan’s psychological manipulation and criminal activities soon make him a figure of terror in society. Tenma becomes deeply entangled in Johan’s life, feeling responsible for the chain of events that have unfolded.

As Tenma seeks to rectify his past mistakes, he finds himself drawn into a complex and dangerous game of morality and survival. His pursuit of Johan becomes a relentless quest to stop a monster and to prevent further suffering caused by Johan’s actions. This mission tests his resolve, ethics, and understanding of what it truly means to save a life.

Throughout the story, the theme of good versus evil is explored in depth. Tenma’s journey is marked by self-discovery and the difficult realization that sometimes, choices have far-reaching and unforeseen consequences. The narrative delves into the darker aspects of human nature, examining how monsters can sometimes hide behind a mask of normalcy and charm.