Monster: Story, Chapters and Where to Read
Monster (1994): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Monster (1994) is a award winning, drama, mystery manga by Urasawa, Naoki. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 9.16/10 from 117,290 ratings.
What is Monster about?
Kenzou Tenma, a renowned Japanese neurosurgeon working in post-war Germany, faces a difficult choice: to operate on Johan Liebert, an orphan boy on the verge of death, or on the mayor of Düsseldorf. In the end, Tenma decides to gamble his reputation by saving Johan, effectively leaving the mayor for dead.
Key details
Monster spans 162 chapters across 18 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Dec 5, 1994 to Dec 20, 2001.
Where to read Monster
Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.
Frequently asked questions
What is Monster about?
Kenzou Tenma, a renowned Japanese neurosurgeon working in post-war Germany, faces a difficult choice: to operate on Johan Liebert, an orphan boy on the verge of death, or on the mayor of Düsseldorf. In the end, Tenma decides to gamble his reputation
Is Monster finished?
Its publication status is: Finished.
What is the MAL rating of Monster?
Monster is rated 9.16/10 on MyAnimeList.
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