Episode 104 - The Underrated Crime Thriller Masterpiece - Naoki Urasawa's Monster
04/22/25 • 53 min
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Monster isn’t at the top of any anime lists. Whether this is due to its unconventional storytelling or darker cerebral tone , it’s these very same elements that set Monster apart from more popular anime as a rare masterpiece that doesn’t get enough attention.
A mature crime thriller from one of the best mangaka’s of all time (Naoki Urasawa), Monster offers great storytelling in a grounded setting. This makes it a different kind of gateway anime, appealing to fans of true crime and thriller stories who may otherwise never give anime a shot.
Despite being renowned as a masterpiece, Monster is often overlooked by anime fans. Returning guest Gerald Lillywhite is one of them, who joins the discussion fresh after finishing the series to offer his perspective as a writer.
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Monster isn’t at the top of any anime lists. Whether this is due to its unconventional storytelling or darker cerebral tone , it’s these very same elements that set Monster apart from more popular anime as a rare masterpiece that doesn’t get enough attention.
A mature crime thriller from one of the best mangaka’s of all time (Naoki Urasawa), Monster offers great storytelling in a grounded setting. This makes it a different kind of gateway anime, appealing to fans of true crime and thriller stories who may otherwise never give anime a shot.
Despite being renowned as a masterpiece, Monster is often overlooked by anime fans. Returning guest Gerald Lillywhite is one of them, who joins the discussion fresh after finishing the series to offer his perspective as a writer.
🤖 See us live at 'MechaFest: An Anime Celebration' from 8-12 May at ACMI in Melbourne! Tickets available now!
https://www.acmi.net.au/whats-on/mechafest/gateway-anime-live/
👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases!
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👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel!
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✅ Follow us!
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