Monster sits in the top 2% of Japan seriess on this catalog — ranked #80 of 4,579 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
MONSTER
Kenzou Tenma, a Japanese brain surgeon in Germany, finds his life in utter turmoil after getting involved with a psychopath that was once a former patient.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #80 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (98th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.7 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #61 of 2,532 (top 2%).
Audience Engagement
420 audience reviews — more than 92% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity sits at the 100th percentile among Japan seriess.
Also On Nippon TV
Other series that aired on Nippon TV.
Other Titles From Shogakukan Production
Animation + Drama in Japan
730 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Animation and Drama genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Monster itself).
The 2003–2005 Japan Window
Among 298 Japan seriess we catalog from this window, Monster places #8 — near the top of its class.
The 2000s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 2000s in Japan, 1020 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Monster premiered alongside 95 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 95 other Japan seriess in 2004.
The 1589th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Broadcast Timeline
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Shogakukan Production, Madhouse, VAP |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 74 |
| Release Date | April 7, 2004 |
| Official Site | www.ntv.co.jp |
Questions Answered
When did Monster end?
Monster finished its run with its final episode airing on September 28, 2005.
How highly rated is Monster?
Among Japan Asian seriess in this catalog, Monster ranks #80 of 4579 — in the top 2%.
Where did Monster air?
Monster aired on Nippon TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.


























