Monster

darkhunger · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2004 12:48 am Post subject:

OK, I've finished all but 4 chapters (not volumes) of the manga (they haven't been scanned yet)... Since this is an anime thread I won't go deep into it, but I can see the anime doing a good job adapting this. The manga is a typical seinen mystery/crime/murder manga (though it's A LOT more interesting like I said) but its violence and sex are nowhere nearly as explicitly depicted as other manga of this genre, so that means it should be an easy transition to TV. There are 162 chapters in total, so I think it'd be possible to fit most of it in 70 episodes (since there are a few fillers here and there that can be ignored). And the pace is perfect for the anime format too.

One thing to note... The plot twists in the manga are simply expertly done. You wouldn't know what hit you but once you do everything makes perfect sense. So expect some great twists and turns from this show.

Yebyosh · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2004 1:51 am Post subject:

Whoa you finished 158 chapters in how many days? Razz

I downloaded the Chinese version (which has the whole 18 volumes already translated) and only finished vol 1 so far and skimmed a few in between and the end (kinda scared when I saw how thick each volume was Razz

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But I have to agree. It is a horror/detective show that is good. I'm definitely putting the anime on my 2004-to-watch list now Smile

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darkhunger · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2004 2:46 am Post subject:

AlDim · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2004 4:29 am Post subject:

Well it all depends on how long the chapters are and how much content they have Smile

Most Naruto chapters take me about 3-4 minutes to read while say a GTO chapter takes much longer.

darkhunger · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2004 7:09 am Post subject:

Smeggy · Yari Ashigaru Joined: Nov 08, 2002 Posts: 361 Location: Uk

I saw ep 1 earlier and found it kinda bland with nuthin much happening that wasn't unexpected. I was gonna just leave it at that, but after hearing all this i think ill go watch a couple more eps at least, and hope it catches my interest
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Kaiser · Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 3:35 am Post subject:

I watched episode 3, really great series with much mystery and suspense so far. Everything is hidden in a dark dark mystery thats just about to be shown.

The only beef I had was that it suddenly jumped 9 years .. heh
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darkhunger · Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 9:01 am Post subject:

Kaiser · Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2004 4:21 pm Post subject:

Man.. this series is getting very interesting...

so i was right about the 'monster'.

I so wanna watch episode 5 now, just how this series is going to end up. Does anyone know how many episodes this is supposed to be?
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macerboy · Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2004 5:16 pm Post subject:

it's supposed to be a long one 60+ eps I hear(or read from this thread at one point). Man this is by far the best series out there right now after 4 eps. Finally get to see who the 'monster' is... and Dr. Tenma is looking more and more like the badguy in everyone elses(or just that BKA guy) eyes... can't wait for more.
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Fukui · Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2004 8:10 pm Post subject:

i agree this is currently the best show but i still fail to see how this thing can go for 70 eps. anyway, can someone tell me where they're getting the manga off from? either eng or chinese, thanks.

Yebyosh · Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2004 10:24 pm Post subject:

darkhunger · Posted: Sat May 01, 2004 1:27 am Post subject:

You can get the batch torrent for Monster (complete, in English) here:

http://64.62.145.165:6969/

Right now they are going at a pace of 2 chapters per episode. There are 162 chapters. That gives them enough material to make 81 episodes. So yes, there's MORE than enough material to make 70 episodes... Emphasis on MORE.