モンスター

Synopsis

Monster weaves the riveting story of the brilliant Dr. Kenzo Tenma, a famous surgeon with a promising career at a leading hospital. Tenma risks his reputation and promising career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy. Unbeknownst to him, this child is destined for a terrible fate. A string of strange and mysterious murders begin to occur soon afterward, ones that professionally benefit Dr. Tenma, and he emerges as the primary suspect. Conspiracies, serial murders, and a scathing depiction of the underbelly of hospital politics are all masterfully woven together in this compelling manga thriller. --- **Awards Won:** - Winner of the Excellence Prize at the [Japan Media Arts Festival](https://j-mediaarts.jp/en/award/index-2.html) in 1997. - Winner of the Grand Prize at the 3rd [Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tezuka_Osamu_Cultural_Prize) in 1999. - Winner of the 46th [Shogakukan Manga Award](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shogakukan_Manga_Award) for General Manga in 2000. - Winner of the [Lucca Comics Awards](https://luccacomicsawards.com/albo-doro-2/) for Best Manga Series in 2004. --- See [MyAnimeList](https://myanimelist.net/anime/19/Monster) for the Anime Adaptation. - [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_(manga))