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| just when i was starting to think that johan was actually innocent... lol |
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| I thought that Johan was going to kill Karl and make himself Schubert's son. He helped them reunite, but I doubt that this is going to end well for them. I wonder what is going to happen to his foster parents now. |
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| Now I'm scared for Karl's foster parents. I like how you can't tell where Johan's innocent tortured personality ends and the monster within him begins. |
| Wonderful the ending was so heart touching |
| I remembered that this Munich arc was a high point for the series, and so far I still think that. Johan is more than living up to the buildup. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| Johan is such an exciting character to watch |
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| Johan what are you planning Don't ruin this beautiful moment |
| I tough he was going to kill Karl and usurp his life but the show proves me wrong... now I see how he has so much leverage around people he blackmails them (like those previous cops) or he used them for his cause like in this chapter (father & son) gaining their trust so he can advance his agenda. I love how Johan's voice is so soft, but his actions are brute, savage. Great contradiction. On aside note: I like the juxtaposing about Karl's mom & the detective ex-wife one told her child to seek his father when the moment is right and the other interfered with them(?) [that what I think] glad the detective didn’t give in into his addiction although if you have a drinking problem maybe you should be having reunion in a sport bar/restaurant that serves alcohol... |
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| Poor detective :( Everyone deserved second chance, he just screwed it up once Uh-oh wrong choice guys.. wrong choice They all will definitely regret it later |
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| wtf is Johan up to?! |
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| I have no idea what this arc is actually about, but the reunion scene was touching. |
| A heartfelt reunion. I felt sorry for Karl having gone through all of that and being so sad over his family so this was a good scene. Hmm Johan as the secretary... I'm sensing nothing but trouble here. I don't want Karl or his dad to be in danger but I am also interested in Johan's plan. |
| Should have said this in the last episode, but the ED sequence is different. Anyway, Johan once again shows that he really is a good guy and BEST BOY in the entire series. Not sure about Karl, but let's see if he is ready to accept his foster parents too or not. Johan also got the secretary post. I feel so happy for him. He truly deserved it. Maybe he can have a new start in life. There were lots of throat scenes and drinking problems with the detective. I guess he is gonna die. DEATH FLAG. |
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| A touching scene at the end. Made me tear up a little. I feel like the monster in the ending is representing Johan, helping others to gain their trust and betray them when they least expect. But I think there's more to what it tries to convey than that. I liked the detective but I also think he'll die. I mean most of the side characters that are introduced died up this point save for Roberto and child abusing asshole and a few more. |
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| Really want to know what Johan is scheming. |
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| Damn I thought johan would use that piece to claim that he's the son, but I was wrong. Don't know what is he trying to achieve here. |
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| I thought Johan would lie to Schwald about being his son but I guess that would've been too obvious. Now he's the old man secretary, so he has gained something. Didn't quite get the final lecture through the phone. |
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| Someone (the detective?) in a previous episode mentioned that Schuwald fell into bankruptcy 2 times and each time mysteriously recovered and amassed an even greater fortune. When Johan asked for Karl's proof I assumed he'd try to convince Schuwald he was his son, but being his secretary is more advantageous to Johan for a number of reasons: - he revealed Karl as Schuwald's real son, when he could've lied to him instead and presented the rabbit foot as his own - thereby earning Schuwald's trust on a personal level; - he is kind and respectful and good at Latin, all things which Schuwald already appreciated in Johan; - he is very intelligent and capable as a Law student with knowledge of economics, which make Johan a skilled employee to have; - as secretary, Johan would gain access to financial documents. Since Karl isn't interested in the inheritance/Schuwald's fortune, Johan would have less "competition" in looking over it. Considering all the above, Johan would have no trouble getting information from Schuwald with a little buttering up. Interesting turn of events and I appreciate Johan being involved more openly than behind the scenes. Edit: Karl, not Kurt. |
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| Lovely reunion; I teared up a bit. :') I still can't discern Johan's motive here. I'm hoping that, in a twist, Johan's just being a good guy. Financial motives seem unlikely, as I suspect money is not a concern for him. |
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| I hope that detective is gonna kill Johan, and ofc in a drunken state. Johan doesn't looks so happy at the end, so is Karl. |
| He who smiles in a crisis has found someone to blame. |
| Lol I get the feeling this is about to turn into Jojo Part 1.... |
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| This was such a heartfelt episode... at the same time I'm scared Johan is gonna ruin everything. |
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| Johan must've been reading on a lot of psychology and a German edition of "How to Win Friends & Influence People" lol. "A young man I can trust." Uhhhh... you sure 'bout that, gramps? |
| Hmmm, that was unexpected. I really thought Johan will steal Karl’s identity as Schuwald‘s son. I wonder what he’s up to. It seems like we will see more of Johan and I think it’s just about time to show more of who he is before his face off with Tenma. |
| this is great, i knew that johan wanted to get clowe to schuwald somehw but i thought he's going to use the evidence that karl is the real son to make him the real son, but no, he now the secretary, his plan probably won't work otherwise. i miss tenma episodes though. |
| It's amazing how every episode from the beginning until now seems complete yet leaves you craving for more. Also, the fact that the focus kind of shifted from Dr. Tenma or Anna to Richard and Karl didn't make Monster any less intriguing. |
| “Why does an apple fall when it is ripe? Is it brought down by the force of gravity? Is it because its stalk withers? Because it is dried by the sun, because it grows too heavy, or because the boy standing under the tree wants to eat it? None of these is the cause.... Every action of theirs, that seems to them an act of their own free will is in the historical sense not free at all but is bound up with the whole course of history and preordained from all eternity.” ― Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace |
| I'm surprised we still have spotlight on karl. I thought he was just a side character made for introducing johan back into the story. I'm not complaining though |
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| lol at Johan gain the trust of grandpa. something evil is going happen |
| I wonder what Johan is up to now. |
| damn that was some good moments going to see why johan did all of this ig |
| Seeing that first half makes me wonder why almost every middle aged guy is divorced. Johan stepping into the room immediately killed all heartwarming emotions in that reunion, I wonder what Johan's grand scheme is by becoming Schuwald's secretary. |
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| And just like that, he became the old man's secretary. |
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| From killing couples to fixing family dramas, huh? |
| I like the fact that it is hard to tell the difference between Johan's two personalities. That was quite a heartfelt reunion scene, which instantly turned dark the moment Johan entered. |
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| Johan out here reuniting families what a great guy |
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| Karl Neuman was one of the more interesting side characters I liked. Johan happens to be flawless just like his sister |
| I was bit disappointed about Johan's voice but now I get used to it. |
| This made me cry ugh is this gonna make my heart all warm and then some huge twist comes in and ruins me? Most likely since this anime has such good ratings. Johan is being too nice and that deep stare at the end frightened me. So is this the part where his monster ruins it all? Wheres the doctor Tenma at? |
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