This show is nothing short of a masterpiece.
Monster is a gripping psychological thriller that takes a cold hard look at humanity, and the underlying demons that all of us potentially have. this show makes me think: what if stephen king, the writers from deathnote, and hitler all got together and said "lets show people why they need fear only themselves." that is exactly what this show represents, it attempts to show us that demons and monsters aren't scary, even the murderers and rapist aren't scary, but what is truly terrifying is what any person might be persuaded or pushed to given the right circumstances.
Story: the story was very deep, and had all the twist and turns any fan of the genre could handle. the pacing was off at times and i found myself watching 10 episodes back to back at times, and other times struggling to watch more than one. it was all worth it in the end, and im not affaid to admit it had me tearing up, as well as gripping my seat, at times.
Animation: muted colors and dulled edges, make this macabre tale all the more haunting.
the animation frame-rate is flowing and faces are quite expressive.
Voices: voice acting top notch, very expressive and appropriate and i didn't really recognize the main cast from other anime's.
Music: haunting piano nocturnes, as well as fast paced chase music are the staples. although the sound of nature or the ambiance from city streets also contribute greatly.
Characters: There is alot of death in this show so don't get attached to anybody in particular, but the characters even the short lived ones are so deep and beleivable that you feel for them and fear for them every step of the way.
Overall: This show is very much on the intellectual side and virtually void of any humor. so if you like comic relief look elsewhere. It was also a tad slow at times, and the plot will leave you dizzy trying to keep up, but most of all this is a masterpiece of human observation and a hauntingly beautiful tale of tragedy and deception.
