This Horror Anime Is A Secret Remake Of A 60s TV Classic:
Horror-thriller manga/anime Monster was heavily inspired by the 1960s TV series The Fugitive ...
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Monster: Anime Reimagines a 1960s Classic TaleMonster, inspired by The Fugitive, is set in Europe with a layered plot and complex characters over a decade-long timeline.
Key FactsApr 16, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The 1960s TV show The Fugitive follows Dr. Richard Kimble, wrongly accused of murdering his wife and on the run to prove his innocence.
- Naoki Urasawa’s Monster adapts this premise but places the story in contemporary Europe, adding depth and complexity to the narrative.
- The protagonist, Dr. Kenzo Tenma, is framed and pursues a serial killer while being hunted by a determined inspector.
- Monster expands beyond the original by exploring intricate character dynamics and psychological themes across a prolonged storyline.
I watched ['The Fugitive'] when I was about eight. The story is that a doctor is accused of murder, the detectives are chasing him and he must run away. That storyline really had an impact on me.— Naoki Urasawa, speaking to the All the Anime blog in 2019 about how The Fugitive influenced Monster
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British crime drama television series, first broadcast in 2010
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