Monster weaves the riveting story of 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.<br />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.<br /><br />Won the 1st Japan Media Arts Award Excellence Prize in the Manga division.<br />Won the 3rd Tezuka Osamu Cultural Award Grand Prize.<br />Won the 46th Shogakukan Manga Award in the General category.