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Originally Posted by rorosama
so how would you guys categorize this? drama, suspense, horror. ALso, please explain why it's so good. The characters(naruto, peacemaker kurogane) or story(evangelion, full metal alchemist)?
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I would classify it as a drama-suspense series with many horror and mystery elements.
And, there are many things that make Monster an excellent series. First of all, the writing (from what I've read of the manga, which is nearly all of it) is wonderful. It's like reading a good book that you don't want to put down, which means the story is top notch itself.
The characterization for Tenma and the cast is very good as well, but Urasawa has always excelled at that, so if you've read any other series by him (such as Yawara, 20th Century Boys, Master Keaton, and Happy) you can expect more of the same. Even the minor characters all have full personalties and backstories. It can be almost as interesting reading about, oh say, the lawyer that ends up embroiled in all of this, as Tenma himself. This gives you a feel for not only the struggle of the main characters, but a greater picture of the lives they touch and affect.