I read the manga and loved what I saw, but I never finished it. Naoki Urasawa's stuff often drag on longer than they should, I read like 2/3rd of the whole thing.

But if you loved Monster, you're going to really like Pluto, which is a different anime by the same author that released in 2023.

[–] classic@fedia.io 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I felt that way about 20th Century Boy too. Dragged on for no good reason, lackluster climax

[–] popcar2@piefed.ca 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Maaaan, I'm totally with you. I heard about how 20th Century Boys was so well-loved and when I read it I just kept losing interest as it went on. Everything about the way the story plays out felt super convenient and not very believable. In the end I just found it kinda... Goofy. His worst work IMO.

[–] classic@fedia.io 1 points 2 days ago

I finished the second half out of respect for the first half

[–] FirmDistribution@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

But if you loved Monster, you’re going to really like Pluto, which is a different anime by the same author that released in 2023.

Thanks for the recommendation!

It seems to be a consensus in the community that the show drags a little bit.

[–] Catoblepas@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

My husband and I did a watch through of Pluto recently, I went into it not knowing anything about Astroboy and it didn’t affect my enjoyment of it. We’re looking for something else to watch, so I think Monster will go on the list!

[–] FirmDistribution@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

We’re looking for something else to watch, so I think Monster will go on the list!

Hmm, never thought about couples watching Monster together. It touches on very dark themes, but I guess some couples wouldn't have a problem with it.