Cinnamon Ass - Reborn Like a Zombie

Monster Episode 2 - Fall

Dr. Tenma's future at the hospital is thrown into jeapordy after he operates successfully on Johan but the mayor dies in theatre. Eva and her father completely sever all ties with him and he is removed from caring for Johan since his scruples are in the way of hospital politics. Yet there are strange things going on still surrounding the Liebert children - Anna wanders the hospital corridors at night repeating her request to "Kill..." and passes out in shock when she is brought to see Johan for a photo opportunity, even though he stretches out to her imploringly. Furthermore, Johan appears to have been listening to Dr. Tenma as he rages against the unfairness of his treatment while pretending to be asleep. As Tenma sleeps, things take a turn for the macabre as Eva's father and the two doctors who operated in Tenma's place and were promoted instead of him are found gruesomely murdered.

I love Monster, so I'm entirely biased. It still moves with the sloth of a snail stuck in tar, but it's a particularly interesting snail (to extend the analogy a little too far). What higher praise can I give than that the anime captures the atmosphere of the manga perfectly? I'm really impressed with the acting too, despite never having heard of any of the seiyuu before - I'd assume they're proper "actors" or veterans rather than the usual popular types.

Incidentally, it was rather amusing to see Director Heinemann stealing Johan's Werther's Originals sweets. I don't know if they're available in all parts of the world, but they're great.