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Monster – The Horror of Human Nature

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General Information Volumes: 18Genre: Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Drama, CrimeRelease Year: 1994–2001Status: CompletedRating: 9.3/10Source Material: Original manga by Naoki UrasawaAdaptations: Anime series (2004–2005) Monster is a psychological thriller manga by Naoki Urasawa that explores the nature of evil, morality, and personal responsibility. Unlike traditional antagonists, Monster presents horror through realism and psychological tension rather than supernatural …

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Vagabond – The Search for Meaning Beyond Strength

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General Information Volumes: 37Genre: Historical, Psychological, Action, Drama, PhilosophicalRelease Year: 1998–2015 (on hiatus)Status: HiatusRating: 9.4/10Source Material: Novel Musashi by Eiji YoshikawaAdaptations: None (manga only) Vagabond, written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue, is a philosophical reinterpretation of the life of the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. Far from glorifying violence, the manga deconstructs the concept of strength, …

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Berserk – Anime Overview and Analysis

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General Information Volumes: 41 (ongoing / posthumous continuation)Genre: Dark Fantasy, Psychological, Horror, Action, DramaRelease Year: 1989–presentStatus: Ongoing (after Kentaro Miura’s passing, continued by Studio Gaga and Kouji Mori)Rating: 9.5/10Source Material: Original manga by Kentaro MiuraAdaptations: Anime series (1997, 2016–2017), movie trilogy (Golden Age Arc) Berserk is a dark fantasy manga created by Kentaro Miura and …

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The Psychology of Vagabond: Ego, Loneliness, and the Search for Inner Peace

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Vagabond, the manga created by Takehiko Inoue and inspired by the life of Miyamoto Musashi, is far more than a historical tale about samurai and swordsmanship.At its core, Vagabond is a profound psychological journey that explores ego, identity, violence, and the long path toward inner peace. Unlike traditional battle-driven narratives, Vagabond focuses on introspection.Every duel …

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The Psychology of Berserk: Trauma, Violence, and the Struggle for Meaning

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Berserk, the manga created by Kentaro Miura, is often remembered for its brutal violence and dark fantasy aesthetics.However, beneath the bloodshed and monstrous imagery lies one of the most profound psychological explorations ever written in manga form. At its core, Berserk is not a story about demons.It is a story about trauma, survival, identity, and …

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