Naoki Urasawa's Monster Season 1 Episode 15 Be My Baby
- July 13, 2004
Doctor Tenma is an incredibly smart physician who saves the life of a small boy named Johan Liebert. He quickly learns, however, that the boy is a monster, and his actions have terrible consequences. In Naoki Urasawa's Monster season 1 episode 15 titled "Be My Baby," Doctor Tenma continues on his quest to find and stop Johan.
The episode opens with Doctor Tenma and his new companion Eva Heinemann searching for Johan. They find a lead in a small town and decide to investigate further. When they arrive, they discover that Johan has already been there and has left behind a trail of destruction.
They eventually find a woman named Lunge, who is being held hostage by a man Johan had hired to kill her. Lunge reveals that Johan had promised to take her son away and that the man holding her hostage had been hired to kill her son. When Doctor Tenma and Eva ask for more information about Johan's whereabouts, Lunge refuses to tell them, afraid of the consequences.
Despite her fears, Doctor Tenma and Eva continue their investigation and find that Johan's next target is a wealthy couple who have adopted a baby. Johan plans to kidnap the baby and raise it himself as part of his twisted plan to create a perfect world.
Doctor Tenma and Eva arrive at the wealthy couple's home, but Johan has already anticipated their arrival. He leaves behind a recording, taunting them and revealing his plans for the baby. The episode ends with Doctor Tenma and Eva desperately trying to find Johan before he can carry out his plans.
"Be My Baby" is a thrilling episode that highlights Johan's ruthless nature and his ability to manipulate those around him. Despite Doctor Tenma's best efforts, Johan always seems one step ahead, making him a formidable opponent.
The episode also offers deeper insight into Johan's motivations. His desire to create a perfect world is driven by a traumatic childhood and a desire for control. He sees himself as above the rest of humanity and believes that he alone is capable of making the world a better place.
Overall, "Be My Baby" is a standout episode in Naoki Urasawa's Monster. It continues the show's trend of offering intricate storytelling, well-developed characters, and heart-pumping action. Fans of the show will not be disappointed.