Naoki Urasawa's Monster Season 2 Episode 7 Lunge's Trap
- August 31, 2004
As the title suggests, episode 7 of season 2 of Naoki Urasawa's Monster revolves around Lunge's trap. Johan, Tenma, and Lunge all find themselves pitted against each other as Lunge sets a trap to try and catch Johan. Meanwhile, Eva is struggling with the aftermath of the events that occurred at the end of the previous episode.
The episode opens with Johan and Tenma on a train to Munich. Johan is reading a newspaper that reports on the recent murders that have been occurring in Munich, and he seems pleased with the chaos he has caused. Tenma notices Johan's strange behavior and becomes more suspicious of his motives. Back in Munich, Lunge is trying to track down Johan and Tenma. He is convinced that Johan is responsible for the recent murders and is determined to catch him. In a meeting with other investigators, Lunge shares his theory that Johan is the true leader of the organization that was previously thought to be behind the murders.
As the investigation continues, Lunge begins to suspect that the organization is planning to assassinate a key political figure. He sets a trap for the organization by arranging a meeting with a woman who is thought to be a member of the group. During the meeting, Lunge puts his plan into action and tries to capture the organization's leader. However, the plan goes awry when Tenma intervenes and tries to stop Lunge from capturing Johan.
Meanwhile, Eva is struggling to deal with the trauma of her experience with Johan. She is haunted by the memory of the night that he killed her friends and is struggling to come to terms with what she has witnessed. She confides in an old friend, who offers her some comfort and helps her begin to process her trauma.
The episode ends on a cliffhanger as Lunge falls into a trap that was set by the organization. It is unclear if he has been seriously injured or if he will be able to escape. The tension between Lunge, Tenma, and Johan continues to build, setting the stage for an explosive showdown in the coming episodes.
Overall, episode 7 of season 2 of Naoki Urasawa's Monster is a tense and suspenseful installment that sets the stage for the drama that is to come. The theme of characters being trapped both physically and emotionally is explored, as each character struggles in their own way to come to terms with the events that have occurred. As always, the writing is excellent, and the performances from the cast are top-notch. Fans of the series will not be disappointed by this intense and thrilling episode.