Hilfe! Das Monstrum im mir wird explodieren!

Every now and then, I’ll come across a clip that reminds me just how good Monster was and suddenly, I can’t help but say something about it. Last time was April. Anyway, at some point last week I found myself looking for a decent Monster AMV on YouTube and the best example I found is a video called “A Nameless Surrender“. Though some of the footage quality is a tad bit dodgy, the choice of song and editing itself is top notch. In particular, it really captures the melancholy and ambiguity of Johan’s character. It’s a spine-tingling moment when the vocalist utters “Are you an angel” as the video plays through Tenma’s confrontation with Johan in the flaming library. The latter points to his forehead, suggesting Tenma should murder him there and then, but Tenma can’t do it. He has gone through hell and back to put an end to Johan and yet, in that vital moment, he still can’t pull the trigger.