Johan Liebert
"The Monster Without a Name"
"I was born in a town that was straight out of a fairy tale. Many people died there. And when I walked away, I carried away something with me."
About Johan
Johan Liebert is the main antagonist of Naoki Urasawa's psychological thriller manga and anime series "Monster". Born in the late 1960s, he is the twin brother of Nina Fortner (Anna Liebert) and the product of a eugenics experiment orchestrated by Franz Bonaparta.
With his angelic appearance, charismatic personality, and genius-level intellect, Johan manipulates those around him with ease. His true nature, however, is that of a nihilistic serial killer whose ultimate goal is to be the last person alive at the end of the world.
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Key Episodes
Herr Dr. Tenma
The first appearance of Johan as a child, saved by Dr. Tenma.
Reunion
Johan and Tenma meet again after nine years.
A Nameless Monster
The picture book that reveals Johan's past.
That Night
The truth about what happened in the Red Rose Mansion.
The Real Monster
Johan's final confrontation with Dr. Tenma.
Related Characters
Dr. Kenzo Tenma
The neurosurgeon who saved Johan's life and later hunts him down.
Anna Liebert
Johan's twin sister, also known as Nina Fortner.
Wolfgang Grimmer
A journalist investigating the mystery of Johan's past.
Inspector Lunge
The detective pursuing Dr. Tenma, obsessed with solving the case.
New Character
A mysterious character with dark hair and red eyes, whose true intentions remain unknown.
Recent Comments
Johan's character represents the ultimate philosophical question about the nature of evil. Is he a product of his environment or was he born that way?
The duality between Johan and his sister is one of the most fascinating aspects of the series. Two children with the same experiences, yet they turned out so differently.
The scene where Johan burns down the library while smiling is still one of the most chilling moments in anime history.