Ep 1. Herr Dr. Tenma

Herr Dr. Tenma is the first episode of the critically acclaimed anime series, Naoki Urasawa's Monster. The show tells the story of Dr. Kenzo Tenma, a young and successful Japanese doctor living in Germany, who has everything going for him: a prestigious job at a top hospital, a beautiful fiancée, and a promising future ahead of him. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he is forced to make a crucial decision that will change his life forever.

The episode begins with an introduction to the main character, Dr. Kenzo Tenma, as he is being hailed as a hero by the hospital staff and patients for successfully performing a complicated surgery on a high-ranking public official. However, his glory is short-lived when he is abruptly summoned to the emergency room to attend to a young boy who has been shot in the head.

Despite being exhausted and wanting to go home, Dr. Tenma decides to attend to the boy, as it is his duty as a doctor. The boy, named Johan, miraculously survives the surgery and is rushed to the ICU for recovery. Dr. Tenma is hailed as a hero once again, and he is told that his efforts to save Johan's life have saved the hospital's reputation and prevented a political scandal.

As the episode progresses, we are introduced to Dr. Tenma's colleagues and superiors, including the hospital's director, the chief surgeon, and the head nurse. We see Dr. Tenma struggling to balance his personal and professional life, as he tries to spend time with his fiancée, Eva, while still working long hours at the hospital. Eva, who is a successful fashion designer, becomes increasingly frustrated with Dr. Tenma's inability to devote more time to their relationship.

However, things take a dark turn when Dr. Tenma realizes that Johan's life-saving surgery may have been a mistake. Shortly after the surgery, several high-ranking officials and politicians connected to Johan's family are found dead, and the police begin to suspect that Johan may be responsible for the killings. Dr. Tenma becomes increasingly disturbed by the turn of events and begins to investigate Johan's family and their involvement in the killings.

Throughout the episode, we see flashbacks to Dr. Tenma's childhood in Japan, where he was taught the importance of justice and compassion by his grandfather. We also see hints of a mysterious organization called the "Red Rose Mansion," which may be connected to Johan's family and the killings.

Herr Dr. Tenma is a thrilling and suspenseful introduction to the complex and multi-layered world of Naoki Urasawa's Monster. The episode sets the stage for the rest of the series, introducing us to the show's main characters, themes, and central mystery. As we follow Dr. Tenma on his journey to uncover the truth about Johan and his family, we are drawn into a world of conspiracy, corruption, and intrigue, where nothing is as it seems.