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Johan Liebert is the namesake "monster" of the story, with the mystery surrounding his past being the central focus of the plot. He has been labeled as a monster, the next Adolf Hitler, and even the devil himself. Johan was shot in the head at a young age but was saved from death by Dr. Tenma. Because of this, he feels deeply indebted to Dr. Tenma. Throughout his life, he has lived in various places under different aliases and possesses an extraordinary level of charisma and intelligence. He uses these gifts to cruelly manipulate and corrupt others, often with no apparent purpose other than to cause suffering and destruction. His original goal, as he stated when he was young, was to be the last one standing at the end of the world, although towards the end, he decides on a different fate. One of the themes of Monster is how individuals can transform into monsters; Johan often acts as both a direct and indirect catalyst for this transformation. Johan also shows a strong attachment to his twin sister, Nina Fortner/Anna Liebert, and refuses to leave her behind.