Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On
| Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On | |
 Main visual | |
| モンスターハンター ストーリーズ RIDE ON (Monsutā Hantā Sutōrīzu Raido On) | |
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| Genre | Fantasy |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Mitsuru Hongo |
| Produced by | Yuka Okayasu |
| Written by | Natsuko Takahashi |
| Music by | Masaru Yokoyama |
| Studio | David Production |
| Licensed by | |
| Original network | FNS (Fuji TV) |
| English network | |
| Original run | October 2, 2016 – April 1, 2018 |
| Episodes | 75[1] |
Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On (Japanese: モンスターハンター ストーリーズ RIDE ON, Hepburn: Monsutā Hantā Sutōrīzu Raido On) is a 2016 Japanese anime television series based on Capcom's Monster Hunter action RPG series, specifically the spin-off entry Monster Hunter Stories.[2] The series is produced by David Production,[3][4] directed by Mitsuru Hongo and written by Natsuko Takahashi, featuring character designs by Takuya Saito and music by Masaru Yokoyama. It began airing on Fuji TV on October 2, 2016.[5]
Plot
[edit]Lute and his friends Cheval, Lilia, and Navirou live in Hakum Village, where chosen children learn to be Riders. Riders form a bond with friendly monsters called Monsties hatched from eggs, riding them as mounts for travel and combat. Due to monster riding being a taboo skill in a society filled with monster hunters, Hakum Village is isolated from the outside world and keeps its riding tradition a secret to all but a few privileged individuals. As Lute adventures with his friends and learns more about monster riding, a past threat remerges called the Dark Blight, infecting the nearby forest and leading to more aggressive monster attacks. A new generation of riders now has to find a way to stop the blighted monsters without having to destroy them outright.
Characters
[edit]- Lute (リュート, Ryūto)
- Voiced by: Mutsumi Tamura[5] (Japanese); Brittney Karbowski[6] (English)
- A young boy who aims to be the best monster rider who was brought to Hakum Village after his parents' death. Unlike the other riders, he formed kinship with a Rathalos he found himself instead of one given to him by the village.
- Navirou (ナビルー, Nabirū)
- Voiced by: M.A.O[5] (Japanese); Trina Nishimura[6] (English)
- A peculiar and egotistical Airou who accidentally stumbled across Hakum Village one day and never left. He's known for his poor direction skills, odd behavior, and love of donuts.
- Lilia (リリア, Riria)
- Voiced by: Minami Takahashi[7] (Japanese); Kate Oxley[6] (English)
- One of Lute's best friends known for her experimental item combinations. She originally intended to become a rider like Lute and Cheval but decided against it in favor of exploring the outside world in her future.
- Cheval (シュヴァル, Shuvaru)
- Voiced by: Ryōta Ōsaka[8] (Japanese); Joel McDonald[6] (English)
- One of Lute's best friends, he's more quiet and reserved than Lute and Lilia. His Monsties are Rathian and Velocidrome.
- Avinia (アユリア Ayuria)
- Voiced by: Yui Makino[8] (Japanese); Tia Ballard (English)
- A mysterious loner Rider girl that Lute and Navirou come across after leaving Hakum Village. Her Monstie is a Barioth.
- Mille (ミル, Miru)
- Voiced by: Ayaka Asai[9] (Japanese); Jad Saxton (English)
- A rider with a direct attitude and the only girl in Lute's class. She often chides Hyoro.
- Hyoro (ヒョロ)
- Voiced by: Michiyo Murase[9] (Japanese); Apphia Yu (English)
- A less confident rider in Lute's class and the younger brother of Genie.
- Chief Omna (オムナ村長, Omuna Sonchō)
- Voiced by: Tetsuo Gotō[8] (Japanese); Sonny Strait[6] (English)
- The chief of Hakum Village who also leads the kinship rite for riders.
- Reverto (リヴェルト)
- Voiced by: Tomokazu Sugita[10] (Japanese); Robert McCollum[6] (English)
- A monster hunter that stumbles across Hakum Village.
- Simone (シモーヌ, Shimōnu)
- Voiced by: Nana Mizuki[10] (Japanese); Colleen Clinkenbeard (English)
- The captain of the Scriveners, a world-exploring research group.
- Dan (ダン先輩, Dan-senpai)
- Voiced by: Junichi Yanagita[10] (Japanese); David Wald[6] (English)
- The teacher of the riders and trusted member of the Hakum Village community. He has an eager personality and a frequently used "top form" catchphrase. His monstie is Qurupeco.
- Hyoro (ヒョロ)
- Voiced by: Michiyo Murase[9] (Japanese); Apphia Yu (English)
- A less confident rider in Lute's class and the younger brother of Genie.
- Genie (ジーニー, Jīnī)
- Voiced by: Yuma Uchida[9] (Japanese); Micah Solusod (English)
- One of the older riders who assist Mr. Dan and Hyoro's older brother. His monstie is Yian Kut-Ku.
- Stone (ストーン, Sutōn)
- Voiced by: Itaru Yamamoto[9] (Japanese); Cris George (English)
- One of the older riders who assist Mr. Dan who helps lead teambuilding exercises.
- Nole (ノール, Nōru)
- Voiced by: Takanori Ōyama[9] (Japanese); Ricco Fajardo[6] (English)
- One of the older riders who assist Mr. Dan. He's often seen protecting Hakum Village from outside monster threats. His monstie is Aptonoth.
Broadcast
[edit]The series premiered on October 2, 2016 in Fuji TV's new daytime timeslot at 8:30am, that runs on Sundays in Japan.[5][11] It later premiered on UHB, OX, Tokai TV, KTV, OHK and TNC. The anime's first theme song, titled "Panorama", is performed by Kanjani∞.[12] The series has been licensed in North America by Funimation.[13] Crunchyroll is streaming a subtitled simulcast in some countries outside of Asia,[14] while Funimation is streaming an English simuldub.[15]
Season 1
[edit]- Theme Song: Panorama
- Artist: Kanjani∞
- Episodes: 1-48
| No. | Official English title[a] Original Japanese title[16] |
Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Power of Bonds" "Kizuna no Chikara" (絆の力) | October 2, 2016 |
| 2 | "A Monstie is Born!" / "A Companion Monster is Born!" "Otomon Tanjō!" (オトモン誕生！) | October 9, 2016 |
| 3 | "Absolute Power" "Zettai Tsuwamono" (絶対強者) | October 16, 2016 |
| 4 | "The Kinship Rite" "Kizuna Awase no Gishiki" (絆あわせの儀式) | October 23, 2016 |
| 5 | "Off to the Monstie Races" / "The Companion Monster Race" "Otomon Rēsu" (オトモンレース) | October 30, 2016 |
| 6 | "Quest for the Golden Egg" "Kin no Tamago Kuesuto" (金の卵クエスト) | November 6, 2016 |
| 7 | "Like Mom Used to Make" "Dorinko wa Mama no Aji" (ドリンコはママの味) | November 13, 2016 |
| 8 | "Navirou in Love" "Nabirū no Koi" (ナビルーの恋) | November 20, 2016 |
| 9 | "DSZ (Dan and Silva's Zeal!)" "DSZ ~Dan to Shiruba no Zekkōchō!~" (DSZ～ダンとシルバのゼッコーチョー！～) | November 27, 2016 |
| 10 | "Portent of Disaster" "Saiyaku no Yochō" (災厄の予兆) | December 4, 2016 |
| 11 | "Before the Storm" "Arashi no Mae" (嵐の前) | December 11, 2016 |
| 12 | "Invasion of the Nargacuga" "Narugakuruga Shūrai" (ナルガクルガ襲来) | December 18, 2016 |
| 13 | "A Rathian is Born!" / "A Lioleia is Born!" "Rioreia Tanjō!" (リオレイア誕生！) | December 25, 2016 |
| 14 | "Face the Black Blight!" "Tachimukae! Kuro no Kyōki!" (立ち向かえ！黒の凶気！) | January 8, 2017 |
| 15 | "The Journey Begins" "Tabidachi no Hi" (旅立ちの日) | January 15, 2017 |
| 16 | "Avinia's Secret" / "Ayuria's Secret" "Ayuria no Himitsu" (アユリアの秘密) | January 22, 2017 |
| 17 | "Meet the Riddlemaster" "Nazonazo Jīsan Tōjō!" (なぞなぞじいさん登場！) | January 29, 2017 |
| 18 | "Welcome to Gildegaran" "Tōchaku! Girudekaran" (到着！ギルデカラン) | February 5, 2017 |
| 19 | "Nerscylla Blitz!" "Kyūshū! Nerusukyura" (急襲！ネルスキュラ) | February 12, 2017 |
| 20 | "The Legend of Pawpad Place" "Nikukyū Mura no Densetsu" (ニクキュー村の伝説) | February 19, 2017 |
| 21 | "Barroth, Landslide Wyvern" / "Bolboros, Landslide Wyvern" ""Dosha Ryū Boruborosu!!" (土砂竜ボルボロス!!) | February 26, 2017 |
| 22 | "Desert Mayday" "Sabaku kara no Kyūen Irai" (砂漠からの救援依頼) | March 5, 2017 |
| 23 | "The Horned Wyvern's Lament" "Tsunoryū Dōkoku" (角竜慟哭) | March 12, 2017 |
| 24 | "Sky Wyvern, Land Wyvern" "Sora no Hiryū, Riku no Hiryū" (空の飛竜、陸の飛竜) | March 19, 2017 |
| 25 | "Diabolical Diablos, Horned Wyvern" / "Death Battle! Diablos, Horned Wyvern" "Shitō! Tsunoryū Diaburosu!" (死闘！角竜ディアブロス！) | March 26, 2017 |
| 26 | "The Mysterious White Dragon" "Nazo no Shiroi Ryū" (謎の白い竜) | April 2, 2017 |
| 27 | "Dovan Volcano Memories" "Dovan Kazan no Kioku" (ドヴァン火山の記憶) | April 9, 2017 |
| 28 | "Onward, Numbers!" "Susume! Nanbāzu!" (進め！ナンバーズ！) | April 16, 2017 |
| 29 | "The Dragon in the Sea of Fire" "Hi no Umi ni Sumu Ryū" (火の海に棲む竜) | April 23, 2017 |
| 30 | "Parting Ways" "Ketsubetsu no Toki" (決別の時) | April 30, 2017 |
| 31 | "Be the Forest, Be the Beast" "Mori to Nari Kemono to Nare" (森となり獣となれ) | May 7, 2017 |
| 32 | "All-Out Airborne Assault!" / "Lute Sinking? The Great Aerial Decisive Battle" "Ryūto Chinbotsu? Kūchū Daikessen!" (リュート沈没？空中大決戦！) | May 14, 2017 |
| 33 | "The Wolf Raven Strikes Back" "Kokurōchō no Gyakushū" (黒狼鳥の逆襲) | May 21, 2017 |
| 34 | "Rainbow Beach Blockade!" "Reinbō Bīchi o Fūsa Seyo!" (レインボービーチを封鎖せよ！) | May 28, 2017 |
| 35 | "The White Dragon's Egg" "Shiroki Ryū no Tamago" (白き竜のタマゴ) | June 4, 2017 |
| 36 | "The Great Manelger Chase" "Manerugā Hakase o Oe!" (マネルガー博士を追え！) | June 11, 2017 |
| 37 | "Trouble Returns to Hakum" "Hakumu Mura no Kiki, Futatabi!" (ハクム村の危機、再び！) | June 18, 2017 |
| 38 | "The Little Bouquet" "Chīsana Hanataba" (小さな花束) | June 25, 2017 |
| 39 | "Tested at the Tower of Illusion" "Shiren! Shinkirō no Tō e" (試練！蜃気楼の塔へ) | July 2, 2017 |
| 40 | "Brachydios the Destroyer" "Gekimetsu no Burakidiosu" (撃滅のブラキディオス) | July 9, 2017 |
| 41 | "The Nargacuga Returns" "Narugakuruga Futatabi" (ナルガクルガ再び) | July 16, 2017 |
| 42 | "Numbers, Assemble!" "Nanbāzu, Zenin Shūgō!" (ナンバーズ、全員集合！) | July 23, 2017 |
| 43 | "Forest of Confusion" "Mayoi no Mori" (迷いの森) | July 30, 2017 |
| 44 | "A Mystical Meeting with Kirin" "Makafushigi! Genjū Kirin to no Sōgū" (摩訶不思議！幻獣キリンとの遭遇) | August 6, 2017 |
| 45 | "The Deviljho of Mt. Celion" / "The Violent Wyvern of Mt. Celion" "Serionzan no Kyōbōryū" (セリオン山の恐暴竜) | August 13, 2017 |
| 46 | "The Legendary White Dragon Is Born!" "Tanjō! Densetsu no Shiroki Ryū" (誕生! 伝説の白き竜) | August 20, 2017 |
| 47 | "This is it: The Black Dread" / "Decisive Battle! The Most-Evil Black" "Kessen! Saikyō no Kuro" (決戦! 最凶の黒) | August 27, 2017 |
| 48 | "A Miracle in White" "Shiroi Kiseki" (白い奇跡) | September 3, 2017 |
Season 2
[edit]- Theme Song: Bokura Kyou mo Ikiteiru
- Artist: Johnny's West
- Episodes: 49-75
| No. | Official English title[b] Original Japanese title[16] |
Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | "Attack of the Ebon Riders!" "Shūrai! Burakku Raidāzu!" (襲来!ブラックライダーズ!) | September 17, 2017 |
| 50 | "A Strong and Dangerous Man Shrouded in Mystery" "Tsuyokute abunai nazo no Yatsu" (強くて危ない謎の奴) | September 24, 2017 |
| 51 | "The Biggest Narcissist Ever!? Mad Appears!" "Kūzenzetsugo no Narushisuto!? Maddo Kenzan!" (空前絶後のナルシスト!?マッド見参!) | October 1, 2017 |
| 52 | "The Forest Ninja, Shadow Arrives!" "Mori no Ninja, Shadō Sanjō!" (森の忍者、シャドウ参上!) | October 8, 2017 |
| 53 | "Hang in There, Velocidrome!" "Ganbare! Dosu Ranposu!" (がんばれ!ドスランポス) | October 15, 2017 |
| 54 | "For Avinia!" "Ayuria no Tame ni!" (アユリアの為に!) | October 22, 2017 |
| 55 | "The Bolt Rathalos" "Raikō no Reusu" (雷光のレウス) | October 29, 2017 |
| 56 | "A Lukewarm Kinship" "Kūru de Hotto na Kizuna" (クールでホットな絆) | November 5, 2017 |
| 57 | "It's Hard Being a Vice Captain" "Fukutaichō wa tsurai yo" (副隊長はつらいよ) | November 12, 2017 |
| 58 | "Navirou's Great Fart Plan" "Nabirū Onara Daisakusen" (ナビルーおなら大作戦) | November 19, 2017 |
| 59 | "Darkness and Kinship" "Yami to Kizuna to" (闇と絆と) | November 26, 2017 |
| 60 | "Return of the Monstie Races!" "Otomon Rēsu, Futatabi!" (オトモンレース、再び!) | December 3, 2017 |
| 61 | "The Revival of Doctor Manelger?" "Fukkatsu? Manerugā Hakasei!" (復活?マネルガー博士!) | December 10, 2017 |
| 62 | "Lute vs. Gale Again!" "Ryūto VS Geiru Futatabi!" (リュートVSゲイル再び!) | December 17, 2017 |
| 63 | "The Great Avinia Rescue Operation!" "Ayuria, Kyūshutsu Daisakusen!" (アユリア、救出大作戦!) | December 24, 2017 |
| 64 | "New Year at Hakum Village" "Hakumu Mura no Shinnen" (ハクム村の新年) | January 7, 2018 |
| 65 | "Bonds in Memories" "Kioku no naka no Kizuna" (記憶の中の絆) | January 14, 2018 |
| 66 | "Two Shadows" "Ninnen no Shadou" (二人のシャドウ) | January 21, 2018 |
| 67 | "Anvis' Plan" "Anvisu no Takurami" (アンヴィスの企み) | January 28, 2018 |
| 68 | "Assault of the Steel Dragon!" "Kyōshū! Hagane no Ryū!" (強襲!鋼の龍) | February 4, 2018 |
| 69 | "Debli the Spy" "Supai Deburi" (スパイデブリ) | February 11, 2018 |
| 70 | "A Rider Called Anvis" "Anvisu toiu Raidā" (アンヴィスというライダー) | February 18, 2018 |
| 71 | "Kushala Daora's Charge" "Kusharudaora no Shingeki" (クシャルダオラの進撃) | March 4, 2018 |
| 72 | "Emergency Strategy Meeting" "Kotatsu bōei taisaku Kaigi" (古龍防衛対策会議) | March 11, 2018 |
| 73 | "Arrival of the Steel Dragon" "Maioriru Kōryū" (舞い降りる鋼龍) | March 18, 2018 |
| 74 | "Of Winds, Clouds, and a Song" "Kaze to kumo to uta to" (風と雲と歌と) | March 25, 2018 |
| 75 | "Kinship" "Kizuna" (絆) | April 1, 2018 |
Notes
[edit]- ^ All English titles are taken from Crunchyroll.
- ^ All English titles are taken from Crunchyroll.
References
[edit]- ^ "アニメ「モンスターハンター ストーリーズ RIDE ON」これまでのあらすじ" (in Japanese). Capcom. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ "Monster Hunter Stories RPG Gets TV Anime in 2016". Anime News Network. September 17, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- ^ "Monster Hunter Stories Anime to Be Animated by David Production". Anime News Network. October 14, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- ^ "Monster Hunter Stories RIDE ON Anime Listed at 48 Episodes". Anime News Network. December 14, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Monster Hunter Stories RIDE ON TV Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, October Premiere". Anime News Network. May 26, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Fall 2016 Announcement – Monster Hunter Stories Ride On". Funimation. October 28, 2016.
- ^ "Monster Hunter Stories RIDE ON TV Anime Casts Minami Takahashi as Lilia". Anime News Network. June 2, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Yui Makino, Ryota Ohsaka, Tetsuo Goto Join Monster Hunter Stories Anime/Game Cast". Anime News Network. July 8, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f "Monster Hunter Stories RIDE ON Reveals 5 Anime-Original Characters". Anime News Network. August 19, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Tomokazu Sugita, Nana Mizuki Join Monster Hunter Stories RIDE ON Anime Cast". Anime News Network. August 4, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
- ^ "Fuji TV Creates New Daytime Anime Timeslot for 1st Time in 10 Years for Monster Hunter Stories". Anime News Network. September 21, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- ^ "KANJANI Eight Sings Monster Hunter Stories RIDE ON TV Anime's Theme". Anime News Network. July 13, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- ^ "Funimation Licenses Monster Hunter Stories RIDE ON TV Anime". Anime News Network. August 12, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ^ "Crunchyroll Adds Yuri!!! on Ice, Monster Hunter Stories, Tōken Ranbu: Hanamaru, Show By Rock!!#, Magic-kyun Renaissance, More". Anime News Network. October 2, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ^ "Funimation Adds Monster Hunter Stories Ride On Anime to SimulDub Lineup, Reveals Cast". Anime News Network. October 29, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ^ a b "STORY" (in Japanese). Retrieved October 9, 2016.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Japanese)
- Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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