Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On

Synopsis

In a world where both men and monsters exist. Those who hunt the monsters are called Hunters. But in a small corner of the Hunter's world, there are those called Riders who bond with and coexist with monsters. With their Kizuna Ishi (Bonding Stones) that allow them to awaken the hidden power inside monsters, Riders live in secrecy together with their Otomon, the monsters they formed a connection with. Ryuto, a young boy living in the Rider village of Hakum, dreams of becoming the world's best Rider. Having just turned 12, he sets out to find his own Otomon for himself before the ceremony where he is given his own Kizuna Ishi. Together with his kind-hearted childhood friend Cheval, his inquisitive childhood friend Lilia, and his partner Naville, he sets out deep into the forest, and has a miraculous encounter with a Rathalos.

About

Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On premiered on October 2, 2016. It falls under the Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 75 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on Fuji TV. and concluded its run on April 1, 2018.

Why viewers enjoy Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On

Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Action & Adventure, Kids elements. This combination of Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On was animated by Fuji Creative Corporation, Capcom, dentsu, and broadcast on Fuji TV.

Critical reception

Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On holds a rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 45 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.