Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On 2016
What is Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On?
The television series "Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On" is an animated series that premiered in 2016. The show takes place in a world where both men and monsters exist, with those who hunt the monsters referred to as Hunters.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 75
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 2, 2016
- Last aired
- Apr 1, 2018
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids
- Updated
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The television series "Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On" is an animated series that premiered in 2016. The show takes place in a world where both men and monsters exist, with those who hunt the monsters referred to as Hunters. In a small corner of the Hunter's world, there are those called Riders who bond with and coexist with monsters. Riders use Kizuna Ishi, or Bonding Stones, to awaken the hidden power inside monsters. These Riders live in secrecy with their Otomon, the monsters they have formed a connection with. The series follows Ryuto, a young boy living in the Rider village of Hakum, as he dreams of becoming the world's best Rider. He sets out to find his own Otomon before a ceremony, but the details of this event are not specified. The show is classified as Animation, Action & Adventure, and Kids, with a TV-14 rating. The series ran for an unspecified number of years, concluding in 2018.
Should you watch it?
“A young boy seeks to bond with a monster companion in a world of hunters and riders.”
- unique monster partnership concept
- young protagonist's journey of self-discovery
- exploration of coexistence themes
- slow start as world is established
- some repetitive monster battles
Watch it if you enjoy monster-bonding adventures with emotional depth.
Suitable for families with young viewers, featuring mild fantasy violence and themes of friendship.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 75 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Power of Bonds Oct 2, 2016
- E2 A Monstie Is Born! Oct 9, 2016
- E3 Absolute Power Oct 16, 2016
- E4 The Kinship Rite Oct 23, 2016
- E5 Off to the Monstie Races Oct 30, 2016
- E6 Quest for the Golden Egg Nov 6, 2016
- E7 Like Mom Used to Make Nov 13, 2016
- E8 Navirou in Love Nov 20, 2016
- E9 DSZ (Dan and Silva's Zeal!) Nov 27, 2016
- E10 Portent of Disaster Dec 4, 2016
- E11 Before the Storm Dec 11, 2016
- E12 Invasion of the Nargacuga Dec 18, 2016
- E13 A Rathian Is Born! Dec 25, 2016
- E14 Face the Black Blight Jan 8, 2017
- E15 The Journey Begins Jan 15, 2017
- E16 Avinia's Secret Jan 22, 2017
- E17 Meet the Riddlemaster Jan 29, 2017
- E18 Welcome to Gildegaran Feb 5, 2017
- E19 Nerscylla Blitz! Feb 12, 2017
- E20 The Legend of Pawpad Place Feb 19, 2017
- E21 Barroth, Landslide Wyvern Feb 26, 2017
- E22 Desert Mayday Mar 5, 2017
- E23 The Horned Wyvern's Lament Mar 12, 2017
- E24 Sky Wyvern, Land Wyvern Mar 19, 2017
- E25 Diabolical Diablos, Horned Wyvern Mar 26, 2017
- E26 The Mysterious White Dragon Apr 2, 2017
- E27 Dovan Volcano Memories Apr 9, 2017
- E28 Onward, Numbers! Apr 16, 2017
- E29 The Dragon in the Sea of Fire Apr 23, 2017
- E30 Parting Ways Apr 30, 2017
- E31 Be the Forest, Be the Beast May 7, 2017
- E32 All-Out Airborne Assault! May 14, 2017
- E33 The Wolf Raven Strikes Back May 21, 2017
- E34 Rainbow Beach Blockade! May 28, 2017
- E35 The White Dragon's Egg Jun 4, 2017
- E36 The Great Manelger Chase Jun 11, 2017
- E37 Trouble Returns to Hakum Jun 18, 2017
- E38 The Little Bouquet Jun 25, 2017
- E39 Tested at the Tower of Illusion Jul 2, 2017
- E40 Brachydios the Destroyer Jul 9, 2017
- E41 The Nargacuga Returns Jul 16, 2017
- E42 Numbers, Assemble! Jul 23, 2017
- E43 Forest of Confusion Jul 30, 2017
- E44 A Mystical Meeting with Kirin Aug 6, 2017
- E45 The Deviljho of Mt Celion Aug 13, 2017
- E46 The Legendary White Dragon is Born! Aug 20, 2017
- E47 This is it: The Black Dread Aug 27, 2017
- E48 A Miracle in White Sep 3, 2017
- E49 Invasion! Black Riders Sep 17, 2017
- E50 A Strong and Dangerous Man Shrouded in Mystery Sep 24, 2017
- E51 The Biggest Narcissist Ever!? Mad Appears! Oct 1, 2017
- E52 The Forest Ninja, Shadow Arrives! Oct 8, 2017
- E53 Hang In There, Velocidrome! Oct 15, 2017
- E54 For Avinia! Oct 22, 2017
- E55 The Bolt Rathalos Oct 29, 2017
- E56 A Lukewarm Kinship Nov 5, 2017
- E57 It's Hard Being a Vice Captain Nov 12, 2017
- E58 Navirou's Great Fart Plan! Nov 19, 2017
- E59 Darkness and Kinship Nov 26, 2017
- E60 Return of the Monstie Races! Dec 3, 2017
- E61 The Revival of Doctor Manelger? Dec 10, 2017
- E62 Lute vs Gail Again! Dec 17, 2017
- E63 The Great Avinia Rescue Operation! Dec 24, 2017
- E64 New Year at Hakum Village Jan 7, 2018
- E65 Bonds in Memories Jan 14, 2018
- E66 Two Shadows Jan 21, 2018
- E67 Anvis' Plan Jan 28, 2018
- E68 Assault of the Steel Dragon! Feb 4, 2018
- E69 Debli the Spy Feb 11, 2018
- E70 A Rider Called Anvis Feb 18, 2018
- E71 Advance of Kusadodaura Mar 4, 2018
- E72 Koryu Denki Measures Meeting Mar 11, 2018
- E73 Arrival of the Steel Dragon Mar 18, 2018
- E74 Wind and clouds and songs Mar 25, 2018
- E75 Kizuna Apr 1, 2018
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rider in this series?
Riders are people who bond with monsters called Otomon using special Bonding Stones to awaken their hidden powers.
What is Ryuto's main goal?
Ryuto wants to become the world's best Rider by finding his own Otomon companion.
Where does the story take place?
The story begins in Hakum, a village where Riders live in secrecy with their monster companions.
What are Otomon?
Otomon are monsters that form bonds with Riders, becoming their companions and partners in battle.
Is this series appropriate for children?
Yes, the series is designed for family viewing with themes of friendship and adventure.