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
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.9/10 from 45 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 75 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~24 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Fuji TV
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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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Season 1 · 75 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Power of Bonds Mytharc Oct 2, 2016
- E2 A Monstie Is Born! Core Oct 9, 2016
- E3 Absolute Power Core Oct 16, 2016
- E4 The Kinship Rite Core Oct 23, 2016
- E5 Off to the Monstie Races Core Oct 30, 2016
- E6 Quest for the Golden Egg Core Nov 6, 2016
- E7 Like Mom Used to Make Core Nov 13, 2016
- E8 Navirou in Love Core Nov 20, 2016
- E9 DSZ (Dan and Silva's Zeal!) Core Nov 27, 2016
- E10 Portent of Disaster Core Dec 4, 2016
- E11 Before the Storm Core Dec 11, 2016
- E12 Invasion of the Nargacuga Core Dec 18, 2016
- E13 A Rathian Is Born! Core Dec 25, 2016
- E14 Face the Black Blight Core Jan 8, 2017
- E15 The Journey Begins Core Jan 15, 2017
- E16 Avinia's Secret Core Jan 22, 2017
- E17 Meet the Riddlemaster Core Jan 29, 2017
- E18 Welcome to Gildegaran Core Feb 5, 2017
- E19 Nerscylla Blitz! Core Feb 12, 2017
- E20 The Legend of Pawpad Place Core Feb 19, 2017
- E21 Barroth, Landslide Wyvern Core Feb 26, 2017
- E22 Desert Mayday Core Mar 5, 2017
- E23 The Horned Wyvern's Lament Core Mar 12, 2017
- E24 Sky Wyvern, Land Wyvern Core Mar 19, 2017
- E25 Diabolical Diablos, Horned Wyvern Core Mar 26, 2017
- E26 The Mysterious White Dragon Core Apr 2, 2017
- E27 Dovan Volcano Memories Core Apr 9, 2017
- E28 Onward, Numbers! Core Apr 16, 2017
- E29 The Dragon in the Sea of Fire Core Apr 23, 2017
- E30 Parting Ways Core Apr 30, 2017
- E31 Be the Forest, Be the Beast Core May 7, 2017
- E32 All-Out Airborne Assault! Core May 14, 2017
- E33 The Wolf Raven Strikes Back Core May 21, 2017
- E34 Rainbow Beach Blockade! Core May 28, 2017
- E35 The White Dragon's Egg Core Jun 4, 2017
- E36 The Great Manelger Chase Core Jun 11, 2017
- E37 Trouble Returns to Hakum Core Jun 18, 2017
- E38 The Little Bouquet Core Jun 25, 2017
- E39 Tested at the Tower of Illusion Core Jul 2, 2017
- E40 Brachydios the Destroyer Core Jul 9, 2017
- E41 The Nargacuga Returns Core Jul 16, 2017
- E42 Numbers, Assemble! Core Jul 23, 2017
- E43 Forest of Confusion Core Jul 30, 2017
- E44 A Mystical Meeting with Kirin Core Aug 6, 2017
- E45 The Deviljho of Mt Celion Core Aug 13, 2017
- E46 The Legendary White Dragon is Born! Core Aug 20, 2017
- E47 This is it: The Black Dread Core Aug 27, 2017
- E48 A Miracle in White Core Sep 3, 2017
- E49 Invasion! Black Riders Core Sep 17, 2017
- E50 A Strong and Dangerous Man Shrouded in Mystery Core Sep 24, 2017
- E51 The Biggest Narcissist Ever!? Mad Appears! Core Oct 1, 2017
- E52 The Forest Ninja, Shadow Arrives! Core Oct 8, 2017
- E53 Hang In There, Velocidrome! Core Oct 15, 2017
- E54 For Avinia! Core Oct 22, 2017
- E55 The Bolt Rathalos Core Oct 29, 2017
- E56 A Lukewarm Kinship Core Nov 5, 2017
- E57 It's Hard Being a Vice Captain Core Nov 12, 2017
- E58 Navirou's Great Fart Plan! Core Nov 19, 2017
- E59 Darkness and Kinship Core Nov 26, 2017
- E60 Return of the Monstie Races! Core Dec 3, 2017
- E61 The Revival of Doctor Manelger? Core Dec 10, 2017
- E62 Lute vs Gail Again! Core Dec 17, 2017
- E63 The Great Avinia Rescue Operation! Core Dec 24, 2017
- E64 New Year at Hakum Village Core Jan 7, 2018
- E65 Bonds in Memories Core Jan 14, 2018
- E66 Two Shadows Core Jan 21, 2018
- E67 Anvis' Plan Core Jan 28, 2018
- E68 Assault of the Steel Dragon! Core Feb 4, 2018
- E69 Debli the Spy Core Feb 11, 2018
- E70 A Rider Called Anvis Core Feb 18, 2018
- E71 Advance of Kusadodaura Core Mar 4, 2018
- E72 Koryu Denki Measures Meeting Core Mar 11, 2018
- E73 Arrival of the Steel Dragon Core Mar 18, 2018
- E74 Wind and clouds and songs Mytharc Mar 25, 2018
- E75 Kizuna Mytharc 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.
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