Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On

Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On / モンスターハンターストーリーズ RIDE ON
Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On
Genres: Fantasy
Studios: David Production
Producers: Capcom, Dentsu, Fuji Creative, Fuji TV
Licensors: Funimation
Rating: 6.29 / 10
Rank: #8547
Popularity: #5697
Users Listed: 16,379
Users Scored: 3,815
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 02/28/2022
Aired: October 2, 2016 – April 1, 2018 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: game
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 75
Broadcast: Sunday at 08:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

In a world populated by both humans and creatures known as monsters, a specialized group of individuals called Hunters maintain a delicate balance. Hidden from the wider world are the Riders, who forge unique bonds with these creatures. These connections are facilitated by Kizuna Ishi, allowing Riders to unlock latent abilities within their partnered Otomon – the monsters they’ve bonded with.

The story follows Ryuto, a young aspiring Rider eager to prove himself. On the cusp of receiving his Kizuna Ishi, he embarks on a journey with close friends Cheval, Lilia, and Naville into the wilderness in search of an Otomon. Their expedition culminates in an unexpected encounter with a Rathalos, hinting at both the potential and the responsibilities that come with wielding such power. The series explores themes of companionship, personal growth, and the complex relationship between humanity and the natural world.

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Episodes:

  • Episode 1: The Power of Bonds (Aired: 10/02/2016)
  • Episode 2: A Monstie Is Born! (Aired: 10/09/2016)
  • Episode 3: Absolute Power (Aired: 10/16/2016)
  • Episode 4: The Kinship Rite (Aired: 10/23/2016)
  • Episode 5: Off to the Monstie Races (Aired: 10/30/2016)
  • ... and 70 more episodes

Characters:

  • Cheval (Main) - Voice Actors: Oosaka, Ryouta, McDonald, Joel, De Cesare, Ugo
  • Lilia (Main) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Minami, Oxley, Kate
  • Naville (Main) - Voice Actors: Ichimichi, Mao, Nishimura, Trina, Ciccorelli, Deborah
  • Ryuto (Main) - Voice Actors: Tamura, Mutsumi, Karbowski, Brittney, Francucci, Danny
  • Ayuria (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Makino, Yui, Ballard, Tia, Bologna, Jessica
  • Beats (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu, Tindle, Austin
  • Dan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yanagita, Junichi, Wald, David, Graziani, Luca, Mouslemeni Mateu, Xadi
  • Deburi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okamoto, Nobuhiko, Shepard, Blake
  • Floof (Supporting)
  • Hyoro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Murase, Michiyo, Yu, Apphia, Ceccaneo, Pierfrancesco
  • Jinny (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uchida, Yuuma, Solusod, Micah, de Porrata, Álex
  • Liverto (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugita, Tomokazu, McCollum, Robert
  • Manelger Hakase (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chafurin, Campbell, Charles
  • Melynx (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishigami, Shizuka, Lenti, Marissa
  • Mil (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asai, Ayaka, Saxton, Jad, Nicodemo, Giovanna
  • Nariki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamazaki, Haruka, Navarino, Alessandro
  • Nol (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ooyama, Takanori, Fajardo, Ricco
  • Simone (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizuki, Nana, Clinkenbeard, Colleen, Glass, Caitlin
  • Stone (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamamoto, Itaru, George, Cris
  • Village Chief Omna (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Gotou, Tetsuo, Strait, Sonny, Garbarino, Valerio

Staff:

  • Cook, Justin (Producer)
  • Kajita, Kouji (Producer)
  • Otokawa, Masashi (Producer)
  • Herek, Samantha (Assistant Producer)
  • Hongou, Mitsuru (Director)
  • Abe, Masashi (Episode Director)
  • Harashina, Daiki (Episode Director, 2nd Key Animation, Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Ishikura, Rei (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kawasaki, Yoshiki (Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director)
  • Saitou, Keiichirou (Episode Director, Storyboard, 2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
  • Sasaki, Sumito (Episode Director)
  • Sekita, Osamu (Episode Director)
  • Shikama, Takahiro (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director)
  • Soejima, Yasufumi (Episode Director)
  • Chiba, Katsuhiko (Script)
  • Kanesugi, Hiroko (Script)
  • Takahashi, Natsuko (Script, Series Composition)
  • Iwasaki, Tomoko (Storyboard)
  • Iwata, Kazuya (Storyboard)
  • Matsuki, Daisuke (Storyboard)
  • Nishimoto, Yukio (Storyboard)
  • Nishita, Masayoshi (Storyboard)
  • Tsuruta, Hitomi (Storyboard, Key Animation)
  • Super Eight (Theme Song Performance)
  • WEST. (Theme Song Performance)
  • Capcom (Original Creator)
  • Cho, Hye-jung (Key Animation)
  • Fujimoto, Kouki (2nd Key Animation)
  • Fukunaga, Gen (Executive Producer)
  • George, Cris (ADR Director)
  • Imoto, Kazuaki (Key Animation)
  • Ishino, Hirokazu (Key Animation)
  • Kaiya, Toshihisa (Animation Director)
  • Kamijou, Tomoya (Director of Photography)
  • Kamura, Hiroyuki (Animation Director)
  • Kawahara, Kumiko (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
  • Kim, Yong Sun (Key Animation)
  • Kiyomaru, Satoru (Chief Animation Director)
  • Kobayashi, Ryou (Animation Director, Chief Animation Director)
  • Kotani, Kyouko (Key Animation)
  • Okimura, Tadayoshi (Animation Director)
  • Ooshita, Tomoyuki (Key Animation)
  • Ozawa, Kazunori (Key Animation)
  • Saitou, Takuya (Character Design, Key Animation, Animation Director, Chief Animation Director)
  • Satou, Toshiyuki (Key Animation)
  • Shinohara, Yuuta (Animation Check)
  • Takase, Yukiko (Chief Producer)
  • Tamaki, Keiko (Chief Animation Director, Animation Director)
  • Tanaka, Shuuichirou (Co-Producer)
  • Tomizawa, Kazuo (Key Animation)