Series synopsis
Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On, also known as モンスターハンター ストーリーズ RIDE ON is a Japanese animation action & adventure kids television series that premiered on Fuji TV on October 2, 2016. It ended on April 1, 2018. It stars Tomokazu Sugita, Tetsuo Goto, Mutsumi Tamura and Ryota Osaka.
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 Ri ...
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tomokazu Sugita as Rivret (voice)
- Tetsuo Goto as Village Chief Omuna (voice)
- Mutsumi Tamura as Ryūto (voice)
- Ryota Osaka as Shuval (voice)
- Nana Mizuki as Simone (voice)
- Junichi Yanagita as Dan (voice)
- Yui Makino as Ayuria (voice)
- Michiyo Murase as Hyoro (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 75 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 75 | October 2, 2016 | April 1, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Power of Bonds Aspiring young Rider Lute and friends go in search of a Monstie Egg on the eve of the Kinship Rite. A search that takes them into dangerous territory. |
October 2, 2016 |
| 2 |
A Monstie Is Born! It's Kinship Rite time! Lilia and Cheval are uncertain about their futures, while an unexpected attack on Hakum Village sends its Riders scrambling. |
October 9, 2016 |
| 3 |
Absolute Power A Hunter is headed for secretive Hakum Village. He's sure to have his own way of dealing with all these monsters showing up where they don't belong... |
October 16, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 2, 2016 |
| Last aired | April 1, 2018 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |