Episode 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.
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Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On
2016TV-141 season7.9 / 10
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.
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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.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 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.
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Episode 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...
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Episode 4
The Kinship Rite
Chief Omna sends the apprentice Riders off in search of the Waterfall of Trials. A visitor to Hakum Village gives Lilia inspiration for her future.
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Episode 5
Off to the Monstie Races
Hakum Village revives the beloved Monstie Races for their four newest Riders, but Lute could still use a lot more practice piloting his powerful pal.
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Episode 6
Quest for the Golden Egg
Lute and friends dream about what they'd buy with the proceeds from a rare and valuable golden Gargwa egg, and Cheval decides to try hunting one down.
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Episode 7
Like Mom Used to Make
The mischievous twins Den-Den and Lin-Lin are stirring up trouble in Hakum Village--and run into trouble of their own in the forboding woods at night.
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Episode 8
Navirou in Love
Ms. Pink the traveling merchant stops by the village, and Navirou falls hard for her Felyne assistant Mocha. How far will he go in the name of love?
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Episode 9
DSZ (Dan and Silva's Zeal!)
Dan has doubts about whether he should be leading the Riders in training, and remembers his old friend Silva, who was once a shoo-in to be the leader.
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Episode 10
Portent of Disaster
In the latest ill omen, the village's beneficial wind turns violent. Hyoro struggles to live up to the expectations of his demanding brother Genie.
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Episode 50
A Strong and Dangerous Man Shrouded in Mystery
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More about Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On
Cast
Tomokazu SugitaRivret (voice)
Tetsuo GotoVillage Chief Omuna (voice)
Mutsumi TamuraRyūto (voice)
Ryota OsakaShuval (voice)
Nana MizukiSimone (voice)
Junichi YanagitaDan (voice)
Yui MakinoAyuria (voice)
Michiyo MuraseHyoro (voice)Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 75
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- モンスターハンター ストーリーズ RIDE ON
Networks & production
Fuji TVJapan
Fuji Creative CorporationJapan
CapcomJapan
dentsuJapan
Fuji Television NetworkJapan
David ProductionJapan
Themes
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