Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On

Plot

Lute and his friends Cheval, Lilia, and Navirou live in Hakum Village, where chosen children learn to be Riders. Riders form a bond with friendly monsters called Monsties hatched from eggs, riding them as mounts for travel and combat. Due to monster riding being a taboo skill in a society filled with monster hunters, Hakum Village is isolated from the outside world and keeps its riding tradition a secret to all but a few privileged individuals. As Lute adventures with his friends and learns more about monster riding, a past threat remerges called the Dark Blight, infecting the nearby forest and leading to more aggressive monster attacks. A new generation of riders now has to find a way to stop the blighted monsters without having to destroy them outright.

Characters

Lute (リュート, Ryūto)

Voiced by: Mutsumi Tamura (Japanese); Brittney Karbowski (English)A young boy who aims to be the best monster rider who was brought to Hakum Village after his parents' death. Unlike the other riders, he formed kinship with a Rathalos he found himself instead of one given to him by the village.

Navirou (ナビルー, Nabirū)

Voiced by: M.A.O (Japanese); Trina Nishimura (English)A peculiar and egotistical Airou who accidentally stumbled across Hakum Village one day and never left. He's known for his poor direction skills, odd behavior, and love of donuts.

Lilia (リリア, Riria)

Voiced by: Minami Takahashi (Japanese); Kate Oxley (English)One of Lute's best friends known for her experimental item combinations. She originally intended to become a rider like Lute and Cheval but decided against it in favor of exploring the outside world in her future.

Ayuria (アユリア)

Voiced by: Yui MakinoA mysterious loner Rider girl that Lute and Navirou come across after leaving Hakum Village. Her Monstie is Barioth.

Cheval (シュヴァル, Shuvaru)

Voiced by: Ryōta Ōsaka (Japanese); Joel McDonald (English)One of Lute's best friends, he's more quiet and reserved than Lute and Lilia. His Monsties are Rathian and Dos Rhamphos.

Village Chief Omuna (オムナ村長, Omuna Sonchō)

Voiced by: Tetsuo Gotō (Japanese); Sonny Strait (English)The chief of Hakum Village who also leads the kinship rite for riders.

Riveruto (リヴェルト)

Voiced by: Tomokazu Sugita (Japanese); Robert McCollum (English)A monster hunter that stumbles across Hakum Village.

Simone (シモーヌ, Shimōnu)

Voiced by: Nana MizukiThe captain of the Scriveners, a world-exploring research group.

Mr. Dan (ダン先輩, Dan-senpai)

Voiced by: Junichi Yanagita (Japanese); David Wald (English)The teacher of the riders and trusted member of the Hakum Village community. He has an eager personality and a frequently used "top form" catchphrase.

Mil (ミル, Miru)

Voiced by: Ayaka AsaiA rider with a direct attitude and the only girl in Lute's class. She often chides Hyoro.

Hyoro (ヒョロ)

Voiced by: Michiyo MuraseA less confident rider in Lute's class and the younger brother of Jini.

Jini (ジーニー, Jīnī)

Voiced by: Yūma UchidaOne of the older riders who assist Mr. Dan and Hyoro's older brother.

Stone (ストーン, Sutōn)

Voiced by: Itaru YamamotoOne of the older riders who assist Mr. Dan who helps lead teambuilding exercises.

Noel (ノール, Nōru)

Voiced by: Takanori Ōyama (Japanese); Ricco Fajardo (English)One of the older riders who assist Mr. Dan. He's often seen protecting Hakum Village from outside monster threats.

Broadcast

The series premiered on October 2, 2016 in Fuji TV's new daytime timeslot at 8:30am, that runs on Sundays in Japan. It later premiered on UHB, OX, Tokai TV, KTV, OHK and TNC. The anime's theme song, titled "Panorama", is performed by Kanjani Eight. The series has been licensed in North America by Funimation. Crunchyroll is streaming a subtitled simulcast in some countries outside of Asia, while Funimation is streaming an English simuldub.