Ranked #1980

Monster Hunter Orage (Manga)

I've only read 4 chapters so this review may be changed later... Who am I kidding, I've been using this site nearly a year and this is my first review. It's not gonna change -_-

Enjoyment:
I'll start out on a positive note by saying that I was pleasantly surprised with how well these first few chapters turned out. As 95% of you know, this was based off a video game. I own one of them and, although I suck at it -_-, I still recognised some of the equipment and most of the monsters in the manga, which I was impressed by. There is actually a good mix of action and humor while it still follows the game.

Story:
As that other reviewer (I'm too lazy to go back and find your name) was saying, you can't really expect much of a story from a manga based off a game with no story. Basicly a simple-minded guy that doesn't think a bunch meets a girl that is much more independent, but secretly has a deep respect for him, and they travel across the world meeting other people along the way that decide to tag along for their own reasons. I really can't say it's an original plot at all. It does look like there will be a few twists. You probably won't read it for the story.

Art:
The characters look the same as all of his other stuff... which all look the same as One Piece. If you like One Piece art, then you'll like this art, nuff said. Every once and a while there will also be a detailed drawing, probably of a monster, but overall the art isn't as consistant as I would like.
... But I still think it's pretty good.

Character:
I'm gonna start by saying that the hero in the story, Shiki, is a complete copy of Natsu, from his other manga Fairy Tail. Natsu is a complete copy of Luffy from One Piece. Nothing else is really worth mentioning. I think all of the characters are good, but theres no way they're getting on my favorites list.

Sound:
lol just kidding xD

Overall anyone who enjoys any of the shows in the "User Reccomendations" should like this (surprise surprise -_-). If you like the games and don't hate One-Piece-like stuff then you should check it out.

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Ok, to start off, this Manga is based on Capcom's game Monster Hunter.The game being widely popular in Japan and Monster Hunter being the best selling PSP game its not surprising that they made a manga adaption for it.

Story: the story revolves around the protagonist Shiki and his quest to find the legendary Miogaruna. Nothing too original but a decent standing point for the story, if you've played the game you'll easily find the story interesting because there are tons of game related experience they'll show.
(7/10 yeah, like i said nothing too special)

Art: there points where the art are well drawn. Like most of the monster are really detailed, the weapons and armors are well designed, although there are also parts that looks like it was drawn in less than a minute. but most of the time the art is drawn well
(9/10 great looking monsters and character designs)

Character: The characters are well drawn but, again nothing original, Shiki looks like Luffy's twin brother both in looks and characteristics. ok, getting past it being unoriginal its not that bad considering they how fit their roles nicely.
(7/10 good characters fitting the story but unoriginal)

Enjoyment: you'll definitely enjoy this one, especially if you've played the game. there are plenty of action, cool looking weapons and armors. There are lots of really funny parts that you'll really laugh at. its a good manga, in a sense its really similar to One Piece except the action are Monster-Slaying oriented.
(9/10 really an enjoyable read)

Ok, finishing notes... If you're playing the game or have played the game i suggest you read this, you'll definitely enjoy this. If you haven't, check it out you might even be inspired to play the game because of this

i'm sorry there are parts that might not be clear or have grammar errors, this is my first review, sorry about that.
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Before I begin this review, I'll make it known now- I haven't played the game that this series is based on, so I probably didn't enjoy it as much as I should have(although it did manage to get me interested in playing the game. However, I noticed there were no reviews from the perspective of someone who, like myself, has not played any of the Monster Hunter games, so I thought I'd put my review out there for that group of people.

Story: It starts out on a good, steady pace- you get a quick flashback to set things up, and the hero(Shiki) meets Irie, who joins him because they just so happen to have the same goal- to hunt the legendary Miogaruna. From there, the two go on a few missions and gain new allies. However, there were several elements that could have gone on to expand the short and straightforward plot, but it seems as though Hiro Mashima just got lazy and wanted to end it quickly- the end feels more like the ending of an arc, and it just...ends. I'd like to elaborate further, but I don't think I can without a few spoilers popping up...

Art: If you're familiar with any of Hiro Mashima's other series, you should know what to expect. However, Mashima still has the problem of his characters looking as though they came straight out of One Piece- Shiki himself even looks like Luffy(the main character of One Piece).

Character: Nothing special here. You've got all your classic character stereotypes here all in one- Shiki, the not-so-bright hero who somehow manages to succeed at everything he does through "determination", Irie- the tomboy who despite denying it several times has deep respect for the hero, Sakuya, the brains of the group, and...I wont give any names, but the rival who absolutely despises the hero, yet eventually sees things Shiki's way and joins him. Each one has a very short backstory, and character development(what little there is) seem very rushed.

Enjoyment: It entertained me for a bit- I got about halfway through it, then put it aside for a bit, then came back to it when I had the chance. I'll probably reread it once I've played the game and have a better understanding of Monster Hunter, but it's not something I'd pick up willingly until then.

Overall: I enjoyed it, but this series has so much more potential that will probably never be acknowledged. I still would recommend it to both people who have played Monster Hunter and those who haven't- it might garner more interest in the game(which from what I've seen, it needs- if I remember correctly, only one or two have reached the U.S.). read more

My oh my, what an enjoyable read this have been. It's a short experience, as the manga only has 14 chapters for you to enjoy. After 14 chapters of being in the Monster Hunter world, which would much more befittingly could be called 'Dragon Hunter', I have to say I am excitingly impressed!

If one thing is noticeable about Monster Hunter, then it is it's amazing artwork. I have not yet seen a scene in a chapter where no time was put in. The characters looks astonishing and some of the artwork when consisting of villages were a sight to behold as well. The monsters looks absolutely beautiful and really captures the viewer by it's details and shapes. It truly is a manga filled with magnificent artwork.

As far as the story goes, it's a little bland and especially seems rushed since there are only 14 short chapters for us to enjoy. However, it being based off the Monster Hunter games, it did a perfectly fine job sketching the concepts behind this o' so popular game and it's background and purpose. I wish the manga was longer, at least twice as long. So their growth, as well as upgrades and adventures, would be much longer and vivid than is now. There were some exceptional pieces of story work to be found in Monster Hunter; though it was not as well translated in just the short amounts of time it had. However, the story is still enjoyable, makes sense and is definitely enjoyable for any viewer.

Most of the enjoyment comes from it's splendid artwork. But besides that I have to admit that the characters in the story, which is typical for Mashima Hiro, are well explained, fun and and a nice sight to look at. Though the characters are quite stereotypical, as seen in Natsu (Fairy Tail) and Luffy (One Piece), it is still enjoyable since these characters bring a comedic spoof to the story like no others can. Which adds up to the tone and setting of this manga, since it managed to put violence and killing dragons to be a good thing in my book.

Overall this is a serialization worth mentioning, worth your time (heck, it's only 14 chapters long) and worth the read. I enjoyed it and finished it in one go, which took me about 1 - 2 hours. Just to give you an indication. So if you are up for it; give it a shot and you won't regret it! read more

Ever played a game called Monster Hunter? (MHF2, MH2G) Well i did, and im down right happy with this accidental discovery.

In a world where hunters exists, as its titles says, its land are ruled by monsters. A boy named Shiki, an orphan, was taken in and trained by a travelling hunter. After training for quite sometime, the trainer dies, ironically due to an accident. His by then, master belonged to a group of special hunters called, Forbidden Hunters. These people had special previlleges and a tattoo to show as proof. A little timeskip after the death of his master, shiki, bearing the tattoo given by his master, was well on his way out into the world of hunters. He met with people along the way, that was again, ironically connected to one another. As the story folds out, shiki travels with a group of comrades, each having the same if not individual goals. Despite him being a random idiot and cracking out cold jokes, he manages to get rivals and enemies too. The story is still going on, as the game proved its enjoyment to me, hopefully the story continues to get better.

if you like the type of manga that often shows burning desire, spewing out random phrases, loud-brash personality, group of people travelling together, unique weapons and big-big monsters. This should do you good.

Any of you holds the title of HR 6?. Meaning to say, played the game but haven read it yet, take it as another way to look at the game with the difference of having a storyline. The art, i feel, is emphasized on the monsters, characters and of course, serious scences. Although it would be unfair to compare it this way, the background, however, is a far cry from how it is in actual gaming.

I gave 8 to enjoyment because i laughed alot. As the game itself is serious, shiki's randomness antics and the situation he gets himself into due to his carelessness and stupidity is surprisingly humorous. I didnt know i could easily be made to laugh. Read it and let me know. read more

Taken from a capcom game, it has a weak story, considering that the game has no story at all. The only thing I like about this manga is that I play monster hunter and I'm a fan myself. Although, I'm not saying it's bad. It's(the manga) fun, exciting and thrilling on how the main characters are going to portray their role. BUT doesn't have a decent story at all.

Anyway, aside from the story, MHO still has their points. Cool weapons taken from the original game. The way it was drawn seem like you're playing the manga instead of reading it. I just hope that the mangaka would intrudoce all, if not, most of the weapons in the game.

Overall, It wipes out boredom. As for a monster hunter fan, I can say I enjoyed it. But as a manga an anime critic, Its below my list. read more