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Pocket Monsters

1997, TV, 276 eps, 73%, OLM

Recommended by 4 Monster Hunter Stories fans on AniList. The same kind of story: kids' battle-monster franchises.

A young boy named Satoshi embarks on a journey to become a "Pokémon Master" with his first Pokémon, Pikachu. Joining him on his travels are Takeshi, a girl-obsessed Rock Pokemon Trainer, and Kasumi, a tomboyish Water Pokémon Trainer who may have a crush on him. Satoshi and Co.…

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About Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On

2016, TV, 75 eps, 54%, david production

Based on Capcom’s hit franchise, Monster Hunter, an exciting new anime comes from the creative minds behind Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure. In a world where people and monsters are at odds, some learn to coexist. Known as Riders, they awaken the powers of monsters and live alongside them in secrecy. Now, one young boy journeys to find his own companion and become the world’s greatest Rider.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

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