Capcom has announced that it is bring the Monster Hunter franchise to the world of animation with a special entitled Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild, which is slated to arrive at some point in 2019.
Variety reports that the animated special “will focus on an aspiring young monster hunter looking to make a name for himself. He stumbles on a terrifying discovery when he finds that his village is directly in the path of an Elder Dragon, which could cause a dizzying amount of damage and devastation for his home.”
“We think die-hard fans will appreciate our dedication to the source material while those uninitiated to the series will still be treated to an epic adventure in a wholly unique world,” said series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto.
The Monster Hunter video game series has been an enormous hit for Capcom, with the most recent instalment Monster Hunter World becoming the biggest selling game in the company’s history.
In addition to this new animated special, a Monster Hunter feature film is in development, which has Resident Evil director Paul W.S. Anderson and star Milla Jovovich attached.
