I'm pretty surprised by the terrible reviews of this film by Monster Hunter enthusiasts. My first MH game was MHW. I recognized the main character (Excitable A-Lister) and the "Serious Handler" as soon as I saw the trailer. The scene on the boat seems like it takes place immediately before we meet them at the beginning of MHW, which to me is a really cool easter egg. I don't think the film was the greatest thing I've ever seen, but it was definitely better than the live action film. As the other reviews have said, if the film was longer and had a bit more character development, it would have been much more impactful. The animation is not that great at times and so the fight scenes could have been better. But the reason I gave this a 7 out of 10 is because I feel like it genuinely captures the essence of MH. For the short amount of time the film had, I think it delivered exactly what was necessary.
Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild
(2021 TV Movie)
A Fun Short Prequel To Monster Hunter World
18 August 2021
Warning: Spoilers