Monster Hunter Diary: The Appeal and Evaluation of Girigiri Airu Village G: A Must-See Adventure Experience for Hunters

"Monster Hunter Diary: Girigiri Airu Village G": The appeal of this comedy anime that depicts the everyday lives of Airu

"Monster Hunter Diary: Girigiri Airu Village G" is a TV anime series based on Capcom's popular game series "Monster Hunter". It was broadcast on Kids Station and TwellV from July 1 to September 23, 2011. It is a comedy anime that depicts the humorous daily lives of the Airu in a short 13 episodes of 5 minutes each.

■ Story

Nyaito and his friends live in a village where Airu live happily. They boldly challenge various quests, such as mining stones for the development of the village, releasing companions, and strengthening weapons. Can they overcome the crisis that comes every time and clear the quest? Items and weapons familiar from Monster Hunter also appear one after another, and it is full of friendship, romance, and the usual elements. This is the second installment of the comedy anime that depicts the hard-fought daily life of Airu in a small village with subtle dialogue and cheesy action.

■Cast

・Nyatt: Yu Kobayashi ・Nyami: Mikako Takahashi ・Leader: Tomokazu Seki ・Pakase: Reiko Takagi ・Poony: Benpineko ・Poogie: Mamiko Noto ・Nyaster: Yoko Hikasa ・Instructor: Kenta Miyake

■ Main staff

・Original work: Capcom's "Monster Hunter" series ・Supervision: Capcom's "Monster Hunter" development team ・Director, character design: Benpineko, Kotaro Yamawaki ・Animation production: DLE
・Produced by: Capcom

■ Main Characters

Nyatt is the main character of the Airou. He is the only one who makes jokes. Because he is normal, he always ends up in a terrible situation.
・Nyammi is the only girl in the group. She is an airhead and a very girly-looking girl. She surprisingly likes weird things.
Leader: A very laid-back Airou who became the leader in order of height. He rarely gets angry.
・An Airou who loves collecting Pakase inventions. He is argumentative and not very proactive.
Poonie: An Airou with an insatiable appetite. He will go to any lengths to get food.
・A little pig who is loved by everyone in Poogie Village.
・Nyaruko has been a newscaster for 20 years? She prides herself on being an idol newscaster when she was a newbie. She leads the show with her calm demeanor.
Instructor
36 years old and single. Her family owns an item store? She is super high-spirited and disrupts the show every time.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: "QUEST 1: Pincer Attack! Suspension Bridge Crisis"
Episode 2: "QUEST2: Glory of the Glory! Get the G Medal"
Episode 3: "QUEST3: Palico Hunting for the Elderly Hunter"
Episode 4: "QUEST4 Awaken Your Skills! Charm Mining"
Episode 5: "QUEST5 Dramatic! Strengthening Weapons with Masterful Skills"
Episode 6: "QUEST6: Decide on a new job and find your dream job!"
Episode 7: "QUEST7: The Elusive Thief Doronya Arrives!"
Episode 8: "QUEST8 Educational Guidance for Beginner Otomo!"
Episode 9: "QUEST 9: The Final Battle! The King of the Sea and the Heroes"
Episode 10: "QUEST10 Skill Up with Instructor!"
Episode 11: "QUEST 11: Mon-Nyan Squad, Deploy!"
Episode 12: "QUEST12 Nyaster and the Instructor's Room 2"
Episode 13: "QUEST13 You're the Village Mayor Candidate!"

■ Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Monster Hunter Diary: Girigiri Airu Village G" is a work that can be enjoyed not only by fans of the original game, but also by gag anime fans. It features a story that provides laughs at a good pace in a short 5-minute time slot. In particular, the unique characters of the Airu and their humorous interactions are highlights.

Nyatt plays the role of a straight man who brings out the funny side of the other members. Each character is unique, such as Nyamie's airheaded character, the leader's laid-back personality, Pakase's argumentativeness, Poonie's appetite, Poogie's cuteness, Nyaster's calmness, and the instructor's high spirits, so you won't get bored watching them. Another attraction is the story, which skillfully incorporates elements from the original game. Those who know the game can enjoy the game in ways that are unique to them, such as mining for sacred stones, hunting with companions, and strengthening weapons.

The unique drawing style of DLE, the animation production company, also adds to the appeal of this work. Although simple, the characters' expressions and movements are rich, making the comedy scenes more exciting. The team of directors Benpineko and Kotaro Yamawaki is also excellent, firmly expressing the worldview of the original work while adding their own unique humor.

■ Recommendation points

Here are some reasons why I recommend this work:

1. **A gag anime that can be enjoyed in a short time**: Each episode is only 5 minutes long, and it is a gag anime that provides laughs at a good tempo. Even busy people can enjoy it easily.
2. **Unique characters**: There are many unique characters, such as Nyatt, Nyamii, Leader, Pakase, Poony, Poogie, Nyaster, and Instructor. The humorous interactions between each character are a highlight of the game.
3. **Elements of the original game**: Monster Hunter fans can enjoy elements from the original game, such as stone mining, companion hunting, and weapon strengthening.
4. **DLE's unique drawing style**: Though simple, the characters' expressions and movements are rich, adding excitement to the comedy scenes.
5. **Director's team**: The team between Benpineko and Kotaro Yamawaki is superb, faithfully expressing the worldview of the original work while adding their own unique humor.

■How to watch

"Monster Hunter Diary: Girigiri Airu Village G" was broadcast on Kids Station and TwellV. It is also now available on video streaming services. It can be viewed on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out.

■ Summary

"Monster Hunter Diary: Girigiri Airou Village G" is a work that can be enjoyed not only by fans of the original game, but also by gag anime fans. In just five minutes, the story unfolds at a good pace, providing laughs, and the humorous exchanges between the unique characters are highlights. One of the attractions is the story, which successfully incorporates elements from the original game, and DLE's unique drawing style and the collaboration between director Benpineko and Kotaro Yamawaki are also impressive. Please give it a watch.