FINISHED
Monster Strike the Animation
51 Episodes
11 min each
FALL 2015
Synopsis
An anime adaptation of the Monster Strike mobile game by mixi.The protagonist, Ren Homura, returns to the town of Kaminohara, where he once lived. But did he really live in this place before? A nagging feeling tugs at his memories. Meanwhile, a strange game is forcefully installed onto his smartphone - a game called Monster Strike. A gauntlet of battles await him. Through the fierce fighting, he pieces together his scattered memories while uncovering the truth of the game. He's supported by his companions: Aoi Mizusawa, Akira Kagetsuki, and Minami Wakaba. Together they take a step into the unknown, unsuspecting of the secrets hidden below the surface...
Action
Comedy
Fantasy
Sci-Fi
Format
Unknown
Episodes
51
Per Episode
11 min
Source
Unknown
Episodes
63 / 51 Episodes
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Episode 1
The First Strike!
I've Been Eaten?! Ren returns to the town of his childhood, Kaminohara. Strangely, Ren is unable to recall any memories of the town. Meanwhile, his smartphone installs a mysterious game called Monster Strike — heralding the start of a desperate battle! ▽ Kore ga hajime no sutoraiku! [Japan: original Romaji title] ▽ The First Strike! [Int'l: renamed English title] ▽ This is the Beginning Strike! [Japan: literal English translation]
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Episode 2
Slingshot Away! Call Me Oragon!
Monster Strike the Animation Begins! Awaken. The Story Takes Off! Ren is forced into a heated battle with the bestial Fenrir X. Unable to control his companion Oragon and on the verge of defeat, a girl appears before Ren. Who could she be? ▽ Finger Hit Parade! Oragon! [Japan: literal English translation] ▽ Slingshot Away! Call Me Oragon! [Int'l: renamed English title] ▽ Yubide hippare! Oragon! [Japan: original Romaji title] NOTE: "Hippare" (ヒッパレ) is an abbreviation of "Hit Parade".
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Episode 3
Aoi Mizusawa's Secret
"I'll tell you all about MS." Almost every middle school student who lives in Kaminohara plays the game "Monster Strike." Aoi invites Ren to go to this "special place" where MS addicts gather. ▽ Aoi Mizusawa's Secret [Japan: literal English translation, short onscreen title] ▽ Aoi Mizusawa's Secret [Japan: literal English translation, full title] ▽ Mizusawa Aoi (水澤葵) [Japan original Romaji title, short onscreen versioin] ▽ Mizusawa Aoi no himitsu [Japan: original Romaji title, full version]
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Episode 4
A Night at the Colloseum
"Once Again, But With Four!" Ren decides to challenge the Colosseum after being inspired by the epic battles between monsters. But Aoi's a stickler and wants to do things right before joning the fray. ▽ A Night At The Colosseum [Int'l: renamed English title] ▽ Mayonaka no monsutokoroshiamu [Japan: original Romaji title] ▽ Midnight at the Monster Colosseum [Japan: literal English translation]
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Episode 5
Mall Brawl
"Enter the Legendary Wrestler" Ren and Aoi are attacked by a mysterious team of junior high schoolers. Backed into a corner, the two fight back… ▽ Duel at the Shopping Mall [Japan: literal English translation] ▽ Mall Brawl [Int'l: renamed English title] ▽ Shoppingumooru no kettou! [Japan: original Romaji title]
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Episode 6
The Glinting Blade
"I'm more than enough to deal with them." Akira appears, bringing renewed hope to the desperate pair. Unfortunately, he refuses to fight as a team. Can the trio win the battle? ▽ The Glinting Blade [Int'l: renamed English title] ▽ The Glinting Edge [Japan: literal English translation] ▽ Senkou no ha [Japan: original Romaji title]
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Episode 7
Operation Recruit Akira
"Unacceptable." Aoi carries out Operation Recruit Akira—leading to a no-holds-barred blitz aimed at persuading Akira to rejoin the team. Is success around the corner? ▽ Akira Kagetsuki Solicitation Plan [Japan: literal English translation] ▽ Kagetsuki Akira kan'yuu keikaku! [Japan: original Romaji title] ▽ Operation Recruit Akira [Int'l: renamed English title]
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Episode 8
Evil Eye Minami
Ren and the others set out to convince Minami to rejoin the team. They find a cursing Minami in the midst of a ferocious battle. Can Aoi manage to recruit Minami?
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Episode 9
SOS! A Shocking Video?!
Minami has decided to destroy Aoi outside of Monster Strike. As announced, Minami uploads a shocking video of Aoi. Can they stop the out-of-control Minami?
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Episode 10
Shopfront Shocker
The team challenges Minami in a bid to remove the embarassing video. While being pushed back by Minami`s aggression, something becomes clear...
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Episode 11
Welcome, Minami!
After the victorious battle, Ren and Aoi welcome the no-longer-possessed Minami into the team. To form a team of four, Aoi once again asks Akira but...
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Episode 12
Ora-gone?! - No more secrets. Ora ora ora! -
Is there a connection between Oragon and the possessed?! The team harbors doubts about Oragon while investigating his secret..
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Episode 13
Impossible Task - Are they serious?! -
"Are they serious?!" There may be a connection between MS Coliseum and the strange happenings in Kaminohara. To investigate, the team sneaks into the coliseum. There an ominous shadow appears... ▽ Chouzetsu kourin [Japan: original Romaji title] ▽ Impossible Task [Int'l: renamed English title] ▽ Transcendent Advent [Japan: literal English translation]
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Episode 14
Izanami - Past despair, there was... -
"Past despair, there was..." Akira’s fine play should have turned the tables, but the dark aura surrounding Izanami Zero pushes the team to despair. It’s a do-or-die situation! ▽ Izanami [Int'l: renamed English title] ▽ Izanami Dies [Japan: literal English translation] ▽ Izanami shisu [Japan: original Romaji title]
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Episode 15
Beware the Warrior God - You end here! -
Monster Strike Ep. #15 returns in Spring 2016…
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Episode 16
Counter! A Strike Shot for the Ages!- xThere's always an answer! -
Kamui goes berserk, and Fox Metal falls out of the ring. Doom`s strength devastates the entire party. All appears lost, until Ren begins to figure out the rules.
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Episode 17
Pieces of Memories - We played MS in the past? -
Ren and his team manage to escape from Doom`s grasp. Monster Strike and all the strange happenings associated with it leaves the gang with more questions than answers. K`s prophetic words linger—"The answers lie in your past."
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Episode 18
Where Art Thou, Haruma? - You're not even on the same level. Begone! -
The team searches for Haruma in Shibuya. A gigantic monster gate appears. As Ren and friends prepare for a throwdown, a mysterious attack destroys the monsters. Could it be, Haruma?
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Episode 19
Lucy the Annihilator - Bow before the lord of the fallen! -
The team is locked in a desperate battle against Underworld Rebel Lucy. Blasted by a fiery energy circle, they fire off their Strike Shots, only to be denied by an impervious barrier. How will the dice fall?
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Episode 20
From the Ring, Hope - A new monster takes the stage! -
Haruma`s words stab at the hearts of Ren and his friends. After their crushing defeat at Haruma`s hands, the team lies broken. Amid the gloom, the strike ring glows —a faint flicker of hope that brings the promise of a new meeting.
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Episode 21
Come One and All: MS Club - Defeat the top four! -
Haruma`s on a different level. To meet him again, Minami announces the creation of Club MS —all in the name of reaching the top in Kaminohara. However, the student council`s president may have a few complaints...
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Episode 22
The Saber Amid the Blossoms - Impossible's just a ten letter word! -
Ryoma`s on the ropes, unable to display his true power. Ren`s time to shine has come to an abrupt end, but behind him the calvalry arrives. Aoi and Napoleon attack head-on and begin to turn the tables. Will it be enough to snatch victory from defeat?
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Episode 23
Dark Usurper Zeus - From the heavens... -
- From the heavens... - Ren`s vowed to bring out Ryoma`s potential, but is once again pushed back by an enemy stronger than Sakura—Dark Usurper Zeus. With even Kamui and Napoleon struggling, Ren remembers words Akira has spoken in the past. And then...?
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Episode 24
Melodious Snow Bow - Here's a bow, tied right on your heart. -
- Here`s a bow, tied right on your heart. - After a furious succession of battles, the gang finds themselves resting at Minamikaze. But there, an out-of-control Akane storms onto the scene?! To stop her, a battle begins, but there the first notes of a concert unfold.
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Episode 25
Nirvana, Inferno of War - It's always a party! -
- It`s always a party! - The age of idols ends with Ren and the rest intact. They`ve managed to avoid Snow Bow, but instead of disappearing, the field becomes consumed by fire. From the depths of the inferno, a mysterious presence appears!
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Episode 26
Assemble, Assault, and Assail - It's always a party! -
- It`s always a party! - The team is barely staying afloat against Nirvana. Their attacks are ineffective and laughed away by the drunken Battle God. It`s taking everything they have to stay one step ahead. In a stroke of luck, a ray of light is assessed in the shape of a hole in a strange place.
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Episode 27
An Accidental Double Date
- Finally, his golden age?! - Ren is invited by both Aoi and Minami to go out shopping for their victory celebration. In a stroke of stupidity, Ren manages to double book both of the girls. How will he manage to escape from his perilous situation?
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Episode 28
Booya! Return to Shibuya - Don't even think about touching Haruma! -
- Don`t even think about touching Haruma! - The team returns to Shibuya with Taiyo and his team. There they reunite with Haruma. However, Haruma refuses to speak and dissapears, leaving behind a new enemy in his wake.
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Episode 29
Alice in a Mad Wonderland - I'll cut you into cute, tiny, bite-sized pieces. -
- I`ll cut you into cute, tiny, bite-sized pieces. - Alice`s gatling gun and deadly trump minions push back Minami`s Dead Rabbits. The Rabbits manage to strike back. But instead of weakening, Alice becomes crazed and rips off a maniacal strike shot!
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Episode 30
The Scarlet Shrine Maiden - Divine words hold great power! -
- Divine words hold great power! - An insane battle featuring Himiko`s golem and Napoleon`s rabbit army ensues. A flurry of lasers and explosions rock the battlefield. The scene then shifts to Akira and Taiyo battling against Kaoru. A demonic shadow materializes before Kamui and Loki...
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Episode 31
Blade Versus Gun - Return to ash... -
- Return to ash... - Kamui is overpowered by Romeo`s onslaught. Napoleon takes the full brunt of Himiko`s strike shot. Even with the odds against them, Akira and Aoi continue fighting. They gather their strength for one final push, all for the sake of meeting Haruma again.
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Episode 32
The Flock of Bahamut - One thousand?! -
- One thousand?! - Lucy appears once more, jacking the entire city. A sinister smile signals the coming of a swarm of Bahamuts. As crows change to dragons, the skies of Shibuya are covered in darkness.
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Episode 33
The Indomitable Dragon - I'll protect my friends and Haruma! -
- I`ll protect my friends and Haruma! - The gang battles desperately, fighting for their very own survival. Yet the enemy is simply too powerful. One by one, they reach the limits of their strength. In the end, only Ren is left standing. Ren`s determination to protect his friends and Haruma resonate, awakening a new bond with Ryoma...
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Episode 34
Ryoma VS Lucy - I've trained—and now I'm here to see you again. -
- I`ve trained—and now I`m here to see you again. - Ryoma sweeps the flock of a thousand Bahamuts in one fell swoop. In front of him appears Lucy and Haruma. Another deathmatch begins...
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Episode 35
Death's Embrace - He's the one who killed me, your mother... -
- He`s the one who killed me, your mother... - The indomitable dragon and fallen angel clash, lighting up the city. Both refuse to give an inch. Haruma struggles, torn between memory and reality. A mysterious shimmer appears...
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Episode 36
The Imprisoned Lily - I will not let you have Haruma... -
- I will not let you have Haruma... - Memento Mori, the Spirit of War, shows herself to be the cause behind Haruma`s pain. Ryoma holds the elemental advantage, fire against wood. As Ryoma moves in to finish the battle in one blow, a fog obstructs his path...
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Episode 37
In Darkness, Ryoma - Come to your senses, Haruma Kagutsuchi! -
- Come to your senses, Haruma Kagutsuchi! - Shino, Mariko, and Kaoru rise against Memento Mori to rescue Haruma. Romeo, Alice, and Himiko`s bump combos push back Memento Mori. However, in the field appears a black coffin...
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Episode 38
The Truth of K - We were friends... -
- We were friends... - It becomes apparent that the one who sent Memento Mori was none other than K, who reveals himself to be Genma, Haruma`s father. Why did the Warrior Gods appear? What is their connection to the happenings in Kaminohara? Genma reveals his ambitions...
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Episode 39
Akira and Haruma - I wanted to apologize for that time... -
- I wanted to apologize for that time... - After discovering K`s ambitions, Ren and the rest of the gang return to Kaminohara. Telling Haruma that he wants to check on something, Akira heads to the hospital where Haruma`s mother lies in a coma.
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Episode 40
Gather in Kaminohara! - You need help? I'm there! -
- You need help? I`m there! - K is attempting to open another monster gate. To prevent K`s plans from succeeding, the gang heads to a physics research facility. Taiyo and Shino join up in search of clues.
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Episode 41
Off-the-Charts Performance!
The gang arrives for XFLAG PARK. They have a blast at the venue, but they forget their original goal.
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Episode 42
The Sun Sets on Orochi
- Ren Homura... I`ve found you. - In Kaminohara, Haruma sets out to find clues of Shino`s whereabouts after her sudden disappearance. Ren and friends join in the search, but they come upon a giant snake who strikes without warning.
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Episode 43
An Offering to Orochi - Dance until you break! -
- Dance until you break! - Kushinada`s warps and cross laser put the gang on the defensive. Napoleon is defeated, while Ryoma and Alice are hanging on by a thread. But not all is lost, as Minami discovers a nifty trick...
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Episode 44
An End to the Past - We've been here in the past. -
- We`ve been here in the past. - Kushinada has been defeated and Shino rescued—but at what cost? Monster Strike has spilled into the real world, leaving damage in its wake. Before the dust has settled, a message from Haruma arrives. He has found the physics research facility...
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Episode 45
World Ender Babel - A despair deeper than death... -
- A despair deeper than death... - Babel has escaped the now destroyed physics research center. Now, it terrorizes the residents of Kaminohara. What did Babel mean by "a despair deeper than death"?
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Episode 46
The Descent of Angels - These memories... they're ours! -
- These memories... they`re ours! - To reclaim Haruma`s memories, the gang stands up to Babel. But Babel has only one target: Ren. Ignoring Ryoma and the rest of the monsters` attacks, Babel continues to aim for Ren. In the midst of the chaos, an "Angel" descends...
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Episode 47
Ziggurat of Chaos - Feel the pain that I have felt! -
- Feel the pain that I have felt! - Ren and friends level their resolve against Babel. Into the fray enters Himiko, Alice, and Romeo! The situation shifts and Oragon now finds himself the target of Babel`s wrath...
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Episode 48
Oraternative Memories - Do you believe in destiny? -
- Do you believe in destiny? - A petrifying attack hits Oragon as he makes a stand. Oragon, on his last dregs of strength, begins to glow. A light flashes, parting to reveal the depths of Oragon`s memories...
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Episode 49
Karma, Light of War - The memories of humans are so beautiful... -
- The memories of humans are so beautiful... - Karma, the Light of War appears. Ren and friends battle to reclaim their memories, but there`s something about Karma`s arms...
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Episode 50
Of Light and Flame - Harken the light! -
- Harken the light! - Attacking Karma is a double-edged sword—the party gets increasingly weak due to Karma`s debuffs. Akira realizes a path to victory and dashes forward with Kamui, only to be cut down by Karma. Left with no options, Akira is handed a smartphone by Genma. He prepares to strike...
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Episode 51
[Finale] Strike Shot! An End and New Beginnings - We'll defeat you and reclaim everything! -
- We`ll defeat you and reclaim everything! - Ren is thrown into despair as he is confronted with the amnesiac Aoi, Minami, and Akira. However, a familiar voice emerges from his smartphone. With smartphone in hand, Ren calls on the last remnants of his strength and goes toe to toe against Karma!
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Characters
Voice Actors
Jun Fukushima (japanese)
Oragon
Main
Voice Actors
Lynn (japanese)
Aoi Mizuwasa
Main
Voice Actors
Kengo Kawanishi (japanese)
Akira Kagetsuki
Main
Voice Actors
Juri Kimura (japanese)
Minami Wakaba
Main
Voice Actors
Yuusuke Kobayashi (japanese)
Ren Homura
Main
Voice Actors
Youko Hikasa (japanese)
Lucifer
Supporting
Staff
Kazuya Ichikawa
Director
Jin Aketagawa
Sound Director
WHITE ASH
Theme Song Performance (ED 3-6)
Youichi Katou
Series Composition
Tatsurou Iwamoto
Original Character Design
Jirou Ishii
Original Story
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Information
Aired
Oct 09, 2015
to Dec 02, 2016
Season
FALL 2015
Source
Unknown
Format
Unknown
Studios
Studio Hibari
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