Monster Hunter is a popular action role-playing game series developed by Capcom. It centers around players assuming the role of a hunter, tasked with completing quests to hunt or capture large monsters in a variety of environments. The series is renowned for its challenging gameplay, expansive worlds, and cooperative multiplayer modes. Since its debut in 2004, Monster Hunter has become a cultural phenomenon, especially in Japan, influencing a variety of media, including anime adaptations and spin-offs.