Monster Strike

Category:	Web/ONA
Adult:	No
Native:	モンスターストライク
Titles:	怪物弹珠 monsuto
Runtime:	15 minutes
Aired:	Oct 10, 2015 [9 years 3 months ago]
Ended:	Dec 3, 2016 [8 years 1 month ago]
Language:	Japanese
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Homura Ren returns to his hometown of Kaminohara after a few years away, yet he possesses no memory of having lived there other than vague flashbacks. When he retrieves his smartphone which he sent to a shop for repairs, he discovers that a mysterious game titled Monster Strike has been installed on it. Then, he suddenly gets attacked by a strange bespectacled man who summons a monster from the game into the real world. Ren's only chance of getting out of this situation alive is by summoning the dragon Oragon, who tells Ren that he will crush the opposing monster for him. Unfortunately, Oragon turns out to be a tiny dragon that seems completely useless! However, soon Ren finds a way to use Oragon in a battle. As he fights, his memory starts returning to him. — written by Singan

Episode 1: This Was the First Strike. Runtime: 9 minutes Air Date: 2015-10-10 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! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 2: Slingshot Away! Call Me Oragon! Runtime: 9 minutes Air Date: 2015-10-10 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? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 3: Aoi Mizusawa Runtime: 9 minutes Air Date: 2015-10-17 Almost every junior high student in Kaminohara plays Monster Strike. After a brief meeting, Aoi invites Ren to a special place—one where MS players gather. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 4: A Night at the Colosseum Runtime: 9 minutes Air Date: 2015-10-24 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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 5: Mall Brawl Runtime: 8 minutes Air Date: 2015-10-31 Ren and Aoi are attacked by a mysterious team of junior high schoolers. Backed into a corner, the two fight back... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 6: The Glinting Blade Runtime: 8 minutes Air Date: 2015-11-07 Akira appears, bringing renewed hope to the desperate pair. Unfortunately, he refuses to fight as a team. Can the trio win the battle? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 7: Operation Recruit Akira Runtime: 8 minutes Air Date: 2015-11-14 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? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 8: Evil Eye Minami Runtime: 9 minutes Air Date: 2015-11-21 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? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 9: SOS! A Shocking Video?! Runtime: 8 minutes Air Date: 2015-11-28 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? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 10: Shopfront Shocker Runtime: 8 minutes Air Date: 2015-12-05 The team challenges Minami in a bid to remove the embarassing video. While being pushed back by Minami's aggression, something becomes clear... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 11: Welcome, Minami! Runtime: 9 minutes Air Date: 2015-12-12 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... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 12: Ora-gone?! Runtime: 9 minutes Air Date: 2015-12-19 Is there a connection between Oragon and the possessed?! The team harbors doubts about Oragon while investigating his secret.. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 13: Impossible Task Runtime: 10 minutes Air Date: 2015-12-26 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... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 14: Izanami Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-01-02 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! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 15: Beware the Warrior God Runtime: 9 minutes Air Date: 2016-03-26 The deathmatch against Izanami Zero has ended, but a new threat appears. Who is K (King), and what is he aiming for? And a warrior god appears?! The curtains rise, unveiling a new season of Monster Strike the Animation! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 16: Counter! A Strike Shot for the Ages! Runtime: 9 minutes Air Date: 2016-03-26 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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 17: Pieces of Memories Runtime: 9 minutes Air Date: 2016-04-02 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." Source: crunchyroll
Episode 18: Where Art Thou, Haruma? Runtime: 8 minutes Air Date: 2016-04-09 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? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 19: Lucy the Annihilator Runtime: 9 minutes Air Date: 2016-04-16 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? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 20: From the Ring, Hope Runtime: 10 minutes Air Date: 2016-04-23 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.
Episode 21: Come One and All: MS Club Runtime: 10 minutes Air Date: 2016-04-30 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...
Episode 22: The Saber Amid the Blossoms Runtime: 9 minutes Air Date: 2016-05-07 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?
Episode 23: Dark Usurper Zeus Runtime: 10 minutes Air Date: 2016-05-14 - 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...?
Episode 24: Melodious Snow Bow Runtime: 9 minutes Air Date: 2016-05-21 - 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.
Episode 25: Nirvana, Inferno of War Runtime: 10 minutes Air Date: 2016-05-28 - 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!
Episode 26: Assemble, Assault, and Assail Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-06-04 - 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.
Episode 27: An Accidental Double Date Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-06-11 - 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?
Episode 28: Booya! Return to Shibuya Runtime: 10 minutes Air Date: 2016-06-18 - 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.
Episode 29: Alice in a Mad Wonderland Runtime: 9 minutes Air Date: 2016-06-25 - 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!
Episode 30: The Scarlet Shrine Maiden Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-07-02 - 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...
Episode 31: Blade Versus Gun Runtime: 10 minutes Air Date: 2016-07-09 - 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.
Episode 32: The Flock of Bahamut Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-07-16 - 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.
Episode 33: The Indomitable Dragon Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-07-23 - 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...
Episode 34: Ryoma vs Lucy Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-08-06 - 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...
Episode 35: Death's Embrace Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-08-13 - 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...
Episode 36: The Imprisoned Lily Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-08-20 - 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...
Episode 37: In Darkness, Ryoma Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-08-27 - 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...
Episode 38: The Truth of K Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-09-03 - 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...
Episode 39: Akira and Haruma Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-09-10 - 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.
Episode 40: Gather in Kaminohara! Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-09-17 - 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.
Episode 41: XFLAG Park Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-09-24 The gang arrives for XFLAG PARK. They have a blast at the venue, but they forget their original goal. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 42: The Sun Sets on Orochi Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-10-01 - 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.
Episode 43: An Offering to Orochi Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-10-08 - 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...
Episode 44: An End to the Past Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-10-15 - 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...
Episode 45: World Ender Babel Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-10-22 - 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"?
Episode 46: The Descent of Angels Runtime: 10 minutes Air Date: 2016-10-29 - 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...
Episode 47: Ziggurat of Chaos Runtime: 10 minutes Air Date: 2016-11-05 - 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...
Episode 48: Oraternative Memories Runtime: 9 minutes Air Date: 2016-11-12 - 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...
Episode 49: Karma, Light of War Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-11-19 - 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...
Episode 50: Of Light and Flame Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-11-26 - 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...
Episode 51: Strike Shot! An End and New Beginnings Runtime: 15 minutes Air Date: 2016-12-03 - 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!