Monster Hunter: Legend of the Guild," an original CG film based on the "Monster Hunter" series, will be produced!

Capcom has announced that it will co-produce "Monster Hunter: Legend of the Guild," an original CG film based on the world of the popular "Monster Hunter" series, with the video production studio Pure Imagination Studios of the U.S. The film will be released in early 2019. .

The "Monster Hunter" series is a hunting action game in which players face off against giant monsters in a magnificent natural setting. In "Monster Hunter: World," the latest title in the series, the first for a console in nine years, players become hunters who set foot on a "new continent" as part of a survey team and explore an unknown continent.

This latest title marks a major change from previous titles in the series, allowing players to move seamlessly between areas and perform various actions, display damage figures to monsters, and join quests mid-way through the game. It has become a record-breaking blockbuster title, shipping more than 8 million units worldwide (as of April 16, 2018).

The upcoming production of "Monster Hunter: Legend of the Guild" will tell the story of a young man who is only half a hunter, but grows into a true hunter.

In addition, the film was co-produced with Pure Imagination Studios, a video production studio that has produced numerous CG video productions of world-renowned content, and will retain the appeal of the original game world, with additional visual elements and an epic adventure that will be enjoyed by both core game fans and newcomers alike. The film will be produced in collaboration with Imagination Studios, Inc. and will retain the appeal of the game's original worldview.

The release date and other details will be announced shortly, so stay tuned for more information.