「モンハン」の3Dアニメ作品「Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild」が海外向けに発表。2019年公開へ

　ロサンゼルス現地時間の2018年7月9日，カプコンとPure Imagination Studiosは，「モンスターハンター」をモチーフにした3Dアニメ「Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild」の制作を共同で行うことを海外向けに発表した。完成は今冬，そして2019年の公開が予定されている。

Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guildのコンセプトアート

　この3Dアニメは，若き男性ハンターと，村を襲った古龍との戦いを描いたものになるとのことで，マーベル作品のプロデュースや脚本を手がけてきたJoshua Fine（ジョシュア・ファイン）氏も制作に参加するという。
　まずはロゴとコンセプトアートのみが公開された形だが，どういった映画となるのか，国内展開はどうなるのかなどに注目しておきたい。

　なおモンスターハンターシリーズの最新作である「MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD」については，先日，PC版がSteamで2018年8月10日に配信開始となることが明らかになっている（関連記事）。

「MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD」公式サイト

CAPCOM AND PURE IMAGINATION STUDIOS PRODUCING “MONSTER HUNTER™” 3D ANIMATED SPECIAL BASED ON CAPCOM’S HIT VIDEO GAME FRANCHISE

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 09, 2018) - Capcom, a ing worldwide developer and publisher of video games, and Pure Imagination Studios, the award-winning independent micro-studio that combines proprietary technology with groundbreaking storytelling are in production on a computer graphics animated special that will expand upon the universe of “Monster Hunter,”Capcom’s blockbuster game series. The two companies will produce and co-finance the special with Pure Imagination overseeing domestic and international sales. Joshua Fine (“Ultimate Spider-Man” (STARZ)) wrote the special. Production will be completed this Winter and the special is expected to premiere globally in 2019.

The 3D animated special, dubbed “Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild,”tells the story of a brave young man determined to prove himself as a monster hunter worthy of recognition. His chance will come all too soon when he discovers that his remote village lies in the path of an Elder Dragon-a veritable force of nature made flesh.

“We are thrilled to return fans to the universe of “Monster Hunter” and expand the series’ rich lore,” said Monster Hunter Series Producer, Ryozo Tsujimoto. “We think die-hard fans will appreciate our dedication to the source material while those uninitiated to the series will still be treated to an epic adventure in a wholly unique world.”

Developed and published by Capcom, the “Monster Hunter” series of games has shipped more than 48 million units to players around the world since its initial release in 2004. “Monster Hunter: World,” the franchise’s latest release in the series, has shipped more than 8 million units worldwide (including digital download sales), now making it Capcom’s fastest selling title in the company’s history of making blockbuster games.

“At Pure Imagination, we focus on building content driven eco-systems and experiences that can live across multiple platforms of engagement,” said John P. Roberts, Chief Content Officer, Pure Imagination Studios. “With Monster Hunter, our talented and diverse group of animators, storytellers and producers, who have created content for LEGO, Marvel and Star Wars, are collaborating with Capcom to create a powerful and engaging story universe to serve its enormous global fanbase,” he continued.