TheMonster Hunterfandom is up in a frenzy due to the release ofMonster Hunter Rise. Each time a new entry arrives in the series, the hype surrounding the game leads to fans being very vocal about their response. Since most of these are positive, things can take a humorous turn.RELATED:Monster Hunter Rise: Best Builds For Light BowgunMonster Hunter Risehas seen its fair share of memes, with a majority of them focusing on how happy the fanbase is to finally be able to get their hands on it. Some other funny pictures have to do with the similarities of this game with others from the same genre.Updated on July 07, 2025 by Mark Sammut:Memes are a great metric to determine something’s public presence. Are there hundreds of memes surrounding the game, movie, anime, or celebrity? Or is it a struggle to find a single photo gag starring the topic? Going by the amount ofMonster Hunter memeson the internet, Capcom’s series is evidently doing something right. The license’s games have always been quality, but their limited distribution hampered the franchise’s exposure outside of Japan. With the releases of Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter Rise, that is no longer the case. The future is bright for the iconic series, and that means a whole lot ofMonster Hunter memes.
16Where The Priorities Lie
People were engaging inPS vs. Xbox memesnot too long ago but the interest in consoles has taken a backstep due to the release of this game. Despite the PS5 promising a showcase, manyMonster Hunterfans only care about their preferred series.
As far as players of this franchise are concerned, the only thing that gets them interested is the prospect of more entries for them to indulge in. Considering how massive these games generally are, that’s really saying something.
15Close Enough?
Parents don’t really care how manyhidden locations there are inMonster Hunter Rise. For them, anything can be fun if it’s close enough. Of course, there’s not much that can be considered similar to Capcom’s series in real life considering the genre it belongs to. It’s also a reference tothe Sword and Shield classinMonster Hunter Rise.
Still, this meme argues that substitutingMonster Hunter Risewith animals that look like the creatures in the title is good enough. This can also be considered as a variation of the “4 pics 1 word” game since the four pictures do sum upMonster Hunter Rise.
14That’s About Right
Most consider the possibility ofdifferent types of Pokemonfighting the variety of monsters in theMonster Hunterseries an exciting prospect. However, this meme considers the possibility that creatures that look alike may just call it a truce.
To go further, the assumption is that the two will end up taking a nap rather than engaging in any battles. In its own way, this is also a scenario that would be fun to check out if it were to be adopted by Capcom or Nintendo.
13The Real Master
While the games have people in control of the creatures, this meme considers the possibility of the situation being reversed. It’s also a way of acknowledging howMonster Hunter Rise’s craze has taken over fans.
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To this end, they’re the ones being controlled by the game due to the addictive nature of it all. A final way to interpret this would be by considering the possibility thatRatatouille’s Remy is attempting to make Alfredo Linguini purchaseMonster Hunter Risebecause no one can resist this game.
12Pretty Much The Same
Repede fromTales of Vesperiacould just be the twin of Palamute fromMonster Hunter Rise. According to the creator ofthis meme, the two are one and the same. If any non-fan were to be given pictures of both, they wouldn’t be able to make out the difference.
It’s a good way of poking fun at others as there really is a very striking resemblance between the two. It’s also a way of taking a shot atMonster Hunter Risefor sticking so close to a character that’s already been established.
11Blast From The Past
Meme uploaded byu/hyporex247.
The power of nostalgia is strong with thisMonster Huntermeme. Capcom’s franchise made its debut in 2004 withMonster Hunter, a game that only came out on the PS2 at the time. This introductory title was ultimately ported to the Wii asMonster Hunter G, sparking an era when the series would mostly be known for its Nintendo titles. In 2009,Monster Hunter Tridebuted on the Wii, while a very different version calledMonster Hunter Portable 3rdcame out on the PSP and PS3 in Japan.
In the west, non-Nintendo owners had to wait until 2018’sMonster Hunter: Worldto get their hands on a new title, so the series certainly felt like a blast from the past. In turn, Switch players had to wait a while longer to get a new mainline entry, withMonster Hunter Risecoming out in 2021. Thankfully, the games always tend to be worth the wait.
10Love Has Been Transferred
Capcom’s series hasbeen well-received overall, but fans don’t often care for the titles that don’t have the kind of value they’re looking for. Due to this,Monster Hunter Stories 2is getting no love in this meme as it is completely overshadowed byMonster Hunter Rise.
According to the meme,Monster Hunter Stories 2is feeling left out since the hype surrounding the release ofMonster Hunter Risehas seen the latter become the talk of the town. Still, the situation may get flipped asMonster Hunter Stories 2’s release dateetches closer.
9Homer Understands
As with any mainMonster Huntertitle,Rise’s gameplay loop revolves around hunting massive beasts, reaping the rewards, and repeating the process ad nauseam. Kamura Village serves as the game’s central hub world, providing players with a reason to fight outside of just the thrill of the hunt. This village is peaceful and relaxing, the perfect location to complementMonster Hunter Rise’s intense but cathartic combat missions.
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In the village, hunters can find the Tea Shop that sells Bunny Dango sweets that bestow the chance to receive a boost during battles. As Homer Simpson clearly understands, delicious grub is worth protecting.
8A Palamute Attacks
InMonster Hunter Rise,palamutes accompany hunterson their expeditions to take down towering beasts that can flatten people with their toes. Consequently, it doesn’t seem that unreasonable for a palamute to be slightly on edge when around one of these monsters. They know that a single movement is enough to cause devastation, so why not strike as quickly as possible?
Now, admittedly, this go-getter attitude can backfire if the palamute targets a monster that the hunter has no intention of fighting. Still, it is difficult to remain angry at these adorable furry companions for too long.
7Out With The Iceborne, In With The Rise
It is only natural that a new game in a series will overshadow its immediate predecessor, particularly if the sequel is just as well received.Monster Hunter World: Iceborneenjoyed a good year of success as the franchise’s main attraction, which is pretty impressive for an expansion. However, everything eventually comes to an end, andMonster Hunter Riseis now the darling of the ball.
Now, to be fair,IceborneandRiseare available on different systems, so it is not like the latter’s existence makes the former obsolete. AsMonster Hunter Worldis not on the Nintendo Switch,Riseis a brilliant substitute that makes great use of the console’s strengths and limitations.
