The Nature of Monster Hunter Rise | Full Ecology Documentary

[@Oceaniz]

[Timestamps, FAQ and more in this comment] Find the FULL Phylogeny used in this video series here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vr0ThfPbrzj87DinYiB-r6P2QFog8oyRDPGy7OlF9wk/edit?usp=sharing *TIMESTAMPS*: 00:00:00 - The Shrine Ruins 00:32:43 - The Frost islands 01:00:59 - The Sandy Plains 01:39:40 - The Flooded Forest 02:03:24 - The Lava Caverns 02:28:40 - The Jungle 02:55:11 - The Citadel 03:35:36 - The Forbidden Episode *FAQ* _What is this?_ This massive video is a compilation of fictional documentaries made on the Fauna of Monster Hunter Rise, a video game released by Capcom. _Is this all canon info?_ Yes and no. MOST of it is, but as the disclaimer at the very start states, this film takes liberties with the established lore of the games for the sake of consistency and creativity. Think of it as Canon+. _Can I watch the episodes in isolation?_ Yes, they are on this channel, and also in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLSTnzl-WzvZ8fk2Q7PpRleyUyj_n8c16N _Are there any differences between the singular episodes and this compilation release?_ Yes! Namely, this compilation release was partially re-edited for visual consistency (most notably the monster infocards). Additionally, music that caused me copyright issues in the past has been replaced. And lastly, way back when I first started work on this, I had made a Color Filter specifically for MHRise... only to then forget to use it. It has been enabled in this re-release. _Are you done with Rise?_ Probably not. The content creation tools that the modding community has developed for MHRise are superb, so I am sure I'll return to it at some point. _What is up with the Forbidden Episode?_ As the documentaries pretend to exist in the Monster Hunter Universe, it is hard to justify some monsters being included in a regular episode (usually newly discovered monsters or Elder Dragons). In those cases, I cap off the Docu-Series with a narrative episode that chronicles one hunters encounter with these creatures, serving as the finale for the Documentaries. The Forbidden Episodes are essentially fanfiction, and if that bothers you, do not hesitate to skip them! No hard feelings! :D

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Thanks For this!😊😊😊❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@Redzpro725]

Ha skipping the forbidden episode.... What absolute blasphemy. Beautiful content and truly spectacularly made

[@Captainforce09]

Skipping the Forbidden Episode to me is missing out on PEAK FanFiction. Watching these documentaries is the reason why Im now incredibly interested in Monster Hunter. It also contributes to me actually getting MH:RSB as my first ever Monster Hunter game and I am enjoying it FULLY. Thank you, Oceaniz.

[@earthan]

You got some bars, man

[@metalzaki]

I just had a thought come to mind about Feline story in the flooded forest. the serpent in that story could be the Quetzalcobra.

[@bradleyhanson96]

You've done the impossible and got my mom interested in a video game world. I was watching this in the living room and she was working on homework. She started asking questions about the Dragons and other creatures and became invested in the fantasy ecology.

[@bencenagy5459]

Is she interested in the game too, or just the lore?

[@bradleyhanson96]

@@bencenagy5459 just the ecology. Not interested in the main hunters story, but loves the nature and lifestyles of the monsters.

[@kxngcuz8372]

@@bradleyhanson96 Thats still a really cool mom in my book.

[@iAstronomical999]

w mom

[@siduxjxhdgzhdjxhxuuxxyhgg1079]

w mom

[@alferrbidelspatch158]

the great izuchi and izuchi interaction, playing with each other is probably the most adorable thing i have ever seen in a monster hunter game.

[@fpcooper95]

Right!? I noticed in the video but I had never watched them long enough in-game ❤

[@TheAceofSpades-tk1rt]

What’s the timestamp? (I need to know)

[@fpcooper95]

5:23

[@TheAceofSpades-tk1rt]

@@fpcooper95thank you so much

[@ithink857]

This is absolutely godlike. You have such a talent in story telling

[@baines803]

Goss haarag really saw a human using weapons once and was like "i bet i can do that too"

[@Xdgvy]

Can we all casually acknowledge the fact that this was all done by *one person* and how insanely impressive that truly is? I can comfortably say, without a doubt, that this is the series I look forward to the most when MH6 comes out. Thank you for your incredible work, Oceaniz

[@TheaSvendsen]

Seriously?!? I haven’t been here for long but I am totally in love with this channel. If this is truly the work of only ONE person… well, that would be beyond impressive!!

[@lucidragon5260]

Same! It's so impressive, and the quality is amazing. I can't wait to see the documentary for MH Wilds!

[@GravitWry]

I have not played a single second of a Monster Hunter game and that ending made my eyes bawl into tears.

[@bluhmer1990]

I love these videos. Finding out what turns a Valstrax into Crimson Glow puts the monster into such a different light. And the fact that something as powerful as a Valstrax is driven mad by dragon energy, it puts into perspective how special something like Safi'jiva is due to it having no ill effects.

[@matthalaszz]

THANK YOU OCEANIZ

[@yaphbutter]

this is the best comment

[@spookyfrogs1874]

Oceaniz thank you for these videos. they're so calming and tbh i do sleep to them a lot but they're also so interesting and well made when i'm not sleepy!! i've been wanting to get back into monster hunter the past few days and then you uploaded this, i'm taking this as a sign!!

[@notme6753]

I came back to MHW after playing MHP3rd on the PSP back in the day... I did not play the 4th gen MH games as they were only available on Nintendo which I do not own. I'm currently playing MHRS on PS5 and as always... I find it hard to stop playing as the quest keeps on coming

[@spookyfrogs1874]

@@notme6753 omg i feel you, rise was the first MH i really got into, and since world is on ps+ i am going hard :D maybe missing the wirebug a little though haha

[@WanderingAxel]

Dude, i absolutely *adore* your ecology videos. There's so much worldbuilding in the MH series and your way of presenting it is superb. I also greatly enjoy your forbidden episodes. Your storytelling ability honestly inspires me to keep writing my story (which in turn is inspired by MH's monsters).

[@Cybertooth09]

I wish you luck, fellow Author!

[@Jay_Playz2019]

Man, this is awesome! The way you script everything, especially the forbidden episode, really makes the game come alive. It genuinely feels *real* when it's from the perspective of the hunter!

[@Doomguyhunter1]

Damn, what a season, can't imagine how you could top this when MH6 comes out, but I feel like you will.

[@nafereuskortex9055]

The thing is, it dosn't really matter what the quality of the game is because its the quality of Oceaniz's writing.

[@Jay_Playz2019]

Dang! This is genuinely beautiful. Right at the end of the forbidden episode, I almost genuinely cried. These stories are made real by all the things you do, keep it up man.

[@Kottkumgen]

I did too.

[@_lost_paradise5089]

So much... and yet, so little time. A perfect send-off to the fifth generation of Monster Hunter. What an interesting journey it has been... and to even more great wonders and grand adventures await in the sixth! I hope. :)

[@BreadKrumb]

Keep going with these man, would love to see you do some for the older games. Can't wait to see you cover the newer games as well, better than reading through the texts no one usually does for these games.

[@notsae66]

"Newer games"? You do realize this is the newest (non phone based) game the series has, right? Did you mean older games or are you hoping he'll continue when Wilds comes out?

[@princefoxv]

Could not have ended better, this entire thing was amazing, absolutely worth the 6.5 hour watch

[@CatInHats]

For what is really just fanfic these things are so high quality and filled with love for MH

[@jennyahumanowl]

Thank you so much for the work you pour into these documentaries! The Monster Hunter community is lucky to have you!

[@eggrice3227]

THANK YOU FOR THESE!! As my monster hunter friends watch videos to max their dps, I watch your videos to max my hunter knowledge

[@mattersofdarkness2674]

Don't think I didn't catch that Sanctuary name drop when talking about Gore Magala's molting. Fucking incredible. What an amazing love letter to Monster Hunter.

[@mozziela]

What a beautiful masterpiece. Just as good as the Monster Hunter: World lore video if not better. I started this game with no knowledge of it's lore and enjoyed it already then, but, with these videos, it only increased my love for such an in depth game, spoken by an amazing content creator. Thank you!

[@earthan]

Been putting this on while I'm at work and it's really brightened up my days. Delightful, sensible explanations, delivered with poetic turn of phrase. Thanks for making this and putting it out for free. It must have taken a lot of time and effort, and I appreciate it.

[@bongwaterbojack]

The narrative disconnect is always funny to me. "While its few survivors build a new Kamura, fear governs their lives." Elder Fugen (in every single conversation): "HAH, HAH, HAH, HAH!!!" Good ol lore vs presentation lol

[@andrewmahabir589]

This man deserves way more subscribers for all the work he's put in and views. Come on guys subscribe

[@R.P.Genocraft]

The hardass hunter to scholar malewife pipeline

[@paigerocks884]

Hey man. I cant express how much i enjoy your fictional forbidden episode format. I listen to it at work and i feel like im there

[@deino5594]

I cherish this man for his dedication to the Mon hun community for bringing us amazing vids like this, I can’t wait for the next monster hunter game so we can get more videos like this. Love you all and I hope you have a great day, happy hunting.

[@DizzyBable]

This is amazing. 6 and half hour long video on my favorite game series. I love it, thanks so much for making this.

[@pwnyboy9714]

... Jesus Christ, dude. Im all about passion over profit, but theres no way this video is financially solvent lol.

[@freespiritfanfan1201]

I'm not really much of a person who plays video games, but I find myself enamored with the world of Monster Hunter. You have a clear talent for storytelling and a truly illustrious way of presentation. I will be looking forward to your compilation of Wilds.

[@Decheronos]

Your inflection when talking is perfect and peaceful. You're a good speaker, no monotony in your voice, lots of emphasis on the right words, the start and end of every sentence doesn't have the same inflection, etc. This is what I was thinking laying in bed listening to this.

[@pascalkramer7395]

I keep on coming back to your Ecology series for both World and Rise and I love them every time I watch them! I cannot wait to see what you will do with MH Wilds. I will see you there fellow hunters!

[@danielfoot141]

Sooooo longest video I’ve ever seen, but also so genius, interesting, greatly paced masterwork. And a happy ending for this one, too? Fantastic. Thank you, oceaniz. This channel is absolutely perfect. Thank you.

[@kchnbrn]

Oh wow, amazing! I just binged the World one last night, since I'm currently replaying that. Perfect timing to drop the next one right after! Thank you for this amazing work

[@jedenallen8780]

That was...amazing. I'm new to the channel so I don't know how much experience you have as a writer. Nonetheless that was an amazing "forbidden episode". Truly has inspired me to keep learning more about MH and to even re-write my own hunter. Keep up the good work. I'll definitely be sticking around for future content and explore what's already here. I know I'm in for an adventure.

[@touremuhammad5983]

Question: How come there’s no Great Jaggi in the Sandy Plains, in spite of the obvious presence of both Jaggi & Jaggia?? 🤨

[@jacobcoleman8250]

Same could be said for the lack of Great Jagras and Agnaktor.

[@touremuhammad5983]

⁠@@jacobcoleman8250I know right, especially when there’s Jagras in the Flooded Forest & Uroktor in the Lava Caverns! That don’t make sense.

[@josephmurphy417]

​@@touremuhammad5983 and my heart broke when I found out they got zamite but not zamatrios (one of my favorite monsters)

[@AcePilot-mn2fj]

I suppose a possible interpretation (aside from the devs just didn’t put them in) is that these species are far less successful in the Kamura region than their native habits, or are fairly recent arrivals who haven’t established themselves, making the adults and Greats more rare?

[@Cybertooth09]

I think that the areas are too hostile for Greats to show up. There are too many strong monsters to try and fight, so many alphas die before they can get back to their packs. Or other monsters realize how problematic Greats are, and decide to do away with them before they become an issue

[@XacBlook]

man, i wish you would do forbidden episodes for the other games in the series, its so hard to find narrative/informative lore content about those games on youtube

[@thatalbinofurry6855]

Faked us out when you started talking about Espinas, when you were 100% talking about the Unknown Black Wyvern

[@FennixTheMelanisticFox]

I can’t wait until you do another one of theses for the next monster hunter

[@Jensonator10]

I think one of my favorite parts is the call back to the MHW forbidden episode protag shedding wisdom. At least that is who I believe it to be. Truly a good ending for both stories.

[@BonesNFriess]

3:47:45: Apex Zinoger 4:01:29: The God Serpents 4:32:04: Amatsu 5:01:53: Flaming Espinas 5:05:46: Lucent Nargacuga 5:33:10: Gaismagorm 5:58:12: Chaotic Gore Magala 5:59:25: Violet Mizutsune 6:03:02: The Risen Elder Dragons 6:15:12: Primordial Malzeno

[@Cybertooth09]

Anyone else noticed that you can faintly hear the themes of the monsters during their moments? If you listen closely at Valstrax’s part, especially at 1:33:28 you can hear its theme. Nice detail

[@grandmagertrude7676]

I never watched all the episodes cause I was waiting for this but it took me a while to realize that I don’t think he’s doing monsters he’s covered in world

[@victorleppas3067]

MH Rise and his huge extension Sunbreak, with my boyfriend our first experience in the serie and such a good game.

[@zippo71111]

Watched your World ecology and now this one, i respect the effort and quality you put into these videos. The monster hunter ''universe'' is very interesting and i really appreciate the franchise. I've played a wide variety of video games since the mid 90s and monster hunter are one of very few franchises that i can spent countless hours playing and have fun. I'm really happy i decided to give MHW a chance, i didn't know much about these games until then and i clearly missed out on a ton. The only other game franchises I've dedicated this amount of time to since World released is classic doom and halo due to mods and modding tools.

[@lemonkiha]

I'm new to the MH series and I really enjoyed this and the World Ecology video, they're super awesome and helped me get immersed into the games and catch up a bit on the monster lore. Also bonus points for the Okami OST in this one!

[@kersak_the_not_so_great3124]

This content is so nice to listen in background sounnd, the voice and music are always so calming, thank you truly Oceaniz

[@Null-here]

Loved this series, it will be missed

[@doukuest]

This comment is completely unrelated: Man you are THE GOAT, thank you for the ocean cut.

[@Valnanailo]

It took me a while to realize that the hooded hunter was the hunter in the commercials of Tri for the Wii, love that guy

[@xbetax275]

Wow. Just wow. What an amazing documentary with a full-story attached. This must have taken a stupendous amount of effort and I wish to congratulate you for this incredible work. Thank you for this gift.

[@davidtowery403]

I like the Seregios and bazelguese relations. More than likely their common ancestor migrated to the old world and became seregios and bazel in turn in the new world

[@Zaphirethemonsterhunter]

The last part “gentle shining sunbreak” Made me she’s tears

[@Kottkumgen]

Oceaniz you are cracked as always. This has to be the best full documentary you've done so far and my god sitting through those 6 hours and 32 minutes did not feel like a slog whatsoever. The only propblem is that my playthrough of Sunbreak is going to be infinetely less interesting than what our local GS main had in store for us. ;) The writing and story telling in the Forbidden episode was insane and I'm so glad that I, along side so many others, get to watch your dedication to the MH franchise as well as your brilliance as a writer and storyteller. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! This video is a certified banger and I wish you the best!

[@izzymosley1970]

Are you feeling okay? I heard making these long videos was really hard and this is the second one you made in a roe I appreciate it cuz I like long videos but maybe you should take a break.

[@emblemblade9245]

Well this is just a compilation of all the Rise videos he made, if I’m not mistaken. (If there’s new content in this one I’m a dummy who doesn’t pay attention)

[@HerEvilTwin]

I know you usually don’t cover endemic life but I think the friendly Monk Snail of Frost Islands deserves a mention

[@Ronin_Monarch]

Amazing content as always, it was your videos that got me hyped for monster hunter again

[@dracodevil.]

Simply amazing. Thanks for the video, made my week. I watched it in parts these last few days, and it was awesome. Loved the forbidden chapter spin off.

[@goli8699]

Very cool set of videos. I don't really have a whole lot to say other than that but I think getting me through a 6 hour video deserves at least a comment.

[@TheaSvendsen]

Question: Will you be making more of these ecology videos, perhaps on older monster hunter games? The reason I’m asking is because I keep coming back to these videos nearly daily (I love them and they/you help calming me down and clear my head from everything bad so I can sleep). I find this MH universe deeply fascinating and want to know more, though I unfortunately don’t game :( If you don’t plan on continuing this series, I would very much appreciate it if you could recommend somewhere I can go to get more MH lore/ecology. Have yet to find another channel that does what you do in the same level of detail and storytelling.

[@Mekcstriker]

Bro i cannot wait to see you cover Wilds when it releases. Those videos are gonna be awesome!

[@DesertCrawler13]

I know I’m late to the party but this is absolutely amazing.

[@ghostlaetitia1208]

I love watching your Ecology Documentaries! They are the perfect mix of information and story. I always watch them when crocheting or when i had a rough day. Thank you for taking all this time out of your days to make such great videos! Lots of Love!!! 🤗

[@davidcabrera3754]

Dude HUGE VIDEO like for real god ending and great info about the nature of the places. This one and world's are on the top 3 MH videos at all time

[@keegs_cosplay_art6677]

I love this! It makes me want to try a discription of Monsters and their behaviors.

[@RedLightz_TV]

Another good day when Oceaniz uploads

[@JohnnyAlysson]

Such storytelling, great content man good job❤❤❤❤❤

[@UndefeatedEagle]

Im a new monster hunter fan and this is amazing ! Absolutely perfect to watch at work ! Im happy i clicked on your short this morning . So many details . So much i didnt know . I got mh rise last week and played 48 hours in 9 days . ( oh and i work 50 hours a week ) i absolutely love monster hunter now and i wanna know everything about it . Ofcourse im gonna watch all your documentaries . What a treasure ! Thanks for making my workday go by faster .! And also i wasnt gonna read all my hunters notes so this is amazing!

[@UndefeatedEagle]

I can definetly use these to fall asleep to too its a win all around!

[@AGREY-p1s]

Fun fact: Jhen mohran, Dah’ren mohran, and Yama tsukami are all also mountain dragons

[@FrostySnarez]

Let's goooo these are so well made

[@joshuasouthwick6808]

My cannon is that the hunter from the forbidden episode used his later days to write these documentaries of the world of monster hunter 😌

[@yokyo4215]

These videos are incredible, serious props

[@user-ro5ju9vv7v]

I can’t wait for him to cover monster hunter wilds

[@Raoulelcuervo]

I wish they would bring underwater combat back, someday. Even aquatic monsters like Gobul or Lagiacrus or Cedaceus would be appreciated.

[@austinstoner1988]

God, i love these MH ecological docs. Bravo, sir.

[@M30wdyPurrtner]

I love these thank you for taking the time to make them!

[@akitsuki1149]

Oceaniz the absolute GOAT!!!

[@xy4758]

I couldnt wait for you to do this. I love these videos. Can't wait for Gen 6

[@sunnymonty69]

been w8in for this ty sir

[@Buphido]

Character writing felt a bit clumsy at times, but good climactic finale(s)! Though I was hoping for the return of the Rathalos Greatsword. :P Something like, before the final battle, "you‘ve come far since this was taken from you. Now, prove that you are worthy of a weapon for a Monster Hunter". To me, it doesn’t stand for who the hunter was, but for who he failed to be and what he should live up to. And also, it would have rounded the journey out nicely. Could even have emphasized, on some kind of decisive blow, how that blow came to be not because of the hunter‘s brawns or the sword‘s power, but because of his brawns, sword, experience, teammates and preparation working in tandem to grant him this opportunity. After all, a weapon doesn’t make the Monster Hunter, but it sure mustn‘t be absent from one, either. :P

[@twitch6260]

6 hours?! We are not worthy! Thank you for this amazing gift.

[@ladyellen7993]

letsgooooo! been holding off on watching the docs till this released!

[@localpyromaniac.]

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!

[@deepseastonecore3017]

Courage need not be remembered, for it is never forgotten

[@Nanok1d]

I just got into monster hunter and I absolutely adore these videos. I never new how interesting and detailed these games where. Also those journal entries were just amazing! Good gosh I felt emotions listening to that!

[@sasaadamek1633]

Such an incredible writing and storytelling, thank you for this vid! Love it, seriously!

[@maacll4343]

Thaaat's what the guild knights are for. Also, the forbidden chapter (the 3 hours at the end): Godlike storytelling. This is what i would want from a MH anime :'D

[@zachrodan7543]

Love the forbiddem episode's hunter contemplating the path of a researcher... part of me can just imagine them one day putting down their weapon for good, and becoming a researcher proper, the final transformation away from the violent, raging brute they once were.

[@thealchemistking4063]

I cant tell you how happy I was to see at the very end, they fought the parasites instead of slaying the hero dragon.

[@ZokariVirek21]

I have no words for how impressive and beautiful this is. Thank you.

[@TJSeries-Animated]

This video is too underrated. We need more likes

[@marrowseer0881]

I so desperately hope that we will one day get to see what the malzeno looked like originally.

[@notsae66]

Your wish was granted! Primordial Malzeno is what you are looking for.

[@iselreads2908]

Hell yes^^! Love these massive compilation videos^^! Youre hardwork is appreciated ^^!

[@mahkicarter]

Time to binge another oceniz video

[@AcePilot-mn2fj]

Damn why did I wait so long to watch this? I absolutely loved the series you did on World but for some reason just… didn’t watch it until now (maybe it’s a bit of my bias towards World over Rise? Idk) but man I was not disappointed. Especially with the Forbidden Episode, which absolutely soars above World’s already great one. I love the contrast between the despair and fear that the World hunter faced at every turn, and the more complex, character motivated growth of the Rise hunter. They both work great for the story they’re trying to tell. Just incredible work man, and I’m just as excited for The Nature of Monster Hunter Wilds as I am the game itself.

[@whatsupnothing4016]

Amazing video !🎉

[@Rowan_nawoR]

The nature of MH Wilds is gonna go crazy

[@zearzen]

Love me some Monster Hunter audio drama.

[@eggrice3227]

I love love LOVE that the MC could not care less about names at the beginning. It got me rolling