Behind the scenes of the Monster Strike anime hit: production secrets and fan reactions

Monster Strike is a smartphone game loved by adults and children alike.

Players can perform moves with simple pull controls, and by collecting strong characters they can gain an advantage in online battles, so it has a lot of addictive value.

An anime series has been airing since 2015 and has also become famous after being made into a movie, so it is well known through commercials and advertising.

In this article, we will explain the story behind the anime's success.

Behind the Scenes: The Challenges of the Creative Team

Here, we will explain the challenges that the Monster Strike creative team took on in creating the anime.

Please take a look to learn about the difficulties the creative team faced in the process of creating the Monster Strike anime, as well as the ideas and ingenuity they used to overcome them.

Converting from game to anime

Monster Strike was originally a very popular game, but there were big challenges in adapting it into an anime. Games and anime are different media, and there are big differences in how the story progresses and how the characters are presented.

In particular, battle games like Monster Strike are enjoyed by the player controlling the characters themselves, but in anime, the viewer just watches passively.

This was the production team's first challenge.

• Directing the action scenes
  How do we recreate the dynamic battles that are a characteristic of Monster Strike with the power that only animation can provide? In particular, a big challenge was how to make the "pull action" that the player controls themselves look
• Adding a new story
  The game is basically in the form of short missions, but the anime requires a consistent story. Based on the limited story elements of the original work, we needed to add a new story to depict the character's growth and emotions.

Balancing character expression and fan expectations

Game fans already have a strong attachment to the Monster Strike characters and have a clear image of their appearance and personality. The production team was challenged to find a new way to appeal to the anime while not disappointing these expectations.

• Visual challenges:
  We needed to add lines that faithfully reproduced the character designs in the game's worldview, and details that are unique to animation. In particular, we needed to think about how to dynamically express the movements and special moves in the game in the anime.
• Character voices and personality:：
  n games, the character's personality is often only depicted in general terms, so in the anime it was necessary to delve deeper into that personality. It was a challenge to meet the expectations of fans by paying attention to even these details.
  Commitment to visual qualityIn the anime "Monster Strike," maximizing visual quality was the key to success. In particular, when animating the attractive monsters and characters of Monster Strike, more luxurious visuals than the game were required.

Commitment to visual quality

In the anime Monster Strike, maximizing visual quality was the key to success. In particular, when animating the attractive monsters and characters of Monster Strike, more luxurious visuals than the game were required.

• Animation techniques for action scenes:：
  specially in battle scenes, we challenged ourselves to use techniques to simultaneously express a sense of speed and power. The creative team succeeded in providing a visually comprehensible experience by devising the composition, camera work, and effects of the battle scenes.
• Depiction of background and world view:
  The background and world setting, which could not be depicted in detail in the game, needed to be depicted in more detail in the anime. We were particular about how to use.

Approach to a new audience

In the anime Monster Strike, it was necessary to attract not only original game fans, but also a new audience for anime.
For that reason, the production team was conscious of making it an anime that "even people who don't know the game can enjoy it".

• A story that is easy to understand even for beginners
  As the anime's unique story unfolds, careful character introductions and explanations of the world view were added so that viewers without knowledge of the game would pay attention to the story.
• Tempo Ingenuity
  In order to keep viewers from getting bored, the story progressed at a comfortable pace and a balance was struck between action, and dramatic scenes.

Results of creative challenges

Ultimately, by overcoming these challenges, the anime Monster Strike became a work that was loved not only by game fans, but also by new viewers. The production team focused not only on the visual beauty and power of the action scenes, but also on the deep emotional expression of the characters, and succeeded in capturing the hearts of viewers.

The "challenges of the creative team" in the behind-the-scenes story is an important element that conveys the difficulties of animation and the ingenuity and efforts to overcome them.

Fan Reactions: What Viewers Liked

We will explain in detail why "Monster Strike" was popular with viewers, based on fan reactions.

By understanding which parts of the anime appealed to viewers, we can gain a deeper understanding of the key to the anime's success.

Character Appeal

One of the things that attracted viewers to the anime was the unique characters. "Monster Strike" features many characters, each with their own unique personality and background. The biggest appeal was that viewers were able to empathize with and sympathize with the characters.

• Character Growth:
  As the anime series progresses, the characters are depicted as growing. As viewers follow the process of the protagonist and his friends growing while facing difficulties, they empathize with their growth and feel the urge to cheer them on.
• Popular Characters' Performances:
  Characters that are popular with game fans appeared firmly in the anime and played an active role, which was well received by viewers. It left an impression.
• Emotional Acting:
  The emotional acting by the voice actors was also a big point. His acting especially touched the hearts of viewers during scenes where his character overcomes obstacles and difficulties, further solidifying his attachment to the character.

Power of the battle scenes

Another element that strongly attracted viewers was the powerful battle scenes that are unique to anime. Since the "Monster Strike" game itself revolves around battles, the anime also depicts many battle scenes, and the high quality of these scenes was thoroughly praised by fans.

• Dynamic action:
  Visually beautiful and fast-paced battle scenes were a major feature of the anime. You could feel the tension and excitement.
• Strategic nature of the battle team:
  In the anime, cooperation and teamwork between characters are also depicted as important elements, and the battles were also praised by viewers for their strategic progression.
  This allowed viewers to not only enjoy the battles, but also feel the bonds and growth between the characters.
• Reproduction of special moves:
  The special moves of popular characters in the game are depicted even more dramatically in the anime.
  The visual effects and music production allowed viewers to feel even more powerful than in the game.

Depth of the story

Many viewers also support the fact that the story of the anime "Monster Strike" does not remain in silent battle action, but revolves around themes such as friendship, bonds, and adventure. The deep ups and downs make it easier for viewers to empathize with the story.

• Theme of friendship and bonds：
  One of the points that viewers felt was the scenes that depict the friendship and bonds between friends. , which resonated with many viewers.
• Emotional developments:
  There are many moving scenes between battles and adventures, and the series contains many developments that stir the viewers' emotions. The way the characters overcome conflicts and difficulties resonated deeply in the hearts of viewers and left a strong impression.
• Unexpected developments:
  The story developments that viewers could not predict and the surprising story twists were also well received. The continuous unpredictable developments made viewers curious about the next episode, drawing them into the series.

Visual quality

The visual quality was also highly praised by viewers. The entire animation, including the backgrounds, characters, and movements, is meticulously drawn, making it a very visually satisfying work.

• Beautiful backgrounds and worldview:
  The fantasy world is beautifully depicted in the anime, allowing viewers to enter this fascinating world. The depictions are detailed, and there are many beautiful scenes.
  The quality was especially prominent in the large-scale battle scenes, and the viewer was given priority.

Music and sound effects

Viewers also paid attention to the anime's sound design, which was praised for matching the music and effective scenes.

• Powerful music:
  The music played during battle scenes and moving scenes heightened the viewer's emotions and further enhanced their immersion in the story. It was an element that left a strongimpression on viewers.
• Realism of sound effects:
  The sounds of weapons and magic in battle scenes were successfully synchronized with the visual effects and enhanced the sense of realism. It was accepted as an element that viewers could feel.

Gap analysis between production and reaction

Analyze the gap between the intended content of the anime "Monster Strike" and the impressions and thoughts that viewers actually received.

You can tell the success and challenges of the production, as well as how well it met the expectations of the fans.