What is Monster Strike the Animation?#
Monster Strike the Animation follows the story of Ren Homura, a young man who returns to his former home only to find that he has no memory of ever living there. His life takes a surreal turn when a game called “Monster Strike” installs itself on his smartphone without his permission. The experience quickly transcends the screen as monsters from the game begin to manifest in the real world, fighting in the streets. As Ren witnesses these battles, he begins the journey of recovering his lost memories.
If you enjoy themes of magic, high-stakes action, and tournament-style battles, this series is a great fit. It is particularly well-suited for viewers who enjoy the “monster-collection” genre and narratives centered around uncovering a mysterious past.
Looking to dive in? You can watch the anime on Prime Video to start your journey.
Is the anime really finished?#
Determining if Monster Strike the Animation is “finished” is a bit complex because the franchise has expanded significantly over a decade. While the original series aired years ago, the story continues to evolve through various sequels, movies, and spin-offs.
Most notably, the franchise is still actively producing new content. A new TV anime, Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded, is scheduled to premiere on October 21, 2025, and will be available on Amazon Prime Video. Because the anime is based on a mobile game, viewers seeking a definitive conclusion to every plot point may find that the source material provides the most comprehensive experience.
If you want to explore the world beyond the screen, you can buy the manga or light novels to fill in the gaps.
Recommended Watch Order#
Navigating the Monster Strike universe can be tricky due to the mix of prequels, sequels, and side stories. To help you find your way, we have provided a detailed relationship tree below this article. Here are the best ways to approach the series:
The Release Order#
For those who want to experience the franchise as it was unveiled to the world, follow the dates of release starting from Monster Strike the Animation (2015) and ending with the upcoming Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded (2025).
The Narrative Order#
If you prefer a chronological flow, you may want to start with the prequel entries. As indicated in our relationship tree, there are movies and specials that take place before the main events of the first series. From there, you can move into the main animation and follow the sequel path into Monster Strike the Anime and Monster Strike Animation the New Series.
The Completionist Order#
For fans who want every single piece of content, you will need to integrate the side stories (like Mermaid Rhapsody and Rain of Memories), the spinoffs (such as Monster Sonic! D’Artagnan’s Rise to Fame), and related specials (like Sorcery in the Big City and Hallelujah: Unmei no Sentaku). Please refer to the relationship tree for the exact placement of these extras.
For Source Material Fans#
If you don’t mind supplementing your viewing with the game or written materials, we recommend watching the main series and sequels, then using the manga to dive deeper into the lore.
While you’re planning your marathon, consider picking up some Monster Strike merchandise to complete the experience!
Final Thoughts#
Monster Strike offers a vibrant world of magic and monster battling that has kept fans engaged for years. Whether you are starting with the original 2015 series or jumping straight into the 2025 Deadverse Reloaded era, there is plenty of content to explore.
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Monster Strike the Animation • anime • 2015-10-10
└─(prequel)→ Monster Strike The Movie • anime • 2016-12-10
└─(related)→ Monster Strike The Movie: Sora no Kanata • anime • 2018-10-05
└─(side story)→ Monster Strike: Rain of Memories • anime • 2016-12-03
└─(related)→ Monster Strike the Movie: Lucifer Dawn of Despair • anime • 2020-11-06
└─(sequel)→ Monster Strike the Anime • anime • 2017-04-01
└─(related)→ Monster Strike: A Rhapsody Called Lucy -The Very First Song- • anime • 2017-05-03
└─(sequel)→ Monster Strike Animation the New Series • anime • 2018-06-22
└─(related)→ Sorcery in the Big City • anime • 2017-12-01 (streaming on YouTube)
└─(side story)→ Monster Strike: Mermaid Rhapsody • anime • 2016-08-14
└─(spinoff)→ Monster Sonic! D'Artagnan's Rise to Fame • anime • 2017-06-14 to 2017-07-19
└─(related)→ Hallelujah: Unmei no Sentaku • anime • 2020-09-28
└─(related)→ Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded • anime • 2025-10-21
