Genki Sakura
main character
TV
6.4
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 48
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 48
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 19 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 17, 1999 – March 25, 2000
- Season
- Spring 1999
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- TMS Entertainment
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
Estimated watch time
19h 12m
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Kids79%Proxy Battle79%Isekai73%Post-Apocalyptic60%Tragedy40%War40%
TVFINISHED1999 SPRING6.4 / 10 AniList score
Monster Rancher
モンスターファーム 〜円盤石の秘密〜• Monster Farm: Enbanseki no Himitsu
Synopsis
Genki is a boy who loves playing video games. One day he's zapped into the world of Monster Rancher and meets the girl Holly and the monsters Mochi, Suezo, Golem, Tiger and Hare. Together, they are searching for a way to revive the Phoenix, which is the only monster capable of stopping the evil Moo. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Monster Rancher?
Monster Rancher has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 64/100 — 25% of 3,545 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #32 highest-rated anime of 1999, and #18 most popular anime of 1999 on AniList.
Of the 7.1K AniList users who started it, 8.5% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 5.7K have finished it.
At roughly 19 h 12 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially kids, proxy battle, isekai, post-apocalyptic.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Character design
- Minoru Maeda
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Monster Rancher is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Monster Rancher (2000) (2000)
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Monster Rancher FAQ
How many episodes does Monster Rancher have?
Monster Rancher has 48 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 19 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Monster Rancher?
About 19 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 24 days; at one hour a day, about 20 days.
Is Monster Rancher finished?
Yes. Monster Rancher has finished airing — the final episode aired March 25, 2000.
Is there a season 2 of Monster Rancher?
Yes — the story continues in Monster Rancher (2000) (2000).
Where do I start Monster Rancher?
Start here: Monster Rancher is the first entry, followed by Monster Rancher (2000).
Is Monster Rancher based on a video game?
Yes. Monster Rancher adapts the video game.
Who animated Monster Rancher?
Monster Rancher was animated by TMS Entertainment.
Where can I watch Monster Rancher?
Monster Rancher is listed on Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video, Crackle. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.