With over 125 million downloads, Monster Hunter is a massive hit among fans. The action-RPG first emerged onto the market all the way back in 2004, making it older than even some of its fan base. The staying power of Monster Hunter is impressive, and for those who were old enough to plug in upon release or just loading digital creatures of the depths onto their screens, the Peacock Arena has something very special in store. For one night only, the Monster Hunter Orchestra will be playing the iconic tracks of the series, inviting U.S fans to join in on the fun for the first time.
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To put into perspective just how massive the phenomenon of Monster Hunter has become, it is the #1 selling IP in game development giant Capcom’s iconic catalog, which holds hits like Resident Evil, Street Fighter, and Mega Man to name a few. Game enthusiasts already know the large reach of Monster Hunter, with conventions selling out in minutes, and rare merch like 5th anniversary jackets and even magnets being priced well into the hundreds. Needless to say, the hunt for Monster Hunter IP, outside of just the screen, can be just as fierce as in-game.
The Monster Hunter Orchestra has been around since 2009, launching just a few years after the game’s release. Since then, the show has only grown in popularity overseas and is now looking to try its luck stateside. Conducted by Kazuki Wada and featuring talents from the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Monster Hunter Orchestra can take the likes of even the most stringent music snobs, that is if they can manage to snag a ticket. Past year’s concerts have featured exclusive game play content, and if the fervor for those jackets and magnets isn’t painting the picture, we here at DTLA Weekly can only imagine how the Angeleno fanbase is feeling about those tickets.
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Demand for video game-related media has reached a fever pitch in the last few years, with shows based on games like The Last of Us, Fallout, and The Witcher being met with high critic scores and mass appeal in the states. With gaming reaching such a wide audience, the Monster Hunter Orchestra making its way to the U.S shores is a no-brainer.
The concert series is already ahead of the market, positioning itself as a unique offering within the ever-crowding segment, but what truly sets the concert apart is the immersive feeling of the music. The sweeping sounds and dramatic tones place listeners into the game’s emotional core, transporting players back to the crucial moments of the series that have set the game apart for so long.
Coming Saturday, February 28th, at the Peacock theater, and already lighting up pages on your favorite forums, the Monster Hunter Orchestra is bound to be a hit for Los Angeles’ robust gaming community. www.monsterhunterconcerts.com
