Which Monster Hunter Short Stories Come Between The Main Series Books In Order?

I'm charting my MH reading journey, but the timeline’s messy with side stories and interstitial novellas. Which side tales are essential between main entries?
2026-08-03 16:17:24
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TrueLane
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For a practical guide, search for 'Monster Hunter reading order Reddit'.

There are a few incredibly detailed posts that get updated with every new release.

The community does a great job of maintaining these.

They usually have two lists: strict chronology and recommended reading order for best experience.

I followed one of those and had zero issues.

2026-08-04 02:51:51
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RyanBerry
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Are the audiobooks for the shorts any good? I've only listened to the main novels.

2026-08-05 16:48:04
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NicoFox
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Are any of the shorts from the perspective of a monster? That could be interesting.

2026-08-07 03:58:24
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LucyBlack
LucyBlack
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The ebook collections are the way to go.

'Saints & Sinners' and 'The Monster Hunter Files' cover a huge chunk of them.

Just check the publication date of the collection and slot it in after the main novel published just before it.

It's not perfectly chronological, but it's the easiest method without overthinking.

2026-08-08 15:54:29
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LuxAsh
LuxAsh
Book Scout Chef
The shorts are where the deep-cut folklore monsters appear.

The novels tend to stick with the bigger names: vampires, werewolves, elder gods.

But in the shorts, you get encounters with niche creatures from specific regional myths.

It really expands the bestiary and makes the world feel vast and unpredictable.

If you're into mythology, the shorts are a treasure trove.

2026-08-09 20:11:34
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5 回答2026-08-03 05:33:59
My library only had the main novels, so I read those first. Then I hunted down the shorts. I actually liked discovering the backstory after the fact. Reading 'Plague Dogs' after already finishing 'Alpha' was like getting a brilliant, extended flashback episode for a character I already adored. It added layers to my understanding retroactively. There's no wrong way to do it. If you can't easily get the shorts, don't sweat it. The main series is a complete, thrilling story on its own.

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8 回答2026-08-03 11:07:15
The fan wiki is honestly the best resource for this. They have a page called 'MHI Chronological Order' that lists every story, novel, novella, and short, in in-universe timeline order. It notes which ones are main storyline, which are spin-offs, and which are ambiguous. They even include the comic book issues. It’s a labor of love and is constantly updated with new releases. For a question as common as this, that page is the definitive answer. I’d link it, but forum rules. Just search for 'Monster Hunter International wiki chronological order' and it’ll be the first result. Bookmark it. It solves all the guesswork. They’ve done the hard work of reconciling all the dates and references. Rely on the collective nerd-power of the fandom.

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Man, I miss the old forum days where we'd argue about whether a certain novel's depiction of Gravios behavior was canon. Good times. The ambiguity was the point. It sparked discussion and deep dives into ecology notes. Maybe that's their real purpose: to fuel fandom debates, not to provide answers.

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Forget order—focus on availability. 'The Monster Hunter Files' is widely available in print, ebook, and audio. The other shorts are scattered in out-of-print anthologies or as e-singles. Get 'Files'. Read it. If you're then obsessed, you'll have the motivation to hunt the digital trenches for the remaining few. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good (and easily obtainable).

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Can we talk about how weird it is that a game about hunting monsters has novelizations? The first one was probably just a cash-in on the game's surprise success. It's not great literature, but it exists. The later manga actually tried to craft a story around the gameplay loop, with 'Flash Hunter' being the most successful at it.

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7 回答2026-08-03 20:58:46
I'm waiting for someone to post a definitive infographic. I'll just bookmark this thread and check back later. My to-read pile is big enough without me spending an hour researching the proper sequence for a monster-slaying book series. No offense to the franchise, I love it, but this is why I usually just play the games.

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For the full experience, it's not just about the numbered series. There are also fantastic anthologies like 'Monster Hunter Files' and 'Monster Hunter Guardian' started as a collaborative novel. Still, the backbone is the Owen Pitt arc. So, order: MHI, Vendetta, Alpha, Legion, Nemesis, Siege. Then you can weave in 'Files' and the memoirs. 'Guardian' is newer and follows a different protagonist, so it's almost like a new phase. But definitely read the first six in sequence.

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