The Japanese internet is buzzing about "Monster Hunter": The Princess Hunter calls for inclusion, but in reality, the hardcore female hunters are more popular and wilder!
- byVic

讀後心得
Capcom's "Monster Hunter Wild" has sold 8 million copies within 3 days of its release, attracting a large number of new players. Recently, the topic "#モンハン女子" has sparked heated discussions on X (Twitter) in Japan, with many players stating that female hunters are not just typical princess types, but strong and passionate players who love gaming. Some female VTubers and players have demonstrated their commitment to the game by sharing their achievements. In addition, the well-known female manga artist Aimi Shibata has also mentioned her love for "Monster Hunter."
In the three days following the release of "Monster Hunter: Wild," sales reached 8 million, attracting many players who had never previously engaged with this series. Recently, on the Japanese X platform, the topic of "#モンハン女子" sparked widespread discussion, with many players pointing out that female players are not merely princess hunters who rely on others for assistance; many female hunters are even more professional and dedicated than male veteran hunters.
With the release of "Monster Hunter: Wild," many female players began to join the game. Although many of them are not actually core players of the game, they share gameplay footage on their social media out of trendiness and popularity. Initially, some netizens believed that these women were mostly newcomers, hoping to be cared for in the game. However, this was followed by other players presenting different views, sharing that most female hunters they encountered were independent and serious players, some even creating cosplay equipment in real life.
Many self-proclaimed female hunters, including female Vtubers, streamers, and players of "Monster Hunter: Wild," responded to the topic by posting their obtained platinum trophies and HR level screenshots, proving that not all female hunters are princesses. They stated, “You hardly see true princess hunters; they are basically just as passionate as male hunters,” “Many female players choose to hide their gender to avoid harassment and quietly hunt alone,” and “As a female hunter, hunting alone after work is very relaxing,” among other comments.
Additionally, a well-known female manga artist also participated in the discussion, stating that she is currently playing "Monster Hunter: Rise," but due to a signing event, she received an order to refrain from playing "Monster Hunter." She plans to buy "Monster Hunter: Wild" to play after the signing event ends.