Monster Hunter
Monster Hunter (モンスターハンター, Monsutā Hantā) is a popular Japanese action role-playing game franchise developed and published by Capcom.
In 2012, a collab was held between JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and the game Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, featuring JoJo-themed quests, cosmetics, as well as the ability to unlock unique items based on Crazy Diamond and Harvest from Diamond is Unbreakable.
Summary
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
In July 2012, Capcom announced a collaboration Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate for the Nintendo 3DS and the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series in the September 2012 issue of V Jump magazine.[1] The collaboration started on August 10, 2012 and included two free downloadable quests.[1] By completing these collaboration quests, players could unlock the "Crazy Diamond" hammer, which healed allies by attacking them, as well as a mask based on Harvest called the "Stand Mask" that could be equipped to the player's Shakalaka to constantly gain money. Players could also download a JoJo-themed Guild Card background and pose.[1] The collaboration likely came about due to the release of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate coinciding with the release of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure HD and the 2012 JoJo exhibition, which was happening around the same time.
The "Let's Go Hunting!" collaboration quest begun on August 10, 2012,[1] and was given to the player by Shigekiyo Yangu. In the quest, players can obtain Kameyu Stamps needed to craft the "Stand Mask," a special mask based on Harvest that can only be equipped to either Cha-Cha and Kayamba. The quest requires players to hunt two normal and two subspecies of Kulu-Ya-Ku, and completing the quest rewards the player with a minimum of 13 Kameyu Stamps. The name of the quest is a reference to the Let's Go Hunting! story arc.
The "Obsidian is Unbreakable" collaboration quest begun a week later on August 17, 2012,[1] and was given to the player by a a young man with a pompadour. The quest requires players to hunt a single Brachydios, and is considered notoriously difficult among Japanese fans. By clearing the quest, the player can collect Unbreakable Diamonds, which can be used to craft the "Crazy Diamond" hammer. The hammer has one of the highest attack powers in the game and has a unique effect that allows players to heal a small amount of damage to other players when they attack them, referencing Crazy Diamond's ability to heal things. The Brachydios in this quest is extremely quick to anger and its head shape resembles a pompadour similar to Josuke. It could also have been chosen as a reference to Killer Queen due to its explosive attacks, as hinted by the quest description. Additionally, if you kill 50 Brachydios, you get the title "pompadour" referencing Josuke. The name of the quest is also a reference to Diamond is Unbreakable.
When these items were localized outside of Japan, they were re-skinned and renamed. The "Crazy Diamond" hammer was renamed to the "Majestic Hammer" and had its design changed completely. Meanwhile, the "Stand Mask" was only renamed to the "Cosmetic Mask."
Equippable Items
| Stand Mask (スタンドのお面) | |
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Description: A mask that covers the face. It allows the wearer to slip into tight spaces unnoticed and collect foreign currencies. Only two people from the Shakalaka tribe can wear this mask simultaneously. It's mainly used for long-range attacks and prioritizes smaller monsters. |
| Crazy Diamond (クレイジー・ | |
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Description: Destructive Power: A
Range: D Precision: B Speed: A Sustainability: B Growth: C |
Events
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Date (JST): August 10, 2012 13:00
Guild Card pose: JoJo Pose
Guild Card background: JoJo
Title: JoJo, Bizarre Adventure, Stand
Date (JST): August 10, 2012 13:00
"Oh no... All the Kamuy Tickets collected by my Stand were blown away in the wind and are being pecked at by a group of Qurupeco! If you retrive them for me, I'll give you a little something in return... Hee hee hee!"—Shigekiyo Yangu
Clear conditions: Hunt 2x normal and 2x subspecies of Kulu-Ya-Ku. Each time the quest is completed the player is rewarded with a minimum of 13 Kameyu Stamps, which are needed to craft the "Stand Mask"
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Date (JST): August 17, 2012 13:00
"I came all this way chasing a killer, but it seems like I was mistaken, so I'll leave it to you hunters. If things go well, you might be able to use my Stand! But be careful, this one's GREAT...!"—Young Man with Pompadour
Clear conditions: Hunt 1x Brachydios. During the quest the player can collect Unbreakable Diamonds, which are needed to craft the "Crazy Diamond" hammer
