Monster But Wild (2023) - Season 1 Episodes and Ratings

The protagonist, Dongdong, a veteran gamer, wins a prize and is unexpectedly pulled into the game world “Azure” as the weakest wild monster—a skeleton. He starts his journey in this new form.

Dongdong meets the powerful female character/boss monster called Bubble in Azure and proposes (or is compelled) to become her “pet”/partner in the game world, shifting his mindset from weak monster to someone forging an alliance.

Dongdong, with Bubble’s contract/partnership, accidentally triggers a secret or hidden quest within the game world, which opens new challenges beyond normal gameplay.

Dongdong begins to gather—recruit—wild monsters to build his team/force, growing stronger and raising his status in the game world of Azure.

While typical players or monsters in Azure vie for glory or compete in “preliminary tests,” Dongdong is on a different path—either sidelined, or doing his own thing that diverges from standard competition.

Dongdong faces antagonism—someone plots against him or challenges him. He, as the “weak” monster turned player, must deal with threats or schemes by others.

Dongdong asserts his transformation and uniqueness: he’s no longer just weak; he is a wild monster that others can’t catch or compete with. He embraces his identity and perhaps sets himself apart.

A more playful/lighter episode: Dongdong and his group participate in a card game (or mini-game) during perhaps a special event (bikini suggests a summer/beach side setting). It shifts tone toward comedy/fun amidst the adventure.

Dongdong or one of the wild monsters asserts independence; perhaps addressing someone’s assumption or role-expectation in the group.

Dongdong faces a duel or major challenge where the odds are stacked (one-versus-ten or ten-versus-one) but the duel is presented as “fair”—indicating high stakes and proving his strength.

The stakes escalate: conspiracy (game developers, awakened NPCs, other players) and questions of justice (between worlds) arise; the narrative becomes more complex.

Season finale: the boundary between the real world and virtual game world “Azure” opens up or becomes active. Dongdong and the team recognize that what they do in the game affects reality (and vice-versa).