I know I am. With the addition of Switch Axe's and underwater fighting, I am going to have a blast. But I want to know if any one else is as psyched as I am. I know a lot of people don't like this series because they can't get past the controls or just don't understand the appeal but this thread if for people who have learned the controls and have understood the appeal, even if it is pretty Japanese. So tell me, what you like about this series or Monster Hunter Tri specifically. What are you going to do first. Just things like that.

Psyched?  No.  Looking forward to it?  Yes.  Certainly on my "buy" list.

I don't think it's quite so much "not understanding" as it is outright disliking.  

The series definitely has an anti-newcomer approach and really forces you to take time to get involved in the game before it begins to set in, which in my opinion is just poor game design.  There are also countless gameplay mechanics and features I feel could be hugely improved, but won't be because of how stubborn the developers and fanbase are.
 
I wouldn't consider myself a massive fan, I certainly don't take the "the game is awesome, you just all suck" attitude towards it but I enjoyed Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, and I'm somewhat interested in Tri.  But to me, it's a series that really suits being on a handheld.  I'm not keen on playing with other people online, I feel it's one of those games that benefits greatly from playing with others in the same room.  I'm also not big on the whole underwater combat idea.  The switch axe looks like a nice addition, but it's disappointing they've removed so many of the other weapons.
 
So personally, I think I'll pass on Tri and wait for Freedom 3 on the PSP.

I pre-ordered it as soon as I got a Wii this week.
 
I'm psyched, but since most of the Giant Bomb community is ice cold when it comes to the game, I just made a Capcom-unity account to find hunters.
  
It's just one of those niche games that either clicks or gets despised. Sorta like Demon's Souls.

yeah I'm pretty excited for it.  I've never played a Monster Hunter game before, but I almost picked up the last one on PSP.  I think I'll be glad I waited.

Two of my friends wont shut up about it and made disgusted faces when i said i didnt like Monster Hunter. 
 
I'm on their hit list now O_O