TLDR;
This episode of the With the Will Digimon Podcast covers a wide range of Digimon news, including the arrest of a voice actor, updates on the Digimon Seekers story, a review of the new Digimon Adventure 02 movie "The Beginning," and various merchandise releases. The hosts also discuss card game updates, pendulum information, and answer listener questions.
- Arrest of Joe's voice actor for fraud
- Mixed feelings on Digimon Seekers' narrative
- Positive review of the Digimon Adventure 02 movie "The Beginning"
- Extensive coverage of new merchandise, including a sake collaboration
- Discussion of card game updates and pendulum information
Intro [9:53]
The hosts introduce themselves and joke about previous show topics. They mention the upcoming packed episode due to a break and express anticipation for discussing recent Digimon news, particularly the new movie.
Arrest of Joe's Voice Actor [13:10]
The podcast reports that Junpei Takiguchi, the voice actor for Joe Kido in Digimon, was arrested for banking fraud. Details emerged that he was allegedly dressing up as a police officer to steal bank cards. The hosts make light of the situation, referencing his famous role as a pirate and joking about the inappropriateness of the situation. They mention that his agency dropped him after the arrest.
Digimon Seekers Discussion [15:41]
The hosts discuss the latest chapters of Digimon Seekers, expressing mixed feelings. They find the story vaguely interesting but criticize the excessive exposition and lack of emotional depth. They discuss character inconsistencies and the under utilization of emotional moments, particularly regarding Sawa's mind-linking abilities. The narrative perspective through Uryu is also criticized for being dispassionate and skipping over dramatic events. Despite its flaws, they express a desire to continue reading the story, hoping it will improve.
Digimon Dreamers [28:52]
The hosts briefly discuss the latest chapter of Digimon Dreamers, noting the focus on plot and fighting, which is unusual for the author. They mention the armor upgrade for the villain and Pulsemon's power-up at the end.
Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning - Initial Reactions [30:53]
The hosts discuss their experiences obtaining screeners for the new Digimon Adventure 02 movie, "The Beginning." They share their initial, non-spoiler reactions to the movie, noting its flaws and strange choices but overall considering it a great movie. They plan to discuss the movie in detail in the next episode with Jeff from Podigious.
Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning - Dub Cast and Crew [37:00]
The hosts discuss the English dub casting crew for the movie. They note that some voice actors sound different compared to their previous roles, while others maintain consistency. They appreciate Neil Kaplan's performance as Hawkmon and express disappointment with Robbie Daymond's portrayal of Armadillomon. They also discuss the new characters and their voice actors, praising Jezelle Fernandez's performance as Ukkomon. They mention the difficulty in obtaining an accurate crew list and clarify the roles of the director and writer.
Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning - Marketing and Box Office [44:52]
The hosts discuss the marketing efforts for the movie, including the release of the opening sequence and the DigiNavi presentation. They note a mistake in the storyboard releases and discuss the Twitter Spaces talk with the director. They also mention the box office numbers, which are lower than Kizuna but still a good start.
Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning - Director's Commentary and Time Travel [50:30]
The hosts discuss comments from director Tomohisa Taguchi about the movie, emphasizing that everything seen in the anime matters and that they are not retconning anything. They mention that the movie was originally going to involve time travel but the idea was scrapped due to inconsistencies.
Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning - Movie Screenings and Audio Drama [52:57]
The hosts provide information on movie screenings in various countries and mention the teaser for the second audio drama, highlighting Hiroki Harai's narration. They also discuss a promotional poster with spoilery content.
Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning - Music and Home Release [55:44]
The hosts discuss the movie's music singles, noting their mixed feelings about some of the rearrangements. They mention the upcoming CD release and the DigiGift wallpaper featuring Lou and Ukkomon. They also discuss the UK collector's edition and normal DVDs and Blu-rays, praising the cover art.
Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning - 35mm Screenings and Dub Episodes [59:27]
The hosts mention 35mm screenings of Hurricane Touchdown and Diablomon Strikes Back in Japan, recommending them to fans in the area. They also discuss the release of episodes 39-42 of the Season 2 dub to promote the movie, criticizing the inaccurate descriptions.
Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning - Twitter Spaces and Lore Dump [1:04:43]
The hosts discuss the Twitter Spaces event with director Kakudou Hiroyuki, emphasizing that he was not giving his opinion on the movie but rather clarifying background information. They note that this was a significant lore dump, providing context for the characters and events in the series.
Pendulum and Vital Bracelet Updates [1:16:57]
The hosts discuss the full lineup for the V2 and V3 Digimon colors, praising the new color sprites. They also mention the D-3 GM cards for the Vital Bracelet and the new actor for Apocalymon, Akio Ĺtsuka, who is the son of the original voice actor.
Digimon Card Game Updates [1:24:59]
The hosts discuss various Digimon card game updates, including new cards, playmats, and sleeves. They highlight the Magnamon X card and its unique design, as well as the new project for 2024. They also mention the prize cards for the national finals in Japan and the World Championships.
Digimon Merchandise [1:37:20]
The hosts discuss various Digimon merchandise releases, including shirts, the O2 Quest shop, ice cream collaborations, and the O2 sake. They also mention the D-League collaboration and the new movie otadamas.
Digimon Theater Products and Other Merchandise [1:51:55]
The hosts discuss the extensive range of theater products for the movie, as well as other merchandise such as energy drinks and canned badges. They also mention the ukan and Vmon plushes in crane games.
Poll Results and Turbo Mode [1:57:16]
The hosts discuss the poll results for the pendulum and announce a new poll for favorite D3 toy. They also mention the Ghost Game Museum products and the Bandai head office O2 display.
Social Media and Reference Book Update [1:59:54]
The hosts discuss various social media posts related to the movie, including art from Aim and Tunano. They also mention a reference book update, which is kind of a spoiler for the movie.
Listener Questions [2:04:50]
The hosts answer listener questions about the movie, the franchise, and merchandise. They provide recommendations for newcomers to the franchise and discuss the accuracy of Japanese reviews of the movie.
Outro [2:18:42]
The hosts promote their upcoming spoiler-filled discussion of the movie and thank the listeners for tuning in. They say their goodbyes and end the podcast.