Brief Summary
This YouTube video provides a comprehensive overview of the Digimon anime franchise, from its inception to Digimon Adventure 2020. The video offers a biased but detailed recap of each series, highlighting key plot points, character development, animation, music, and dubbing quality. It also includes discussions on movies and OVAs associated with the series.
- Digimon Adventure is a classic with well-developed characters and satisfying closure.
- Digimon Adventure 02 is a mixed bag with production issues and a less impactful story.
- Digimon Tamers is a darker, more experimental series that benefits from binge-watching.
- Digimon Frontier is a return to basics but falls short due to underdeveloped characters and a weak story.
- Digimon Data Squad is considered the worst season due to its boring characters and predictable plot.
- Digimon Fusion is a mixed bag with a formulaic story but some entertaining moments.
- Digimon Universe AppliMonsters is a unique series with a strong ending and well-developed characters.
- Digimon Adventure tri. is a series of movies that suffer from a confused plot and inconsistent themes.
- Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna is a top-tier movie with a tightly written script and emotional delivery.
- Digimon Adventure (2020) is a mixed bag with great animation and music but a generic protagonist and a drawn-out story.
Intro
The video introduces Digimon as a franchise that started as a male version of Tamagotchi, later evolving into video games and anime. The author expresses excitement for the upcoming Digimon Survive game and shares their intention to rewatch all Digimon series, acknowledging their personal biases and preferences for the English dub versions. The author also warns that the video will contain clips from the anime, which may cause copyright issues.
Digimon Adventure
The original Digimon Adventure begins with seven kids at summer camp who are transported to the Digital World. These kids are Tai, Matt, Sora, Izzy, Joe, TK, and Mimi. Each child is partnered with a Digimon: Agumon, Gabumon, Biyomon, Tentomon, Gomamon, Palmon, and Patamon. The kids learn about Digivolution and the various stages of Digimon forms: In-Training, Rookie, Champion, Ultimate, and Mega. They face Devimon, who separates them, but they reunite and Padamon digivolves into Angemon to defeat Devimon. The kids then learn they are DigiDestined, tasked with saving File Island. They embark on a quest to find their Crests, encountering enemies like Etemon, an Elvis-impersonating monkey. Tai obtains his Crest of Courage but forces Agumon to digivolve, resulting in SkullGreymon. The group eventually reaches Datamon, who betrays them and kidnaps Sora. Tai overcomes his fears, allowing Greymon to digivolve into MetalGreymon, and saves Sora. Tai and MetalGreymon are transported back to Tokyo, where they meet Tai's sister, Kari. They return to the Digital World, where they learn of an eighth DigiDestined and the threat of Myotismon. The kids follow Myotismon to the real world, where they discover they became DigiDestined after witnessing Greymon fight Parrotmon. Gatomon, Myotismon's minion, is revealed to be Kari's partner. Wizardmon is killed protecting Kari, leading Gatomon to digivolve into Angewomon, who defeats Myotismon. Myotismon returns as VenomMyotismon, but WarGreymon and MetalGarurumon defeat him. The Digital World and real world begin to merge. The Dark Masters take over the Digital World, leading to the Dark Master saga. The kids fight each Dark Master, but the arc is criticized for forced character conflicts. Kari is possessed, revealing the origins of the DigiDestined and Crests. The Dark Masters are defeated except for Piedmon. Apocalymon, the true threat, appears and sends the kids to purgatory, but they escape and destroy him. The Digital World and human world separate, and the kids return home. The author praises the Myotismon arc for its character development and satisfying conclusion but dislikes the Dark Master saga. They also appreciate the dub's cheesiness and campiness but dislike the fight scene music. The author highlights Izzy and Mimi as standout characters, praising their depth and relatability. The Digimon Movie is reviewed, consisting of three OVAs edited together. The first part is "Digimon Adventure," the second is "Digimon Our War Game," and the third is "Digimon Hurricane Touchdown!! / Transcendent Evolution!! The Golden Digimentals."
Digimon Adventure 02
Digimon Adventure 02 takes place four years after the original series. The older DigiDestined are now in middle school, and Kari and TK are in elementary school. A new threat, the Digimon Emperor, appears in the Digital World. Tai goes to investigate and finds a Digi-Egg with the Crest of Courage. Three new DigiDestined are introduced: Davis, Yolei, and Cody. They receive D-3 digivices, which allow them to enter the Digital World and Armor Digivolve. The original DigiDestined cannot digivolve due to Dark Spires erected by the Digimon Emperor. The Digimon Emperor is revealed to be Ken, a child prodigy. Ken uses Kimeramon, created from Digimon data, but is defeated by Davis, who uses the Golden Digi-Egg to digivolve V-mon into Magnamon. Ken realizes the error of his ways after Wormmon sacrifices himself. Ken receives the Crest of Kindness and begins his redemption arc. The author notes that the time operates the same between the Digital World and the real world. The Dark Ocean is introduced but never becomes relevant. Ken joins the DigiDestined, and they face new threats, including Arukenimon and Mummymon. BlackWarGreymon is created and seeks a worthy opponent. Destiny Stones are introduced, and BlackWarGreymon destroys them. Azulongmon reveals the origins of Armor Digivolving and Dark Spires. A Christmas episode occurs, and the DigiDestined team up to stop Digimon appearing worldwide. The DigiDestined realize they became DigiDestined after witnessing events from the original series and the "Our War Game" movie. A world tour arc follows, with DigiDestined teaming up around the world. Oikawa puts Dark Spores in kidnapped children. BlackWarGreymon sacrifices himself to seal the gate between the real and Digital Worlds. Oikawa tries to go to the Digital World but ends up in a purgatory zone. Myotismon returns as the true villain. The DigiDestined from around the world lend their energy to defeat MaloMyotismon. Oikawa dies, and the series ends with a flash-forward 25 years into the future. The author criticizes the series for its poor story, unnecessary filler, and reliance on elements from the first series. They praise Yolei as a highlight but find the other new characters less compelling. The OVA "Revenge of Diaboromon" is reviewed as a rehash of "Our War Game."
Digimon Tamers
Digimon Tamers takes place in a world where Digimon is a franchise. Takato, a fan of the Digimon card game, creates his own Digimon, Guilmon, and his toy card reader turns into a Digivice. He meets Henry and his partner Terriermon, and Rika and her partner Renamon. Rika believes Digimon should fight to grow stronger. The kids meet Calumon, a Digimon with mysterious powers. Henry questions Rika's philosophy, believing Digimon have a purpose beyond fighting. The three kids save Guilmon from the Juggernaut program developed by Hypnos. Takato meets Yamaki, who launches the Juggernaut project to delete all Digimon. Mihiramon, a Deva, comes through a portal to the Digital World. Yamaki gathers scientists, including Henry's father, to restart the Juggernaut project. Impmon, seeking power, becomes Beelzemon. The Tamers agree to go to the Digital World to save Calumon. They meet Ryo, a character from a Digimon game. Takato and Henry meet Jesus, who explains the origins of Digimon. Beelzemon kills Leomon, causing Jeri immense grief. Takato forces Guilmon to digivolve into Megidramon, a dark digivolution. Takato realizes his mistake and fuses with Guilmon to form Gallantmon. The kids learn about the D-Reaper, an anti-virus program threatening both worlds. Calumon uses his powers to digivolve all the Digimon. The scientists develop Operation Doodlebug to revert the D-Reaper. The Tamers rescue Jeri, and the D-Reaper begins reverting. Impmon asks for Jeri's forgiveness. Doodlebug reverts the Digital World and all Digimon back to data. Takato hopes to see Guilmon again. The author describes Digimon Tamers as the black sheep of the franchise due to its darker tone and more serious themes. They note the improved animation but miss the cheesy music of previous series. The author praises the show's character development but finds the story slow-paced until the Leomon's death. They appreciate the D-Reaper as a final boss but find the series less enjoyable than previous Digimon series. The author discusses the controversy surrounding the series writer Chiaki J. Konaka and his beliefs about conspiracy theories. The OVAs "Battle of Adventurers" and "Runaway Locomon" are reviewed, with the author finding them unnecessary to watch.
Digimon Frontier/X evolution
Digimon Frontier begins with Takuya receiving a message to follow his destiny. He meets Zoe, JP, and Tommy on a train to the Digital World. They encounter Bokomon and Neemon, who explain a war between human and beast Digimon. Takuya finds the Spirit of Fire and transforms into Agunimon. Koji arrives and transforms into Lobomon. Tommy gets the Spirit of Ice, Zoe gets Wind, and JP gets Thunder. They learn about the Legendary Warriors and Lucemon. The group seeks their Beast Forms. Koji obtains his Beast Form, KendoGarurumon, and Takuya gets BurningGreymon. They are introduced to the other evil Legendary Warriors. The group meets Ophanimon, who tasks them with stopping Lucemon. Duskmon defeats the kids, and Takuya returns to the real world. He realizes he must return to save his friends. The kids are trapped in Sakkakumon, where they face challenges related to their personal lives. Koji is revealed to be Koichi's brother. Takuya defeats Mercurymon and obtains his fused form, Aldamon. The kids reach the Rose Morningstar castle, where Ophanimon is held captive. They defeat Cherubimon, and Ophanimon turns into a Digi-Egg. Koichi joins the group. The kids face Lucemon's minions, the Royal Knights Crusadermon and Dynasmon. The kids are blasted to one of the Digital World's moons, where they meet SuperStarmon. The kids return to the Digital Earth. Lucemon absorbs the Knights and digivolves to his Chaos Mode. The kids fuse all Spirits together to become Susanoomon and defeat Lucemon. The kids return to the human world, and Koichi comes out of his coma. The author finds Digimon Frontier to be just okay, with a short story recap and underdeveloped characters. They praise the music and the concept of the Digital World but criticize the filler episodes and the lack of character development. The author also reviews the movie Digimon X-Evolution, finding it boring and criticizing its CGI animation.
Digimon Data Squad
Digimon Data Squad begins with Marcus fighting Agumon. Yoshi, a member of DATS (Digital Accidents Tactics Squad), explains that DATS subdues Digimon that escape the Digital World. Marcus joins DATS and teams up with Yoshi and Thomas. They face Kurata, who wants to eliminate all Digimon. Marcus's father, Spencer, led an expedition to the Digital World and never returned. Keenan, a child raised in the Digital World, joins the team. The team travels to the Digital World and faces Merukimon. They learn about the Royal Knights and King Drasil. Kurata revives Belphemon and merges with him. The worlds begin to collide. Spencer Damon is King Drasil. Marcus stays in the Digital World, while the others stop the Knights. Marcus punches King Drasil, but it has no effect. Spencer sacrifices himself to stop King Drasil. The author finds Digimon Data Squad to be the worst season, criticizing its boring characters, predictable plot, and unmemorable music. They do, however, enjoy the Damon family and Marcus's tendency to punch Digimon. The OVA "Digimon Savers the Movie: Ultimate Power! Burst Mode Activate!!" is reviewed as a fun time.
Digimon Fusion
Digimon Fusion begins with Mikey, Angie, and Jeremy being transported to the Digital World. They meet Shoutmon, who wants to become king. To do this, he needs to get all of the Code Crown fragments. They form the Fusion Fighters and face the Bagra Army, led by Bagramon. Mikey can use the Fusion Loader to fuse Digimon. Nene, a mysterious girl, works for AxeKnightmon. Mikey convinces Nene to join the Fusion Fighters. Bagramon obtains all the Code Crowns. Mikey, Angie, and Jeremy return to the human world. Mikey returns to the Digital World and teams up with Nene and Christopher. They face the Dark Generals. Beelzemon sacrifices himself. The Fusion Fighters defeat the Dark Generals. Bagramon reveals his plan to go to the human world. The Fusion Fighters defeat Bagramon and restore peace. The author finds Digimon Fusion to be okay, with a formulaic story but some entertaining moments. They criticize the sharp angles in the character designs and find the antagonists generic. The third season of Fusion is described as an entirely different show, with a new protagonist, Tagiru. The season features a crossover with all the main characters from previous Digimon series. The author finds the crossover to be poorly executed and the season as a whole to be a basic kids show.
Digimon Universe AppliMonsters
Digimon Universe AppliMonsters begins with Haru, a side character, receiving an Appli Drive and meeting Gatchmon. They fight app monsters infected by the L virus, created by the rogue AI Leviathan. Haru meets Eri and Astra, who also have Appli Drives and partners. They learn about the Seven Code Appmon. Ray, seeking to save his brother, steals the Seven Code Appmon. The gang finds out that Haru's grandfather created Leviathan. The team finds the app that will allow them to reach Ultimate level. The team meets Eugene, who joins them. The team goes to the digital world. Beelzemon kills Leomon. The team realizes the D-Reaper is too powerful and fall back. The scientists are working on operation doodlebug. The team tries to save her and when they get close beelzemon calls on the data of leomond using his signature attack in a desperate attempt to save jerry but when he reaches out his hand towards her. The author finds AppliMonsters to be a fun show with great jokes and well-developed characters. They praise the ending and the character of Ray.
Digimon Tri/Kizuna
Digimon Adventure tri. begins three years after Digimon Adventure 02. The 02 kids are missing. The original DigiDestined are now in high school. A mysterious virus is infecting Digimon. A new DigiDestined, Meiko, and her partner, Meikuumon, appear. The DigiDestined face Alphamon. The DigiDestined learn that Meikuumon is the cause of the infection. The DigiDestined are forced to make a difficult decision. The author finds Digimon Adventure tri. to be a confused series that tries to do too many things. They criticize the character designs and the lack of focus on the original DigiDestined. Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna follows the DigiDestined in their early twenties. A new Digimon, Eosmon, is taking the consciousness of DigiDestined. The DigiDestined learn that their Digimon will disappear when their potential is fulfilled. The author praises the movie's animation, music, and emotional delivery. They find the villain, Menoa, to be compelling and the ending to be satisfying.
Digimon Adventure (2020)
Digimon Adventure 2020 is a remake of the original series. Tai and Izzy are transported to the Digital World. They meet Agumon and Tentomon. The series is a mix of episodes. The kids are told they are part of a group of digidestined who are meant to save the world. The dark side is coming back and they are told they are part of a group of digidestined who are meant to save the world. The author finds Digimon Adventure 2020 to be a mixed bag, with great animation and music but a generic protagonist and a drawn-out story. They praise the character of Mimi and find Joe to be surprisingly compelling.
Hasty Wrap-up
The video concludes with the author summarizing their overall thoughts on the Digimon franchise. They express their love for the series despite its flaws and highlight the importance of characters and relatable problems. The author also mentions their plans to continue watching Digimon series in the future.
