TLDR;
The Baby Flame podcast discusses Digimon Adventure 2020 episodes 26 through 30, focusing on plot progression, character development, and overall enjoyment. The group expresses frustration with the show's pacing and repetitive nature, but also appreciates the action sequences, new evolutions, and character moments. They also discuss potential future plot points and character arcs, as well as the show's use of Digimon lore and merchandising.
- The group discusses episodes 26-30 of Digimon Adventure 2020.
- They express frustration with the show's pacing and repetitive nature.
- They appreciate the action sequences, new evolutions, and character moments.
- They discuss potential future plot points and character arcs.
- They also discuss the show's use of Digimon lore and merchandising.
Episode 26: Break Through the Sea Monster Barricade [0:29]
The group discusses the violence and brutality in episode 26, where sea monsters eat other Digimon. They note the inefficiency of the characters in getting to new locations and feel the plot progression is slow, suggesting episodes 25 and 26 could have been merged. Despite the slow pacing, they enjoy the episode's action and the introduction of Mega SeaDramon. They also appreciate the ending where the characters get rescued and Koshiro's problem-solving skills, though they feel his contributions lack resolution.
Episode 27: To the New Continent [13:56]
The group discusses episode 27, where Hikari and Koshiro's group save Tai's group. They praise the teamwork in the episode, particularly the final attack on Groundramon. They appreciate smaller character moments, such as Joe introducing himself to Takeru and Hikari, and Koshiro's interactions with Tentomon. The group also expresses relief at seeing SkullKnightmon at the end of the episode, signaling a return to plot-related events. They also discuss the lack of voices for wild Digimon and hope for more character development in future episodes.
Episode 28: The Chosen Ones Come Face to Face With Their Old Enemy, Knightmon [26:33]
The group discusses episode 28, focusing on Angemon's evolution and the separation of the children. They share the secret lore of Nanimon, a Tamagotchi who became physically fit to survive in the digital world. They appreciate the communication between the separated children and the vignettes showing their locations. The group also discusses Volcdramon, the Digimon Tai is fighting, and his design. They also speculate on Hikari's role and the possibility of Gatomon appearing as LadyDevimon.
Episode 29: Escape the Burning Jungle [38:56]
The group discusses episode 29, focusing on Tai's determination to save Hikari and Agumon's pep talk. They appreciate the introduction of friendly Digimon, such as the Woodmon and Budmon, and Tai carrying Lopmon. The group also discusses Tankmon's grotesque design and the thematic competition arms race evolution. They praise Sora's intervention and MetalGreymon's expert maneuver of throwing a lizard guy at Tankmon. The group also discusses the grand plan of the satellites running into the International Space Station and crashing into Earth. They speculate on Joe's situation with the Nanimon and express their desire for more character development.
Episode 30: The Mega Digimon, WarGreymon [50:15]
The group discusses episode 30, focusing on Parotmon's introduction and WarGreymon's evolution. They note the merchandising points to Tai and Yamato getting their Megas immediately, and the rest not. They praise the audio design and music in the show, particularly during WarGreymon's evolution. The group also discusses the fight between MetalGreymon and Crossmon, and Tai's motivation to protect someone. They also discuss the Draymond Destroyers and the lack of narrative in the arc. The group expresses their hope for the next episode and the introduction of a new villain.