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Brief Summary
In this episode, May and Brady watch and discuss "Revenge of Diaboromon," the sequel to the second part of the Digimon movie. Brady makes predictions about the movie, while May shares fun facts and references. They discuss the plot, characters, animation, and music, and compare it to the previous movie. Brady ultimately finds the movie underwhelming and a potential "cash grab."
- Brady predicts the appearance of Red Agumon, a train, and a walrus.
- The intro is actually from season four.
- The movie is full of subtle references to other anime like Death Note, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Naruto.
- The English version uses different music due to rights issues, borrowing from season four.
- Brady considers the movie a "cash grab" and prefers the previous movie.
Intro and Predictions
May introduces Brady, who will be watching "Revenge of Diaboromon." Brady makes some predictions about the movie, including the appearance of Red Agumon, a train, and a walrus. May explains that this movie is the sequel to the second part of the Digimon movie they watched previously.
Movie Start and Initial Reactions
As the movie starts, May points out that the intro is actually from season four of Digimon. Brady comments that it's better than the previous movie's intro, which was just still pictures. They react to the initial scenes, including the appearance of a 3D animated monster and strange email notifications.
Password and Tennis Camp
The duo discusses a scene involving a password and a sliding wooden door. May points out a reference to the tennis match from Death Note. They also notice a fax number on a document from Diaboromon.
Character Appearances and Plot Points
May and Brady wonder about the absence of Willis from the movie. They discuss the appearance of the DigiDestined and the fact that their full names are displayed, attributing it to Diaboromon hacking into electronic devices. They also note that everyone seems casual about the existence of Digimon.
Digimon Evolutions and Trivia
May shares some Digimon trivia, noting that one of the squid-like Digimon has 37 unique digivolutions and is a virus type. They discuss the fate of Tai, who gave his goggles to another character. They also talk about the rules against using phones on public transport in Japan.
Kurumon and Action Scenes
Brady expresses his fondness for Kurumon, calling them cute. They watch action scenes, including one where a character kills 43 Digimon with a swing. May mentions that she likes the girl with long hair and glasses, but is disappointed that she becomes a housewife in the epilogue.
Diaboromon's Plan and Trojan Virus
May and Brady discuss Diaboromon's plan to transmit data off the internet and combine it in the real world. They also comment on the appearance of a Trojan virus in the form of squids.
Digi-Eggs and Armageddonmon
They discuss the Digi-Kids and where they get them. They also comment on a large Digi-Egg and the appearance of Armageddonmon, which Brady finds to be a lame name.
Omnimon and Pepper Breath
May points out that Omnimon only has one eye for the entire movie. They also discuss the attack "Pepper Breath."
Willis and Bike Theft
The pair discuss Willis and his absence from the movie. They also comment on a scene where characters steal a bike, calling it a "big no-no."
Animation and Voice Acting
Brady feels that the movie has less effort put into it compared to the previous one. May explains that this movie was a straight-to-video release, while the other was a theatrical release. They also comment on the voice acting, particularly the voice of the dub writer, Jeff Nimoy.
Fusion and References
May and Brady discuss the fusion of Digimon and the numerous anime references in the movie, including references to Yu-Gi-Oh, Naruto, and Dragon Ball.
Music and Spirit Bomb
They note that the music in the English version is unique and taken from season four. They also discuss a scene that resembles Goku's Spirit Bomb from Dragon Ball Z.
Email and Beef Jerky Shakes
May and Brady comment on the cut-out Japanese text in an email and a joke about beef jerky shakes.
Final Thoughts and Movie Ranking
Brady says that he enjoyed the previous movie more and considers this one a "cash grab." May explains the movie's release history and says that she would be upset if she paid money to see it at a festival. Brady didn't feel like he learned anything about the characters. May ranks "Revenge of Diaboromon" as the second-best Digimon movie before "Try," implying it's the third best overall.
