[Digimon Podcast] LiT Episode 112 - This Child is Dead

Brief Summary

In this episode of Lost in Translationmon, A.G. and J. are joined by Mitch, who is new to Digimon, to watch and discuss the movie "Digimon X-Evolution". They dissect the confusing plot, animation quality, and character development, and share their high and low points, and also discuss recent Digimon news, Patreon supporters, and weekly recommendations.

The movie's plot is confusing and poorly explained.
The animation quality is inconsistent.
The characters are underdeveloped.

Intro

A.G. introduces Mitch, a friend and first-time Digimon viewer, who will be watching "Digimon X-Evolution" with them. Mitch shares his background, mentioning his upcoming Kilimanjaro climb and lack of Digimon experience. A.G. expresses appreciation for Mitch joining them and notes that they will be recording the post-show segment later due to Mitch's travel plans.

General Thoughts on the Movie

Mitch expresses his dislike for Digimon after watching the movie. A.G. explains that she chose this movie as a standalone introduction to Digimon for Mitch. They discuss the movie's lack of clear exposition, noting that it assumes the audience already has extensive knowledge of the Digimon universe. A.G. feels that the movie is missing crucial explanations and suffers from poor storytelling.

Synopsis and Initial Confusion

The hosts begin a synopsis of the movie, starting with Doraemon running from Liamon. They express confusion about the motivations and actions of the characters, particularly Liamon's sudden change of heart. They discuss the concept of the X antibody and Project Ark, admitting they don't fully understand them. A.G. explains that the old digital world was destroyed by the X program, and Yggdrasil wants to destroy the new world as well.

Plot Holes and Missing Information

The hosts discuss plot inconsistencies, such as why Doraemon was alone at the beginning and how Liamon died. They mention Omnimon's appearance and the lack of explanation for the X program. A.G. feels that a significant portion of the movie is missing, leading to confusion. They note a shift in the movie's focus, with the X antibody becoming irrelevant in the second half.

Mid-Movie Reactions and Animation Quality

The hosts discuss Doraemon's wet appearance and the overall animation quality. Mitch shares his low point, realizing how long the movie was, while A.G.'s low point was the lack of explanation. They describe a scene where DexDoruGreymon eats a mushroom Digimon and note the declining animation quality.

Character Deaths and Plot Developments

The hosts discuss MetalGarurumon and WarGreymon's reappearance, despite their apparent deaths. They question why they don't become Mega-level Digimon. They describe DexDoruGreymon's transformation and Doraemon's identity crisis.

Duke's Return and Trash Garden

The hosts discuss Duke's return and DexDoruGreymon's cloning. They describe DexDoruGreymon being dumped in a trash garden and befriending Mummymon and Wizardmon. A.G. notes that Wizardmon is carrying DexDoruGreymon, which is unusual.

Dragon Attacks and Identity Crisis

The hosts describe the dragon attacks and MetalGarurumon's unexplained survival. They discuss DexDoruGreymon's identity crisis and transformation into Alphamon.

Final Battle and Resolution

The hosts discuss Duke's fight with the dragons and Alphamon's arrival at the Royal Knights' home base. They describe Alphamon's fight with Omegamon and the final battle with Dexmon. They note that the digital world is being wiped out during the battle.

Ending and Final Thoughts

The hosts discuss the ending, where Omegamon defeats Dexmon and the digital world is restored. A.G. expresses a lack of emotional connection to the ending.

High and Low Points

The hosts share their high and low points of the movie. High points include Taka's biting, the boyfriend cave, and Doraemon's character. Low points include Andromon's face, the movie's length, and the confusing plot.

Favorite Characters and Theories

The hosts discuss their favorite and least favorite characters. They share theories about the movie's plot and meaning, including the idea that it's a metaphor for deleting data on a computer.

Ratings and Wrap-up

The hosts give their ratings for the movie. A.G. gives it a zero, Mitch gives it two stars out of five, and J. gives it a "bad sausage dog out of five." They thank Mitch for joining them and transition to the next segment.

DigiNews and Listener Feedback

A.G. shares Digimon news, including the appearance of Goomamon in an upcoming episode of At Mine. They discuss listener feedback from Patreon supporters and iTunes reviews.

Listener Messages and Weekly Recommendations

The hosts read listener messages and discuss weekly recommendations. A.G. recommends the Achievement app, while J. recommends Splatoon 2 and Mob Psycho 100.