[Digimon Podcast] LiT Episode 94 - DigiEgg is Not On Crash

Brief Summary

This episode of the Boston Transational podcast covers Digimon news, Lost in News Lately updates, and a detailed discussion of the Digimon Frontier movie, "Island of the Lost Digimon." The hosts analyze the plot, characters, and differences between the Japanese and English versions, and also share their overall thoughts on the movie.

• Hot Topic has blind bag Digimon figures in the USA.
• Digimon is being removed from Netflix America.
• New Atmon art has spoilers for Jay.
• New Digimon for the B pet: Blitz Greymon and Crescurummon.
• The hosts review the Digimon Frontier movie "Island of the Lost Digimon".

Digi News

The hosts discuss several pieces of Digimon news, including the availability of blind bag Digimon figures at Hot Topic in the USA, which is frustrating for Australian fans due to import difficulties. They also mention Digimon being removed from Netflix America, though this doesn't affect them in Australia. Additionally, they touch on the upcoming Digimon Adventure Try English DVD release, which currently has no Australian release date. There's also discussion about new Atmon art, with one of the hosts trying to avoid spoilers. Finally, they mention new Digimon, Blitz Greymon and Cres Garurumon, being added to the B pet.

Lost in News Lately

The hosts provide updates on "Lost in News Lately," including the near completion of Young Mi's fanfic reading and plans for listener contributions in the Slack group. They also discuss adding a new Patreon milestone to cover the Digimon manga, starting with VTamer, as a monthly show, potentially including other manga like Digimon Next and Crosswars. The hosts also talk about the time-consuming tasks of updating podcast episode images and encoding episodes into video format. They apologize for a synopsis error in episode 93 and joke about using a generic synopsis for future episodes. The weekly poll will be about choosing between Cotmon or Kumon/Bammon.

Movie Discussion Start

The hosts begin their discussion of the Digimon Frontier movie, "Island of the Lost Digimon," noting its competent plot and consistent foreshadowing. They point out that the twist is well-foreshadowed, especially when watching it a second time. However, they find the motivation of the characters confusing, as it's not immediately clear why the human and beast Digimon are fighting.

Movie Discussion: Beginning Scenes

The hosts discuss the beginning scenes of the movie, starting with Iumi humming a classical Italian song. They note the absence of the Digimon Frontier theme song in the opening and discuss the characters' initial interactions and motivations. They also point out inconsistencies in the plot, such as the claim that the island is inescapable despite the characters easily moving around.

Movie Discussion: Island and Guardian

The discussion continues with the arrival of the characters on the island and the introduction of the island's guardian. The hosts critique the nonsensical way the characters get to the island. They also discuss the statue of the guardian Digimon and how it subverts the typical trope of statues coming to life to help the characters.

Movie Discussion: Ancient Digimon and the Island's Secret

The hosts discuss the ancient Digimon and the island's secret, including the revelation that the island cannot be left. They question the logic and purpose of this plot point, as it is never relevant to the story. They also discuss the appearance of Bamon and his explanation of the ancient Digimon and their connection to Lucimon.

Movie Discussion: The Horrors of War

The hosts discuss the horrors of war depicted in the movie, noting the dramatic scenes of death and destruction. They also discuss the emotional whiplash of transitioning from these scenes to lighter, more comedic moments. The hosts analyze the motivations of the characters and the conflicting perspectives on the war.

Movie Discussion: The Plot Thickens

The hosts discuss the plot developments, including the discovery of the mural and the attempts to decipher its meaning. They also discuss the characters' reactions to the ongoing conflict and the growing tensions between them. The hosts analyze the motivations of the characters and the conflicting perspectives on the war.

Movie Discussion: Darkmon's Reveal

The hosts discuss the reveal of Darkmon's true nature and her plan to revive Osammon. They critique the timing of the reveal and the lack of suspense, given the limited time remaining in the movie. The hosts also discuss the evolution sequences and the lack of variation in the animation.

Movie Discussion: Final Battle and Resolution

The hosts discuss the final battle against Osammon and the resolution of the conflict. They critique the deus ex machina appearance of ancient Gmon and ancient Gurumon and the sudden shift in the characters' motivations. The hosts also discuss the ending of the movie and the differences between the Japanese and English versions.

Movie Discussion: Final Thoughts and Timeline

The hosts share their final thoughts on the movie, with one host finding it enjoyable and the other less so. They discuss the movie's strengths and weaknesses, including its plot, characters, and animation. The hosts also attempt to place the movie within the Digimon Frontier timeline, ultimately concluding that it doesn't fit neatly into the established continuity.

Final Thoughts and Weekly Wonders

The hosts discuss the differences between the Japanese and English versions of the movie, highlighting the added dialogue and cut-off ending. They announce that this is the last Digimon movie they will be covering in English. For weekly wonders, one host recommends ulong tea as an appetite suppressant, while the other discusses their new diet plan.

Emails and Fanfic

The hosts read emails from listeners, discussing their thoughts on recent episodes and the Digimon Frontier movie. They also answer a question about which spirit evolution they would choose for themselves and their partner. Finally, they introduce chapter 7 of the fanfic, titled "The Furry."