TLDR;
In this episode, the hosts watch and provide commentary on "Digimon: The Movie." They discuss their personal connections to the film, its unique Americanization, and its compilation of three separate Japanese short films. They also touch on the film's plot, characters, and the changes made for its American release, including the addition of jokes and a remixed narrative.
- The hosts share their personal history with "Digimon: The Movie," noting its impact on their childhoods and their evolving appreciation for it as adults.
- They discuss the Americanization of the film, including the addition of jokes and changes to the original Japanese short films.
- They analyze the film's plot, characters, and animation, offering both nostalgic praise and critical observations.
Intro [0:00]
The hosts introduce a new segment where they watch movies together and provide audio commentary. They will take turns picking movies for each other to watch. The first movie is "Digimon: The Movie," a choice made by one host to share a childhood favorite.
Digimon: The Movie Begins [1:08]
The hosts start watching "Digimon: The Movie" and discuss its origins as a compilation of three Japanese short films (ovas) that were combined and Americanized. They note that the combination of these separate stories was not a creative decision but rather an executive meddling. The hosts point out the changes made for the American release, including added jokes and a remixed narrative.
First Movie [4:14]
The hosts discuss the first part of the movie, noting the appearance of baby Digimon and the initial bizarre narrative. They talk about the main characters and the plot, which involves a battle in the middle of Japan. They also mention the Americanized soundtrack, including the "Digimon" theme song.
Second Movie [8:05]
The hosts discuss the second movie, noting a time skip and the introduction of a new plot involving a tiny internet virus that threatens infrastructure. They comment on the old tech featured in the movie and the subplot involving one of the characters attending a birthday party.
Diaboromon Strikes Back [10:00]
The hosts discuss the villain Diaboromon and compare Digimon to other virtual pet franchises like Neopets and Pokémon, noting the large number of Digimon that exist. They also talk about a subplot involving the main character's mom baking a cake.
Entering the Internet [13:10]
The hosts discuss a scene where one of the main characters enters the internet as digital data. They also talk about the villain emailing the main characters and the involvement of the government and military in the movie's events.
Third Movie [17:08]
The hosts discuss the third movie, noting that its plot is completely different from the first two. They read reviews of "Digimon: The Movie" from various sources, including IMDb, and discuss the movie's themes of violence and monster battles.
Final Thoughts [20:25]
The hosts share their final thoughts on "Digimon: The Movie," with one host giving it a 7 out of 10 and a 10 out of 10 for the cute characters. They conclude the episode and tease the next movie, which will be chosen by the other host.