TLDR;
This video ranks all 19 Digimon animated film projects, from the worst to the best, including 3D shorts and the six-part "Digimon Adventure tri." series. The ranking considers factors like animation quality, script, emotional impact, and overall contribution to the Digimon franchise. The top spots are given to films that balance action, emotion, and nostalgia, while also pushing the boundaries of Digimon storytelling and visual presentation.
- The list includes a mix of feature-length films and shorter projects.
- The ranking is subjective and based on the creator's personal opinion.
- The video provides an alternate top 10 list excluding the 3D movies and the "Digimon Adventure tri." series.
Intro [0:00]
The video introduces a ranking of all 19 Digimon animated film projects, ranging from full-length features to short films. The creator emphasizes that this ranking is based on their personal opinion after watching all the films.
3D Movies [0:30]
The ranking begins with the 3D CG Digimon films, which are considered technicalities on the list. "Digimon Savers 3D: The Digital World in Imminent Danger" is ranked 19th, described as an unremarkable 7-minute short that was part of a theme park experience. "Digimon Adventure 3D: Grand Prix" is ranked 18th, noted for its harmless but hardly film-like quality, resembling a mix of "Speed Racer" and "Wacky Races" with Digimon characters. "Digital Monster X-Evolution" is ranked 17th, criticized for its poor visual quality, depressing tone, and excessive length despite some initial ambition in its all-CG approach.
16-11 [1:20]
"Digimon Adventure tri. Movie 5: Coexistence" is ranked 16th, deemed the worst of the "tri." series due to feeling like a quota film that exists to set up the finale. "Digimon Adventure tri. Movie 4: Loss" is ranked 15th, noted for being a disappointment after a strong start to the "tri." series, with a frustrating plotline involving the Digimon losing their memories. "Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning" is ranked 14th, praised for its visual beauty but criticized for its lacking script and focus on a new character's backstory. "Digimon Frontier: Island of Lost Digimon" is ranked 13th, described as an inoffensive greatest hits of the fourth Digimon series with solid animation and impressive fight choreography. "Digimon Adventure tri. Movie 6: Our Future" is ranked 12th, commended for salvaging the reputation of the "tri." series with reunited characters, Kaiju-sized battles, and the debut of Omegamon Merciful Mode. "Digimon Adventure tri. Movie 2: Determination" is ranked 11th, appreciated for its slice-of-life content and action-packed finale featuring Mimi and Joe's Mega-level Digimon against Imperialdramon.
Top 10 [3:56]
"Digimon Adventure tri. Movie 3: Confession" is ranked 10th, recognized for its emotional impact and memorable battle sequences, particularly the scene with TK and Patamon. "Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers" is ranked 9th, praised for its integration of virtual pet elements and appearance of Omegamon and Apocalymon. "Digimon Adventure 02: Hurricane Touchdown!! Transcendent Evolution!! The Golden Digimentals" is ranked 8th, noted for introducing Willis and Terriermon, showcasing the DigiDestined's first trip to the USA, and its beautiful depiction of New York City, but criticized for feeling meandering. "Digimon Tamers: Runaway Locomon" is ranked 7th, appreciated as an epilogue story for the Tamers series, highlighting Ruki's emotional relationship with her parents. "Digimon Adventure tri. Movie 1: Reunion" is ranked 6th, commended for being a strong start to the "tri." series, featuring the reunion of the Digimon and the chosen children, the return of Omegamon, and the epic Alphamon battle.
Top 5 [6:00]
"Digimon Savers: Ultimate Power! Burst Mode Activated!" is ranked 5th, celebrated for its exceptional animation and focus on the Digimon partners, making it unique in the Digimon film catalog. "Digimon Adventure" (1999 short film) is ranked 4th, recognized as a theatrical teaser that introduced Greymon as a Godzilla-like Kaiju, with impressive visuals and a sweet story of kids raising a weird pet.
Top 3... [7:07]
"Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon" is ranked 3rd, described as a victory lap for the second series, showcasing the 02 cast at their best with great action, humor, and love for the franchise. "Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna" is ranked 2nd, praised for its polished script, beautiful animation, and emotional finale, making it a great recommendation for lapsed Digimon fans. "Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!" is ranked 1st, hailed as the ultimate Digimon story with a perfect blend of science fiction and fantasy, stunning animation, and a lasting impact on the creator's worldview, featuring the debut of Omegamon.