Brief Summary
This video is a retrospective review of Digimon Appmon, where Mustached Tom rewatches all 52 episodes and provides a detailed analysis. He discusses the show's meta, characters, and plot, and offers his theories on why the season may have been less successful. Despite its flaws, he finds the season to be better than many give it credit for, praising its writing, character development, and exploration of themes related to AI.
- The meta of using phone applications for digivolution was a disadvantage.
- The series has interesting characters and plot developments.
- The show explores the potential benefits and dangers of AI.
Intro
Mustach Tom introduces a retrospective review of Digimon Appmon, noting it and Digimon Ghost Game haven't been westernized. He theorizes the show's framing as an application-based meta contributed to its decline, contrasting it with successful metas like the card game in Digimon Tamers. Despite this, he rewatched all 52 episodes and found the season better than its reputation suggests, especially as it progressed and took itself more seriously.
Similarities to Zatch Bell
The video draws parallels between Digimon Appmon and Zatch Bell, noting similarities in character dynamics. The main character, Hadu, is compared to Zach Bell's KIRO, with both befriending an idol and a musician along their journeys. Despite Hadu being more generic, the intro sets the stage for a world dominated by AI by 2045.
Episode 1: Meeting the Protagonist
The video discusses the first episode, where Hadu finds his Appmon device and meets his friend Eugen. The dialogue between Hadu and Eugen is described as heavily gay-coded. Hadu believes he's a side character until his device asks if he wants to be a protagonist. He gets his Digimon, Gatchmon, a search app Digimon, who reveals Hadu has a crush on Ion. The bad guys spread rumors on apps, infecting Digimon, who then run amok in an AR field. With Gatchmon's help, Hadu answers yes to becoming a protagonist, and they find the weakness in the virus. The episode ends with Eugen having an evil look in his eyes.
Episode 2: Navimon and Fusion
The video summarizes episode 2, where the characters follow Watson and deal with Navimon, who is spreading bad GPS data. Gatchmon looks for food and finds his obsession with treats. They go to the bookstore where Ion works. Navimon is defeated and turns into a chip, allowing Hadu to have two Digimon out at once. The episode introduces fusion, which the video suggests is very suggestive, with the two male Digimon connecting via USB connectors. The video also addresses the idea of Digimon having sex and gender, stating that the show has established males and females within the Digimon Universe.
Episode 3: Roleplaymon and the Seven Code Digimon
The video discusses episode 3, where the group faces Roleplaymon, who is affecting online RPGs. The episode includes references to Minecraft and commentary on modern gaming. Hadu provides a positive review, which calms Roleplaymon. It's revealed that Roleplaymon is one of the seven code Digimon, setting up a quest to find the others. The episode ends with the introduction of Ray and his Hackmon.
Episode 4: Cameraman's Return
The video summarizes episode 4, where Gatchmon explores Halloween. Cameraman returns, recording fake footage of Gatchmon giving up. Hadu sees through the AI-generated footage and saves Gatchmon. Cameraman fuses with another Digimon, and Hadu uses a search engine to find the camera's blind spots, defeating Cameraman. The episode ends with a new character reveal of an invisible Digimon.
Episode 5: Introduction of Idol and Dokaon
The video discusses episode 5, where the group is introduced to Eddie, an idol. They see her Digivice on a commercial and try to meet her. Hadu dresses up in a furry costume to meet her. Eddie reveals her Digimon, Dokaon, a fighting-based Digimon. They face an enemy affected by Leviathan's infection. Eddie drives the battles forward, with Hadu and Gatchmon as backup. The episode ends with Ray scoping them out.
Episode 6: Food Review App
The video summarizes episode 6, where Eddie learns how to cook and finds a food review app, Pedro Pedrimon. The episode establishes the library as a meeting place for the crew. Eddie learns how to critique food, focusing on the environment and sensation, not just the taste. The video also discusses the importance of creating dialogue in reviews. Eddie gets a second code.
Episode 7: Introduction of AppTuber and Miusicmon
The video discusses episode 7, where the group meets Asuka, an AppTuber known as Astra, and his Digimon, Miusicmon. Astra's father lives a traditional Japanese lifestyle but allows his son to pursue his passion. The episode's rival is a time-based one. Astra's catchphrase, "Should we or shouldn't we," is introduced. Eddie's catchphrase, "I'll give you an explosive punch," is also mentioned. Miusicmon inspires Astra to follow his heart.
Episode 8: Ashtra's Struggle
The video summarizes episode 8, where Astra's classmates know he's a YouTuber and support him. Astra wants to meet Eddie, but they have different egos. Recorderon prompts Astra to do things to make him bigger. Miusicmon doesn't like where this is going. The video criticizes big YouTubers who say they're not in it for the money. The evil Digimon is defeated, and it's revealed that the bigger YouTuber was AI-generated.
Episode 9: Digimon Competition
The video discusses episode 9, where the group wants to figure out who is the top Digimon app and create a custom app field. Gatchmon and Navimon have a rivalry. The humans are curious as to why they're competing, and they explain that it's to train to face Leviathan. Haru addresses that there can be good and bad uses for AI. Hackmon joins the competition and upstages most of the apps.
Episode 10: The Seven Codes Meeting
The video summarizes episode 10, where Hadu learns that the seven codes are having a meeting. Eddie establishes what they would talk about. They go to the field, which is an ideal way for Ray and Hackmon to get additional chips. Hackmon evolves to Reremon and wrecks all three, taking the two remaining chips.
Episode 11: Searching for Ray
The video discusses episode 11, where the trio is trying to make a plan to get their chips back. They check in on the digital sea, a meeting spot for various mons and potential humans. They meet Cookmon, who is trying to gain the scoop about Ray. They are found by an opposing Digimon, Sukusomon, who uses tile-like traps to mess with them. Ray moves in and attacks, asking for Hajim.
Episode 12: Ray's Backstory
The video summarizes episode 12, where Hadu is invested in learning about Hajim. Ray's backstory is revealed, including how his father left them and their mother passed away. Ray hacked his way into giving them more time and a place to stay. He's given a riddle over the Internet about Leviathan. Hajim walks through a sliding door and disappears. Ray joins a hacker group. The video suspects that this is correlated with Digimon Cyber Sleuth hackers memory. Ray gives the chips back.
Episode 13: Christmas Episode
The video discusses episode 13, a Christmas episode. The AI is learning about Christmas. They're all at the library. Eddie is being told how to operate to become better. The responsible one is Calender Man, who is able to shift the time. Gatchmon reveals himself as a physical presence to Ion, who had been praying for an answer. She's now in on it despite not being a digital Tamer. Hadu tries to check Calender Man, but he's still infected. They have their new base. Eugen is seen with red eyes.
Episodes 14-15: New Year's Resolutions and Fortune App
The video summarizes episode 14, where they're dealing with New Year's resolutions. They all assign Hadu together. They deal with a puzzle, and Ray is watching from a distance. Cookmon is revealed as an adversary. In episode 15, Eddie joins a fortune app, but Astra also uses the app. They have two different ideas about fortunes. Ray joins in his own way. Astra and Eddie go after the fortune teller, while the other two deal with Mimon. Astra uses his ability to not get hung up on fortune to save Eddie. They fuse up and deal with Teron, who ends up being another code.
Episode 16: Hadu's Grandfather
The video discusses episode 16, where Hadu gets a voice over his Digivice from his grandfather. Gatchmon cannot find any info about his grandfather. They learn about his grandfather studying AI, dating back to 1956. They learn what they're trying to build up to, a Digimon by the name of Dantemon.
Episodes 17-18: Eddie's Song and the Railroad
The video summarizes episode 17, where Eddie comes up with a song, and AI is helping her set up her schedule. She gives one of her top fans her entire album for free. The app that has been taken over by Leviathan puts her at the number one place. They get another code. In episode 18, Watson is playing a treasured game and loses his information. Eugen joins the search for the treasure. It was a trap from the bad guy squad. They have to fight an app that will make the train derail.
Episodes 19-20: Valentine's Day and Ashtra's Father
The video discusses episode 19, which brings them to Valentine's Day. Eugen is the only one using the L phone type, which is short for Leviathan. They deal with a new B wanting to infect 11. They use Ray and Hackmon to fight back. Globemon does a literal Global strike. Most people have changed over to L Corp. In episode 20, Ashtra's father has a complication and falls over. Ashtra wonders if he should continue to be an AppTuber or be a tea house owner. Dreamon is pushing this challenge.
Episodes 21-22: Eddie's Training and Ray's Flashback
The video summarizes episode 21, where Eddie joins a fortune app. The top Idol makes an announcement that they'll be holding a new competition. Moman tells Coachmon to train Eddie but to really just beat her down. Eddie pushes and pushes, gaining Coachmon's trust. In episode 22, Ray is dealing with Hackmon, and they learn about his interaction with Dzipmon. It goes into a flashback about how those two interacted. Ray believes he needs to find Hajim on his own.
Episodes 23-24: Confronting Mienumon and Dantemon's Arrival
The video discusses episode 23, where they are confronted directly with Mienumon, who preys upon Hadu's naive tendencies. They go to an island where they have a Gunner app. Hadu uses himself as bait. Ray comes in with his ultimate. They get their seventh out of seven chip. In episode 24, Dantemon comes out. He brings them to the place where they needed him to get to. He jumps in front of a comet and splits it in half, opening the door to the Deep Web.
Episodes 25-26: Entering the Deep Web and Recap
The video summarizes episode 25, where the squad enters the Deep Web. They are assaulted by squid-like Digimon. They go to the Kowloon area, a known location in Digimon Cyber Sleuth. They spot a secret door. Dramon reveals that he's been working under Leviathan. Ray learns that his younger brother is no longer human. Episode 26 is a long recap episode.
Episodes 27-28: New Intro and Eugen's Question
The video discusses episode 27, which has a new intro. Eddie's song is playing in the background. Eugen asks if Hadu is hiding something. Hadu decides not to tell him but allows Gatchmon to tell Ion. Eugen appears with a Digimon, Offmon, an offline app fighting app. In episode 28, they go to the library. Offmon is very easily freaked out. Eugen has a different DigiVice, a Duo Vice. Eugen is getting updated about their situation. His question is, "Would you give up your life to protect someone?" He answers yes, looking upon Hadu. Ray looks suspicious upon Eugen.
Episodes 29-30: Gatchmon's Jealousy and Eddie's Review
The video summarizes episode 29, where Hadu is trying to befriend Offmon, and Gatchmon gets jealous. Gatchmon saves Offmon. Gatchmon, Dokaon, and Miusicmon run away. They are spotted by Watson. They come across a lost kid, and Gatchmon decides to help out. In episode 30, Eddie is continuing on her food venturing. She's gotten pretty good at her reviewing. Mary Peruman appears and wants to be trained by Eddie. Dokaon takes her on as an apprentice.
Episodes 31-32: Arie's Trip and Offmon's Wild Side
The video discusses episode 31, where Eddie is wanting to go with her manager on this trip. They meet an old woman. Offmon begins to wander off alone. They enter a field to find Tripon. Offmon is given a chip to his next evolution, Shutmon. In episode 32, Shutmon begins to attack the group. Eugen runs in the way, protecting Hadu. Eugen is able to restore him to Offmon. Satellite Man is not quite done with them. Eugen is able to shift Shutmon's control from being a wild Digimon to being his Digimon.
Episodes 33-34: Ray's Investigations and AI-Driven City
The video summarizes episode 33, where Ray is following up with his investigations into the Deep Web. He's been searching along trying to get leads. He shows them a Digimon known as Bootmon. There is a four horsemen apocalyptic squad waiting in the wings. El Corp has hired a new CEO, Henry Yugi, also called Knight. In episode 34, the team heads into the L train. They have been invited to visit this town that is fully run by AI. They meet with Knight.
Episodes 35-36: Idolization and Ray's Discovery
The video discusses episode 35, a continuation of the election of the model group. Eddie asks Astra for a collaboration. She's pushing herself to make these appearances. She's doing it to get her mom to smile. She comes in first place. In episode 36, the idolization work continues. Eugen and Offmon are late to the group. Ray is trying to get back into L Corporation. He learns that Knight is working for Leviathan. Knight is trying to recruit Eddie.
Episodes 37-38: The Ultimate Four and New DigiVices
The video summarizes episode 37, where they are confronted directly with the Ultimate Four. The Tamers are being pushed back. Eugen arrives with Shutmon to save them. In episode 38, Hadu awakens and cries. He gets contacted by his grandpa. They learn that the library has a locked room. They meet with his grandpa in AI form. They need to beat a new test. They climb the mountain. They all get their new DigiVices, the Duo Vices.
Episodes 39-40: The Cemetery and the Four Horsemen
The video discusses episode 39, where they make their way to the cemetery. They meet old Appmons. Gatchmon pushes all three of them out of this wall. Cloud monologues more to Hadu. In episode 40, Revivemon is dealing with Biomon. The video confirms that Hajim has been turned into an Appmon.
Episodes 41-42: Confronting Cloud and AI Boss
The video summarizes episode 41, where Hadu interacts with Cloud and Cheshammon. He wants equal treatment of AI. Knight gives Ray the true location of Hajim. In episode 42, Knight has been fired, and the new boss of El Corp is going to be AI. Ray stops Eddie from quitting. Ray prompts up as a new hired manager for Eddie.
Episodes 43-44: Sleepmon and Leviathan's Goal
The video discusses episode 43, where they return back to the base with Sleepmon. They all go back to the field trying their best to all help awaken Sleepmon. Ray thanks everyone and decides to bring Sleepmon to his house. Hajim reappears as a humanoid boy. In episode 44, Hajim gives this intel over with the others. They check back in on the Deep Web. They are in search of Bootmon. Leviathan's end goal is to turn all humans into applications.
Episodes 45-46: Crossover and Ashtra's Fan
The video summarizes episode 45, where they see a wild Agumon appear. They go to the location in Digimon Hacker Squad, Nanako. They meet Agumon. Leviathan's control was instructed upon all those other creatures. In episode 46, Astra is making a new video. His uncle forcefully takes Astra away to this Temple. Ray warns Hadu about Eugen.
Episodes 47-48: The Truth About Eugen and God Grade
The video discusses episode 47, where Watson and his crew go to school at night. Ray is working on this program. Hadu and Eugen are tasked to go look for Bootmon. Eugen demands that he kill Bootmon. In episode 48, Eugen is revealed to be AI. He brings back Leviathan. He intends to release this God Grade.
Episodes 49-50: Humans Turned to Data and Gaiaon
The video summarizes episode 49, where humans get dusted into data. The four God Digimon's names are following actual gods. Hadu is in his lowest moment. He says, "The best friend that I loved." In episode 50, Leviathan opens his mouth, and his scream causes people to get sucked into the air and burst into data. The Digimon are trying their best to protect the city.
Episodes 51-52: The Finale
The video discusses episode 51, where Leviathan continues on his data collection. Hadu picks up a red phone where his grandpa answers. Hajim has a way to commune with their Appmon. The humans are trying to get to the satellite to get it to boost up to Manura. In episode 52, Hadu is relieved by Gatchmon. The God form apps begin to retaliate. Leviathan is not quite done with Eugen.
Final Thoughts
The video concludes with Mustach Tom giving Digimon Appmon a 7 out of 10. He believes the season is better than many give it credit for. He thinks what would have pushed it to a higher score is diving deeper into the themes about what AI can do. He wouldn't mind seeing a dubbed-over version of what this would look like.
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