TLDR;
This video discusses the Digimon 02 sequel, "The Beginning," now available on Blu-ray and streaming. It explores the movie's themes of childhood trauma, the bond between humans and Digimon, and growing up with the franchise. The video argues that the movie is a mature and potentially dark chapter in Digimon history, focusing on the character of Louie, who claims to be the first child to bond with a Digimon.
- The film explores themes of childhood trauma, violence, and loneliness through the character of Louie.
- It emphasizes the importance of the bond between the 02 kids and their Digimon, contrasting it with Louie's misunderstood relationship with his Digimon, Ukon.
- The video interprets the movie as a reflection on the Digimon franchise's growth alongside its adult fans, suggesting that Digimon are like family who stay with you through life's challenges.
Introduction [0:00]
The long-awaited Digimon 02 sequel, "The Beginning," is now accessible on Blu-ray and streaming platforms. Despite mixed reviews, fans are encouraged to watch the movie without prejudice. The video will contain spoilers.
Plot Overview [0:40]
The movie introduces Louie, who claims to be the first child to form a bond with a Digimon. Louie's backstory involves extreme childhood trauma, including abuse and neglect. One night, he wishes for a friend, and a Digimon named Ukon appears, promising unconditional friendship. Ukon manipulates Louie's environment to make him happy, but Louie senses something is wrong. When Louie breaks Ukon's device, Ukon gives Louie his own eye to prove his friendship, which repulses Louie. Years later, a giant egg appears in the sky, and Louie recognizes it as Ukon.
Conflict and Resolution [4:30]
The egg hatches into a giant Ukon, who creates djx to force partnerships between humans and Digimon. Louie is the only one who can stop Ukon because Ukon is not evil but simply misguided. Louie confronts his past and chooses not to make a wish, leading to a realization that better communication could have prevented the misunderstanding. Louie asks the 02 kids to kill Ukon and revert him to a djag. When Ukon dies, the devices of the chosen children disappear, symbolizing that their bonds are in their hearts. Ukon is later reborn and reunited with Louie.
Themes and Interpretations [5:47]
The movie uses Louie's story to highlight the value of the bond between the 02 kids and their Digimon. It reflects on how the Digimon franchise has grown with its fans, who are now adults. The misunderstanding between Louie and Ukon is compared to the relationship between Digimon fans and the franchise. The movie suggests that Digimon are like family, providing unconditional love and support through life's challenges. The video also touches on the idea of Digimon being in a reboot phase, aiming to unify all universes into one big project.