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Digimon: Digital Monsters (TV Series 1999–2007)

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    Takeru «T.K.» Takashi: When you can’t think of anything to say, do you always resort to fighting?

    Ken: I guess…

    Takeru «T.K.» Takashi: That’s your problem. You don’t know when to talk and when to fight. Now’s a good time to talk… on the other hand… it’s also a good time to fight.

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Digimon — not a Poke-ripoff

I’ll admit, when I first saw the commercials for «Digimon» a year ago, I automatically thought it was some sort of «Pokemon» spinoff. Sure, the two share some common ground — spunky kids hooking up with cute little monsters that evolve into big, less-cute monsters — but the similarities end there.

I won’t insult anyone’s intelligence, most of all my own, by trying to compare the two series point by point — I’m not at all familiar with «Pokemon», though I get the feeling that if you’ve seen one episode of this series, you’ve seen ’em all. But «Digimon» simply seems to be a more thoughtful and engaging series than its predecessor: the character designs are inventive, mixing nature with technology; the colour palette is varied, contrasting the brightly-hued Digimon and human kids with comparatively subdued backgrounds; the digital world into which the children stumble is a place full of mystery and wonder, evoking an atmosphere reminiscent of CS Lewis’ «Chronicles of Narnia».

The characters themselves are well-rounded and fully realised, not the cookie-cutter stereotypes one would initially take them for. Not one of the children who leaves the digital world is the same person they were upon arriving there; throughout the numerous cataclysmic battles and far-reaching story arcs, the characters undergo intense changes, becoming stronger, braver, and more mature as they call upon the powers that lie within them. The relationships — among the children themselves and between each child and his digital counterpart — are by turns humorous, intriguing, and heartfelt.

Of course the show is not without its flaws — the animation is occasionally lacklustre; seeing the same transformation scenes over and over again can grow tiresome; and several episodes suffer from poor writing. But, in my opinion, these problems are outweighed by the tightly-woven plotline and spot-on characterisations.

Say what you will about «Digimon», but it truly is in a class by itself.

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  • Release date
    • August 14, 1999 (United States)
    • Japan
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Disney
    • Fox Kids
    • Japanese
  • Also known as
    • Digimon 02
  • Production companies
    • Toei Animation
    • Toei Company
    • Bandai
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  • 24 minutes

    • Dolby
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    • Mono

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When it comes to ‘childhood shows’ you grew up watching, there comes a certain kind of dissonance between the experience you had as a kid and the experience you would have as an adult. Rewatching Digimon Adventure recently, I realized that it’s the kind of show that wouldn’t sit well with you if you think too much, especially when compared to other better anime. Objectively speaking, it’s not a classic, and one would certainly have to retain some sense of nostalgia to really enjoy having this adventure. For an anime created to promote the virtual pets merchandise, however, it is a well-produced series that offers a few surprises, even for the more cynical audiences.
While it’s definitely better than the other popular ‘mons’ anime franchise in terms of its overarching plot, the story is not the strongest aspect of the anime. The series is split into four major arcs, and like any monster-battling shounen shows, the storyline can get a bit episodic, with the children fighting a new set of villains with the beginning of each arc. Predictable cliches are commonly found without looking closely, and there are even a number of plot-holes and deus ex machinas that attack your common sense and logic. That said, viewers going in expecting a typical beat’em up will be pleasantly surprised by some of the darker plot-twists during mid-series. For a show seemingly targeted towards a younger audience, its angst and drama can become a bit mature for the little ones. This is where the strongest suit of the series comes into play — the character writing.
For the entirety of the show, it’s as if the writers had set out to place their focus solely on ‘evolving’ the seven children (and to a lesser extent, the eighth child) in the show. Most of the side characters in the show, even the protagonist Digimon characters, have little to no personality. Their morality and motivations are pretty clear, and it’s definitely a good versus evil story at play. There’s little intelligence to be found among the villains’ cliche ‘take over the (digital) world’ scheme, and even the good guys don’t give a satisfying explanation of why these particular children, and not any others, were chosen to be sent to the Digital World and fight the battles. Nevertheless, this leaves plenty of room for a singular focus — the Chosen Children characters.
As the story goes on, each of the eight children are given a proper development scenario where they have to conquer their flaws and become a better person. Nearly all of them has an inner demon to fight with, and this can range from casual angst to realistically unpleasant situations. After doing some research on the show, I found out that the writers had decided to name each of the characters based on symbolical words that are related to good luck and fortune. This had me thinking that the writers really cared about the characters as they would care about a bunch of real children, and the writing really shows. While the manner in which the characters overcome their fears and anxieties can be overly convenient and even awkwardly forced at times, ‘character development’ is at its most literal sense here as we see the children evolve past their immature selves and be freed as a butterfly would.
For an anime produced in the ’90s, the art department did quite a decent job. However, the first thing I noticed rewatching the show is how blend the water-color backgrounds can be. While it’s a common, traditional style among many anime of that era, the art of both the Digital World and the real world in this anime would be the least memorable thing in your mind. This can be effective in the sense that your focus is entirely placed on the characters instead of a picturesque backdrop, and considering that the characters are well-animated, this is hardly a problem. Given the angst the protagonists would face, the color tones at these grimmer moments do give the show the appropriate atmosphere, being cheery, thrilling, and emotional at the right times.
However, viewers would be annoyed at the repetitive transformation sequences the Digimon would go through very often. While this may be fun for the kids, and it’s certainly an effective business technique to promote the toys, they get old and tired for the more impatient viewers. Moreover, while the traditional animation transformations were decent to look at, viewers may find the CG animations to be cheesy and even cheap. The accompanying music, however, helps the audience through the ordeal without leaving things too awkward.
Some of the scores you hear in the anime might feel familiar for you older audiences out there. That’s because composer Arisawa Takanori had decided to recycle and remix a few of his old tracks from Sailor Moon Sailor Stars. Cheap productions aside, I noticed that many of the scenes in the anime have awkward silences where no track is played, and this can be sometimes anti-climatic. That said, there are more than a handful of enjoyable scores, character themes, and battle themes inserted in every episode to keep one entertained, not to mention the ever memorable «Butter-Fly» theme song by Wada Kouji. In addition, the theme song for the Digimon evolution sequences, Miyazaki Ayumi’s «Brave Heart», would certainly fire up the spirits in your heart as you root for the heroes to win.
One particular aspect I would like to mention about the songs in the original Japanese series is that the lyrics are definitely a lot more mature, symbolic, and memorable than those second-rated pop songs used in the dub series. In exchange for an opening about becoming a fluttering butterfly, the dub chose to use an over-the-top cheese-fest that repeats the word, «Digimon» over and over again.
The overall enjoyment of the series is a difficult aspect to evaluate. As stated above, what one might enjoy as a child is vastly different than as an adult. Being a kid, I really loved this season of Digimon to death, more so when I discovered the original Japanese version. The values this show brings to children about courage, friendship, and love are more entertaining than preachy, and they really help the younger audiences relate to them as they journey on this fun adventure with these lovable characters. But as you grow older and become more cynical, you would start noticing the chinks in the plot-armor, the randomness even in the original Japanese dialogues, and you would wonder to yourself how the heck you had managed to sit through this show.
Nostalgic factors aside, the anime series is pretty tame compared to better-written shounen shows out there, even with its above average character writing. However, for a carefree experience revisiting your childhood again, the show will serve up as more than decent entertainment as you travel with the Chosen Children on this Digimon Adventure.

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Digimon Adventure Season 1 (1999)

Mar. 5 at 20:28, 2020 / 68,403

Type: TV Completed / 54 eps [~24 m.]

Year: March · 1999

Genre: For the little ones, Adventure, Fantasy, Action

Author: Akiyoshi Hongou

Director: Hiroyuki Kakudo

Preview: Dubbed, Offscreen · Polyphonic | One-voiced | Subtitles

Rating: PG

Studio: Toei Animation

Voiceover: [Gliger, Studio: Pilot]

Subtitles: [Timber Maniacs]

Description:

Digimon Adventure Season 1 (Digimon Adventure Season 1) summer camp suddenly move into a mysterious world.

Separated, they each met and befriended small digital monsters called Digimon. The children and their new Digimon friends quickly become inseparable, and work together as a team in the wonderful «Digi World» to fight off hordes of evil Digimon. Time later, the kids discover that some of the giant, friendly Digimon they met earlier are becoming aggressive. Some dark force destroys the will of even the most persistent Digimon by embedding black gears into their body, turning them into vicious monsters. By creating chaos and destruction wherever there is a dark force, a threat of destruction is created for the entire Digi World. Now the guys need to save this world from the evil forces that live in it and find a way back home.

  • Frames
  • Chronology

Adventures of digimons / TV series

1999 Digimon adventure 1 season

[54 Ep.]

2000 Digimon adventures 2 season

[50 Ep. ]

2001 Digimona tamers

[51 EPs]

2002 Digimon World Borders

[50 eps]

2006 Digimon Guardians

[48+1 eps]

2010 Digimon Cross Wars

[79 eps]

2016 Digimon Universe: App Monsters

[52 eps]

2020
Digimon Adventure (2020)

[66 eps]

Digimon Adventures / Feature Films

1999 Digimon Adventures Movie (1999)

[1 ep] Digimon Kids Adventure4 20002 Digimon Adventures Movie

2000 9004

[1 ep]

2000 Digimon Adventure Movie: Golden Digimentals

[1 ep]

2001 Digimon Adventures Movie: Devilemon Strikes Back

[1 ep]

2001 Digimon Tamers Movie: Battle of the Adventurers

[1 ep]

2002 Edge of the Digital World Movie: Ancient Digimon Reborn!

[1 ep. ]

2002 Digimon Tamers Movie: Lokomon Runaway

[1 ep.]

2005 Digimon Adventures Movie: Digimon Monster X-Evolution!

[1 ep]

2006 Digimon Guardians Movie: Absolute Power! Explosive Form Awakening!!

[1 Ep.]

2015 Adventures of Digimon Movie: Reunion

[4 Ep.]

2016 Adventures of Digimon Movie: Determination ]

2017 Adventures of Digimon Movie: Loss

[4 Ep.]

2017 Adventures of Digimon Movie: Union

[4 Ep.]

2018 Adventures of Digimon Movie: Our future

[1 Ep.]

Digimon Adventure / Short Films

2000 Digimon Adventure 3D: Digimon Grand Prix!

[1 ep]

2006 Digimon Guardians 3D: The Digital World is in Danger!

[1 ep]

Digimon Adventure Season 1

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