Digimon Adventure (2020 TV series) facts for kids
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Quick facts for kids デジモンアドベンチャー:(Dejimon Adobenchā:) |
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| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Masato Mitsuka |
| Produced by | Hiroyuki Sakurada |
| Music by | Toshihiko Sahashi |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
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| Network | FNS (Fuji TV) |
| Original run | April 5, 2020 – ongoing |
| Episodes | 66 |
| Digimon franchise | |
Digimon Adventure (Japanese: デジモンアドベンチャー:, Hepburn: Dejimon Adobenchā, stylized as Digimon Adventure:) is a Japanese anime TV show. It's the eighth TV series in the Digimon world. This show is a reboot (a new version) of the first Digimon Adventure show from 1999. The series first aired on Fuji TV in April 2020.
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What is Digimon Adventure: About?
The story takes place in the year 2020. Strange cyber-attacks are happening in Tokyo. These attacks are linked to big problems in another world. This world is called the Digital World. It's a place inside the internet where special creatures called Digimon live.
Seven children are getting ready for summer camp. Suddenly, they are sent to the Digital World! There, they find special devices called Digivices. They also meet their own Digimon partners. The kids soon learn they have been chosen. They must stop unknown dangers that threaten both their world and the Digital World.
Who are the Main Characters?
The show features a group of brave kids and their Digimon friends. Here are some of the main characters:
| Character | Voice actor |
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| Taichi Yagami | Yūko Sanpei |
| Agumon | Chika Sakamoto |
| Yamato Ishida | Daisuke Namikawa |
| Gabumon | Mayumi Yamaguchi |
| Koshiro Izumi | Yumiko Kobayashi |
| Tentomon | Takahiro Sakurai |
| Sora Takenouchi | Ryoko Shiraishi |
| Piyomon | Atori Shigematsu |
| Joe Kido | Takeshi Kusao |
| Gomamon | Junko Takeuchi |
| Mimi Tachikawa | Marika Kouno |
| Palmon | Kinoko Yamada |
| Takeru Takaishi | Megumi Han |
| Patamon | Miwa Matsumoto |
| Hikari Yagami | Misaki Watada |
| Tailmon | Mie Sonozaki |
How Was the Show Released?
The first preview for Digimon Adventure: came out on March 6, 2020. It announced the show would start on April 5, 2020. The series was shown on Fuji Television in Japan. You could also watch it online on services like Netflix and Bandai Channel.
Watching Around the World
Crunchyroll started streaming the show on April 4. They made it available in many parts of the world. This included North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The show had subtitles in many languages like English, Spanish, and French. You could also watch it on Hulu and AnimeLab.
Delays and Episodes
On April 19, Toei Animation announced that new episodes would be delayed. This was because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The show started re-airing old episodes from the beginning on June 7. New episodes finally started again on June 28, with episode 4. Digimon Adventure: has a total of 66 episodes.
Music from the Show
The main opening song for the series is "Mikakunin Hikousen." It is sung by Takayoshi Tanimoto.
Takayoshi Tanimoto also sings three other important songs in the show:
- "Be The Winners" is the theme for when Digimon evolve to their Champion level.
- "X-treme Fight" is for Ultimate level evolutions.
- "Break the Chain" is for Mega level evolutions.
The show has different ending songs:
- Episodes 1-13: "Kuyashisa wa Tane" by Chiai Fujikawa.
- Episodes 14-26: "Q?" by Reol.
- Episodes 27-38: "Mind Game" by Maica_n.
- From episode 39 onwards: "Overseas Highway" by Wolpis Carter and Orangestar.
Home Video Release
In Japan, Digimon Adventure: was released on DVD and Blu-Ray. The first set with episodes 1-12 came out on December 2, 2020. The second set (episodes 13-24) was released on March 3, 2021. A third set (episodes 25-36) came out on June 2, 2021.
What Did People Think of the Show?
Some critics had mixed feelings about Digimon Adventure:.
Christopher Farris from Anime News Network called it "The Worst Anime of 2020." He felt the show didn't explore enough. He thought it focused too much on constant fights and power-ups. He believed it lost the "weird mystery" and "quirky character work" of the original 1999 series.
Laura Thornton from Comic Book Resources said the story felt "fatigued." She thought the show focused only on getting characters from one fight to the next. She explained that the original Digimon Adventure was great because it balanced exciting fights with fun, light-hearted moments. This made the show more memorable and emotional. She also mentioned that the new series focused too much on Taichi. This left other characters feeling less important.
See also
In Spanish: Digimon Adventure (serie de televisión de 2020) para niños
