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The Digimon franchise, created in 1997, encomes digital pets, anime, manga, films, video games, and a trading card game, all centering on creatures called Digimon who inhabit a parallel "Digital World." The series typically follows young humans and their Digimon partners battling threats and evolving through various forms.

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Digimon: Digital Monsters (1999) TV Show Poster
Digimon
Created by
Akiyoshi Hongo, Kenji Watanabe
First Film
Digimon Adventure
First TV Show
Digimon Adventure
Latest TV Show
Digimon Ghost Game
First Episode Air Date
March 7, 1999

Cast
Toshiko Fujita, Yuto Kazama, Yuko Mizutani, Umi Tenjin, Ai Maeda, Masami Kikuchi, Hiroko Konishi, Kae Araki, Chika Sakamoto, Mayumi Yamaguchi, Miwa Matsumoto
TV Show(s)
Digimon Ghost Game
Character(s)
Tai Kamiya, Matt Ishida, Sora Takenouchi, Izzy Izumi, Mimi Tachikawa, T.K. Takaishi, Joe Kido, Kari Kamiya, Davis Motomiya, Ken Ichijouji
Video Game(s)
Digimon World, Digimon All-Star Rumble, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition, Digimon World: Next Order, Digimon Survive

Digimon Survive

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Persona Taught Digimon Survive How To Grow Up
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Even Lapsed Digimon Fans Need To Go Back And Rewatch One Of The Series' Most Underrated Seasons
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Digimon Adventure

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Digimon's Angewoman Leaps Into Live-Action with Stunning New Cosplay
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Godzilla's Official Digimon Redesign Is Metal as Hell (Literally)
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Digimon and Godzilla collide in a crossover packed with kaiju evolutions, G-cell mechanics, and a vinyl figure that’s pure monster mayhem.

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Sorry '90s Kids, Digimon Adventure Isn't the Franchise's Best Anime and It Hasn't Been For 20 Years
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Digimon Adventure is one of the best kids' anime ever created, but there is another entry in the series that deserves far more credit.

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Digimon Was Always Meant to Scare You, And 1 Part of the OG Anime Proves It
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Digimon has always been among the darkest kids' anime in history, and this idea has been part of the franchise since the beginning.

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After a Drought, September Is Going to Be a Good Month For Digimon Fans
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Digimon fans get excited, because the famous franchise is finally returning in September at its big convention, Digimon Expo ‘25 with exciting news.

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With Digimon Adventures Closing Its Doors, the Franchise's Next Anime Promises to Be Way, Way Darker
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Digimon has never been afraid to go dark, but now, the series' next anime is confirmed to be far more grim than anything before.

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Wizardmon as seen in the original Adventure anime standing alone.
Digimon's Lore Is Actually Way Deeper Than Fans Think, And A Classic Character's Origin Proves It
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Digimon Adventure's tragic hero, Wizardmon, comes from a world much different from the one fans know, and it is fascinating.

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I Know the Real Reason Digimon Looks The Way It Does, And Suddenly The Whole Franchise Makes So Much More Sense
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Digimon has always distinguished itself for its unique designs, and the reason why explains a lot about the franchise.

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The Original DigiDestined in their Tri outfits falling. Behind them, an image of the Digital World can be seen.
"We've ed the Baton": As Digimon Adventure Ends, the OG Anime's Team Is Ready For the Future
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The Digimon Adventure franchise is in good hands, as revealed by Seki, one of the series' original and most important producers.

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BlackWarGreymon makes his first appearance in the Digimon Adventure 02 anime.
One Classic Digimon Villain Has The Best Character Arc, and It's Not Even Close
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BlackWarGreymon, Digimon Adventure 02's best villain, has one of the best developments in the franchise, standing out as more than just an antagonist

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Digimon Adventure's Abandoned Sequel Was The True Follow-up Fans Deserve
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Kakudo, one of the best directors of the Digimon franchise, had an idea for a sequel to Adventure that would have been beyond amazing.

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The cast of Digimon Ghost Game shocked.
We Knew Digimon Was Dark, But Literally Nobody Was Prepared For Its Most Nightmarish Monster
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The Digimon franchise is known for being dark, but one Ghost Game villain took this trend way too far by becoming a terrifying monster.

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Sorry Shippers, But One of Digimon's Top Couples Is Never Going to Become Canon... Ever
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Tai and Sora, two of the most beloved Digimon Adventure characters, never became a couple, and there is a reason why.

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Digimon's Biggest Monster Is So Powerful That Digivolving Would Be an Extinction-Level Threat
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While the Digimon franchise is no stranger to dangerous monsters, there is one whose powers and size can cause nightmares.

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Digimon's Tai and Acumen centered with Pokemon and Ash surrounding them
30 Years Later, Let's Face It: Digimon Was Never the Pokémon Ripoff Everyone Says It Is
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After more than 3 decades of debate, it is time to accept that Digimon has never been the copy of Pokémon many fans believe.

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Tai and Izzy from Digimon: Our War Game, look shocked as they work on their computer.
Digimon Is Great, But We Can't Defend Some of the Anime's' Most Cringeworthy Moments
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The Digimon anime series is ed fondly for its deep and amazing storylines, yet it did contain several scenes that do not feel right.

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Tai holding his Digivice with the clothes he used in Kizuna. Behind him, scenes from the epilogue can be seen.
Digimon Adventure Is Done, So It's Time to Answer the Question: What Is the Anime's True Ending?
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With the ending of Digimon Adventure arriving soon, the series still needs to decide which ending will be considered canon.

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Tai wearing goggles with a solemn expression on his face. Behind him, images from Adventure's epilogue can be seen.
Did Digimon's Revival Retcon Its Real Ending? One Anime Producer Knows the Truth
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Recently, Digimon fans have been wondering if the epilogue is no longer canon, and a producer might have the answer.

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Omnimon Merciful Mode, Gallantmon Crimson Mode, and Abbadomon Core standing in front of images of other Digimon.
Digimon Has Great Monster Designs, But These 8 Are Easily the Most Badass
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The Digimon franchise has hundreds of amazing creatures, but only some of their designs can be considered truly badass.

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Key visual from Digimon Adventure Showing Tai Holding His Digivice alongside Agumon & Mat
Digimon's Next Anime Will See the Awaited Return of a Mechanic Fans Have Been Missing
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Digimon Adventure's latest project hides a secret that could imply the cast from 02 has become far more experienced tamers.

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Tai, Matt, Agumon, and Gabumon looking behind their backs and waving. Behind them, Tai's high school can be seen.
Digimon Adventure Is Finally Ending After 25 Years, Here's Everything You Need to Know Before the Final Farewell
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As the story of Digimon Adventure comes to an end, there might be fans who will need a guide to catch up with Tai's latest adventures.

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