48 Digimon Facts: Fascinating Things To Know About The Anime

Digimon is a hugely popular Japanese franchise introduced by Bandai that has been around since 1990; it tells the story of digital monsters and their human partners, who team up to fight evil and save Digi-world.

The anime is unique, as it is one of the few animes that feature both male and female protagonists. The two main characters are a boy named Taichi and a girl named Kari.

Digimon anime has generated several video games, movies, and even Digimon-themed merchandise. The most popular titles given to this anime include Digimon World, Digimon Rumble Arena, and Digimon Battle Spirit. If you're a fan of this franchise, then you'll love these fascinating Digimon facts.

Facts About Their Powers

The story begins with a group of kids accidentally sent to the mysterious Digital World, where they befriend Digimons or Digital Monsters. Those digital monsters are powerful, morphing monsters.

In search of a way home with their Digimons, the young teens identify that they are DigiDestined (children who are chosen to save the Digital World). So, together with their combat group, they set on an adventure to fight evil and save the Digi-world. Now, let's learn the Digimon facts highlighting all the special powers of each character.

Digital World or Digi-world is a place where all of the digital creatures in the anime live. It is a vast and varied world with many different landscapes and environments. The Digi-world is also home to the evil villain Dark Masters, who seeks to rule it with an iron fist.

A Digimon hatches out of the egg as a fresh level Digimon without powers; like human infants they must learn and grow. They are officially known as Yonenki I (Baby I).

The second stage is an in-training stage, where they are called Yonenki II (Baby II).

The third stage is Seichoki (Rookie or Child stage).

After Seichoki level, characters can Digi-evolve or Digivolve to a rookie or championship level, which is a process that allows them to transform into more powerful creatures. Digimon can Digivolve in different ways, depending on the situation.

Human partners are important in the Digimon anime. They help Digi-monsters to Digivolve and protect them from harm. In some cases, human partners can even communicate with their Digimon telepathically.

Some Digital Monsters can Digivolve by themselves, while others need help from their human partners.

Stage four is the champion stage, where Digimons are known as Seijukuki (Adult). And stage five is the ultimate stage when the Digimon evolves to Kanzen Tai (Perfect).

There is also Ultimate Digital Monster, the most powerful Digimon in the anime. During this stage, they are known as Kyukyoku Tai. This is only attained at the final stage of evolution.

There are 620 super ultimate Digi-monsters; each one is incredibly powerful.

The Digital World is a place where anything is possible, and Digimon can do things that they would never be able to do in the real world. This includes flying, swimming, and walking on water.

Each Digital Monster has a different human partner and the two of them form a close bond over time. Some partnerships are stronger than others and many of the characters' relationships are explored throughout the series.

Digital Monster feels a range of emotions, just like humans do. It is one of the things that makes them so relatable to fans.

Gaiamon is the most powerful Digital Monster and is responsible for fusing Digiworld into one true Digimon.

ZeedMillenniummon, the greatest villain, awaited in the Digital Monster series with fusion power. He can travel from the real world to outer space and time without restrictions. The only way to destroy him was when the DigiDestined went into his Digi-core and undid the fusion.

Omnimon is a fusion of two mega Digimons, War Greymon, and MetalGarurumon. He had the power to determine what attacks were about to be performed.

Many fascinating Digimon facts about the characters have made them so popular with fans over the years. Did you know that WarGreymon and MetalGarurumon were designed to be opposites? WarGreymon was meant to represent courage, and MetalGarurumon represented wisdom.

Digimons often evolve to become more powerful to deal with difficult challenges they face.

The Digivice is not just used for summoning Digimons, but it also helps to monitor a Digimon's health and well-being.

Game And Movie

Digimon has spawned many video games and movies over the years. The first Digimon game was released in 1999 for the PlayStation, and since then, there have been numerous sequels, spin-offs, and reboots. Let's learn Digimon facts featuring games, movies, video games, card games, short films, and novels.

The first anime incarnation of the Digimon franchise from Bandai, Digimon Adventure, was released in 1999 with an early video game. The first Digimon Adventure began as a short film.

The first 'Digimon' movie was released in 1999 in Japan and 2000 in the United States. 

Nearly 20 films based on anime and video games are expanded to genres such as racing, fighting, and role-playing. 

Namco Bandai game developers developed the first Digimon video game. They sold 35,752 copies of video games in four days of release.

Toei Animation has produced the anime series since 1999.

One Digimon fact most fans may not know is that authors planned to create only 13 episodes of the Digimon franchise, which was meant to promote the game Digimon World for PlayStation.

Digion has 8 popular Digimon series and 20 Digimon movies. In May 2000, the anime was ranked the most-watched TV program in the United States for children between 2-11 years old.

Digital Monster is packed with interesting characters. Some of the most popular include Taichi Kamiya (Tai), Matt Ishida, Sora Takenouchi, Izzy Izumi, Mimi Tachikawa, Joe Kido, Takeru Takaishi (aka Takato Matsuki), Lee Jianliang, Rika Nonaka (aka Jeri Katou), Calumon (best of animal Digimons), and Beelzemon (mega level Digimon with dark element).

The Digi-world is a planet and is home to Digimons. It is a place where Digimons can live and thrive without worrying about the problems of the real world. There are no wars, no pollution, or crime in the Digital Monster world. It is referred to as a Utopia for Digimons.

The Digimon reveals that the Digi-world is a planet that exists in another dimension. It was confirmed in the movie 'Revenge of Diaboromon', which revealed that humans created the digital world as a refuge for Digimons, fleeing from an alien invasion.

Digimon franchise worldwide rights are acquired by Saban Brands, except in Asia. The company also re-acquired Power Rangers and purchased Paul Frank's Lifestyle brand.

The virtual pets-based short film 'Digimon Adventure' was released in 1999. However, shortly after the film's storyboard, producers had the idea of requesting Toei Animation to turn 'Digimon' into a television series.

There are 10 games in the Digimon franchise produced by Toei Animation. They are, Digimon Adventure, Digimon Adventure 2, Digimon Tamers, Digimon Frontier, Digimon Data Squad (Digimon Savers), Digimon Fusion (Digimon Xros Wars), Digimon Universe: App Monsters, Digimon Adventure 3, and Digimon Ghost Game.

The story of Digimon Tamers is considered the best of all the series and the kids' favorite, as it represents the entire brand.

Tamers is often referred to as the darkest of the Digital Monster series. However, it does have emotionally heavy moments. It is said that ideas to make Digimon Tamers 'Dark Digi-destined' was pitched by one of the writers.

Digimon Tamers let to the line of virtual pets, especially video games, cards, and movies.

Digimons characters were named after Kanji (related to luck).

Takanori Arisawa composed music for all the Digimon Adventure Japanese versions.

There were other short series based on Digimon featuring Tai and Kari. Tai and Kari find a Digi-egg from their computer, which hatches and Digi-evolve to battle Parrotmon.

The 'Digimon' film grossed 650 million yen (5,673,818 million dollars).

Yu Yuen Wong, author and one among the famous Manhua writers, published five volumes of illustrated manga based on Digimon, and Tokyopop published those series in English.

There were also light novels of Digimon Adventures written by director Hiroyuki Kakudou and Hiro Masaki, one of the writers of 'Digimon Adventure' who was co-creator of the light novel.

Digimon series from Bandai, a Japanese media franchise, has separate fan-based for their movies, anime, toys, manga, short films, fan fiction, cosmic plays, video and card games.

Facts About The Creators

There are currently over 800 different types of Digimons, and this number continues to grow with each new season of the anime. So let's learn Digimon facts about the creators of these Digital evolutions or Digi-evolution.

The name behind Digital Monster or Digimon worldwide is Akiyoshi Hongo; a team that consists of three people who are authors. They are Aki Maita, Hiroshi Izawa, and Takeichi Hongo from Bandai.

The pseudonym Akiyoshi Hongo was created by Bandai to commemorate the men behind the franchise. They represent the figures for their contribution to creating Digital Monster.

Bandai is a Japanese toymaker, video game maker, and publisher.

Chiaki J. Konaka, a Japanese writer and novelist, is the head writers of the Digimon series.

The creators were working on a game story called Digital Monster, which featured creatures living in a digital world. When they decided to make an anime out of the concept, they renamed the creatures Digimon.

The character designs for Digital Monster were done by Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, an animator who had worked on several other popular anime such as 'Naruto' and 'Bleach'.

The head writer and creator of the Digimon, Akiyoshi Hongo, also created the popular manga series Dr. Slump. 

FAQ's

Who was the first Digimon created?

It was first created by Akiyoshi Hongo. He originally wanted to create a character resembling an animal crossing between a fish and a turtle, so Digi-monster has their characteristic 'turtle shell' backs.

Can Digimon speak?

Yes, Digimons can speak. They communicate with each other and with humans through a form of telepathy.

What happens when a Digimon dies?

When a Digimon dies, its data is released back into the digital world. It essentially 'returns to nature.' Digimons can evolve and change form to adapt to the ever-changing digital world. It allows them to survive for so many years.

Who is the strongest Digimon?

There are many contenders for the title of strongest Digimon. Some of the most popular choices include Gaiamon, ZeedMillenniummon, WarGreymon, Omnimon, and MetalGarurumon.

Who is the biggest Digimon?

Galacticmon Digimon is the biggest Digimon with incredible cybernetic, resembling some spacecraft.

What is the cutest Digimon?

Some people might say that the cutest anime character is Pikachu from 'Pokemon', while others might choose Gammamon from 'Digimon'.

Do Digimon have ages?

Digimon do not have specific ages, as they continue to grow and evolve even after reaching their adult forms. However, they are generally considered the same age group as humans, so most Digimon are children or adults.