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Digimon: Digital Monsters

1999 – 2001Show2 seasons104 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureAnimation
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic–8.8

A nostalgic, heartwarming animated series about fantasy and growing up, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm · you want dark or edgy material

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Episodes

2 seasons · 104 episodes · best: S1E37 "Kanzentai Sô-shingeki! Kirameku Enjiwomon" 8.9

Episodes

7.6

Story

While at summer camp, seven kids come across seven Digivices and are transported to a strange digital world. In this new world they make friends with creatures that call themselves Digimon who were born to defend their world from various evil forces.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic 90s Anime
  • Digital World Adventure
  • Friendship and Courage
  • Monster Taming Evolution
  • Coming-of-Age Journey
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Childhood Wonder
  • Action-Packed Fantasy
  • Emotional Bonding
  • Classic Shonen Structure

Cast

24 of 24 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hiroyuki Kakudou, Harume Kosaka, Takahiro Imamura
Written by
Satoru Nishizono, Atsushi Maekawa, Genki Yoshimura

Everyone

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Facts

March 7, 1999 · March 25, 2001 · Ended

First aired
March 7, 1999
Last aired
March 25, 2001
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 104 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
81 countries

Tropes

The Imp, Character Development, Numbered Sequel +9

  • The Imp
  • Character Development
  • Numbered Sequel
  • Digimon Rumble Arena
  • Digimon Ghost Game
  • Captain Ersatz
  • Hypnotic Eyes
  • Universe Concordance
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Synchronization
  • Digimon Tamers
  • Cephalothorax

12 of 266 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Digimon: Digital Monsters?"

Questions about Digimon: Digital Monsters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Digimon: Digital Monsters?

Hulu

In the United States, Digimon: Digital Monsters streams on Hulu. It also streams in 79 other countries.

Is Digimon: Digital Monsters worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Digimon: Digital Monsters okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Digimon: Digital Monsters?

38 h

About 38 hours: 104 episodes in 2 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2001.

Will I feel good after watching Digimon: Digital Monsters?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is Digimon: Digital Monsters in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Digimon: Digital Monsters use?

The ImpCharacter DevelopmentNumbered SequelDigimon Rumble ArenaDigimon Ghost GameCaptain ErsatzHypnotic EyesUniverse ConcordanceOh, Crap!SynchronizationDigimon TamersCephalothoraxand 254 more

TV Tropes lists 266 tropes for it, including The Imp, Character Development, and Numbered Sequel.