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Digimon: Digital Monsters 1999

Status
Ended
First Aired
March 7, 1999
Last Aired
March 25, 2001
Format
2 seasons · 104 eps
Total Runtime
~38.1 hours (22 min/ep)
Essential Runtime
~37.8 hours (skips filler)
Highest Rated Episode
S1E33 "Out on the Town" (★ 9.7/10)
Network
Fuji TV
Where to Stream
Hulu
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★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 from 932 votes TV-Y7 AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 2 seasons · 104 eps Ended
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What is Digimon: Digital Monsters?

Digimon: Digital Monsters is a television series that premiered in 1999. The show is set in a digital world where creatures known as Digimon reside.

Type
TV series
Year
1999
Status
Ended
Episodes
104
Runtime
22 minutes
First aired
Mar 7, 1999
Last aired
Mar 25, 2001
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Fuji TV
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 from 932 votes
Format
2 seasons · 104 episodes
Episode runtime
~22 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
Fuji TV
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Digimon: Digital Monsters is a television series that premiered in 1999. The show is set in a digital world where creatures known as Digimon reside. According to the series, seven kids are transported to this world after discovering seven Digivices at summer camp. In this new environment, they befriend the Digimon, who were born to defend their world from various evil forces. The franchise, which includes the television series, focuses on the Digimon and their parallel universe, which originated from Earth's communication networks. The digital world is inhabited by these creatures, and they play a central role in the series. The show is classified as a TV-Y7 animation series, blending elements of action, adventure, and science fiction.

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Should you watch it?

“Kids team up with digital creatures to save a virtual world.”

Reasons to watch
  • Creative monster designs and evolution concepts
  • Strong friendship themes and character growth
  • Engaging battles and digital world exploration
Keep in mind
  • Can feel repetitive over many episodes
  • Some plotlines are formulaic

you enjoy anime about friendship, adventure, and digital pets.

Suitable for children; mild action and emotional moments.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the main goal of the kids in the Digital World?

They work with Digimon to protect the Digital World from evil forces.

How do the Digimon change forms?

They evolve, or 'Digivolve,' into stronger forms during battles.

Are the kids stuck in the Digital World?

They are transported there unexpectedly and must find a way back.

Is this show based on a game or toy?

It originated from virtual pet toys called Digital Monsters.

How many seasons are there in the series?

The series includes multiple seasons, with over 200 episodes in total.

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