Digimon Savers

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Digimon Savers
Digimon Savers
デジモンセイバーズ
(Dejimon Seibāzu)
Genre Action, Adventure, Shonen
TV anime
Directed by Naoyuki Itou
Studio Toei Animation
Network Fuji TV
Original run April 2, 2006 –
No. of episodes 35 (to current)
Related works

Digimon Savers is a Japanese anime television series, and the fifth series produced as part of the Digimon franchise.

As of June 2006, it is currently in production by Toei Animation, and airing every Sunday at 9:00 AM on the Fuji TV network. In addition, a tie-in movie called Ultimate Power! Burst Mode Invoke! was released on December 9, 2006. [2] Savers is the first Digimon program to be produced in three years, following 2003s Digimon Frontier. This season is considered by some people to be aimed at older or more adult demographics than previous seasons have been.

It has been reported that Bandai will bring Digimon Savers to the U.S. in the summer of 2007 the movie is also confirmed.[1]

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[edit] Plot summary

Digimon Savers Logo.
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Digimon Savers Logo.

A fourteen year old boy, Masaru Daimon, an undefeated street fighter, meets Agumon, who has escaped from DATS, a secret government organization set up to defend the human world from invading wild Digimon. After fighting each other, the two quickly become friends, and through a series of events, are inducted into DATS, where they hope to grow in strength.

Masaru's team-mates include Tohma, a young prodigy, and his partner Gaomon, and Yoshino and her partner Raramon. As the series progresses, Touma discovers that Digimon respond to the "darkness" in humans, putting them at odds with monsters who seek to use humanity's own vices to bolster their own power.

The plot thickens with the introduction of Mercurimon, one of the rulers of the Digital World, and the human boy Ikuto, who serves him along his partner Falcomon. The DATS team tried to unfold the reason for their hatred on humankind, just to discover that the real threat doesn't come from the Digital World, but from their own world itself.

The Digivices used in this series are the "Digivice iC", and its upgraded version, the "Digivice Burst". Some antagonists also are humans posessing a different kind of Digivice yet unamed.

[edit] Episodes

See List of Digimon Savers episodes

[edit] Characters

[edit] Main characters

Character Seiyuu Digimon Seiyuu
Masaru Daimon
Daimon Masaru (大門　マサル)		 Soichiro Hoshi Agumon Taiki Matsuno
The main character of the series, Masaru is the son of the researcher, Suguru Daimon, who disappeared into the mysterious realm known as the Digital World almost 10 years ago. Loud and outspoken, Masaru calls himself "the number one street fighter in Japan." After encountering Agumon, he becomes the Digimon's partner after receiving a Digivice from the mysterious old man, Hiroshi Yushima. Masaru and Agumon later become members of DATS in order to face stronger and stronger opponents. As the series progresses, though, he finds much more to fight for.
Tohma H. Norstein
Tōma H Norushutain (トーマ・H・ノルシュタイン)		 Hirofumi Nojima Gaomon Kazuya Nakai
Tohma H. Norstein is a half-Austrian, half-Japanese young man, and a child prodigy. An Olympic-level boxer and a genius scholarly and tactically, he is a vital member of the DATS team. When Masaru joined DATS, Tohma was away in Europe, and when they finally met, they were at odds. However, they overcame their difficulties, and have since become steady team-mates. Gaomon is Tohma's loyal digimon partner, and is a focused and serious-minded warrior.
Yoshino Fujieda
Fujieda Yoshino (藤枝　ヨシノ)		 Yui Aragaki Lalamon Yukana Nogami
Yoshino is the third member of the core team, as well as the oldest. She and her partner Raramon have been partners for many years. Though not initially as strong as Masaru or Touma, Yoshino has more than enough skill at her job. She suffered from self doubt due to experiences in her childhood, but with Raramon, was able to overcome them.
Ikuto Noguchi
Noguchi Ikuto (野口 イクト)		 Rie Kugimiya Falcomon Chie Kojiro
Ikuto is a mysterious boy who, years before the start of the series, was lost in an accident involving a Digital Gate. Ikuto was raised by a digimon called Yukidarumon (known as Frigimon in English), whom was killed in a massacre orchestrated by a man named Akihiro Kurata. A servant of Mercurimon, Ikuto eventually hated all humans, but began to change his opinion as he learned his true origins. Falcomon is his partner and childhood friend, who does his best to help Ikuto as he comes to grips with his humanity.
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

[edit] Supporting Cast

Main article: List of minor Digimon Savers characters

[edit] DATS

The primary cast of Digimon Savers
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The primary cast of Digimon Savers
  • Captain Rentarou Satsuma: Satsuma is Masaru and the others' commander, who oversees most of the activities of the Japanese branch of DATS. His Digimon partner is Kudamon.
  • Miki Kurosaki and Megumi Shirokawa: The two DATS computer operators. They are partners with the two PawnChessmon, and primarily aid the team from the control room. Their partners are the two PawnChessmon.
  • Chief Hiroshi Yushima: Hiroshi Yushima is the cheif officer of DATS, but for a time, he appeared simply as a street-wandering old man that appeared to aid Masaru and give him critical advice. His Digimon partner is Kamemon.
  • Professor Suguru Daimon: Masaru and Chika's father, who disappeared on the expedition to the Digital World years before the start of the series. Part of the group's current aims are to find him.

[edit] Villains

  • Belphemon Sleep Mode (25-): A Digimon who Kurata most likely serves.
    • Akihiro Kurata (21-): Arguably the main villain of the series, Kurata is a human who participated in the expedition to the Digital World and developed a hatred of Digimon. His motives now seem to involve their extermination. Created an artificial Digimon called Gizmon, which could become Gizmon AT, and later Gizmon XT.
      • Bio-Hybrids (26-33): Three humans under the command of Kurata, and are they have the ability to become Digimon.
        • Nanami / BioCoatlmon / BioLotusmon (26-31): Only female of the group. Defeated by MirageGaogamon.
        • Ivan Zimuryar / BioStegomon / BioSpinomon (26-32): Strongman of the group from Russia. Defeated by Rosemon.
        • Kouki Tsubasa / BioThunderbirmon / BioDarkdramon (26-33): Leader of the group. Defeated by ShineGreymon.
  • Mercurimon (12-25): A powerful Digimon in the Digital World, who comes into conflict with humanity and DATS. He plays an important role in Ikuto's history as well as most of the events in the series. Killed by Gizmon.
  • SaberLeomon (20-22): Attacked Satsuma and Suguru's group ten years ago. Attacked the real world with an army of Pteramon and Boarmon. Killed by RiseGreymon, with some help from Gizmon.
  • Argomon (Movie): Villain of the new Digimon movie.

[edit] Allies (Digimon)

  • Frigimon (Yukidarumon): The adopted Digimon mother of Ikuto. Killed by Gizmon.
  • BantyoLeomon: A rogue Digimon who comes in contact with the group during their adventures in Digital World, who seems to know more than he lets on.
  • ElDoradimon (30-33): Holds the Holy Capital on its back. Killed by Gizmon.
  • Baromon (30-33): Lord of the Holy Capital on ElDoradimon. Killed by Gizmon.

[edit] Families

  • Sayuri Daimon: Sayuri is Masaru and Chika's mother, as well as Suguru Daimon's wife. A kind and caring woman, she often does whatever she can to support her children.
  • Chika Daimon: Chika is Masaru's sister. Though she at first is only a spectator to many of the events involving Digimon, she becomes personally involved after becoming friends with a Digimon named Biyomon.

[edit] Movie: Ultimate Power! Activate Burst Mode

Ninth Digimon movie poster.
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Ninth Digimon movie poster.

The movie centres around an evil Digimon, called Argomon, who is attempting to put humans into an eternal sleep. A new character, Rizumu (Rhythm) will appear to help the Digimon save their humans by infiltrating the villain's castle. The movie also boasts the first appearance of ShineGreymon Burst Mode[3].

[edit] Video Games

As it is part of a resurgence of the Digimon franchise, Digimon Savers has a number of related video games associated with it.

  • Digimon World DS: A game featuring several Digimon Savers characters, but does not focus on them. It can arguably be seen as a side-story to Digimon Savers, but may be out of continuity with the rest of the series. Digimon World DS is the only Savers-related media to be, thus far, released in the United States.
  • Digimon Savers: Another Mission: A game focusing on the primary characters of the series, and which presents an original story that apparently runs parallel to the anime. It involves the members of DATS coming into conflict with the Seven Great Demon Lords.

[edit] Series Concepts

[edit] Digi-Soul

Main article: Digivolution

An important concept in the series is the Digi-Soul, the main medium by which the humans in the series evolve their Digimon. Essentially, it is some kind of energy aura that allows a Digimon to grow stronger, and is tied into a human's emotions.

The Digi-Soul usually manifests as a glowing aura around the user's hand, which is then channeled through the Digivice with the command of "Digi Soul Charge". A stronger version is the so-called Full Charge, which erupts around the entire body. Overdrive is the term used to allows the Digimon to evolve into their Mega (Ultimate) form.

[edit] Digivice

Main article: Digivice

The digivice is the primary tool used by any human with a Digimon partner. The primary Digivice used by the characters in the series is the Digivice iC.[2]It is used for multiple purposes, the most important of which is the channeling of the human's Digi-Soul, which allows for the Digimon to digivolve (evolve). It can also "store" a partner inside of it, and released back in the world with the command of "realize." Different digivices are also used by the series' villains.

    • Later on, the Digivice is upgraded into the Digivice Burst, which can channel the full power of the Digi-Soul and activate Mega (Ultimate) digivolution. It also reportedly has another ability called the Air Signal, which can be used to activate Burst Mode.

[edit] DATS (Digital Accident Tactics Squad)

DATS is an organization dedicated to keeping the peace between the human and Digital Worlds, by stopping any Digimon that appears in the real world, and returning it to the Digital World in the form of a Digi-Egg (digitama). DATS is apparently a worldwide organization, as Tohma was known to visit the European branch prior to episode three. It is unknown if there is an American branch, or one elsewhere, but the majority of Digimon activity occurs in Japan. The Japanese branch, at least, falls under the direct jurisdiction of Japan's Confidentiality Ministry.

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

Due to the manipulation of Akihiro Kurata, the core team of DATS operatives in Japan was dissolved, and the building that housed DATS was annihilated. It is unknown if the organization still exists in some other capacity, or if it will be reinstated - one could argue that Kurata officially oversees the activities of DATS in its current state, but the DATS headquarters was also destroyed by Kurata, who spoke as if all of DATS no longer existed.

[edit] Digital World

Main article: Digital World

The Digital World is the otherworldly realm, which as it is in other series, formed due to the growing worldwide digital network. Though we have only seen a part of it in the series, locations include a forest ruled over by Cherrymon, and the Infinity Ice Ridge, the ruling place of Mercurimon. The Digital World is connected to the real world by way of Digital Gates, most of which open incidentally. For some reason, the barrier between both worlds is breaking down. Finally, as stated by Mercurimon, a sort of omnipresent "god" of the Digital World exists, known as Yggdrasil.

[edit] Credits

[edit] Cast (Japan)

[edit] Staff (series)

  • Original Concept: Akiyoshi Hongo
  • Serialization: V. Jump (Shuueisha)
  • Series Director: Naoyuki Itou
  • CG Director: Kouichi Noguchi
  • Chief Animation Director: Akihiro Asanuma
  • Animation Directors: Akihiro Asanuma, Yoshitaka Yajima, Toshio Deguchi, Satoko Itou, Ken Ueno, Shigetaka Kiyoyama, Setsuko Nobuzane, Kinhiro Takeda, Sayo Aoi, Kumi Nakajou
  • Art Directors: Yoshito Watanabe, Tetsuhiro Shimizu, Ken Tokushige, Shigekata Toku
  • Chief Art Director: Yoshito Watanabe
  • Art Advance: Honma Ochimu
  • Character Design: Sayo Aoi
  • Color Key: Yasue Itasaka
  • Music: Keiichi Oku
  • Scenario/Script/Screenplay: Ryouta Yamaguchi, Michiko Yokote, Meihiko Inari, Akatsuki Yamatoya, Kenichi Yamada
  • Editing: Kouichi Katagiri
  • Series Composition: Ryota Yamaguchi
  • Episode Direction: Naoyuki Itou, Toshinori Fukazawa, Kenyo Sasaki, Tooru Yamada, Yutaka Tsuchita, Morinama Hatano, Sachihiko Nakao, Tetsuo Imazawa, Hidehiko Kadota, Makoto Sonoda
  • Production Manager: Shousuke Okada
  • CG Producer: Takeshi Himi
  • Producers: Koji Kaneda(TV Fuji), Atsuya Takase(TV Fuji), Shinichi Ikeda, Atsutoshi Umezawa, Hiroaki Shibata
  • Digital Coloring: TAP, M.S.J. Bushuku Notoge Sakusho, Kagura, Studio Okyattsu
  • Online Editing: TOVIC
  • Sound Studio: Tabakku
  • Design Cooperation: VIZ
  • CG Production Cooperation: Office Purion
  • Music Cooperation: Index Music, Fuji Pacific Music Publication, Toei Animation Music Publication
  • Production Cooperation: Toei
  • Production by: TV Fuji, Yomiuri Koukokusha, Toei Animation

[edit] Staff (movie)

  • Director: Tatsuya Nagamine
  • Animation Director: Tadayoshi Yamamuro
  • Art Director: Yoshito Watanabe
  • Screenplay: Ryouta Yamaguchi
  • Animation Production: Toei Animation

[edit] Theme songs

Opening Theme #1: Gou-ing! Going! My Soul!!
Artist: Dynamite SHU
Songwriter: Tooru Hiruma
Composer: POM
Arranger: Cher Watanabe

  • (eps. 1-29)

Opening Theme #2: Hirari[3]
Artist/Songwriter: Kouji Wada
Composer: IKUO
Arranger: SPM@

  • (eps. 30-)

Ending Theme #1: One Star
Artist: Yousuke Itou
Songwriter: Tomoko Sakakibara
Composer: POM
Arranger: Hiroaki Oono

  • (eps. 1-24)

Ending Theme #2: Ryuusei (FALLING STAR)
Artist: MiyuMiyu
Songwriter/Composer: yukiko
Arranger: Kazunori Miyake

  • (eps. 25-)

Insert Song: Believer
Artist: IKUO
Songwriter: Hiroshi Yamada
Composer/Arranger: Michihiko Ohta

[edit] Sources

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Digimon Re-Launch in Japan. ICv2.com (2006-03-23). Retrieved on 2006-06-24.
  2. ^ The term "Digivice iC" is not actually used in the show, but is used here to identify it in comparison to other digivices.
  3. ^ Based on news reported on the official website of Index Music [1]

[edit] External links

Digimon Savers (List of episodes)
Main characters: Masaru | Tohma | Yoshino | Ikuto
Main Digimon: Agumon | Gaomon | Lalamon | Falcomon
Other characters: Minor characters | Mercurimon | BantyoLeomon
Villains: Kurata | Gotsumon | SaberLeomon | Kouki | Nanami | Ivan
See also: Digimon | Digimon: Digital Monsters | Digimon World DS | Digimon Savers: Another Mission


Digimon
Anime: Anime overview | Adventure (Season 1) | Adventure 02 (Season 2) | Tamers (Season 3) | Frontier (Season 4) | Savers (Japan only) | Digital Monster X-Evolution (movie)
Mangas: V-Tamer | Digimon Next | Digimon Chronicle | D-Cyber
Video Games: Digimon World (and 2, 3, 4) | Digital Card Battle | Battle Spirit (and 1.5, 2) | Digimon Racing | Rumble Arena (and 2) | Digimon RPG | Digimon World DS | Digimon Story: Sunburst/Moonlight | Digimon Savers: Another Mission | Anode/Cathode Tamer
Other: Digimon card game | Digimon virtual pet | DigiDestined | Digivice | Digivolution | Digital World | List of Digimon | Chosen Digimon | List of human characters
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