Guilmon

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Guilmon (ギルモン)
Voice actor(s) Masako Nozawa (Japanese)
Steven Blum (English)
Partner(s) Takato Matsuki
Digivolution
In-Training Gigimon
Rookie Guilmon
Champion Growlmon
Ultimate WarGrowlmon
Mega Gallantmon
Megidramon
Mega Gallantmon Crimson Mode


Guilmon is a fictional character from the Digimon franchise. Guilmon is featured in Digimon Tamers (and the related movies Battle of Adventurers and Runaway Locomon) and is Takato Matsuki's partner.

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[edit] Appearance

Guilmon appears to be relatively small, but when standing erect, he is actually the size of an adult human. Guilmon is a red dragon-like Reptile Digimon who carries the black Digital hazard symbol on his chest and has wing-like ears. Unlike most other Digimon, when Guilmon Digivolves to champion or ultimate, he retains much of his "rookie level's" persona.

[edit] Description

Guilmon is a virus-type Digimon, though his attitude most of the time could lead to thinking that he was a data or even a vaccine-type. His virus typing could possibly explain his first mega form, Megidramon. Guilmon's fighting style shows his virus nature, as he fights with much more zeal than Agumon or other digimon protagonists. Guilmon has a very keen sense of smell and possess somewhat of a six sense to detect other digimon if around ( though the concept of this ability may apply to all digimon, as most in the series could sense the presence of other digimon, if were around).

Guilmon is a curious and naive digimon, the youngest of the partner Digimon. He was created from Takato's imagination and brought to life by the Blue Card.[1] At first, Guilmon had not been aware of the differences between humans and Digimon, calling his partner Tamer "Takatomon".

Guilmon is normally depicted as playful and friendly, proving to be quite popular with Takato's classmates for being a real live Digimon. He would refer to Takato as "Takatomon" at the beginning of the series. Despite his childlike nature, Guilmon is shown to have wisdom. For example, when Takato didn't want Guilmon to digivolve, in fear that Guilmon would no longer be the same, Guilmon pointed out that Takato has changed over time as well, but he is still the same person.

Guilmon had one of the deepest realtionships with his tamer out of the whole series, the two did many things together and conquering many hurdles. Guilmon is very loyal and protective of Takato and would do anything for him. When Guilmon digivolved to Megidramon, it was through their friendship that Takato managed to come back to his senses which allowed him to rescue Guilmon and bring him back, later allowing them to biomerge to Gallantmon to fight Beezlemon.

Guilmon gets along very well with Terriermon and Calumon. His first meeting with Renamon was as enemies, but Guilmon does later acknowledge Renamon's knowledge in combat situations. At first, Guilmon would either ignore or try to play with Impmon.

Unlike previous seasons, Guilmon is not the first Digimon to digivolve into Champion level even though he belongs to the lead character; Terriermon and Renamon digivolved before him.

Attacks

  • Pyro Sphere (Fireball): Guilmon spits a concentrated blast of fire from his mouth.
  • Rock Breaker: Guilmon hits his opponent with a huge amount of force, almost like he is throwing a rock at his opponent.

[edit] Other forms

The name "Guilmon" refers to only the rookie form of this digimon. Throughout the series, Guilmon gains the ability to Digivolve into a number of more powerful forms (each with a different name). The rookie form, however, is his most common and preferred form.In episode 1 Guilmon comes alive Takato first calls him Redinofiremon then blazingdragonlizardmon.

[edit] Gigimon

Gigimon (ギギモン)
Gigimon (ギギモン)

Gigimon is Guilmon's In-Training form. The name "Gigimon" comes from the Japanese word "gigi", meaning doubt. Gigimon appeared when Guilmon De-Digivolved to Gigimon after the D-Reaper was defeated and was forced to return to the Digital World.

Attacks:

  • Hot Bite: Bites opponent.

[edit] Growlmon

Growlmon  Growmon)
Growlmon Growmon)

Growlmon is the Digivolved form of Guilmon. Guilmon first Digivolved to Growlmon during his fight against Devidramon. In this new form, Growlmon fought a fierce battle against the dark dragon and ultimately destroyed him.

Afterwards, Growlmon discovered that he wasn't able to regress. Takato tried various methods to make Growlmon use up his "surplus" energy, but failed. Growlmon eventually did De-Digivolve naturally after observing a rainbow with Takato. Futher along the series, after a few times of digivolution, Guilmon eventually learns how to de-digivolve.

Attacks:

  • Pyro Blaster (Exhaust Flame): Growlmon shoots a powerful fire ball from his mouth.
  • Dragon Slash (Plasma Blade): Growlmon charges the blades on his arms with energy and slashes his enemies.

[edit] WarGrowlmon

WarGrowlmon (メガログラウモン MegaloGrowmon)
WarGrowlmon (メガログラウモン MegaloGrowmon)

WarGrowlmon is Guilmon's Ultimate form. WarGrowlmon first appeared when Mihiramon of the Devas appeared. Since Mihiramon was so much stronger than other Digimon, Takato had to use a Blue Card. Slashing this card allowed Growlmon to Digivolve into WarGrowlmon, who was then able to defeat Mihiramon. Growlmon later digivolved again to defeat the Devas Indramon and Vikaralamon in the real world and to fight both Beelzemon and Zhuqiaomon in the Digital World. WarGrowlmon also fought against the D-Reaper when the tamers returned from the digital world, due to their temporary inability to bio-merge.

The first few times Growlmon Digivolved into WarGrowlmon, he and Takato were linked mentally. Takato declared the "Atomic Blaster" attack at the same time his Digimon was about to use the attack.

Attacks:

  • Atomic Blaster: Fires a strong energy beam from the two cannons on his chest.
  • Radiation Blade (Double Edge): He powers up the blades on his arms and fires them at the enemy.
  • Trinity Burst: In this combined attack with Taomon and Rapidmon, WarGrowlmon turns into a crystal-like form, then a beam of energy, and then he combines with the other two (also in the form of energy beams at this point) into an energy arrow that resembles a Phoenix.

[edit] Megidramon

Megidramon
Megidramon

Megidramon is a Mega Digimon whose name comes from the word "Megiddo", the place where Christians believe the final battle between good and evil will take place; and Ramon.

Megidramon is Guilmon's viral Mega form when the full destructive power of the Digital Hazard is released, and as a result his existence endangered the very fabric of the digital world (In other words, he could destroy the digital world merely by existing). The death of Leomon at the hands of Beelzemon caused Takato to become enraged with blood lust, and this caused Guilmon to turn into Megidramon. Jeri finally snapped him back to his senses and he became horrified by Guilmon's transformation (which also destroyed his D-Arc in the American Dub).

At first, Megidramon seemed to have the upper hand against Beelzemon and attempted to devour him. However, Beelzemon eventually won the battle by absorbing Makuramon's data and beating Megidramon unconscious. Takato cried, knelt down by the unconscious Megidramon and wished that they could fight Beelzemon together as it should be. This resulted in him Biomerging with Guilmon to become Gallantmon. Takato then received a golden D-Power with digicode written around the circular screen.

Attacks

  • Meggiddo Flame
  • Hell Howling

[edit] Gallantmon

Gallantmon (デュークモン Dukemon)
Gallantmon (デュークモン Dukemon)

Gallantmon is the true Mega form of Guilmon. Gallantmon was the first Biomerged Digimon to appear. Gallantmon is armed with the holy lance Gram and the shield Aegis. Gallantmon first appeared when Takato Biomerged with Guilmon in order to fight Beelzemon. In this new form, Gallantmon was able to defeat Beelzemon. Gallantmon's power was later proven to be a major asset in the battle against the D-Reaper. Gallantmon played a key role in confronting the D-Reaper and in obtaining the ARMS "Grani" as his mode of transportation.

Attacks

  • Lightning Joust (Royal Saber): Gallantmon shoots out energy at the opponent from his Gram Lance.
  • Shield of the Just (Final Elysium): Gallantmon fires an energy beam from his Aegis Shield.
  • Dragon Driver: A joint attack with Grani - the two drive themselves right into their opponent.
  • Yuggoth Blaster: A joint attack with Grani - a blue tri-bolo energy attack that shoots from Grani's mouth.
  • Lightning charge(Lightning lance): Gallantmon holds up his lance and a giant surge of lightning attack all things around him good and evil.

[edit] Grani

Grani
Grani

Zero ARtificial MonSter Grani (Zero ARMS Grani) (ゼロアームズ・グラニ zeroāmuzu gurani) is a special type of Digimon who also serves as a transport vehicle. It was named after Sigurd's horse from Norse mythology. Grani mainly served as a "steed" for Gallantmon to ride on, and had Mitsuo Yamaki's Yuggoth Program installed. Grani was originally a rudimentary digital lifeform, but soon evolved into a sentient Digimon. It was created by the 'Monster Maker' team with the aid of Hypnos as an 'ark' to bring the children home from the Digital World. During this time, Grani developed a bond with Guilmon. Later the ark was modified and brought to the Real World by Henry Wong's D-Power, and Gallantmon gives it life. Its destruction gave Gallantmon the power to transform into "Gallantmon Crimson Mode" for the final battle against the D-Reaper. Grani also saved Beezlemon after he was attacked by the D-Reaper.

Grani is voiced by Dave Mallow.

[edit] Gallantmon Crimson Mode

Gallantmon Crimson Mode
Gallantmon Crimson Mode

Gallantmon Crimson Mode is the mode form of Gallantmon. Gallantmon Crimson Mode appeared towards the end of Digimon Tamers. After Gallantmon had found himself overwhelmed in his battle against the D-Reaper, Grani, in a final act, gave the last of his power to Gallantmon triggering a mode change. In this form, Gallantmon's armor becomes red and his cape is replaced by angelic wings. Gallantmon Crimson Mode is armed with the holy sword Blutgang and the celestial spear Gungnir. With this newfound power, Gallantmon Crimson Mode was able to defeat the D-Reaper's Agent-01.

Gallantmon assumes this form again during the fight against the Parasimon in which he uses his Crimson Light attack to destroy all of the Parasimon in one shot.

Attacks

  • Crimson Light (Quo Vadis): Gallantmon Crimson Mode releases every ounce of his power, casting his enemies into oblivion.
  • Final Justice (Final Elysian): He obliterates his adversaries with the full might of his Gungnir.
  • Royal Saber (Invincible Sword): Severs an opponent with the full might of his Blutgang.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ "Guilmon Comes Alive". Digimon Tamers. Fox Kids. 09-01-2001.