5 Changes I Hope the New Digimon Anime Brings to the Table, Ranked

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The thrilling new anime titled “Digimon Beatbreak” hails from the esteemed Digimon franchise and is being produced by Toei Animation. This exciting addition to the series was announced at Digimon Con in March 2025, with a planned release date set for October 2025. Unfortunately, details about the show are scarce, but we do have some tidbits: the main character’s name, the principal Digimon, and their respective voice actors have been made known. Additionally, an image featuring our protagonists has been unveiled, though the storyline remains a secret. What we do know is that our human hero is 15 years old, which sets him apart from many other entries in the series as he’s not a young child.

As we draw closer to the October release of Beatbreak, further details about this new anime are expected to surface. However, we’ve already brainstormed some ideas regarding its direction. We aim to steer clear of certain obstacles that may arise, while still preserving and enhancing the series’ existing strengths. Despite appreciating recent installments like Ghost Game and the Kizuna movies, we aspire for the franchise to push boundaries and take bolder steps forward. The fan base remains steadfast, and we hope that Beatbreak will serve as a contemporary Digimon anime, attracting a broader audience.

5) Don’t Focus Too Much On Only the Lead Protagonist

Over the years, Digimon has been more about a group dynamic rather than just one protagonist. While Tai was undeniably the main character in the first Digimon Adventure anime from 1999, the series also delved deeply into the lives of the other children, exploring their intricate personal stories. Similarly, Digimon Tamers occasionally shared the limelight among its three principal characters during its entire run.

In the Digimon animated series, there’s a tendency to overemphasize a single character, which can lead to criticisms, like the 2020 remake of Digimon Adventure received for focusing too heavily on Tai at the expense of other DigiDestined. With only one tamer unveiled for the upcoming series Beatbreak, there’s a concern that it may not offer an ensemble experience, as we would typically expect. Fingers crossed that more cast members will be introduced as its release date approaches.

4) Bring Back the Eldritch Horror from Digimon Tamers

The Digimon series is usually vibrant and filled with action, yet it occasionally delves into horror themes. Shows like “Digimon Adventure 02” and “Kizuna” often created an ominous mood, while “Ghost Game” focused more on a kid-friendly brand of horror. However, “Digimon Tamers” took horror to another level with its antagonist, D-Reaper – a living virus that started infecting the real world, emphasizing eldritch terror.

In Digimon Tamers, D-Reaper seems to resemble a Lovecraftian monster with its long tentacle structure. This villain is not like other cartoonish antagonists in Digimon; instead, it acts as an ominous force of nature or something beyond our comprehension. While we cherish Myotismon and Lucemon, we yearn for Beatbreak to bring back the complex, eldritch evil that made Digimon Tamers truly remarkable.

3) Make It Less Episodic

In the newest addition to the Digimon series, Digimon Ghost Game, it seems that the storyline suffered due to the absence of a unifying plot thread. While there were certain plot elements, like the main character’s quest for his father, these threads didn’t fully connect throughout the show. Instead, Ghost Game primarily revolved around encountering and battling a different monster each week.

As a storytelling aficionado, I must say that episodic narratives can indeed be engaging, but they need a solid narrative spine to keep them going. Unfortunately, the repetitive nature of Ghost Game, where each week brought a new Digimon adversary without any significant narrative advancement, felt more like a hindrance than an asset. It was like spinning my wheels, never really getting anywhere. Here’s hoping that Beatbreak will offer a more cohesive plotline, one that propels the series forward week after week, providing a satisfying narrative journey for viewers.

2) Keep It Grounded

Ever since its inception, Digimon has been a unique magical series that combines the extraordinary with our everyday lives. The initial short film of Digimon Adventure, directed by Mamoru Hosoda who was later nominated for an Oscar, sets the tone for the franchise, ensuring that the fantastic Digimon elements are integrated into our world. While the Digital World is always dreamlike and abstract, the human world is portrayed as ordinary and relatable. This contrast makes the instances where the Digital World intersects with reality more striking, making the Digimon seem even more extraordinary and adding a sense of urgency.

In most Digimon series, they’ve effectively maintained the grounded realism that Hosoda initially introduced. However, some titles veer towards a more exaggerated reality. For instance, the world in “Digimon Data Squad” was as over-the-top as the Digital World itself. The franchise excels when it adheres to the principles shown by Hosoda in the first movie. In the case of “Beatbreak”, it should aim for a style more like “Digimon Adventure” than “Data Squad”.

1) No Gimmick Evolutions

As the series progressed, there was an increasing demand to alter the traditional Digimon mold. Initially, the original show, Digimon Adventure, depicted each main child having a Rookie-level Digimon, representing their primary form. Over time, these Digimon could evolve up to two or three stages, with the ultimate form being a Mega-Level Digimon. Immediately, the franchise aimed to shake things up by incorporating armor evolutions and fusions in Adventure 02.

The fourth series, titled Digimon Frontier, introduced a significant shift in its formula by allowing children to physically transform into Digimon. While some fans appreciate this change, we’ve always felt uneasy about such a drastic alteration. We believe the series thrives when it either maintains simplicity in evolutions or introduces minor innovations. The Burst form in Data Squad was an enjoyable exception, serving as a unique addition without significantly altering the formula. However, the fusion mechanic introduced in Digimon Fusions fell flat. Series like Digimon Tamers, Digimon Ghost Game, and hopefully, Beatbreak, have understood that adhering to the traditional formula yields the best results. We hope they refrain from incorporating any outlandish gimmicks to differentiate themselves.

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2025-07-18 01:11