Digimon Adventure first aired in 1999 and captured the hearts of children! The series, which depicts the heartwarming bond and battles between protagonist Yagami Taichi and his Digimon partners, is still popular with fans of all ages, even now, more than 20 years later. Numerous theatrical versions have been released, and a remake, Digimon Adventure:, has been airing since 2020! In this article, we'll introduce the main characters and voice actors of Digital Monster:.
Taichi Yagami (CV: Yuko Sanpei)
The protagonist of "Digimon Adventure:," Taichi is a fifth-grade elementary school student with a younger sister named Hikari. He always wears goggles on his forehead. He has a heroic temperament and is a very brave, passionate boy who puts others before himself! He's always positive and energetic, giving everyone courage. He excels at judgment and can turn even the most difficult situations into opportunities. Yuko Sanpei, who voices Taichi, is a versatile voice actress who has played a wide range of roles, including the protagonist Renton Thurston in "Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven" and the Butt Detective in "Butt Detective." In the original series, Yoshiko Fujita voiced Taichi.
Taichi's Partner Digimon: Agumon (CV: Chinatsu Sakamoto)
A growing Digimon with the appearance of a small orange dinosaur. He's usually a glutton and laid-back person, but when the time comes, he evolves into Greymon (adult) and fights alongside Taichi and his friends. He and Taichi share a strong bond of trust and work in perfect harmony! Their fighting style is truly cool, like that of a pair of partners. Agumon's laid-back demeanor is enhanced by the voice of Chika Sakamoto, known for her role as Mei in the timeless Ghibli film "My Neighbor Totoro." The voice actor hasn't changed since the original.
Yamato Ishida (CV: Daisuke Namikawa)
He's a cool boy for a fifth-grader. He's a mysterious boy who arrived in the network space where Taichi encountered Agumon before him. Although he is quiet and often misunderstood by those around him, he actually has a kind side and is considerate of others so as not to get them into danger. He often disagrees with the hot-blooded Taichi, but is a reliable presence who will support him in times of need. He has a younger brother named Takeru, whom he cherishes very much. Yamato's voice is provided by Namikawa Daisuke, who has voiced many handsome characters. Some of his notable works include the role of Oikawa Tooru in the "Haikyu!!" series and Mori Ogai in "Meiji Tokyo Renka." In the original series, Yamato was played by Kazama Yuto.
Yamato's Partner Digimon: Gabumon (CV: Mayumi Yamaguchi)
This Digimon is in its growing stage and is covered in white fur with blue lines. It appears to be a reptile, like Agumon, but the inside of its fur is never revealed. It has a shy and kind personality, and understands Yamato better than anyone. When it reaches maturity, it evolves into Garurumon, a warrior known for its speed. Yamato-loving Gabumon is voiced by Mayumi Yamaguchi, the same voice actress as the original. Her most notable role is Envy in "Fullmetal Alchemist."
Sora Takenouchi (CV: Ryoko Shiraishi)
A fifth-grade elementary school student and childhood friend of Taichi, Sora's charming blue knit cap is her signature feature. Her bright and easygoing personality makes her a big sister type girl who is loved by the girls around her. She is actually the daughter of a flower arrangement master. The mature voice of Sora is provided by Ryoko Shiraishi. Her notable roles include the protagonist Hayate Ayasaki in "Hayate the Combat Butler!" and Kazua Onizuka in "SKET DANCE." Yuko Mizutani originally voiced Sora.
Sora's Partner Digimon: Piyomon (CV: Shigematsu Katori)
A pink, bird-like Digimon in its growth stage, with striped feathers on its head. He has a clingy personality and looks up to the reliable Sora like an older sister, never leaving her side. When he transforms into his perfect form, Birdramon, he can fly freely. The voice of the clingy Piyomon is provided by Shigematsu Atori, who is active in narration and commercials.
Koushirou Izumi (CV: Yumiko Kobayashi)
Koushirou is a fourth-grade elementary school boy who lives in the same apartment building as Taichi. He is incredibly tech-savvy for a child, carries a computer with him, collects and analyzes all kinds of information, and supports everyone. He is shy and speaks politely to everyone. Koushirou is voiced by Yumiko Kobayashi. She made waves in 2018 when she was selected to play the main character, Shinnosuke Nohara, in the "Crayon Shin-chan" series. The original voice actor was Arumi Tenjin.
Koshiro's Partner Digimon: Tentomon (CV: Takahiro Sakurai)
This ladybug-like Digimon speaks in a mysterious Kansai dialect. He's a cheerful, upbeat character, but occasionally has a cool catchphrase. He's very protective of the young Koshiro. When he transforms into an adult Kabuterimon, his defenses increase. Tentomon is voiced by the highly popular voice actor Takahiro Sakurai. He's been in charge since the original series, so he continues to voice Tentomon in a Kansai dialect. His notable roles include the popular 2020 role of Giyu Tomioka in "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," the eldest son Osomatsu Matsuno in "Mr. Osomatsu," and Suzaku Kururugi in "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion."
Joe Kido (CV: Takeshi Kusao)
Joe Kido is a sixth-grader and the oldest of the Chosen Children. Born into a family of doctors, he prioritizes studying as he prepares for his junior high school entrance exams. As the oldest, he tries to bring everyone together, but his timid nature makes it difficult. Joe's voice is provided by veteran voice actor Takeshi Kusao. His notable roles include the protagonist Hanamichi Sakuragi in "SLUM DUNK" and Trunks in the "Dragon Ball" series. In the original series, the character was voiced by Masami Kikuchi.
Joe's Partner Digimon: Gomamon (CV: Junko Takeuchi)
This seal-like Digimon has a distinctive red mohawk on his forehead. He has a kind personality and supports and encourages Joe, who tends to get carried away. He's skilled at moving underwater. Gomamon's voice is provided by Junko Takeuchi. She's also famous for being the voice actress for Uzumaki Naruto, the protagonist of "NARUTO"!
Tachikawa Mimi (CV: Marika Takanashi)
A fourth-grade elementary school girl, Mimi Tachikawa, is known for her large white cowboy hat. She is the daughter of Tachikawa Heavy Industries, one of Japan's leading companies. She's incredibly beautiful, but she's always at her own pace and prone to getting into trouble... She has a close, almost friend-like relationship with her partner Digimon, Palmon. Mimi is voiced by Marika Kono. Her most notable roles include Hinata Kamisato in "Yuuki Yuuna is a Hero" and Yumina Ernea Belfast in "In Another World with My Smartphone." Ai Maeda voiced Mimi in the original series.
Mimi's Partner Digimon: Palmon (CV: Kinoko Yamada)
This green Digimon has a large flower blooming on its head. It can extend its tentacles. When it matures, it transforms into a cactus-like Togemon, capable of powerful omnidirectional attacks! He is one of the few Digimon whose evolutions are almost completely unrecognizable. He loves Mimi and fights to protect her. Mimi's bodyguard, Palmon, is voiced by Kinoko Yamada. Her unique voice perfectly matches the image of Palmon! Her most well-known role is Kaori Shimaoka in "Ojamajo Doremi."
Takaishi Takeru (CV: Megumi Han)
Takaishi Takeru is Yamato's younger brother, a second-grade elementary school student. Their parents are divorced, so they don't live together and have different last names, but they're very close. He can be a bit of a crybaby, but he'll do his best when the time comes! Takeru's voice is provided by Megumi Han, who is also famous for playing Gon Freecss, the protagonist of "HUNTER x HUNTER." Her other notable work includes the role of Yamato Rinko, the heroine of "My Love Story!!."
Takeru's Partner Digimon: Patamon (CV: Miwa Matsumoto)
This hamster-like Digimon is cute and a crybaby, just like Takeru. When it evolves, it actually becomes an amazing Digimon...!? Patamon's voice is provided by Miwa Matsumoto. Her most notable roles include the role of Chiharu Mihara in "Cardcaptor Sakura."
Hikari Yagami (CV: Misaki Watada)
Taichi's younger sister, a second-grade elementary school student. She can sense things that ordinary people cannot, so she notices Taichi's presence as he struggles in an unknown world. She loves Taichi very much. Hikari's voice is provided by Misaki Watada. Her most notable roles include the role of Clara in "New Sakura Wars the Animation." In the original series, Hikari was voiced by Kae Araki.
Hikari's Partner Digimon: Tailmon (CV: Mie Sonozaki)
This cat-like Digimon is the same size as other Digimon in their growth stage, but is actually in its adult stage. It influences Taichi and his friends' battles, but it is a Digimon shrouded in mystery. Tailmon is voiced by Mie Sonozaki. Her notable roles include the role of Yotsuba in "Kingdom" and the role of Sode Shirayuki in "Bleach." In the original series, Tailmon was voiced by Yuka Tokumitsu.
Digimon Adventure: Character Summary
The main characters in "Digimon Adventure:" are almost identical to those in the original series. While less than half of the voice actors are the same as in the original, the characters' appearances haven't changed significantly when you watch the anime. More importantly, the story and character relationships are completely different, so fans of the original series will likely be surprised!
