Digimon Adventure, the first series to air in 1999, captured the hearts of children! The series, which depicts the heartwarming bonds and battles between protagonist Taichi Yagami and his Digimon partners, continues to be popular with fans of all ages, even now, over 20 years later, and continues to be loved by fans of the original series. In this article, we'll explain the differences between the original Digimon Adventure:, the all-new series that began airing in 2020, and the original Digimon Adventure.
What is Digimon Adventure:?
"Digimon Adventure:" was announced as a completely new sequel to the original "Digimon Adventure," which aired in 1999. However, despite being announced as a "completely new" series, the protagonist Taichi Yagami, the "Chosen Children," and the partner Digimon are all the same as in the original. This led many fans to question, "Is this a remake? Or a completely new series?" While the main characters, partner Digimon, and other characters generally overlap with those in the original, the story and setting are also different from the original.
Are Taichi and his friends fighting to save Tokyo?
The objective of the journey in "Digimon Adventure:" is even different from that of the original. In the original, Taichi and his friends' goal was to save the Digital World from crisis in order to return to their home world. Taichi and his friends, with their strong sense of justice, fought desperately for the Digital World, but that was their true purpose. However, in "Digimon Adventure:," the crisis in the Digital World is linked to the real world via the network, so Taichi and his friends fight in the Digital World to save Tokyo.
The "Chosen Children" don't know each other!
In "Digimon Adventure:," the characters are the same as in the original, but the character backgrounds are different. Taichi is a close friend of Takenouchi Ten and is in the same class, but he is not acquainted with the other "chosen children." In the first episode, Izumi Koshiro appears as a boy living in the same apartment building, but he is only acquainted with him by name and face. He has never met Ishida Yamato, Kido Joe, or Tachikawa Mimi before, and they become friends in the Digital World.
Yamato appears as a mysterious, handsome character!
In the first episode, Taichi's friend Yamato suddenly appears riding Garurumon in front of Taichi after he is transported to the network space. Yamato then reappears with Gabumon some time after Taichi enters the Digital World. He seems to have been interacting with the Digimon even before Taichi, and exudes the aura of a mysterious, handsome character. He gradually becomes friendly with the other "chosen children," but at first, he doesn't talk much about himself or his younger brother, Takeru.
The story takes place in modern-day Tokyo!
Digimon Adventure: is set in modern-day Tokyo. Twenty years have passed since the original, and the world of this work has progressed accordingly. Another major difference from the original is the premise that the Digital World's influence extends to the real world. Because the Digital World is linked to the real world via a network, there are many scenes in which power outages and trains run out of control due to the influence of the Digital World and evil Digimon. Taichi, who left his sister Hikari behind in the real world, and Yamato, who left Takeru behind, are often seen worrying about them.
The "Black Gears" don't appear, and the story is different!
"Digimon Adventure:" is a completely new work, so the story is completely different. The "black gears" that made such a strong impression in the original are absent, replaced by "black miasma." However, there are key moments that evoke the original. For example, Taichi and his friends go to summer camp and enter the Digital World, and Mimi meets Andromon in the ruins. These scenes will bring back memories for fans of the original!
The theme song isn't the classic "Butter-Fly" either!
For those who loved the original Digimon Adventure, many have a special attachment to Koji Wada's "Butter-Fly." Unfortunately, the theme song for Digimon Adventure: is not "Butter-Fly," but Takayoshi Tanimoto's "Unidentified Airship." Given Wada's early death from illness in 2016, some fans have expressed their wish that the theme song hadn't been changed. However, "Unidentified Airship" is a refreshing and uplifting song that perfectly matches the series' style.
Summary of Differences from the Original!
Digimon Adventure: is billed as a completely new work, so it's best to assume that everything is different except for the characters and Digimon. There are many nods to the original in key places, and the story is interesting, so even fans of the original will enjoy it to the fullest. It might even be fun to rewatch the original after watching Digimon Adventure:!
