Marcus Damon

Marcus Damon (大門) is a fictional character in the Digimon Data Squad series. His name, Masaru, means Victory in Japanese.

He is the first human lead of any Digimon serial, excluding C'mon Digimon, that doesn't wear goggles. Marcus is also the first and only human protagonist to physically hurt Digimon on a regular basis.

In the Japanese version, when referring to himself, Masaru adds "" (様) onto his name.

Marcus's birthday, April 2, is the same day Digimon Savers started in Japan.

Appearance
Marcus is a tall teenage boy with olive-green eyes and shoulder-length brown hair, tied back in a half-ponytail with bangs framing the sides of his face. At the start of the series, his attire consists of a white shirt under an unbuttoned red shirt with blue jeans, and red sneakers. In later episodes, he starts wearing a black tank top, a red-and-white vest, red sneakers, khaki jeans, and black wrist bands. Both outfits include a silver crest that was given to him by his father.

His DATS uniform consists of a blue-and-white half-sleeve jacket with a red jumpsuit underneath.

Description
Marcus is the kind of guy who would rather settle a dispute with his fists. He is loud and arrogant, and often rude and confrontational. However, his heart is in the right place. He is a caring and loyal friend, son and brother, who would protect his loved ones no matter what. He has a soft spot for children, stemming from his strong connection to his younger sister, Kristy.

Marcus isn't a good student, as he would rather fight or eat than study.

Etymologies
Name used in Digimon Savers and related materials. It is also used in the English translation of Digimon World DS.
 * Masaru Daimon (大門 大)
 * Ja: Daimon (大門). A Japanese surname meaning "great gate".
 * Ja: Masaru (大). A masculine Japanese name meaning "great".
 * "Daimon Masaru" is also a pun, as it could be read Daimondai (大門大), appropriate for his hot-headedness and tendency to act before thinking.

Name used in the English dub of [Digimon Data Squad]] and related materials.
 * Marcus Damon
 * Marcus. Similar to Masaru.
 * Damon. Similar to Daimon.

Story
It should be noted of Marcus's importance to the team: he is often the one to finish a major opponent. Some examples are when he smashed SaberLeomon's fang, blasting his DNA through Belphemon's chest, destroying Craniamon's shield and shattering Yggdrasill's true form. These are all performed from when he punches the opponent with immense strength.

Marcus's DNA Charge seems to possess great potential: the most noticeable moment was in episode 45 when his revelation that his friends believed and trusted him to stop King Drasil/Spencer Damon, it created an aura that protected him from MirageGaogamon's Full Moon Blaster and Rosemon's Forbidden Temptation; instead of hurting him, it simply collided with the aura and propelled Marcus upwards (he had been falling at the time).

Five years later, he and Agumon still wander the Digital World, challenging strong Digimon.

Digimon Fusion
Marcus appears alongside on the Old Clock Shop Man's boat alongside Tai Kamiya, Davis Motomiya, Takato Matsuki, and Takuya Kanbara while punching his own fist. Marcus later reveals himself to Xros Heart alongside Tai, both of them appearing with their Agumons' respective Mega forms while helping give Tagiru Akashi the mindset to digivolve Arresterdramon into Superior Mode. While he and Tai leave without fully introducing themselves, Marcus expresses how impressed he is with the way Tagiru and Gumdramon fight.

Digimon Xros Wars (manga)
Marcus appears alongside in 's story.

Digimon World DS
Masaru is an NPC.

Digimon World Dawn and Dusk
Marcus makes a cameo appearance in the "The Legendary Tamer" quest as a competitor in Exhibition 3 of the Legend Tournament. He and fight alongside  and, who comment on Marcus acting before thinking.

Digimon Xros Wars: Super Digica Taisen
Marcus is a legendary General, whose Partner is.

Digimon Adventure (PSP game)
In the Digital Dungeon, Marcus punches Takuya Kanbara while the boy is one of his Digimon forms. Later, he and meet Taichi "Tai" Kamiya,, and. Marcus and his Agumon mistake Tai's Agumon for a fake.

Digimon World Re:Digitize: Decode
Taiga can fight Marcus and in the. The first battle is the "I am Masaru Daimon" Free Battle in the DigiTower's 1F. Later, Taiga can fight them again in the "Man-to-man Battle" in 20F. This time, if Taiga defeats Agumon, Marcus will get angry that the boy has already defeated them twice, and attempts to fight. tries to intervene, reminding Marcus that humans can't fight in the Colosseum, but Marcus punches the dragon, sending it flying to the reception. Marcus then notices the D.N.A. has apeared in his hand, and charges it, making Agumon digivolve to. If GeoGreymon is defeated, Marcus will try to fight Taiga himself, but Agumon complains he's hungry. Although Marcus asks Agumon to wait, the Dinosaur insists that he can't wait any longer to eat, and the two leave. Taiga then receives the Agumon (2006) and GeoGreymon cards.

Digimon Masters
Marcus is a playable character.