User:THB/Digimon Favourites

A few quick notes to avoid any confusion:
 * All favourites were chosen from watching English dubbed episodes.
 * I use the word "least" to show that I don't necessarily hate it - it's just not my favourite.
 * This isn't a thoroughly thought-through list, so don't take it too seriously.
 * Yes, I say "favourites", not "favorites".

Favourite Seasons
No. 1. Digimon Adventure
 * The main reason I like this series is because it's not at all dragged out. The characters don't dwell too long on a single plot point, and it generally seems like there's a lot happening in this series. I also find most of the characters very likeable.

No. 2. Digimon Adventure 02
 * It didn't have as much of an impact on me as the previous series, but I still enjoyed it. I was put off by the whole "Destiny Stones" thing, which seemed to come out of nowhere, fill in several episodes, and was never mentioned again. Other than that, this series was fine, and I enjoyed seeing old characters from the previous series.

No. 3. Digimon Tamers
 * Sorry, but that whole encounter with the D-Reaper just went on and on. And in the same drab environment. Up to that point, I thought the plot was developing very nicely. The characters are likeable, and it was interesting having most events take place in the real world, as opposed to the digital world. It's just a shame they couldn't keep up the momentum.

No. 4. Digimon Frontier
 * I guess I like this series because it has similar themes to Digimon Adventure - that whole idea of exploring strange new places. However, the plot did feel dragged out in parts, especially during the battle with Cherubimon. To make matters worse, the ending was a big disappointment - made me realise how little character development there had actually been.

No. 5. (Digimon Data Squad)
 * From what I have seen so far, it's enjoyable enough - the fact that the characters are older makes it interesting - though I'm holding back until I've seen it to the end.

Most
Reason: I'm not exactly sure, but it probably has something to do with him being the leader of the group. Reason: I think his digivolutions look better than the other Digimon. Reason: I find it funny the way he's always messing around, as if he isn't really taking things seriously. Reason: I like his sense of humour, and his voice is great too. Reason: I think this is where the main story really gets interesting. I also like the unique style of the episode. Reason: It's a real key point in the series where lots of interesting stuff happens.
 * DigiDestined: Taichi "Tai" Kamiya
 * Chosen Digimon: Agumon
 * Evil Digimon: Puppetmon
 * Other Digimon: Frigimon
 * Episode: 21. Home Away From Home
 * Series Arc: Ep. 21-24 DemiDevimon's Tricks

Least
Reason: I don't hate her, but she can be annoying at times. Reason: Just that there's nothing I particularly like about her. Reason: The way he talks is annoying, and his main episodes aren't all that interesting either. Reason: Mainly the way they look, but also their personality. Reason: Just not very interesting, and especially an anti-climax after meeting the Dark Masters. Reason: At this point, I feel the series is beginning to drag on a bit, though I still kind of enjoyed it.
 * DigiDestined: Mimi Tachikawa
 * Chosen Digimon: Palmon
 * Evil Digimon: MetalSeadramon
 * Other Digimon: Garbagemon
 * Episode: 41. Sea-Sick and Tired
 * Series Arc: Ep. 40-54, The Dark Masters

Most
Reason: After he stops being evil. He seems to take things more seriously than the other kids, who spend an awful lot of time making inappropriate wisecracks. Reason: I actually found it hard to choose a Digimon, but Veemon's funny in the way that he often misunderstands things. Reason: A more complex villian than most of the others, and he turns out to be good in the end. Reason: Nice enough to explain a whole lot of plot in one episode, as far back as the first series. Reason: No stupid wisecracks, and genuinely emotional at times. Reason: Being the last major part of the series, a lot of the previous plot is explained in these episodes, and it all builds up to a massive plot twist!
 * DigiDestined: Ken Ichijouji
 * Chosen Digimon: Veemon
 * Evil Digimon: BlackWarGreymon
 * Other Digimon: Azulongmon
 * Episode: 23. Genesis of Evil
 * Series Arc: Ep. 38-50 Oikawa's Plans

Least
Reason: He was good in the first series, but as an older kid, his voice is really irritating, and he gets really angry at random moments (e.g. throwing insults at the Digimon Emperor before punching him in the face). Reason: Okay in the first series, but her whole attitude seems to change so she becomes a bit irritating. Reason: He comes out with loads of painfully cliché bad-guy lines, stuff like "foolish" and "pitiful". Reason: Generally irritating, in every way possible. Reason: Lots of slightly annoying characters here, including Mimi, Michael, and Digitamamon, who was better off as a villian. The story's kind of hard to believe as well. Reason: It's basically the same thing every episode - BlackWarGreymon finds a Destiny Stone, DigiDestined try to stop him, they fail... and in fact, that whole Destiny Stones thing was just random.
 * DigiDestined: Takeru "T.K." Takaishi
 * Chosen Digimon: Gatomon
 * Evil Digimon: MaloMyotismon
 * Other Digimon: Roachmon
 * Episode: 14. The Samurai of Sincerity
 * Series Arc: Ep. 32-37, Destiny Stones

Most
Reason: His personality is generally more likeable than the other Tamers. Reason: Guilmon isn't like the other Digimon, having been created by Takato. I think this and his relationship with Takato makes him more interesting. Reason: I don't think there are really any likeable villians in this series, but Mokuramon looks better than rest, and he also plays a major part in the series. Reason: One of the most likeable Digimon ever made. He's more interested in having fun than anything else. Reason: A chance for the viewer to catch their breath after the events of the last episode. In a way, the lack of fighting makes for a more interesting plot. Reason: This is where the overarching plot begins to develop, and things build up to a climactic point.
 * Tamer: Takato Matsuki
 * Tamed Digimon: Guilmon
 * Evil Character: Makuramon
 * Other Digimon: Calumon
 * Episode: 24. The Journey Begins
 * Series Arc: Ep. 14-24 Devas' invasion of the real world

Least
Reason: Having not heard of the Digimon games on the Wonderswan, he seemed to come completely out of nowhere, and there was no real character development, which didn't help. Reason: Same reasons as Ryo, basically. I would've picked another Digimon, but I just couldn't decide. Reason: There was no real build-up to the appearance of this character. It's almost as if the D-Reaper was written in at last minute as filler. Reason: This very minor character only appeared for several minutes, so his big sacrifice scene was more confusing than moving. Reason: I could have chosen any episode around this part. But this one was really disappointing. Just when you think the battle's finally over... nope. Reason: It was really, really dragged out, and all a bit of a blur to me. It also didn't help that the D-Reaper seemed to enter the series out of nowhere, having had no previous mention.
 * Tamer: Ryo Akiyama
 * Tamed Digimon: Cyberdramon
 * Evil Character: D-Reaper
 * Other Digimon: Dobermon
 * Episode: 48. Shadow of the Beast King
 * Series Arc: Ep. 44-51, D-Reaper Invasion

Most
Reason: At first, he was a bit irritating, though as the story developed, he became more likeable. He also had the most interesting back story. Reason: Nothing to do with Koji, but simply because I think they look better than the other spirits. Reason: He seems like a very interesting character, and the the most crafty of the evil Digimon. He also puts the group in interesting situations. Reason: His whole attitude to everything around him makes him very likeable. He also reminds me of his Digimon Adventure counterpart. Reason: Similar reasons to "Home Away From Home" in Digimon Adventure (see above). More plot, less mindless fighting. Reason: Funnily enough, I enjoyed the series more when there was less plot development. The group spent more time visiting new and interesting places, as opposed to the Continent of Darkness, which was basically the same thing every episode.
 * DigiDestined: Koji Minamoto
 * DigiDestined Spirits: Warriors of Light
 * Evil Digimon: Mercurymon
 * Other Digimon: Patamon
 * Episode: 22. Home Again, Takuya Returns
 * Series Arc: Ep. 1-12 Starting Out

Least
Reason: I don't actually dislike him, but he did seem to lack much back story, making him kind of bland. Reason: I struggled to choose anyone for this category, but there you go. Reason: The most pointless character ever made. Complete filler, and not even for a whole episode... Reason: Just that I find his voice really irritating. Reason: IceDevimon (see above). Reason: The conflict went on for longer than necessary, and to make things worse, there were a few pointless tangent episodes in-between (see above).
 * DigiDestined: J.P. Shibayama
 * DigiDestined Spirits: Warriors of Thunder
 * Evil Digimon: IceDevimon
 * Other Digimon: Angler the Trailmon
 * Episode: 36. Ice Ice Baby
 * Series Arc: Ep. 30-37 Encountering Cherubimon

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