The Real World (リアルワールド / 現実世界 Riaru Wārudo / Genjitsu Sekai?), also known as Human World (人間界 / 人間世界 Ningen-kai / Ningen Sekai?), is the home world of humans in the various Digimon anime, manga, and games. Usually, the main scenario used from the Real World is Tokyo.
Diaboromon's ultimate goal is to hijack a military computer and try to destroy the Real World with a nuclear strike.[1]
In Digimon Adventure, the summer of 1999 had strange events happen all over Earth. And so it begins...
In Digimon Xros Wars (manga), the Human World is adjacent to the Green, Island, Corridor, Factory, Lake, and River Zones of the Digital World. Xros World!! The Secret of the Two Worlds!?
In Digimon World 3, Galacticmon's goal is to merge with the entire Earth and become the ultimate being, Gaiamon.
Antarctic[]
The Antarctic is an ice continent.
In Digimon Data Squad, some penguins gather in the Antarctic when a Digital Gate opens around the entire Human World. King Drasil's Fatal Decision!
Argentina[]
Buenos Aires[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Buenos Aires is the home of a pair of twins who witness the battle against Diaboromon.[2]
Australia[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Australia is Tom's home.
Australian Sea[]
In Digimon Adventure 02, on December 25, 2002, 9PM, a Gesomon and an Ebidramon showed up at the Australian Sea (オーストラリア沖 Ōsutoraria-oki?). Dramon Power
Canberra[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Canberra is the home of someone who witnesses the battle against Diaboromon.
Sydney[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Sydney is the home of a group of elementary school students who witness the battle against Diaboromon.[2]
Queensland[]
Gold Coast[]
The Gold Coast is Derek's hometown in Digimon Adventure 02. On December 25, 2002, Joe, Gomamon, Cody, and Armadillomon destroy a Control Spire in Gold Coast, then fight a Gesomon, Shellmon, and Ebidramon with Derek and Crabmon's help. Digimon World Tour, Pt. 2
Austria[]
In Digimon Data Squad, Austria is the home of the Norstein family.
Thomas's mother was an exchange student in Austria when she met Franz Norstein, Thomas's future father, and became involved with him. After she died, Thomas moved from Japan to Austria to live with his father.[citation needed]
Canada[]
Toronto[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Toronto is the home of a middle school boy who witnesses the battle against Diaboromon.[2]
China[]
Beijing[]
In Digimon Fusion, when Mikey Kudo tries to slow Betsumon with bad gags, he tells a gag about penguins existing in Beijing.[3] Resemblance? No Resemblance? The Masquerade-Thief Betsumon
Hong Kong[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Hong Kong is the home of a group of children who witness the battle against Diaboromon.[2]
In Digimon Adventure 02, Hong Kong is the hometown of the three Poi Brothers. On December 25, 2002, the brothers tried to protect their home from a rampaging Mojyamon, until Izzy and Kari arrived and explained the situation with the help of Jackie. The Asian DigiDestined later brought all the displaced Digimon to Kowloon Park, from which they were sent back to the Digital World. Digimon World Tour, Pt. 1
This information is only considered valid within the Japanese continuity. |
In Digimon Tamers, Janyu Wong emigrated from Hong Kong to Japan. To Fight or Not to Fight |
In Digimon Fusion, one year after defeating the Bagra Army, Nene Amano is an idol in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Landing! Protect the Super-Maiden Idol!! A Golden Bug! The Mystery of MetallifeKuwagamon
Kowloon[]
Nathan Road[]
In Digimon Adventure 02, Nathan Road is one of the places attacked by Digimon. On December 25, 2002, 12PM, a Mojyamon attacks Nathan Road, but is defeated by Octomon. Digimon World Tour, Pt. 1
Kowloon Park[]
In Digimon Adventure 02, Kowloon Park is where the Izzy and Kari gather the Digimon who got lost around Asia. Digimon World Tour, Pt. 1
Sichuan[]
Jiuzhaigou[]
Jiuzhaigou (九寨沟 Jiǔzhàigōu?) is a natural reserve in Sichuan. It is the main Real World setting of Digimon Legendary Skies.
Mianyang[]
Mianyang (绵阳 Myányáng?) is a city in Sichuan.
In Digimon Legendary Skies, Yú Jiābǎo lives in Mianyang.
Tibet[]
Tibet is a province of China.
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Tibet is the home of three monks-in-training who witness the battle against Diaboromon.[2]
Egypt[]
Egypt is a country.
In Digimon Data Squad, UlforceVeedramon led an attack against Egypt.[citation needed]
Fiji[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Fiji is the home of three boys who witness the battle against Diaboromon.[2]
France[]
Paris[]
Paris is the capital of France.
In the Digimon Adventure and 02 universe, Paris is where Michel Takaishi, his wife, and Catherine Deneuve live.
On August 3, 1999, when Digimon begin appearing all around the world, a Tyrannomon shows up at the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile. The Battle for Earth Three years later, on December 25, when Control Spires start appearing all around the world, Tai, Agumon, T.K., and Patamon go to Paris, where they meet with Michel. Digimon World Tour, Pt. 2
In Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers, Rumiko Nonaka is in Paris for a fashion-related engagement.
In Digimon Fusion, Kiichi Funabashi once went to Paris on Locomon and took a picture at the Arc de Triomphe, however, when he shows the picture to his classmates, they believe the photo to be fake. A World Tour just for Children! The Digimon Train of Dreams
Germany[]
Germany is a country.
In Digimon Tamers, Janyu Wong has a friend in Germany. The Messenger
Berlin[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Berlin is the home of two middle school punks who witness the battle against Diaboromon.[2]
India[]
India is a country.
In Digimon Adventure 02, Mina is from India.
Taj Mahal[]
Italy[]
In Digimon Frontier, Zoe Orimoto spent most of her life in Italy. The Odd One Out
Rome[]
In Digimon Fusion, when the Old Clock Shop Man summons heroes from different universes, Yolei Inoue, Aquilamon, Keenan Crier, and Ravemon team up to fight Quartzmon's agents in Rome.
A Great Legendary Hero Gathering! The Digimon All-star Showdown!!
Japan[]
Mexico[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Mexico (メキシコ Mekishiko?) is the home of a group of middle school students who witness the battle against Diaboromon.[2]
Chiapas[]
Palenque[]
In Digimon Adventure 02, Palenque is Rosa's home. It is located near the ruins of the original Palenque, a Mayan city. On December 25, 2002, Matt, Ken and their Digimon go to the ruins of Palenque after a Minotarumon and Dokugumon were spotted there. Inside the ruins, they meet Rosa and Gotsumon, who snuck out of their house to help the Japanese DigiDestined. Together, they return the Digimon to the Digital World. Digimon World Tour, Pt. 3
Palenque Mayan ruins[]
In Digimon Adventure 02, on December 24, 2002, Ken, Matt, Wormmon, and Gabumon follow a Dokugumon and a Minotarumon to the Palenque Mayan ruins (パレンケ マヤ遺跡 Parenke Maya-iseki?). There they meet Jose, Rosa, and Gotsumon After the group finds the two Digimon, Ken reminds everyone of the ruins' historical value, saying they can't fight while in the inside. Matt and Gabumon then attract the Digimon to the outside. After exiting the ruins, Minotarumon starts attacking the ruins, and Wormmon digivolves to Stingmon to protect them. Digimon World Tour, Pt. 3
Guerrero[]
Acapulco[]
In Digimon Adventure 02, on December 24, 10PM, Garurumon and Stingmon destroy a Control Spire in Acapulco. Digimon World Tour, Pt. 3
Yucatán[]
Chichen Itza[]
In Digimon Fusion, when the Old Clock Shop Man summons heroes from different universes, Joe Kido and Gomamon destroy one of Quartzmon's agents in Chichen Itza. A Great Legendary Hero Gathering! The Digimon All-star Showdown!!
Middle East[]
In Digimon Adventure, during the summer of 1999, heavy rains flooded the Middle East. And so it begins...
Mongolia[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Mongolia is the home of a group of elementary school students who witness the battle against Diaboromon.[2]
Myanmar[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Myanmar is the home of three kindergarten girls who witness the battle against Diaboromon.[2]
Peru[]
Nazca Province[]
Nazca[]
In Digimon Adventure 02, a swarm of Flymon fly above Nazca on December 24, 6PM. Dramon Power
Russia[]
Moscow[]
Moscow is the capital of Russia.
In Digimon Adventure 02, Moscow home of Anna, Sonya, and Yuri. Digimon World Tour, Pt. 3
Siberia[]
Singapore[]
This information is only considered valid within the Japanese continuity. |
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Singapore is Jane's home. |
South Korea[]
Seoul[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Seoul is the home of four siblings who witness the battle against Diaboromon.[2]
Southeast Asia[]
In Digimon Adventure, during the summer of 1999, paddy fields in Southeast Asia dried up from drought. And so it begins...
Sweden[]
Stockholm[]
Stockholm Royal University of Science[]
The Stockholm Royal University of Science (ストックホルム王立科学大学 Sutokkuhorumu Ōritsu Kagaku Daigaku?) is a fictional school in Digimon Data Squad from which Thomas H. Norstein graduated at the age of 13. The Return of Thomas!
Taiwan[]
Taiwan is a country.
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Taiwan is the home of a group of elementary school students who witness the battle against Diaboromon.[2]
This information is only considered valid within the Japanese continuity. |
It is also the home of a middle school student who warns Koushiro "Izzy" Izumi about the launch of the "Peace Keeper" nuclear missile. |
Thailand[]
Bangkok[]
Bangkok is a city in Thailand.
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Bangkok is the home of a group of elementary school students who witness the battle against Diaboromon.[2]
Turkey[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Ryo Akiyama watches the battle against Diaboromon in Turkey.[2]
United Kingdom[]
England[]
England is a country of the United Kingdom.
This information is only considered valid within the Italian continuity. |
In Digimon Frontier, Zoe Ayamoto moved to England at a young age. Friends in danger! |
London[]
London is a city in England.
In Digimon Universe App Monsters, Ryuutarou and Jenny Asuka met in a tea shop in London. Goodbye Asutora!? Dreammon's Nightmare
Greenwich Observatory[]
The Greenwich Observatory (グリニッジ天文台 Gurinijji-tenmondai?) is an observatory in London that sets the standard for time in the world.
In Digimon Universe App Monsters, the Greenwich Observatory is the result of Haru Shinkai searching for an answer related to the correct time. Watchmon deifies the observatory, so when Gatchmon implies that his current actions in messing up time is disappointing the observatory, Watchmon is distracted enough to release Musimon, who then defeats him. The Third App Drive! Torajiro is an AppTuber!
United States of America[]
It is said that the United States of America is covertly conducting research and development on Digimon in order to take possession of the Digital World.[4]
In Digimon Adventure, America suffered of freezing temperatures during the summer of 1999. And so it begins...
In Digimon Fusion, Christopher Aonuma moved to America one year after the final battle against the Bagra Army and met Greymon and MailBirdramon there. A Great Hunter Gathering! The Digimon Contest of the Southern Island!
Alaska[]
Anchorage[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Anchorage is the home of four middle school girls who witness the battle against Diaboromon.[2]
Arkham[]
Miscatonic University[]
In Digimon Tamers, Tetsuo Uchiharato is a professor at Miscatonic University (ミスカトニック大学 Misukatonikku Daigaku?, lit. "Miskatonic University"). The Messenger
California[]
Los Angeles[]
This information is only considered valid within the Japanese continuity. |
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Izzy has a friend in Los Angeles. |
Venice Beach[]
This information is only considered valid within the American continuity. |
In Digimon Adventure 02, when Control Spires start appearing around the Real World, Digimon are sighted at Venice Beach. Dramon Power |
Palo Alto[]
Palo Alto University[]
Despite its name, this is not based on the real life Palo Alto University, which was not named as this until 2009. |
In Digimon Tamers, Palo Alto University is the university at which the original Monster Makers had studied in the 1980's. It is also the site where the Monster Makers had created the Digimon prototypes for a trans-government-funded project. Dr. Rob McCoy is a professor at the university. It is a possible reference to Stanford University.
Colorado[]
Fort Collins[]
Colorado State University[]
This information is only considered valid within the English continuity. |
In Digimon: The Movie, Willis takes classes at Colorado State University. |
Summer Memory[]
Summer Memory (サマーメモリー Samā Memorī?) is Willis's hometown in Digimon Hurricane Landing!!/Transcendent Evolution!! The Golden Digimentals. It is located in northern Colorado, near the border with Wyoming.[5]
Digimon Hurricane Landing!!/Transcendent Evolution!! The Golden Digimentals
Florida[]
Miami[]
In Digimon Adventure 02, Imperialdramon arrives in Miami, where Davis Motomiya, Veemon, Ken Ichijouji, Wormmon, Yamato "Matt" Ishida, and Gabumon land. They then meet Michael, who tells Ken, Wormmon, Matt, and Gabumon to take a helicopter to Mexico, while Michael J. Barton takes Michael, Davis, and Veemon to New York City in a jet. Digimon World Tour, Pt. 1
Hawaii[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, the Tachikawas are taking a vacation to Hawaii.
This information is only considered valid within the American English continuity. |
In Digimon Frontier, Zoe says the wind of Breezy Village feels like Hawaii. Kazemon Kicks It |
Waikīkī[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, when Taichi "Tai" Kamiya receives Mimi Tachikawa's postcard, she is enjoying herself in Waikīkī.
Illinois[]
Chicago[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Chicago is the home of two elementary school boys who witness the battle against Diaboromon.[2]
Michigan[]
Detroit[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Detroit is the home of two girls who witness the battle against Diaboromon.[2]
Nevada[]
Area 51[]
In Area 51, it seems they were using and building extraterrestrial technology, but the truth is shrouded in mystery. It is where Ebemon was artificially created from a captured Vademon, that had the data that configured its body analyzed and improved.[4]
Las Vegas[]
According to Digital Card Battle: Official Master Guide, Mister O.B. is from Las Vegas.[6]
New York[]
New York City[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, New York City is the home of a group of high school students who witness the battle against Diaboromon.[2]
Times Square[]
Central Park[]
Niagara Falls[]
In Digimon Adventure 02, on December 24, 2002, 7PM, a ShogunGekomon shows up at Niagara Falls. Dramon Power
Pennsylvania[]
Philadelphia[]
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, two children who witness the battle against Diaboromon at a hospital in Philadelphia.[2]
Texas[]
Dallas[]
This information is only considered valid within the American continuity. |
In Digimon Adventure 02, when Control Spires start appearing around the Real World, Digimon are sighted at the grassy knoll in Dallas. Dramon Power |
Virginia[]
The Pentagon[]
The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense.
In Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, Diaboromon hacks the Pentagon's computer and launches the Peace Keeper. A Taiwanese middle school student also hacks the Pentagon, and warns the DigiDestined about the Peace Keeper.
X Nation[]
X Nation[7] (X国 Ekkusu-koku?) is a country in Digimon Seekers.
It is a nuclear power with low GDP that has been ruled by dictators for decades. A notorious state sponsor of terrorism, it has engaged in cyber warfare in the Digital World to distract from terrorist activities that threatened to destabilize the Real World. The X Nation is also the only one own a Mega Digimon, a Machinedramon, which is its state secret. Using Machinedramon, they commit Digimon crimes and blame the Sons of Chaos. As revenge against the X Nation's dictator, the Sons of Chaos planned "Operation Infinity" to hack and shut down the country's servers. Hacker Leon: WWW Airlines flight 626 Chapter 2-3
Outside Earth[]
In Digimon World 3, Junior fights Galacticmon on outer space.
Gunslinger[]
Mars[]
In Digimon Adventure 02, in 2028, Yamato "Matt" Ishida and Gabumon landed on Mars. In the English dub, they were originally supposed to land on the Moon. A Million Points of Light
Moon[]
This information is only considered valid within the English continuity. |
In Digimon Adventure 02, in 2028, Yamato "Matt" Ishida and Gabumon were supposed to land on the Moon, but landed on Mars instead. A Million Points of Light |
Gallery[]
See also[]
Worlds | |
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Real World: | Japan (Tokyo) | Gorgeous Knight | Gunslinger |
Digital Worlds: | Adventure (File Island, Internet, Kernel, Dark Area) | Brave Tamer | Tamers | Frontier | Swan World | Data Squad | Fusion | Next | New Digital World | World 3 | Story | Cyber Sleuth | Witchelny | Iliad | Cocytus | Adventure: | Ghost Game |
Others: | Dark Ocean | World of dreams | DigiQuartz | Never-Ever Land | Cyberspace EDEN | Net Ocean | AR-Field |
Notes and references[]
- ↑ Digimon Reference Book: Diablomon
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 Digimon Adventure: Storyboard - Mamoru Hosoda
- ↑ In Japanese, "penguin" (ペンギン pengin?) sounds similar to "Beijing" (北京 Pekin?).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Digimon Reference Book: Ebemon
- ↑ Digimon Adventure 02: Official Encyclopedia III
- ↑ Digital Card Battle: Official Master Guide: Mister O.B.: "A genius gambler from Las Vegas."
- ↑ Also spelled "X nation" or translated as "nation of X".