Okay, so I gotta share this wild ride I had with “Digimon Adventure tri.” I’m a big Digimon fan, you know, since the good old days. Grew up with Tai and the gang, so when “tri.” came out, I was all over it.
First off, I jumped straight into it, expecting the usual adventure, but boy, was I in for a surprise! The story was way more mature. It wasn’t just about fighting bad guys; it was about the characters growing up and dealing with some heavy stuff. Like, they were all teenagers now, dealing with real-life issues on top of the digital world drama. I found myself glued to the screen as the original crew reunited. It was so nostalgic, but with a fresh twist that kept me on my toes.
I remember watching one part, and the suspense was just killing me. The whole “keeping their digimon from being infected” thing was already intense, but then there was this glitch that just popped up. My jaw dropped. I didn’t see that coming at all. It got me thinking, “What else are they gonna throw at us?”
And then there was the whole deal with the 02 kids. I mean, I love the original group, but I couldn’t help but feel like the 02 gang was just kind of there in the background until the end. It made me wonder why they didn’t get more screen time. I started digging around online and found out I wasn’t the only one feeling this way. I saw some comments saying “Tri was literally fan service for the 01 group.” But I guess it is about the 01 group after all.
Despite all that, there were some seriously hype moments. Like, seeing Zudomon and Lilymon evolve for the first time in “tri.” was just… chef’s kiss! I was jumping up and down in my room, no joke. And all those digivolution sequences, especially WarGreymon and Omnimon – pure gold. They really knew how to get a Digimon fan pumped.
But then I went on a deep dive, reading all sorts of reviews and discussions. I even stumbled upon this interview with Keitaro Motonaga from some “Digimonukkah” event. It was eye-opening to see what the creators were thinking. Then I found this review of the Blu-ray release, and it broke down all the details I missed.
- Flaw 1: The 02 kids were barely even considered.
- Flaw 2: The writing was a mess.
- Flaw 3: The story had good potential but then focused too much on Sora.
I started noticing some flaws, like how the 02 kids’ situation was handled. And some people online were saying the writing was a bit all over the place. I could see their point, but it didn’t ruin the experience for me.
The Big Twist
Then there was this whole thing with Maki and Homeostasis. During a climatic battle against the Dark Masters, Maki went to comfort Megadramon, then tried to rally Daigo Nishijima. However, just as all seemed lost, she was possessed by Homeostasis. Man, that was a twist I didn’t see coming. It made me rethink everything I thought I knew about the story.
And here is a funny thing I found. Someone online pointed out Koushiro’s reaction to someone having a girlfriend was just hilarious. It was such a small detail, but it added so much character.
Honestly, “Digimon Adventure tri.” was a rollercoaster of emotions. It had its ups and downs, but it kept me hooked till the end. It was like revisiting old friends but seeing them in a whole new light. I’m still processing everything, but one thing’s for sure – it was one heck of a ride!
I even watched this video counting down the best transformation scenes, and it just brought back all the memories. “Digimon Adventure tri.” might not be perfect, but it’s definitely a must-watch for any Digimon fan. Just be prepared for some surprises along the way! I am happy that it kickstarted a new era of Digimon merch and products.
And about the movies. I noticed that only movies 1, 2, and 4 can be considered canon. Since they are acknowledged in the TV series and they don’t contradict the anime in any way.
So, yeah, that’s my “Digimon Adventure tri.” experience in a nutshell. It’s a wild mix of nostalgia, action, and some unexpected twists. If you’re a Digimon fan, give it a watch. You won’t regret it!