Digimon returns to the big screen with the new movie DIGIMON ADVENTURE 02 THE BEGINNING. Photo courtesy of Toei. © Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation, Toei
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Official Site: https://www.toei-anim.co.jp/movie/digimon-adventure/ (Japan)
A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE
Photo courtesy of Toei. © Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation, Toei
Toei has provided information and pics for their upcoming anime feature film, DIGIMON ADVENTURE 02 THE BEGINNING (デジモンアドベンチャー02 THE BEGINNING, Dejimon Adobenchā 02 THE BEGINNING). The movie opens in Japanese cinemas on Friday, October 27th.
INTRODUCTION
In 1999, the Digimon Series became a huge hit and attracted many children with the release of the movie DIGIMON ADVENTURE and the animated TV series DIGIMON. The first animated TV series, DIGIMON ADVENTURE (1999-2000), was followed by a second series, DIGIMON ADVENTURE 02 (2000-2001). In the second series, Daisuke Motomiya, Veemon, other new "DigiDestined" and their partner Digimon embark on an adventure to save the Digital World, which is once again in danger. It had a different appeal from the previous series and won the hearts of children at the time.
In 2020, the movie DIGIMON ADVENTURE LAST EVOLUTION KIZUNA was released and drew attention for its depiction of the main characters of DIGIMON ADVENTURE, Taichi Yagami and Agumon, who have grown up. And now in 2023, the DIGIMON ADVENTURE 02 team will return to the big screen as adults. What is revealed in DIGIMON ADVENTURE 02 THE BEGINNING is the sad but tender truth behind the birth of "the DigiDestined."
Director Tomohisa Taguchi, a member of the "Digimon" generation, with scriptwriter Akatsuki Yamatoya, Yumeta Company for animation production, and the staff of DIGIMON ADVENTURE LAST EVOLUTION KIZUNA reunite to weave a story.
What is friendship? What is happiness?
To the future where all people and Digimon live together, as depicted in the last scene of the TV animation DIGIMON ADVENTURE 02. The movie DIGIMON ADVENTURE 02 THE BEGINNING is for all the "children" who have walked with Digimon.
The gate to a new adventure opens now.
STORY
The secret behind the birth of the "DigiDestined" is now uncovered.
It is 2012, ten years after the adventures between Odaiba and the Digital World took place. While they have embarked on their own paths, Daisuke and the other "DigiDestined" and their partner Digimon are still in touch with each other, connected by an unchanging bond.
Then one day, a giant Digitama suddenly appears in the sky above Tokyo Tower, sending a message to the world.
"May everyone in the world have friends. May they each have a Digimon."
As the world watches, a young man named Lui Ohwada appears before Daisuke and his friends with a cracked Digivice.
Behind the birth of "the DigiDestined" is Lui's single, hidden wish…
When the past and present connect, the biggest crisis in Digimon history is unleashed.
What path will Daisuke and the "02" team choose?
Once again, the DigiDestined mobilize, this time as adults!
CREDITS
Release Date: October 27, 2023 (Japan)
Release Information: Nationwide
Voice Cast
Daisuke Motomiya/Davis Motomiya: Fukujuro Katayama
Ken Ichijouji: Lounsbery Arthur
Miyako Inoue/Yolei Inoue: Ayaka Asai
Iori Hida/Cody Jida: Yoshitaka Yamaya
Takeru Takaishi/"T.K." Takaishi: Junya Enoki
Hikari Yagami/Kari Kamiya: M.A.O.
V-mon/Veemon: Junko Noda
Wormmon: Naozumi Takahashi
Hawkmon: Koichi Tochika
Armadimon/Armadillomon: Megumi Urawa
Patamon: Miwa Matsumoto
Tailmon/Gatomon: Yuka Tokumitsu
Lui Ohwada: Megumi Ogata
Ukkomon: Rie Kugimiya
Staff
Original Story: Akiyoshi Hongo
Director: Tomohisa Taguchi
Screenplay: Akatsuki Yamatoya
Character Design: Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru<
Digimon Character Design: Kenji Watanabe
Animation Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Seiji Tatsukawa
Chief Animation Director: Rie Nishimura
2nd Director: Yoshifumi Sasahara
Color Designer: Saori Goda
Art Director: Ayu Kiyoki
3DCG: Felix Film
Photography Director: Shinya Kuwabara
Editing: Kentaro Tsubone
Sound Director: Satoki Iida
Sound Effects: Yuuji Furuya
Audio Recording: Satoru Matsuda
Music: Harumi Fuuki
Supervisor: Hiromi Seki
Opening Theme Song: Kouji Wada
Insert Song: Ayumi Miyazaki
Ending Theme Song: AiM
Animation Production: Yumeta Company
Production: Toei Animation Co.
© Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation, Toei
Lui Ohwada, Ken Ichijouji and Daisuke Motomiya. Photo courtesy of Toei. © Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation, Toei
Photo courtesy of Toei. © Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation, Toei
From left to right: Armadimon, Iori Hida, Hikari Yagami, Tailmon, Miyako Inoue, Hawkmon, Patamon and Takeru Takaishi. Photo courtesy of Toei. © Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation, Toei
Photo courtesy of Toei. © Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation, Toei
Photo courtesy of Toei. © Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation, Toei
Photo courtesy of Toei. © Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation, Toei
Photo courtesy of Toei. © Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation, Toei
Photo courtesy of Toei. © Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation, Toei
Ukkomon. Photo courtesy of Toei. © Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation, Toei
About Toei Company, Ltd.
Toei Company Ltd., since its foundation in 1951, is one of the three major studios in Japan. The company focuses on providing high quality, comprehensive entertainment through the production and theatrical distribution of feature films, anime, and TV dramas as well as a diverse range of businesses including planning and hosting character-oriented events. The company has two film studios in Tokyo and Kyoto and it owns cinema complex throughout the country.