Appmon (Species)

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Appmon (アプモン Apumon; Dub: Appmon/Apmon), short for Appli Monster (アプリモンスター Apuri Monsutā; Dub: App Monster), are artificial intelligence-based digital lifeforms that embody the functions of the smartphone apps used by humans. Capable of thinking and acting independently, they are "app lifeforms" born within the boundary between the Real World and digital space. They inhabit the "Common Network", commonly known as the Net, which exists between the human physical world and the "Deeper Network" of Digimon, and lurk within the Net Ocean.

Appmon inherited the lineage of Digimon, although they followed a different evolutionary path. They developed in a different layer of the Network, in connection with applications and the contemporary software environment, and have been described as high-performance, multi-fighter Digimon from another world. While they share several characteristics with conventional Digimon, they also possess features exclusive to them. Just as numerous species of Digimon exist, there are potentially as many Appmon species as there are apps.

Characteristics

Nature and habitat

Appmon are "app lifeforms" (アプリ生命体 Apuri Seimeitai) born within the boundary between the Real World and digital space. Whereas conventional Digimon primarily inhabit the deeper layers of the Network, including the Digital World, Appmon inhabit the middle ground between the physical world and the deeper Network, known as the Common Network, where they take the form of the "mobile apps" used by humans every day.

Each Appmon embodies the function of a particular type of application and possesses abilities derived from that function. For example, Gatchmon embodies a search application, Navimon a navigation application, and Cameramon a camera application. Appmon also possess artificial intelligence and are capable of independent thought and action. Although their functions originate from applications used by humans, they are sentient beings with individual personalities, desires, and motivations.

Physiology

Appmon possess two retractable Plugs, which allow them to connect with other Appmon through a process known as AppLink. These Plugs are one of the principal physical characteristics distinguishing Appmon from conventional Digimon.

In the Real World, Appmon can be stored within Appmon Chips and materialized from them through a process known as Appliarise, using devices such as the Appli Drive and Appli Drive DUO.

Origin

The concept and setting of Appmon appear to reflect the application layer of the OSI model. Just as the application layer acts as an interface through which users interact with network services, Appmon are depicted as existing closer to the human-facing side of the Network than conventional Digimon.

Composition and design

Both Digimon and Appmon are digital lifeforms composed of data. Whereas many conventional Digimon designs employ visual motifs traditionally associated with cyberspace, such as wireframes, grids, and binary-like patterns, Appmon are more specifically associated with contemporary applications, software interfaces, and networked systems. Their designs commonly incorporate elements such as app-function motifs, interface-like markings, and symbols resembling programming or structured data notation.

Higher-grade Appmon frequently display more extensive programming-like patterns, including braces, parentheses, operators, pseudo-code fragments, and structured data notation. These markings do not necessarily represent complete or executable code written in any particular programming language. Rather, they draw upon a broad range of recognisable computing conventions and reinforce the concept of Appmon as digital beings derived from contemporary software culture.

Evolution

Main article: AppLink

Appmon can evolve via AppGattai (アプ合体, Apugattai; lit. "App Fusion"). This occurs when two Appmon perform an AppLink in a specific combination, allowing them to fuse into a single Appmon of a higher Grade. Unlike traditional Digimon Evolution, which is typically achieved through the growth and development of a single individual, AppGattai is based on the combination of two compatible Appmon and the interaction between their respective functions and data.

The resulting Appmon is not formed arbitrarily, but according to a specific fusion formula that reflects the relationship between the applications represented by its components. As a result, AppGattai often produces an Appmon whose abilities represent a more advanced or specialized version of the functions performed by its constituent Appmon. For example, Offmon and Hackmon can appgattai into Logamon, whose concept is based on forcing a system log out through hacking. This theme is further developed through subsequent AppGattai, which progressively expand upon the idea of terminating system activity: Timemon introduces the concept of time as a limited resource, placing additional pressure on the system, while Shutmon ultimately embodies the complete shutdown and termination of operations. In this way, each stage represents a logical extension of the concepts inherited from its component Appmon.

This process reflects one of the central concepts associated with Appmon: digital optimization. By combining their abilities, data, and utility, two Appmon can create a more robust and efficient "program" capable of solving increasingly complex tasks.

AppGattai can sometimes result in failure; the failed AppGattai of two Standard-grade Appmon will result in forming Sukasimon, while the failed AppGattai of two Super-grade Appmon will result in Damedamon.

In the Digimon Card Game, Appmon can also evolve through standard methods akin to Digimon, from and to other Appmon or Digimon. Appmon are classified as either Digitama or Digimon cards, and have unique Form Characteristics. AppGattai is accomplished using the Link effect to allow a linked card to evolve by adding the link card to the evolution sources.

Classification

Like Digimon, Appmon species are also given several different classifications. Although some of the parameters used to classify them differ from those used for Digimon, they can be seen as equivalences.

App

Appmon represent different type of apps, possessing the abilities of those apps. They each have a unique icon called an "Appli Icon" (アプリアイコン, Apuri Aikon), similar to an app icon on a smartphone, displayed on the back of their Appmon Chips.

Grade

Main article: Evolution Stage

Appmon species are classified by "Grade" (グレード, Gurēdo). This is analogous to a Digimon's Level.

Attribute

Analogous to a Digimon's Attribute, Appmon species are classified into eight Attributes (属性, Zokusei), each of which represents the genre of the app that they are based on:

Name	Icon		Represents	Strong Against	Weak Against	Example
	DUAM	AMPTW
Social 「ソーシャル」 (Dub: Social)			Communication and relationships	Navi	Life	Gatchmon
Navi 「ナビ」 (Dub: Navi)			Knowledge and guidance	Tool	Social	Navimon
Tool 「ツール」 (Dub: Tool)			Utility and functionality	System	Navi	Cameramon
System 「システム」 (Dub: System)			Order and structure	Game	Tool	Hackmon
Game 「ゲーム」 (Dub: Game)			Competition and challenge	Entertainment	System	Dokamon
Entertainment 「エンタメ」 (Dub: Entertainment)			Enjoyment and expression	Life	Game	Musimon
Life 「ライフ」 (Dub: Life)			Lifestyle and well-being	Social	Entertainment	Virusmon
God 「ゴッド」 (Dub: God)			Omnipotence and supremacy	All	None	Gaiamon

Abilities

In Digimon Universe Appli Monsters (3DS), each Attribute is associated with a distinct battle role and playstyle:

• Social: Specializes in synergy with other Attributes, often featuring stronger AppLink effects and abilities that benefit from cooperating with different types of Appmon. Social Appmon typically reward the use of multi-Attribute decks, making them particularly effective when paired with a diverse team composition.

• Navi: Focuses on speed and physical combat, with effects related to action order, accuracy, and evasion. Navi Appmon frequently gain priority in battle through first-strike effects or guaranteed-hit attacks, allowing them to act before opponents and reliably land their blows.

• Tool: Emphasizes utility and disruption, including counter-based abilities, status effects, and increased damage against specific enemy types. Tool Appmon commonly inflict conditions such as flinching or skill-sealing, while possessing high Crack values at the expense of HP, Defense, and Security, making them effective offensive specialists.

• System: Centers on defense and support, utilizing barriers, damage reduction, stat-enhancing effects, and abilities that assist in charging the Signature Skill gauge. System Appmon generally prioritize Defense and are particularly resilient in prolonged battles, although they tend to possess lower Security than other Attributes.

• Game: Performs best in monotype decks, with abilities that strengthen other Game-type Appmon and reward team-wide synergy. Their effects often become more powerful as the number of Game Appmon in the party increases, or when linked with another Game-type Appmon through AppLink, allowing them to capitalize on their synergy-based effects with increased offensive power.

• Entertainment: Excels in special damage output, stat enhancement, and status recovery. Entertainment Appmon frequently act as support-oriented attackers capable of boosting allies' parameters while dealing significant special damage. They also possess high Security, granting increased resistance to special attacks.

• Life: Focuses on healing, recovery, and status-related abilities. Life Appmon are capable of restoring HP, enhancing allies' parameters, removing ailments, and providing various forms of support. They generally possess high HP and are also a common source of Overclock-related effects.

• God: Functions as an all-encompassing Attribute. This is reflected in the seven coloured segments featured on its symbol, each corresponding to one of the standard Attributes, as well as its association with the colour white in decks and the white visual effects displayed when God Appmon are used in AppLink. These characteristics suggest that it embodies aspects of all seven regular Attributes rather than a single one.

Certain Parameters share a colour scheme with the Attribute they are associated with, a relationship reflected in the visual effects displayed when Parameters are increased or decreased during battle. Navi and Speed are represented in green, Tool and Crack in purple, System and Defense in yellow, Game and Attack in orange, and Entertainment and Security in red.

Power Chart

The Appmon Attribute system appears to reflect the relationships between different categories of applications and information within the digital ecosystem. Each Attribute represents a specific type of app, and its strengths and weaknesses can be interpreted as the ways in which those app categories influence, depend on, or control one another. For example, Social apps shape the information used by Navi apps, Navi apps help users access Tools, Tools can modify Systems, Systems govern Games, Games compete with other forms of Entertainment, Entertainment influences daily Life, and Life experiences in turn fuel Social interaction. As with Digimon Attributes, these relationships form a cyclical advantage system rather than an absolute measure of power.

The power chart illustrates the Attribute hierarchy used in battle, showing which Appmon Attributes are strong or weak against one another:

• Social is strong against Navi because information shared by people can influence decisions more effectively than navigation data alone.
• Navi is strong against Tool because guidance and information determine how and when tools are used.
• Tool is strong against System because tools are capable of modifying, maintaining, or manipulating systems.
• System is strong against Game because games operate within the rules and limitations established by underlying systems.
• Game is strong against Entertainment because interactive experiences often engage users more directly than passive forms of entertainment.
• Entertainment is strong against Life because media and entertainment can significantly influence everyday behaviour and lifestyles.
• Life is strong against Social because real-world experiences and relationships form the basis of social interaction.

Appmon Attribute Power Chart

Buddy

Main article: Buddy Appmon

Appmon can have a Buddy (バディ, Badi), a human with whom the Appmon has a partner relationship and is analogous to partner Digimon.

Power

Every Appmon appliarised via the Appli Drive DUO will have 1.5 times their normal power, by fusing the Appli Driver's life energy into it. The Appli Driver can also use 'Overdrive' function to maximize their Appmon's power.

List of Appmon

Appmon	Icon	App	Grade	Attribute	Power	Power (DUO)
Addmon		Address Book (アドレス帳)	Standard		320	480
Aidmon		Rescue (救命)	Standard		490	735
Auctiomon		Auction (オークション)	Standard		130	195
Batterimon		Battery (バッテリー)	Standard		190	285
Beautymon		Beauty (美容)	Ultimate		45000	67500
Biomon		Life (ライフ)	Ultimate		70000	105000
Bookmon		eBook (電子書籍)	Standard		620	930
Bootmon		Super Boot (超起動)	Ultimate		57000	85500
Bramon		Brain Training (脳トレ)	Super		5000	7500
Calcumon		Calculator (電卓)	Standard		220	330
Calendamon		Calendar (カレンダー)	Standard		170	255
Callmon		Phone (電話)	Standard		520	780
Cameramon		Camera (カメラ)	Standard		1200	1800
Cardmon		Card (カード)	Standard		650	975
Charismon		Mind Control (マインドコントロール)	Ultimate		55000	82500
Coachmon		Training (育成)	Super		6000	9000
Cometmon		Astrology (天体)	Ultimate		65000	97500
Compassmon		Compass (コンパス)	Standard		230	345
Consulmon		Saving (節約)	Super		6400	9600
Cookmon		Cook (お料理)	Standard		200	300
Coordemon		Coordinate (コーディネート)	Super		9600	14400
Copipemon		Copy & Paste (コピペ)	Standard		710	1065
Craftmon		Design (設計)	Super		7200	10800
Damedamon		Dame Dame (ダメダメ)	Ultimate		38000	57000
Dancemon		Rhythm (リズム)	Standard		440	660
Dantemon	50px	Open (開放)			77777
Denpamon		Communication (通信)	Standard		680	1020
Deusmon		Omnipotence (全能)	God		340000	510000
Dezipmon		Zip/Unzip (圧縮解凍)	Super		10500	15750
Diarimon		Diary (日記帳)	Standard		180	270
Dicemon		Dice (サイコロ)	Standard		120	180
Docmon		Doctor (ドクター)	Super		8800	13200
Dogamon		Video (動画)	Standard		740	1110
DoGatchmon		Super Search (超検索)	Super		7500	11250
Dokamon		Action (アクション)	Standard		900	1350
Dopemon		Enhancement (増強)	Standard		360
Dosukomon		Fighting (格闘)	Super		11000	16500
Drawmon		Paint (ペイント)	Standard		800	1200
Dreammon		Dream (夢)	Super		7800	11700
Dressmon		Fashion (ファッション)	Standard		240	360
Ecomon		Energy Saving (省エネ)	Standard		100	150
Effecmon		Effect (エフェクト)	Super		7000	10500
Entermon		Entertainment (エンターテイメント)	Ultimate		42000	63000
Fakemon		Camouflage (偽装)	Ultimate		50000	75000
Flickmon		Flick (フリック)	Standard		8
Gaiamon		Creation (創造)	God		300000	450000
Gashamon		Gasha (ガシャ)	Standard		300	450
Gatchmon		Search (検索)	Standard		1000	1500
Gengomon		Translation (翻訳)	Standard		460	690
Globemon		Global (グローバル)	Ultimate		60000	90000
Gomimon		Trashbin (ゴミ箱)	Standard		10	15
Gossipmon		Gossip (ゴシップ)	Super		4800	7200
Gugumon	50px	Search (検索)	Standard		1100
Hackmon		Hacking (ハッキング)	Standard		1400	2100
Hadesmon		Variation (変化)	God		315000	472500
Jammingmon		Jamming (ジャミング)	Standard		930	1395
Jetmon		Flight (フライト)	Standard		1100	1650
Jishomon		Dictionary (辞書)	Standard		680	1020
Jumpplusmon	50px	Jumpplus (ジャンプ＋)	Standard		550
Kabemon		Wallpaper (壁紙)	Standard		140	210
Kaimon		Shopping (ショッピング)	Standard		330	495
Kakeimon		Account Book (家計簿)	Standard		210	315
Kosomon		Gossip Review (裏口コミ)	Standard		230	345
Libramon		Library (図書館)	Super		5400	8100
Lightmon		Light (ライト)	Standard		150	225
Logamon		Logoff (ログオフ)	Super		7200	10800
Logimon		Login (ログイン)	Super		7200	10800
Luckmon		Slot (スロット)	Standard		777	1165
Mailmon		Mail (メール)	Standard		510	765
MCmon		Broadcasting (実況)	Standard		780	1170
Mediamon		Media Player (メディアプレーヤー)	Super		5800	8700
Medicmon		Medical (メディカル)	Super		8000	12000
Messemon		Message (メッセージ)	Standard		500	750
Mienumon		Stealth (ステルス)	Super		8400	12600
Mirrormon		Mirror (ミラー)	Standard		700	1050
Moneymon		eMoney (電子マネー)	Standard		110	165
Musclemon		Muscle Training (筋トレ)	Standard		920	1380
Musimon		Music (音楽)	Standard		880	1320
Navimon		Navi (ナビ)	Standard		560	840
Newsmon		News (ニュース)	Standard		390	585
Offmon		Offline (オフライン)	Standard		950	1425
Onmon		Online (オンライン)	Standard		950	1425
Onpamon		Ultrasound (超音波)	Standard		580	870
Oujamon		Battle (戦闘)	Ultimate		95000	142500
Ouranosmon		Arousal (覚醒)	God		290000	435000
Pekomon		Compression (圧縮)	Standard		80	120
Perorimon		Gourmet (グルメ)	Standard		690	1035
Pipomon		Warning (注意報)	Standard		950	1425
Pokomon		Decompression (解凍)	Standard		80	120
Poseidomon		Invincible (無敵)	God		270000	405000
Protecmon		Security (セキュリティ)	Standard		750	1125
Puzzlemon		Puzzle (パズル)	Standard		350	525
Racemon		Race (レース)	Standard		550	825
Raidramon		Super Hacking (超ハッキング)	Super		12500	18750
Rebootmon		Reboot (再起動)	God		280000	420000
Recomon		Recording (録音)	Standard		290	435
Resshamon		Transfer (乗換)	Standard		720	1080
Reviewmon		Review (口コミ)	Standard		250	375
Revivemon		Restoration (復元)	Ultimate		78000	117000
Roamon		Voice Change (ボイスチェンジ)	Super		4400	6600
Rocketmon		Rocket (ロケット)	Standard		1600	2400
Ropuremon		Ropure (ロープレ)	Standard		1500	2250
Sakusimon		Simulation (シミュレーション)	Super		14000	21000
Santamon	50px	Christmas (クリスマス)	Super		12250
Sateramon		GPS (GPS)	Ultimate		100000	150000
Savemon		Backup (バックアップ)	Standard		1100	1650
Scorpmon		Monitoring (監視)	Super		13000	19500
Setmon		Setup (設定)	Standard		50	75
Shotmon		Shooting (シューティング)	Standard		1300	1950
Shutmon		Forced Termination (強制終了)	Ultimate		57000	85500
Sleepmon		Sleep (睡眠)	Standard		270	405
Sociamon		SNS (SNS)	Super		6800	10200
Spamon		Spa (温泉)	Standard		260	390
Speciamon	50px	Secret (機密)	Ultimate		100000
Sukasimon		Failed (スカ)	Super		4000	6000
Supermon	50px	Super (スーパー)	Super		10000
Supplemon		Supple (サプリ)	Standard		310	465
Swipemon		Swipe (スワイプ)	Standard		8
Tapmon		Tap (タップ)	Standard		8
Tarotmon		Super Fortune Telling (超占い)	Super		11500	17250
Tellermon		Fortune Telling (占い)	Standard		400	600
Timemon		Time Slip (タイムスリップ)	Super		10000	15000
Trickmon		Trick (手品)	Standard		530	795
Tripmon		Trip (旅行)	Super		6200	9300
Tubumon		Tweet (つぶやき)	Standard		480	720
Tutomon		Commentary (解説)	Standard		200	300
Uratekumon		Hints and Tips (攻略)	Super		9000	13500
Vegasmon		Roulette (ルーレット)	Super		9800	14700
Virusmon		Virus (ウィルス)	Standard		640	960
Vjumpmon	50px	V Jump (Ｖジャンプ)	Super		5500
Warpmon		Transmission (転送)	Super		12000	18000
Warudamon		Strategy (策略)	Ultimate		88000	132000
Watchmon		Watch (時計)	Standard		160	240
Weatherdramon		Climate (天候)	Super		15000	22500
Weathermon		Weather (天気)	Standard		1050	1575
Yadomon		Hotel (ホテル)	Standard		470	705

Development

During an interview conducted in April 2016, one month before the official announcement of the Appmon Project, producer Seki Hiromi discussed the concept of portraying a new generation of Digimon through smartphone applications. The premise was subsequently confirmed by Yoshiaki Orihara , who instigated the Appmon Project.

During a livestream dedicated to Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Hacker's Memory, Habu Kazumasa, Kakudou Hiroyuki, and Watanabe Koji cited Appmon as an example of the Digimon franchise adapting to the contemporary digital environment and the widespread accessibility of online networks.

They also discussed the implications that this changing technological environment had for the definition of Digimon and the Digital World. The new parallel world conceptualized around a different aspect of digital technology was referred to as a "Digital Parallel".

Additional information

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