Appmon Project
The Appmon Project (アプモンプロジェクト, Apumon Purojekuto) is the multimedia project behind Digimon Universe Appli Monsters. It was launched jointly by Bandai, Bandai Namco Entertainment, and Toei Animation in 2016. Conceived as a cross-media project, it encompasses the television anime, games, toys, a digital card game, manga, and other publications and merchandise.[1]
Development
Announcement
The three companies announced the project on 20 May 2016, with its launch planned for that autumn. Their announcement described Digimon Universe Appli Monsters as a new story following the lineage of the Digimon series. Further details were scheduled to be revealed at the Tokyo Toy Show on 9 June 2016.[1]
The project's premise centres on smartphone applications. According to the original announcement, these applications harbour artificial intelligence lifeforms called Appli Monsters (Appmon), with a different monster associated with each type of app. Artificial intelligence was identified as a central theme of the new story.[1]
Expansion across media
From its announcement, the project was planned to extend beyond television animation to toys, games, a digital card game, and magazines.[1] At the Tokyo Toy Show on 9 June 2016, Toei Animation presented a new visual for the anime and announced its principal cast and staff. The television series was scheduled to begin airing on TV Tokyo that October. Plans for manga in V Jump and Saikyō Jump were also announced.[2]
The series made Shinkai Haru and Gatchmon its central human–Appmon pair. The Appli Drive and Appmon Chip connected the anime's premise to the project's device and collectible toy lines.[2]
Staff Involved
- Inagaki Hirofumi (Bandai Namco)
- Yoshiaki Orihara (Bandai Toys)
- Ten Washio (Toei Animation)
- Sugazawa Masahiro (TV Tokyo)
- Nakano Hiroyuki (Shūeisha)
Media
Anime
Manga
Video Games
Virtual Pets
Other Devices
Card Games
Books
- Appli Monsters Character Sticker Book
- Appli Monsters Sticker Minibook
- Appli Monsters Sticker Coloring Book
- Appli Monsters Anime Guide 1
- Appli Monsters Anime Guide 2
- Appli Monsters Seika's Coloring Book
Music
Figures
Toys
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Seika's Puzzle
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Jigsaw Puzzle
Apparel
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Pajamas Black & Gray Fleece Lining Long Sleeve
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Sode Pika! Glowing Pajamas
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Shaggy Trainer
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Short Sleeve T-shirt
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Boxer Shorts
Goods
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Leisure Sheet
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Puffing Iron
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Towel Handkerchief
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Mini Towel Handkerchief
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Tape
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Embroidery Patch
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Fabric Cloth
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Wet Towel Set
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Pull Lid Chopsticks Box Set
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Plastic Cup
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Lunch Box
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Drinking Water Bottle
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Drawstring Lunch Bag
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Wallet
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Bento Cup
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Side Dish Cup
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Bento Picks
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Onigiri Wrap
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Chopsticks
- Digimon Universe Appli Monsters Lunch Cloth
Snacks
Events
Other
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