Digimon Chronicle
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| Author | Shisheni Okorarana |
| Illustrator | Moriyama Soh |
| Publisher | Bandai |
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| Duration | April 26, 2003 - November 21, 2003 |
| Volumes | 1 |
| Next Manga | Digimon Next |
| Previous Manga | Digimon Adventure V-Tamer 01 |
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Digimon Chronicle (デジモンクロニクル, Dejimon Kuronikuru) is a storyline published by Bandai in association with the Digimon Pendulum X virtual pets in 2003. It combines prose material with short manga installments illustrated by Moriyama Soh.
The story follows Doumoto Kouta and Yuuji, together with their partners DORUmon and Ryudamon, during the conflict caused by Yggdrasill's Project Ark and the emergence of X-Antibody Digimon.
Story[edit]
Overview[edit]
Digital World controlled by a sentient computer named Yggdrasill. Because Digimon had multiplied so much in the past, Yggdrasill, the host computer, was unable to handle the load and the Digital Hazard occurred. Yggdrasill then created the "New Digital World", consisting of three layers for the past, present, and future - Ulud, Versandi, and Skuld, respectively, and then let loose with Project Ark and the X Program to eliminate any Digimon Yggdrasill no longer wanted. However, the Digimon adapted by obtaining a program called the X-Antibody, which strengthened them, changed their form, and made them immune to the X Program. Yggdrasill sent in the Royal Knights, thirteen Digimon devoted to keeping order in the Digital World, and at this point Kouta and Yuuji, two humans, somehow found their way into the Digital World and met their partner Digimon, DORUmon for Kouta and Ryudamon for Yuuji. Kouta and Yuuji resisted Yggdrasill and the Royal Knights.
Story[edit]
Overview[edit]
The growth of the Digimon population threatens to exceed the Digital World's storage capacity. To prevent its collapse, the host computer Yggdrasill implements Project Ark, transferring selected Digimon to the New Digital World while using the X Program to eliminate those left behind.
However, some Digimon survive by developing the X-Antibody, which grants resistance to the X Program and brings about X-Evolution. Other Digimon can acquire the antibody by absorbing the data of its carriers, creating further competition for survival. When X-Antibody Digimon enter the New Digital World, they face persecution by the Royal Knights.
Kouta and DORUmon[edit]
Doumoto Kouta encounters DORUmon in the Versandi Terminal. With help from War Greymon (X-Antibody), they survive attacks by Okuwamon, which seeks DORUmon's X-Antibody. DORUmon subsequently evolves through DORUgamon and DORUguremon into DORUgoramon.
After its defeat by Omegamon (X-Antibody), DORUgoramon undergoes Death-X-Evolution and becomes Death-X-DORUgoramon. DORUmon separates from this form and returns to its Child stage, while the remaining entity develops into Death-X-mon. Dukemon (X-Antibody) prevents Omegamon from killing DORUmon.
Kouta raises DORUmon again, this time following an evolutionary path through Raptordramon and Grademon to Alphamon.
Yuuji and Ryudamon[edit]
In the Ulud Terminal, Yuuji and Ryudamon pursue the legend of a dragon capable of saving the world. Their journey involves the Aqua Orb and the power of Ouryumon.
They also face trials imposed by Dukemon. Rather than rejecting X-Evolution outright, Dukemon tests whether the new Digimon possess the strength to survive. After witnessing their potential, it acquires the X-Antibody itself.
The battle in Skuld Terminal[edit]
The conflict culminates in the Skuld Terminal, where Death-X-mon threatens the Digital World. Even Omegamon (X-Antibody) is unable to eliminate it.
Alphamon and Ouryumon confront Death-X-mon. When Ouryumon sacrifices itself to protect Alphamon, its data becomes the Ultimate-Battle-Blade-OURYUKEN. Wielding this weapon as Alphamon: Ouryuken, Alphamon defeats Death-X-mon.
Publication[edit]
Digimon Chronicle was distributed through booklets accompanying the Digimon Pendulum X virtual pets. Its four installments combine short manga sequences with prose explaining the story and setting.
| Installment | Associated device | Principal setting | Release date |
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| 1 | Digimon Pendulum X 1.0 | Versandi Terminal | April 26, 2003 |
| 2 | Digimon Pendulum X 1.5 | Versandi Terminal | September 20, 2003 |
| 3 | Digimon Pendulum X 2.0 | Ulud Terminal | August 10, 2003 |
| 4 | Digimon Pendulum X 3.0 | Skuld Terminal | November 21, 2003 |
Characters[edit]
Main Characters[edit]
- Doumoto Kouta
- Yuuji
- Cool Boy (promotional material)
Other Characters[edit]
Other Humans[edit]
Digimon[edit]
- War Greymon (X-Antibody) (1)
- Omegamon (X-Antibody) (1.5)
- Dukemon (X-Antibody) (1.5)
- Metal Garurumon (X-Antibody) (2)
Enemies[edit]
- Yggdrasill
- Okuwamon (1)
- Grandis Kuwagamon (1.5)
- Kuwagamon (X-Antibody) (1.5)
- Okuwamon (X-Antibody) (1.5)
- Allomon (X-Antibody) (2)
- Ultimate Brachimon (2)
- Death-X-mon (3)
Image Gallery[edit]
Miscellaneous[edit]
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| Illustration for the Digimon Web Official Twitter | Promotional Illustration |
Sequel[edit]
Digimon Chronicle X continues the setting more than ten years after the implementation of Project Ark. As the concentration of the X Program in the old Digital World decreases, Yggdrasill orders the Royal Knights to investigate it.
The sequel revisits the consequences of Project Ark and the changing properties of the X-Antibody, while also bringing back characters from Digimon Chronicle.
External links[edit]
- Official Digimon Chronicle website (Japanese; archived)
- Digimon Pendulum X booklet scans, scanned by CabbagePea (Google Drive)
References[edit]
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