Digimon Legendary Skies
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| Author | Huáng Qí (Illustrator), Jīng Chén (Writer) |
| Publisher | Shanghai Century Publishing Group |
| Serialization | 漫动作·GOGO TOP |
| Duration | May 2004 - November 2004 (discontinued) |
| Volumes | N/A |
| Next Manga | D-Cyber |
| Previous Manga | Digimon Frontier (Manhua) |
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Digimon Legendary Skies (数码宝贝·传说的天空, Shùmǎ Bǎobèi: Chuánshuō de Tiānkōng) is a Chinese manhua written by Jing Chen and illustrated by Huang Qi. It was serialized in 漫动作·少年志 (GOGO TOP) from May to November 2004, running for nine chapters before being discontinued.
Originally conceived as a continuation of Digimon Frontier, the series introduces a Chinese region of the Digital World called Shenzhou, with original Digimon and characters drawing on Chinese mythology, astronomy, and wildlife. Its initial storyline features Kanbara Takuya, Minamoto Kouji, and Orimoto Izumi, but changes concerning the use of the anime characters led to substantial revisions during serialization.
Story[edit]
Overview[edit]
Nüwa and Fuxi are the creators of the Shenzhou, the Chinese Digital World, that can be accessed from the Jiuzhaigou Forest. Nüwa was corrupted by a virus whereas Fuxi is strangely attacked at some point and fell powerless in the virgin forest of Jiuzhaigou. 28 Xīngsù Shén Jiāng, incredibly powerful Digimon based on the Chinese constellations, took care of Shenzhou and when the Digital Virus invaded the world, they became the Evil 28 Stars and started working for Nüwa. Shenzhou fell to the Virus and the Dark Lady wanted to devour Fuxi, the baby Digimon, to become the ultimate being and control all the Shenzhou Digital World.
The main character of Legendary Skies is a Chinese boy named Yú Jiābǎo who comes across this mysterious baby Digimon and runs into the woods to follow it. Meanwhile, 3 kids based on Kanbara Takuya, Minamoto Kouji and Orimoto Izumi from Japan go to Jiuzhaigou, China, a valley said to be the gate to the Digital World. There, they found the mysterious baby Digimon going inside the forest and they chase after him. Yú Jiābǎo appears in front of them with a Xiongmaoshou as his partner and both fight the Chosen Children. They agree after the battle that all was a misunderstanding, and Yú Jiābǎo claims that he first saw the baby Digimon in the virgin forest of Jiuzhaigou and they all go there, where they found a natural bridge for Shenzhou, a part of the Digital World, where they find Heshouwushou, who tells the kids this is a different Digital World, and their D-Scanners don't work here. After this encounter, they are found by Zihuohoushou, one of the Evil 28 Stars who works for Nüwa, and Jiābǎo is mysteriously send to the Human World, after which he thinks that everything was a dream.
Jiābǎo wins a Digivice in the form of a V-Pet bracelet in a lottery, but two rogues destroyed his Digivice, so he decides to buy another one in a shop and is invited by a mysterious boy to a tournament along with some other Tamers to find the strongest there. After some battles, Longjiu, the misterious boy who invited Jiābǎo and sent him to the Human World, discovers that one of the attendants is a Mu'oushou controled by the Earth Bat of Girl. Afterwards, 4 more members of the Evil 28 Stars appeared, but Jiābǎo saves the day with the power of Fuxi, after realizing that everything was real. Longjiu tells everyone the story of Nüwa and the Evil 28 Stars and they decided to go back to Shenzou to fight her.
Development[edit]
Digimon Legendary Skies was initially planned to incorporate the protagonists of Digimon Frontier into an adventure set in China. According to an editorial retrospective attributed to "okida", the inclusion of Takuya and the other Frontier characters was requested at the outset and taken into account when planning the story. During serialization, however, differences concerning Bandai's and Toei Animation's character rights prompted discussions that ultimately resulted in the decision to stop using the anime characters.
The script consequently underwent revisions at short notice, substantially changing the direction of the story and requiring corresponding adjustments to the comic. After several issues affected by these changes, the decision was made to end the serialization. The retrospective also describes difficulties meeting the final deadline and comments on Huang Qi's rapid development as a comic artist over the course of the project.[1]
Publication[edit]
Digimon Legendary Skies ran for nine chapters in 漫动作·少年志 (GOGO TOP) between May and November 2004. The first four chapters were published on May 1, May 15, June 1, and June 15. From the fifth chapter onward, the series followed a monthly schedule, with the remaining chapters dated July 1, August 1, September 1, October 1, and November 1.
The final chapter is titled "未来之光" (Light of the Future).
Characters[edit]
Main Characters[edit]
- Yú Jiābǎo (虞家宝)
- Daxiongmaoshou (大熊猫兽) > PalaPandashou (帕拉潘达兽) > TalaPandashou (塔拉潘达兽)
- Kanbara Takuya (神原拓也)
- Minamoto Kouji (源輝二)
- Wolfmon (野狼獸)
- Orimoto Izumi (織本泉)
- Longjiu (龙玖)
- Zhilongshou (稚龙兽) > Suannishou (狻猊兽)
- Shàngguān Yǔ Huán (上官羽寰)
- Zhuhuanshou (朱鹮兽)
- Tóng Qí (童麒)
- Tóng Lín (童麟)
Other Characters[edit]
- Fuxishou (伏羲兽)
- AnheiNüwashou (暗黑女娲兽)
- Nüwashou (女娲兽)
- Digital divine general of 28 mansions (28星宿数码神将)
- Zihuohoushou (觜火猴兽)
- Nütufushou (女土蝠兽)
- Xinyuehushou (心月狐兽)
- Kuimulangshou (奎木狼兽)
- Loujin'goushou (娄金狗兽)
- Heshouwushou (何首乌兽)
- Jinsihoushou (金丝猴兽)
- Shoujishou (手机兽)
- Daxuerenshou (大雪人兽)
- Kuileishou (傀儡兽)
- Unnamed Digimon 1 (Legendary Skies)
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Additional Information[edit]
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External links[edit]
- Original Chinese scans shared by CabbagePea (Google Drive)
- GOGO TOP 2004 retrospective, including a synopsis and editorial commentary on the series (Southcn, Chinese)
- Story outline posted on Baidu Tieba (Chinese)
