Kudou Taiki

Kudou Taiki
Original Name	工藤タイキ
Dub Name	Mikey Kudo, Taiki Kudo | 工藤大器 | 工藤大樹 | 강태성 (Kang Tae-seong)
Title	Red General
Age	13 14 (Hunters)
School	Shinonome East Middle School (東雲東中学校)
Partner Digimon	Shoutmon
Army	Xros Heart
Digivice	Red Xros Loader
Family	Unnamed mother Unnamed father
Voice Actor	Takayama Minami (高山 みなみ)
	Nicolas Roye

Kudou Taiki, also translated as Kudo Taiki, is the lead protagonist of Digimon Xros Wars, and one of the protagonists of Digimon Xros Wars: The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time.

Profile

Taiki is an extremely caring and athletic person who tries his best to help out anyone who asks or who looks like they need his help. He does this to the point of pushing himself to exhaustion or just endangering himself in general. He's shown to believe in the best in others, including his rivals and those that would be his enemies. He is an excellent strategist, coming up with plans on the fly, and often deceiving opponents with cheap tricks and disguises. In Digimon Xros Wars: The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time, he ends up taking more of an exasperated mentor roll to the other Hunters.

Card Game Evolution

• Agnimon
• Any Digimon that also Evolves from non-White Tamers from the Digimon Card Game
• Blitzmon
• Blizzarmon
• Bolgmon
• Chackmon
• Daipenmon
• Fairimon
• Garummon
• Gigasmon
• Grottemon
• Jet Silphymon
• Kaiser Greymon
• Kaiser Leomon
• Löwemon
• Magna Garurumon
• Raihimon
• Rhino Kabuterimon
• Shutumon
• Susanoomon
• Vritramon
• Wolfmon

Appearances

Anime

Digimon Xros Wars & The Evil Death General and the Seven Kingdoms

Taiki, as well as friend Hinomoto Akari and self-proclaimed rival Tsurugi Zenjirou, was drawn into the Digital World by the call of a dying Shoutmon. Once there, he met the newly-revived Shoutmon, Ballistamon and the other residents of Green Zone. Though initially wary of helping Shoutmon achieve his goal of becoming the Digimon King out of concerns of Shoutmon wanting the title out of mere greed, he relented upon learning of the Bagra Army and of Shoutmon's intention to claim the title to protect his people.

Taiki first encounters Shoutmon after hearing his voice in the Real World. Unable to ignore his pleas for help, he accepts a red Xros Loader from a mysterious voice and saves the dying Digimon. He is then transported to the Digital World alongside Hinomoto Akari and Tsurugi Zenjirou, arriving in Green Zone. There, he meets Shoutmon, Ballistamon, and the residents of the Village of Smiles, whose home is threatened by Mad Leomon and the Bagra Army.

Initially, Taiki is reluctant to support Shoutmon's ambition to become the Digimon King, believing that he simply wants power for himself. However, after learning that Shoutmon wishes to protect his friends and restore peace to the Digital World, he agrees to help him. Taking the role of General, Taiki names their army Xros Heart and uses his Xros Loader to perform DigiXros, combining his companions' abilities to overcome stronger opponents.

As Xros Heart travels between Zones, Taiki helps the local inhabitants resist the Bagra Army and collects Code Crowns. His willingness to protect others brings new allies into the army, including Dorulumon, Cutemon, Knightmon, and Beelzebumon. He also encounters Aonuma Kiriha, the General of Blue Flare, and Amano Nene, the General of Twilight. Although Kiriha initially treats him as a rival and questions his concern for weaker Digimon, Taiki repeatedly seeks his cooperation against their common enemies.

Taiki's refusal to abandon those in need also extends to his opponents. In Sand Zone, he attempts to save Baalmon despite his affiliation with the Bagra Army, helping him overcome his past before his rebirth as Beelzebumon. Later, upon discovering that Nene is acting under Dark Knightmon's influence to protect her younger brother, Amano Yuu, Taiki helps free her from his control. Nene subsequently becomes an ally of Xros Heart. During a journey through Digital Space, Taiki also meets Wisemon, who explains aspects of the Digital World's nature and joins his army.

Following the battle in Sword Zone, Bagramon takes Xros Heart's Code Crowns and sends Taiki, Akari, Zenjirou, and Shoutmon back to the Real World. Their return is interrupted by Tactimon, who attacks Tokyo after absorbing its digital energy. With the support of Akari and Zenjirou, Shoutmon evolves into Omega Shoutmon and defeats him. Taiki then learns that the voice which gave him his Xros Loader belongs to Omegamon, who warns him that the Digital World has fallen under Bagramon's rule. Since Omegamon can only send one human back, Taiki returns with Shoutmon while Akari and Zenjirou remain behind.

Upon his return, Taiki discovers that the former Zones have been reorganized into seven Lands, each ruled by one of Bagramon's Death Generals. Reuniting with Kiriha and Nene, he begins a campaign to liberate the kingdoms. Their cooperation allows their partners to achieve increasingly powerful DigiXros forms, including Shoutmon DX. However, differences between Taiki and Kiriha continue to strain their alliance, particularly when Gravimon exploits Kiriha's desire for strength. Following Deckerdramon's sacrifice, Taiki helps Kiriha recognize the importance of the bonds with his companions. The three Generals then unite their Digimon into Shoutmon X7.

Throughout the campaign, Taiki also attempts to reach Yuu, who has been convinced by Dark Knightmon that the Digital World is merely a game and that its inhabitants cannot truly die. Rather than treating him solely as an enemy General, Taiki confronts this belief and tries to make him understand the suffering caused by his actions. Together with Nene, he eventually helps Yuu recognize the truth and break away from Dark Knightmon.

After overcoming the Death Generals, Taiki and his allies confront Bagramon and Dark Knightmon, whose D5 plan threatens both the Digital World and the Real World. When Darkness Bagramon launches his attack on the human world, Taiki continues fighting alongside the other Generals and reunites with Akari and Zenjirou. With the assistance of the DigiMemories, he enters the Dark Stone to rescue Shoutmon.

For the final battle, Taiki brings together the power of Digimon from across the Digital World through a Final Xros, creating Shoutmon X7: Superior Mode. Shoutmon defeats Darkness Bagramon, ending the war and allowing the Digital World to recover. With Shoutmon's dream of becoming Digimon King fulfilled, Taiki and the other humans return to their own world.

Digimon Xros Wars: The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time

One year after the defeat of Darkness Bagramon, Taiki forms a street basketball team named Xros Heart after his former Digimon army. Its members are himself, Amano Yuu, and Akashi Tagiru. Although he has returned to everyday life in the Real World, Taiki becomes involved in a new conflict when Digimon begin appearing within DigiQuartz, a space overlapping the human world.

Initially, Taiki cannot call upon his former companions because they remain in the Digital World. However, Wisemon develops a machine that transfers Digimon directly into his Xros Loader, allowing him to reunite with Shoutmon and other members of Xros Heart.

Taiki introduces Tagiru to his and Yuu's previous adventures and helps him understand the dangers of DigiQuartz. As the most experienced member of their group, he frequently guides the younger Hunters, intervening when Tagiru's enthusiasm places him or others at risk. Rather than concentrating on competition or accumulating captures, Taiki prioritizes helping people and Digimon affected by incidents in DigiQuartz.

Shoutmon continues fighting as Taiki's partner and can Super Evolve into Omega Shoutmon. However, DigiQuartz restricts how many Digimon a Hunter can Reload and combine through DigiXros, preventing Taiki from freely deploying his former army. He adapts by using Xros Up combinations and cooperating with the other Hunters.

During the confrontation with Superstarmon, Taiki transfers Ballistamon and Dorulumon to Yuu's Xros Loader. This allows the two humans to perform a Double Xros, combining their Digimon with Shoutmon and the Starmons into Shoutmon X4 despite DigiQuartz's restrictions.

Taiki also becomes an important figure in Mogami Ryouma's understanding of the hunt. Ryouma witnessed the final battle against Darkness Bagramon and became fascinated by Taiki and Shoutmon's victory. His desire to surpass Taiki becomes entangled with the influence of his partner, Astamon, who is secretly a manifestation of Quartzmon.

As Quartzmon's threat becomes clear, Taiki joins the Old Clock Shop Man and the gathered Hunters in preparing for the final confrontation. He fights alongside the heroes summoned from other worlds, whose combined power enables the use of the Brave Snatcher. However, after Ryouma receives the weapon, he unexpectedly attacks Taiki and Shoutmon, leaving both severely injured.

Unable to complete the hunt himself, Taiki entrusts the responsibility to Tagiru. Tagiru and Arresterdramon continue the battle, ultimately restoring the Brave Snatcher through DigiXros and using it to capture Quartzmon. Taiki and the others are freed when Quartzmon's defeat reverses its absorption of the world.

After the destruction of DigiQuartz, Taiki returns to his everyday activities with Yuu and Tagiru, having helped guide a new Hunter who proves capable of protecting both humans and Digimon.

Collection

Digimon	Ep
Ballistamon	XW56
Cutemon	XW56
Dorulumon	XW56
Starmons	XW56
Pinochimon	XW57
Wisemon	XW58
Chibi Kamemon	XW73

Manga

Digimon Xros Wars

Taiki is the General of Xros Heart and the human partner of Shoutmon. After entering the Digital World alongside Hinomoto Akari and Tsurugi Zenjirou, he becomes involved in the struggle against the Bagra Army. Using his red Xros Loader, he performs DigiXros and leads his companions in battle, supporting Shoutmon's ambition to become the Digimon King.

In Green Zone, Taiki and his companions oppose Mach Leomon, whose forces threaten the local inhabitants. As their journey continues, Xros Heart gains new members and encounters the other human Generals, Aonuma Kiriha and Amano Nene. Their relationships develop from rivalry and uncertain cooperation into an alliance against Bagramon's forces. Amano Kotone, Nene's younger sister, also becomes involved with Xros Heart.

Among the Bagra Army's Three Head Officers, Tactimon becomes a major opponent of Taiki and his army. Their confrontations pit Taiki's improvised strategies and trust in his companions against Tactimon's military experience and overwhelming strength. In their final battle, the allied Digimon form Shoutmon EX6, whose power, together with Shooting Starmon, allows them to defeat Tactimon. The defeated warrior acknowledges his opponents before disappearing.

Taiki's journey also brings the conflict into the Real World. During this period, Wizarmon disguises Xros Heart's Digimon as humans, allowing them to accompany their human friends. However, the war follows them, and the group must defend the human world against the Bagra Army, including Blastmon.

The final stage of the conflict centers on Bagramon and Dark Knightmon's plans involving Zeed Millenniumon. Nene is caught within the DigiXros through Shademon, making her rescue part of the struggle to stop the creature. Taiki and his allies oppose Bagramon's belief that the world is beyond salvation, demonstrating through their bonds with their Digimon that hope still exists within human hearts.

After the DigiXros forming Zeed Millenniumon is undone, the Digimon contained within it are released into the Real World. The remaining threat is Ultimate Chaosmon, against whom Bagramon ultimately helps Xros Heart. Taiki and his companions perform a Final Xros, bringing together their allies' power to create Shoutmon X7: Superior Mode and defeat Ultimate Chaosmon.

Miscellaneous

Digimon Xros Wars DIGIMON EXPO'25 Reading Drama

Taiki showed up after Akashi Tagiru realized other Digimon Hunters had been called alongside himself and Amano Yuu. He was followed by Aonuma Kiriha, Shoutmon, Dorulumon and Hinomoto Akari, all of which said something about the situation. Tagiru then wondered why Tsurugi Zenjirou wasn't with them and Taiki and Akari answered, in perfect harmony, he was too much of a pain so they left him behind. Tagiru agreed with that but then wondered why Amano Nene wasn't there either. Yuu explained that, during their final battle, Kiriha had fought alongside legendary heroes that were all pretty girls, which left Nene in a sour mood. He then asked Kiriha to do something about it but Kiriha just bashfully asked him not to talk about his personal matters so lightly. Taiki said Kiriha was the type to be surrounded by girls, which annoyed him as Taiki was exactly that himself. However, Yuu pointed out that Taiki may attract women, but he had eyes only for his "main wife", Akari, and he came across as far more steady than Kiriha. Taiki was left shocked by that, Shoutmon pointed out Yuu's tongue had gotten even sharper since they last met, and Akari was extremely happy about being Taiki's "main wife", as Dorulumon pointed out. Kiriha felt no one took his side.

The Old Clock Shop Man then interrupted their conversation to explain the target of their hunt: the illusory Digimon, Sakuradamon. From his words, Taiki realized that meant Sakuradamon could cause lots of trouble, something that was proven true immediately as they heard an explosion coming from Jinbōchō. Said explosion was indeed caused by Sakuradamon, who then left towards Suidōbashi. Tagiru said they had to hunt it and Taiki called everyone to Super Evolve. As Tagiru Chikara! played, Tagiru, Yuu, Taiki and Kiriha super evolved their Partner Digimon (Gumdramon > Arresterdramon, Damemon > Tuwarmon, Shoutmon/Shoutmon (King Ver.) > Omega Shoutmon, Metal Greymon > Zeke Greymon). However, despite all attacking at once (including Dorulumon), they couldn't hurt Sakuradamon at all. Arresterdramon was attacked separatedly but was saved by Mervamon. Arresterdramon wondered where she came from and Akari pointed out she Reloaded her, as she had a Xros Loader of her own now and brought everyone's Digimon with her. Yuu pointed out that Nene giving Akari her Digimon meant she must be really mad at Kiriha, but Kiriha just asked him to postpone that conversation and called to Taiki, who himself told everyone to go for a Great Xros. Tagiru wondered if they could do it and the Old Clock Shop Man confirmed there were no restrictions on Reloading anymore as DigiQuartz had been eliminated. This made Tagiru realize that Taiki had had Shoutmon and Dorulumon out together all this time. Arresterdramon was overjoyed he got to DigiXros with his king. Taiki called everyone to give their power to Shoutmon. With WE ARE Xros Heart! (ver. X7) playing, Taiki (Omega Shoutmon, Ballistamon, Dorulumon), Kiriha (Zeke Greymon), Akari (Sparrowmon, Starmons, Mervamon), Yuu (Tuwarmon) and Tagiru (Arresterdramon) Great Xrossed their Digimon into Shoutmon X10. Tagiru was impressed by the new DigiXros and Yuu pointed out it was a shame they couldn't show the audience what it actually looked like. Shoutmon X10 then used his Tens Victorize which one-shot Sakuradamon, Taiki called Tagiru to capture it once it turned into data, and Tagiru did so. The Old Clock Shop Man then took Sakuradamon's data so it could be reborn as a Digitama in the future.

With the battle finished, Akari called everyone to go back to their time before Taiki pushed himself too hard and collapsed again. Taiki whined he was fine, but Shoutmon pointed out that only meant he wasn't. Shoutmon and Dorulumon apologised to the audience for the situation. Mervamon pointed out they may all meet again someday, which Taiki and Tagiru agreed with because the audience all loved Digimon.

Collection

Digimon
Ballistamon
Dorulumon

Video Games

Digimon Story: Super Xros Wars Blue & Red

Taiki is the main playable character, whose army you control during the game as the protagonist.

Digimon Adventure

Four Chrysalimon appeared in a flash of light and surrounded Yagami Taichi, Agumon and Huckmon in Episode 72, "Shout! Omega Shoutmon". Taichi didn't know how they could escape with the wounded Huckmon. Taiki and Shoutmon then appeared and destroyed two of them, before asking Taichi and the rest if they were okay. Taiki and Shoutmon introduced themselves, the latter as the Digimon King, which confused Agumon, but Taiki thought it best to focus on getting out of there first. The group then escaped through the opening Shoutmon made.

Taiki and Omega Shoutmon then join the party as guests. Omega Shoutmon can't be controlled, has 9999 HP and infinite SP. He can deal multiple hits to one enemy with Hard Rock Damashii and Beat Slash, deal multiple hits to all enemies with Heavy Metal Vulcan, heal the entire party for 2000 HP with Giga Heal +, or increase the defense of one Digimon by two stages with DEF Charge Ω. He can take two actions per turn thanks to his Continuous Action support ability.

As they reached Area 2, Taichi taught Taiki about Gankoomon, the responsible for trapping them in the Digital Dungeon. Agumon added that Huckmon knew Gankoomon. Taiki said he had tried to gather information since they were sent to the Digital Dungeon, and thanks to Taichi and the rest he now had a good grasp of the situation. Taiki asked them to join forces to look for a way out which Taichi agreed with. Shoutmon pointed out they were now allied with Team Xros Heart, and Taiki explained it was the team name for all their friends. Shoutmon added that Taiki was their General who led them into battle. Taichi thought Shoutmon really liked Taiki and Shoutmon said that Taiki couldn't turn his back on those in need, which Taiki added angered Shoutmon sometimes.

The black shadow once again appeared in Area 3, taking the form of Omega Shoutmon. Shoutmon was angered he was copied. Taiki told him not to let his guard down, then they fought. After defeating his copy, Shoutmon exclaimed that was the power of the real Digimon King and Taichi praised Agumon. Taichi said they'd split up now and thanked Taiki for his help, which Taiki returned. Shoutmon was worried for Huckmon, who still couldn't talk, but Agumon told him to leave him to them. Before splitting up, Taiki told Taichi that another person had come with them and asked Taichi to take care of him if they met, and he'd help him in return. Taichi's group then left. Said person was Akashi Tagiru, who forgot about Taiki.

The protagonists met once again in Episode 74, "Everyone Unite! The Final Battle". They reunited because they heard about Gankoomon and Huckmon. Kanbara Takuya pointed out a lot happened but it wasn't the time to deal with it and Daimon Masaru apologised to him for attacking him earlier. Taiki pointed out their first priority was to deal with this. However, a quake suddenly hit the Digital Dungeon, followed by the appearance of two Diablomon and a Keramon. Taichi realized they wouldn't get to the spatial core so easily. Masaru proposed them all to break in at once, Taiki thought they should conserve their energy, Matsuda Takato proposed to split into pairs but Taichi pointed out they wouldn't make it in time like that. Motomiya Daisuke told Taichi to just go ahead and Takuya recognized him as their leader. Huckmon told Taichi to pick who should go with them. If the player refuses every choice, Taichi won't be able to pick, and Huckmon will hurry him up to do it.

After stopping the spatial core, upon regaining consciousness, Huckmon found himself back in the normal Digital Dungeon, surrounded by the protagonists. He asked them what happened to the spatial control core. Agumon told him everything was fine and the copies were gone. Gankoomon then arrived and praised everyone. The Chosen Children were ready to go back to their own worlds, each with their own thoughts. Gankoomon granted them a reward: to face them, as a Royal Knight. After a harsh fight, the team won, with Huckmon being gladly surprised they did. Gankoomon wondered if that was the power of humans allied with Digimon. Huckmon and Gankoomon agreed they still had a lot of training to do. Taichi asked Gankoomon if they could finally go home. Gankoomon said yes, but added they would lose all memories they got in the Digital Space upon leaving it, since if they kept those memories from a space that existed beyond space-time, it would disturb the order of the Digital Field. Huckmon thought it was a shame since they just got to know each other, but the protagonists accepted it, if not without regrets, with Taiki and Tagiru feeling they'd meet again. They all then promised to do so, before finally separating.

Taiki and Shoutmon in Digimon Adventure.

Taiki among all the future protagonists in Digimon Adventure.

The protagonists of the crossover arc of Digimon Adventure.

Digimon World Re:Digitize Decode

While Taiki doesn't appear in the game, Taiga's Partner Digimon can obtain Taiki's Goggles as an accesory to wear by winning the Colosseum 40th floor Tournament: "I can't believe my eyes!".

Digimaru wearing Taiki's Goggles

Digimon New Century

Kudou Taiki appears on a poster that promotes Digimon Xros Wars in the "Multi Dimensional Digital World Memory Observation Recorder".

TCG

Hyper Colosseum	Re-19 BT10-087 (DCG) BT11-095 (DCG) BT12-087 (DCG) BT19-079 (DCG) BT21-083 (DCG) BT10-087 BT11-095 BT12-087 BT19-079 BT21-083
Digimon Card Game

Super Digica Taisen

Kudou Taiki is one of the Generals in the Super Digica Taisen card game.

Image Gallery

Digimon Xros Wars	Digimon Xros Wars	Digimon Xros Wars	Digimon Xros Wars
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Digimon Xros Wars: The Evil Death Generals and the Seven Kingdoms	Digimon Xros Wars: The Evil Death Generals and the Seven Kingdoms	Digimon Xros Wars: The Evil Death Generals and the Seven Kingdoms	Digimon Xros Wars: The Evil Death Generals and the Seven Kingdoms
Digimon Xros Wars: The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time	Digimon Xros Wars: The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time	Digimon Xros Wars: The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time	Digimon Xros Wars: The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time

Digimon Xros Wars Super Digica Taisen	Digimon Xros Wars Glitter Trading Collection	Digimon 20th Anniversary Project	Digimon 20th Anniversary Project (with Shoutmon)
Digimon Series: Acrylic de Card	Digimon Xros Wars X Karatez Karaoke Collab (with Shoutmon)	Digimon Xros Wars X Pop-Up Corner Shop Yukata Ver. (with Shoutmon (King Ver.))	Digimon Xros Wars X Pop-Up Corner Shop GraffArt Sunflower Ver. (with Shoutmon (King Ver.))

Digimon Xros Wars (Reference art)	Digimon Xros Wars (Reference art)	Digimon Xros Wars: The Evil Death Generals and the Seven Kingdoms (Reference art)	Digimon Xros Wars: The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time (Reference art)

Digimon Story: Super Xros Wars Blue & Red (Sprite sheet)	Digimon Adventure

Digimon Xros Wars (Character sheet)	Digimon Xros Wars (Character sheet)	Digimon Xros Wars: The Evil Death Generals and the Seven Kingdoms (Character sheet)	Digimon Xros Wars: The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time (Character sheet)
Digimon Xros Wars Digimon Latest Big Picture 2 (with Shoutmon)	Xros Heart United Army from Digimon Xros Wars: The Evil Death Generals and the Seven Kingdoms	Digimon Series: Acrylic de Card Vol.3	Digimon Xros Wars: The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time (Reference art)
Digimon Xros Wars: The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time (Eyecatch)	Premium Select File Vol.2 (Digital Monster Card Game)	Digimon 20th Anniversary Project	Digimon 25th Anniversary Project
Digimon 25th Anniversary Project	Digimon Card Premium Edition (Digital Monster Card Game)	Digimon Partners DigiGift Wallpaper	Digimon Line Stamps Together Project for Digimon Partners

Additional Information

References	Notes