Saneiketsu
The Saneiketsu (三英傑 San'eiketsu, lit. "The Three Excellent Heroes") are a group of three powerful masculine Digimon who protect the Genshi Continent, and also a title earned by valuing highly martial prowess in the battle. They believe the survival of the fittest is the natural order of the world in which Digimon live. They are all members of the Tentei Hachibushu.[1] They are also all members of the Saiyu Warriors Field.[2]
Overview[edit]
The Saneiketsu are composed of three members of the Tentei Hachibushu, namely Erlangmon, Takutoumon, and Nezhamon.[1]
Erlangmon acts with the conviction to rid all Digimon of their wicked hearts, and others refer to it as an upright Digimon due to the way it is honest. Also, the third eye on its forehead has the power to see through the opponent's weak spots and wicked hearts.[3] Erlangmon: Blast Mode is its awakened form, unleashing its power to the utmost limit only when eliminating enemies that it is incapable of defeating.[4] Erlangmon has also been keeping a close watch on Seiten Gokuwmon’s every move, as Seiten Gokuwmon is a Digimon of the strongest class, rivalling the Tentei Hachibushu, and is a free being who is neither bound by destiny nor constraints.[5]
Takutoumon is a hero who despises deceiving others, and uses its sword to resolve actions that deviate from the path of righteousness. It frequently imposes its own sense of justice onto others, and since it does not even make the effort to explain itself again, it often fights alone. Its treasure tool, "Bǎo Tǎ", contains data from Shakamon, leader of the Tentei Hachibushu. It is housed within the gauntlet on its left palm and it can be used to seal away the opponent's fighting spirit to make them more docile.[6] The Bǎo Tǎ has materialized into Takutoumon: Wrath Mode’s armor.[7]
Despite Nezhamon’s short appearance, it is an arrogant ruffian with a belligerent personality. Because of this, once Nezhamon starts acting violently, the only way to stop it is to get along with it in battle until it is satisfied.[8] Nezhamon: Crimson Mode is the form it takes upon realizing that it should properly utilize its power. Nonetheless, as its belligerent nature remains the same, its only weakness is that it will often try to resolve things through fighting, even if its cause is just.[9]
Members[edit]
| Saneiketsu | |||||
| 三英傑 San'eiketsu | |||||
| Name | Alternate Form | ||||
| Erlangmon | Erlangmon: Blast Mode | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takutoumon | Takutoumon: Wrath Mode | ||||
| Nezhamon | Nezhamon: Crimson Mode | ||||
Appearances[edit]
Anime[edit]
Manga[edit]
Video Games[edit]
Digimon New Century[edit]
The artworks of the Saneiketsu from EX-12 Digital World Shambala were used in a promotional collaboration event between Digimon New Century and the Digimon Card Game. Part 2 of this collaboration featured Seiten Gokuwmon and the Saneiketsu.
V-Pets[edit]
Pendulum COLOR 6 Saiyu Warriors[edit]
The Saneiketsu are all available for raising on the Digimon Pendulum COLOR 6 Saiyu Warriors, alongside a number of other inhabitants of Genshi Continent. Any two of the three are able to Jogress into Shakamon, also of the Tentei Hachibushu, or simply evolve to Shakamon upon completing the Quest Battles.
The Digimon Pendulum COLOR 6 Saiyu Warriors and 7 Toho Braves have the special feature of "Mode Changes". While battling, certain Digimon can Mode Change to special forms during their attack animation by fulfilling certain conditions. They return back to their normal state after the battle.[10] Saiyu Warriors features Erlangmon: Blast Mode, Takutoumon: Wrath Mode, and Nezhamon: Crimson Mode as available Mode Changes.
TCG[edit]
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Digimon Card Game[edit]
Starting with EX-12 Digital World Shambala, cards of the Saneiketsu, like [EX12-019 Nezhamon], debut with the Saneiketsu trait. They are tied to the Saiyu Warriors trait and the Shambala trait.
Trivia[edit]
- The Saneiketsu all have a Mode Change, in keeping with the high value the trio place in martial prowess. This sets them apart from other members of the Tentei Hachibushu, including their counterpart trio, the Sanmyojin.
