Unryuji Knight
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| Original Name | 雲龍寺 ナイト |
| Alias | Cloud (クラウド) |
| Age | 16 |
| Buddy Appmon | Mienumon & Sakusimon[1][N 1] Leviathan[1][N 2] |
| Appmon Used | Fakemon & Beautymon[1] |
| Appli Drive | Unknown Color Pairing Cover |
| Voice Actor |  Shimazaki Nobunaga (島﨑 信長)
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Unryuji Knight is a antagonist in Digimon Universe Appli Monsters and a servant of Leviathan.
Profile
Knight's catchphrase is "Thank you, Future" (サンキュー未来, Sankyū Mirai). He also has a habit of introducing himself by saying his surname and pointing toward the audience, who respond by shouting his given name.
Knight is a charismatic, charming, and intelligent young man. By Leviathan's will, he assumes the role of CEO of L-Corp.
When acting as Leviathan's emissary, Knight conceals his identity behind the alias Cloud and wears a costume consisting of a mask and cape. Cloud's demeanor differs greatly from Knight's reassuring public persona: he strikes dramatic poses and frequently bursts into sinister laughter. He blindly follows Leviathan's orders and believes that humans are weak and imperfect, and that only artificial intelligence can create a perfect world.
Etymology
The name Knight might be a reference to Will Knight, the senior editor for AI at MIT Technology Review. The surname Unryuji means "cloud dragon temple". Likely a reference to cloud computing.
Appearances
Anime
Digimon Universe Appli Monsters
Knight was born in 2001 and grew up overseas due to his parents' work. Exceptionally gifted, he graduated from high school at the age of twelve and earned a university degree by fifteen. However, he missed his friends in Japan and came up with the idea of developing a messaging application that would allow him to stay in contact with them. The application attracted the attention of a major company, which began distributing it on a large scale. Over time, however, Knight became disillusioned as he witnessed people abusing the technology. Convinced that humanity was unworthy of such advances, he gradually came to support Leviathan.
In May 2017, Leviathan dismisses Umematsu Takeo, the former CEO of L-Corp, and appoints Knight as his replacement. Leviathan also assigns him four Ultimate-level Appmon, the Ultimate 4, as subordinates. A few days later, the Appli Drivers and their Appmon visit the futuristic L-Town. Appearing as Cloud, Knight warns them not to interfere in Leviathan's affairs or face the consequences.
In June, Knight hosts the Appliyama 470 popularity elections, which are sponsored by L-Corp. After the results are announced, he invites Karan Eri aboard his private ship, the Gorgeous Knight, reveals his connection to Leviathan, and suggests that she join them. Eri refuses and escapes, prompting Knight to order the Ultimate 4 to eliminate her and her friends. He enhances the Ultimate 4 with the L-Code and personally observes the ensuing battle while disguised as Cloud. The Ultimate 4 prevail and destroy the Appli Drivers' equipment, but Ozora Yujin and Shutmon arrive in time to help their friends escape, though they themselves become trapped within the AR-Field.
Knight subsequently decides to use Yujin and Offmon as bait to lure the others into a trap. One by one, the Ultimate 4 are defeated thanks to the power of the new Appli Drive DUOs. Eventually, only Charismon remains. After receiving the L-Code, Charismon declares that Leviathan no longer has any use for a human like Knight and attempts to kill him. Knight's worldview collapses, and he resigns himself to the fate Leviathan has chosen for him, still believing that humanity has no choice but to submit to the decisions of artificial intelligence. However, Haru opposes him. Knight witnesses Globemon defeat Charismon through the strength of his bond with Haru. After revealing Hajime's whereabouts to Rei, Knight departs in despair.
When Leviathan materializes in the Real World and initiates the program to transform humanity into applications, Knight is presumably converted into data and sent to the Dark Web, although this is never shown directly. Following Leviathan's defeat, Knight and all other humans return to normal. He is briefly seen from behind as he learns of L-Corp's closure.
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Manga
Digimon Universe Appli Monsters
Knight serves Leviathan and commands powerful Appmon, including Fakemon and Beautymon. He also uses Sleepmon as a vessel through which Leviathan manifests itself.
Knight possesses an Appli Drive, but was not chosen by Minerva. His device is instead a copy created by Leviathan, who exploits the Appli Drive's ability to draw on human bioenergy and increase an Appmon's power.
Using his device, Knight performs an AppGattai between Mienumon and Sakusimon to create Warudamon[2], who refers to him as her "general". Warudamon interferes with the protagonists' attempt to summon Dantemon, turning their allies against one another. Later, Knight combines Warudamon with Cometmon to create Deusmon, whose power is subsequently controlled by Leviathan.
After Deusmon and Leviathan are defeated, Deusmon reverts to Mienumon. Knight and Mienumon join the protagonists, with Sakusimon accompanying them. Mienumon is implied to become Knight's Buddy Appmon. Knight also continues to manage L-Corp after Leviathan's defeat.
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Video Games
TCG
Appmon Chips
Image Gallery
Artwork
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| Digimon Universe Appli Monsters | Digimon Universe Appli Monsters | Digimon Universe Appli Monsters | Digimon Series: Acrylic de Card |
Manga
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| Illustration by Akamine Naoki | Illustration by Akamine Naoki | Illustration by Akamine Naoki |
Miscellaneous
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| Sketches | Sketches | Model Sheet (as Cloud) | Sketches (as Cloud) |
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| Original artwork for the Appmon Data Lab corner | Original artwork for the Appmon Data Lab corner (as Cloud) | Digimon Series: Acrylic de Card Vol.5 |
Additional Information
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