Digimon Xros Wars

Digimon Xros Wars (デジモンクロスウォーズ Dejimon Kurosu Wzu), pronounced "Digimon Cross Wars", is the sixth series of Digimon. It aired in Japan on July 6, 2010 on TV Asahi from 7:27PM (UTC +9), over three years since the end of Digimon Savers, replacing ' and '  ( Only). Unlike the previous series, this will be the first to air on a network outside Fuji TV and air on a Tuesday as opposed to Sunday.

=History= News regarding this series emerged in April 2010, where it was revealed by that a set of Digimon straps for what was described as being a "new Digimon anime premiering on television throughout Japan!", alongside other capsule toy releases from Bandai Vendor Division. This indicated that the animation style would be reminiscent of and similar to that of the first four series. The title of the series, as well as the name of the main protagonist were revealed in the June 2010 issue of V Jump magazine.

Later, in the July 2010 issue of V Jump, the main characters as well as the cast, new card game and digivice were revealed. A manga based on Xros Wars was also announced, to be launched in the August 2010 issue of V Jump. Coinciding with the release of this issue, the official Toei site updated with information which included the staff working on the series, more of the cast as well as identifying two new Digimon names in addition to the ones previously revealed.

A small, three second teaser was shown during the broadcast of the twenty-first episode of Kaidan Restaurant followed by a second, longer commercial which aired during its finale. On the day prior to the release of the August 2010 issue of V Jump, which included the first chapter of the manga, the name of a theme song, two more new Digimon, more information regarding Digimon armies among other things, a third commercial was broadcast.

Coinciding with the release of the August 2010 issue of V Jump, both the Toei and Asahi sites for Digimon Xros Wars officially opened as well as a complete revamp of Digimon Web, having emphasis on Digimon Xros Wars based products.

=Story= Possessing outstanding reflexes, Taiki, a soft-hearted person who can't say no when it comes to being asked a favor, has participated in various sports clubs. One day, after finishing basketball practice, Taiki hears a mysterious melody. When he listens carefully to it, he hears someone breathing feebly, who is about to die at any moment, crying out for help.

Later, when Shoutmon's heart responds to Taiki's voice, a mysterious, legendary device called the Digimon Xros Loader appears in front of him. Taiki was chosen as a "General" to control it. Shoutmon's fading melody is absorbed by the Xros Loader and then Taiki, along with his childhood friend, Akari and fellow classmate, Zenjirou, are dragged into another world, the Digital World. Once there, Taiki immediately sees Digimon fighting. In the Digital World, the Bagra Empire, who are aiming for supremacy, continues to advance aggressively, so Shoutmon and his friends' peaceful village has been vulnerable to all-out attacks from the Bagra Army up until now. Despite Ballistamon fighting bravely with his superhuman strength, they appear to have an overwhelming disadvantage. Revived after being inside Taiki's Xros Loader, Shoutmon emerges from it. Shoutmon fights desperately along with his friends from the village. However, the Bagra Army drive them into a corner. Unable to let the crisis just slip past, Taiki immediately protects Shoutmon. At that moment, the Xros Loader responds and at Taiki's command, Shoutmon and Ballistamon unite.

That was the moment in which a "Digixros", a form of fusion special even in the Digital World, took place. By gaining this new power, Taiki, Shoutmon and the others drive away the Bagra Army. Kiriha, a youth in the same grade as Taiki who leads Greymon and the others, later becomes a powerful rival to Taiki and furthermore, they are watched over by a mysterious beautiful girl named Nene. Taiki and Shoutmon form an army using the Xros Loader and battle against the powerful Bagra Empire, who plan on taking over the Digital World, gradually gaining more supporting allies such as Dorulumon.

Continuing to fight alongside Shoutmon, does Taiki wish to become king of the Digital World? Or return it to peace? Now, an epic war in the Digital World begins.

Overview
As soon as Taiki finishes basketball practice, he suddenly hears a melody from out of nowhere and notices a light shaped like a musical note. Upon hearing the voice of a boy breathing feebly, Taiki starts searching for the source of the voice in order to save him. After Taiki, Akari and Zenjirou escape from a falling car that crashed into a building prior to that, Taiki hears someone's voice telling him to follow the guidance of the light appearing in front of him, receiving his Xros Loader. He is then dragged into a digital space resembling a cyber tunnel, transporting him to the Digital World. There, they encounter a Mammon.

=Characters=

Xros Heart

 * Kudou Taiki: The main protagonist and the General of Xros Heart. Although he is a soft-hearted and very athletic person, he also a, even though he is unaware of it. His father is a sports trainer and since he is touring throughout Japan, he lives with his mother. He leads Team Xros Heart to fight against the Bagra Empire, who are aiming for world domination.
 * Hinomoto Akari: Taiki's childhood friend who is a year younger than him and is also crazy about him. She acts like his big sister, calling herself "Taiki's manager".
 * Tsurugi Zenjirou: Taiki's classmate who calls himself his "eternal rival". He practices kendo and is said to be the strongest middle school kenshi in Kt. After being defeated by the amateur Taiki during a certain kendo tournament, he has been following him around in order to set the score straight. His parents are businesspeople in the field of machinery and because of that, he has the unique talent of being very knowledgeable about machines, and so he also does things such as repairing Ballistamon.


 * Shoutmon: Taiki's Partner Digimon. Protecting a peaceful village in the Digital World from the clutches of evil, he is a leader who is admired by the villagers. Due to his overconfidence, he is an extremely rowdy person, but simultaneously he is also a hard worker. Taking the straight path to become "Digimon King" as well as being admired by Taiki's personality, he proposes that they subjugate the Digital World and become its "King" together.
 * Ballistamon:
 * Dorulumon:
 * Starmon & Pickmons: Calling Shoutmon their "brother", they are a dim-witted Digimon unit who only think about becoming famous.. Pickmon attack in large numbers by leaping into the sky and several of them can combine with Starmon to form the Star Sword, which is used by Shoutmon x4.
 * Cutemon: A small pink rabbit-shaped Digimon who accompanies Dorulumon.

Digixros

 * Shoutmon (+ Star Sword):
 * Shoutmon X 2:
 * Shoutmon X 3:
 * Shoutmon X 4:

Blue Flare

 * Aonuma Kiriha: A blond-haired seventh grader who leads Team Blue Flare. Although he is in the same year as Taiki, he attends a so-called "elite school". Already, in the Digital World, due to his ingenius tactics and direct control over powerful Digimon, he subjugates a large number of Digimon. Anticipating Taiki's qualities, he once asked him to become his subordinate but he declined the offer.
 * Greymon:
 * Mail Birdramon: A powerful raptor-esque bird-like Digimon who is Kiriha's Partner Digimon. When Kiriha encounters Xros Heart for the first time, he Reloads Mail Birdramon who effortlessly takes out Shoutmon and the others.
 * Golemon: A golem-shaped Digimon that was stored on Kiriha's Xros Loader. He used it to Digixros with Mail Birdramon and upon separation, was quickly disposed of.

Digixros

 * Metal Greymon

Twilight

 * Amano Nene: A mysterious girl who leads Team Twilight. She is always searching for strong soldiers for a particular purpose. She occasionally helps out Taiki, Kiriha and even the new empire.
 * Monitamon: A group of monitor-shaped Digimon that spy on Xros Heart.

Digixros

 * Dark Knightmon

Other Digimon

 * Jijimon:

Three Head Soldiers

 * Blastmon:
 * Lilithmon: A Demon Lord Digimon who is the only female member of the trio.
 * Tactimon: A militant Digimon who acts as the leader of Bagra Army.

Other Members

 * Baalmon:
 * Mad Leomon: Mad Leomon is a member of the Bagra Army who was in charge of taking over Green Zone. After his persistent failure to defeat Taiki and the others, in addition to conquering Green Zone, despite changing into various other powerful forms, he is finally eliminated when Shoutmon X 3 uses.
 * Armed Mad Leomon: After his legion was attacked by Shoutmon and the others, Mad Leomon absorbed some spore-like Digimon, two foot soldier Digimon, and two Mammon to become Armed Mad Leomon, equipped with a chainsaw and armor as well as drastically increasing in size.
 * Mad Leomon (Orochi Mode): The combination of Mad Leomon and Orochimon. While fighting Shoutmon and Ballistamon, he states that Shoutmon and Ballistamon both lack each others strong points, being speed and power respectively. Using this to his advantage, he takes them both out, almost deleting Shoutmon. Once Taiki Digixroses the two into Shoutmon X 2, he is defeated with its attack, causing him to regress back to Mad Leomon.
 * Mad Leomon (Final Mode): After being given a final chance by Tactimon, Mad Leomon leads a group of Hanumon to attack the Village of Smiles. After being attacked by Shoutmon and the others, Mad Leomon absorbs a group of Hanumon, changing into his Final Mode. He is defeated by Shoutmon X 2 and Dorulumon, quickly reverting back to his original state.

=Episodes=
 * See List of Digimon Xros Wars Episodes

=Manga=
 * See Digimon Xros Wars (Manga)

Theme Songs
Opening Theme:
 * Title: Never Give Up!
 * Artist: Sonar Pocket
 * Songwriter: Sonar Pocket
 * Composer: Sonar Pocket, Kinoshita Yoshiyuki
 * Arranger: Kinoshita Yoshiyuki

Insert Song:
 * Title: WE ARE Xros Heart!
 * Artist: Wada Kouji
 * Songwriter: Sanjou Riku
 * Composer: Yamashita Kousuke
 * Arranger: Yamashita Kousuke