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 is scheduled to air in Japan on July 6, 2010 on TV Asahi from 7:27PM (UTC +9), replacing the timeslot of  (怪談レストラン). 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.

Story
One day, a Digimon Xros Loader appears before Taiki Kudou, an exceptionally warmhearted seventh grader, along with Shoutmon's voice, asking for his help. The D Xros Loader is a "Key Item" that is capable of transferring power to Digimon through "Digixros" fusion. He was chosen as a "General" to control it. Taiki and his friends are thrown into another world, the Digital World. Due to the appearance of rival and enemy Digimon, the Digital World has been driven into a state of "Xros Wars", a large-scale war with battles like those of the. Taiki and Shoutmon form a Digimon Army named "Xros Heart", using the D Xros Loader and battle against formidable opponents with "Digixros".

Xros Heart

 * Taiki Kudou: The main protagonist and the General of Team Xros Heart. A soft-hearted and very athletic person who has participated in various sports clubs. He leads Team Xros Heart to fight against the Bagura Empire, who aims for world domination.
 * Akari Hinomoto: Taiki's childhood friend who is a year younger than him and is also crazy about him. She acts like the big sister of the group and also calls herself "Taiki's manager".
 * Zenjirou Tsurugi: Taiki's classmate who proclaims to be his "destined rival". He practices kendo and is said to be the strongest middle school kenshi in Kt.
 * Shoutmon: Taiki's Partner Digimon. It protects a peaceful village in the Digital World from the clutches of evil. It is a leader who is admired by the villagers.
 * Dorurumon
 * Ballistamon

Blue Flare

 * Kiriha Aonuma: A blond-haired seventh grader who leads Team Blue Flare. He aims at conquering the Digital World, eliminating his opponents by brutal means. Like Taiki, he also possesses a Xros Loader.
 * Greymon (2010 Anime Version)


 * Mail Birdramon

Twilight

 * Nene Amano: A mysterious girl who leads Team Twilight. She is searching for strong soldiers for a particular purpose.
 * Monitormon
 * Dark Knightmon

Digimon

 * Shoutmon x4
 * Starmon (2010 Anime Version)
 * Sparrowmon
 * Tactimon


 * Pickmon: Small pick-shaped Digimon. Together with Starmon, they are a dim-witted Digimon unit who only think about becoming famous. Several Pickmon can combine with Starmon to form the Star Sword, which is used by Shoutmon x4.
 * Mammon
 * Minotaurmon
 * Missimon
 * Rhinomon
 * Sealsdramon
 * Tankmon
 * Valvemon

Enemies

 * Bagura Empire

Episodes

 * See List of Digimon Xros Wars Episodes