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), over three years since the end of Digimon Savers, replacing  (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. 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.

Story
Possessing outstanding reflexes, Taiki Kudou, 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 sees a light shaped like a and hears a mysterious melody that only he can hear. The voice within that melody is that of Shoutmon, crying for help.

Later, when Shoutmon's heart responds to Taiki's voice, a mysterious device called a Digimon Xros Loader appears in front of him. Shoutmon's fading melody is absorbed by the Xros Loader and then, Taiki is dragged into another world, the Digital World. Once there, Taiki immediately sees Digimon fighting. In the Digital World, the Bagura Empire's army continues to advance aggressively, aiming towards, so Shoutmon and his friends' peaceful village has been exposed to all-out attacks from the Bagura Army up until now. Although Ballistamon fights bravely with his superhuman strength, everyone is weak. Revived after being inside Taiki's Xros Loader, Shoutmon emerges from it. Shoutmon fights desperately along with his friends from the village. However, with the Bagura Empire's Digimon cooperating, they are into a corner. Unable to let the crisis just pass by, Taiki protects Shoutmon. At that moment, the Xros Loader responds and Shoutmon and Ballistamon unite at Taiki's command.

That was the moment in which a "Digixros", a special fusion even in the Digital World, took place. By Digixrosing, Taiki, Shoutmon and the others drive away the Bagura Army. Kiriha Aonuma, a youth in the same grade as Taiki who leads Greymon and the others, later becomes Taiki's powerful rival and furthermore, they are watched over by a mysterious beautiful girl named Nene. Taiki and Shoutmon battle against the army of the Bagura Empire, who plan on taking over the Digital World, and then they gradually become bigger with 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.

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 are aiming 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 his big sister, calling 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.
 * Dorulumon
 * Ballistamon
 * Starmon (2010 Anime Version)
 * 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.

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 and fights against the Bagura Empire.
 * 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
 * Sparrowmon
 * Tactimon
 * Dondokomon


 * Agnimon
 * Agumon
 * Angemon
 * Gaomon
 * Garurumon
 * Guilmon
 * Hawkmon
 * Mammon
 * Minotaurmon
 * Missimon
 * Patamon
 * Rhinomon
 * Sealsdramon
 * Tailmon
 * Tankmon
 * Togemon
 * Valvemon
 * V-mon

Bagura Army

 * Mad Leomon

Episodes

 * See List of Digimon Xros Wars Episodes

Theme Songs

 * Title: Never Give Up!
 * Artist: Sonar Pocket
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 * Composer:
 * Arranger: