Ancient Warriors
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The are a fictional group from the Digimon
anime
series Digimon Frontier
. These Ancient Warriors were the original Legendary Warriors of the Digital World
, and are the group which saved the Ancient Digital World by defeating Lucemon prior to the events of Digimon Frontier
. They existed only in the distant past, and while they passed on their abilities to the various types of Digimon they preceded, they left their powers to the Celestial Digimon
in the form of the Spirits.
except for the flashback in the episode with Baromon. However, they are mentioned several times in the series as a group of legendary Digimon
who lived in the Digital World
a long time before the events of Digimon Frontier.
The Digital World of Digimon Frontier once had a war between human-form Digimon and beast-form Digimon some time in its past. The war ended when the Angel Digimon Lucemon brought peace between the two groups. However, Lucemon soon became corrupted and ruled with an iron fist over the Digital World. During this time, ten Digimon appeared and fought Lucemon, sealing him away in the center of the Digital World known as the "Dark Area". These were the ten "Ancient Warriors".
The act of sealing away Lucemon cost these Digimon their lives. However, before dying, the ten used their own data to create a set of Spirits that can be used by Legendary Warriors of the future. The Spirits were placed into the care of the three Celestial Digimon
—Wind and Light with Seraphimon; Fire, Ice and Thunder with Ophanimon; Earth, Wood, Water, Steel and Darkness with Cherubimon.
. These digimon are distinguished by the word "Ancient" in their name.
, who wields the Spirits of Flame he created.
In addition to fighting Lucemon, he and AncientGarurumon also fought and sealed the evil Digimon Onismon in the movie Island of Lost Digimon. He and AncientGarurumon were the last ones standing in the final battle against Lucemon. He revived one last time to help deliver decisive blows against Onismon with his flames.
In the Japanese release of D-Tector 1.0, AncientGreymon can be obtained by scanning the barcode "0000000750111". In D-Tector 3.0, it is instead obtained by performing a Jogress Scan of Agunimon, BurningGreymon, and Greymon's barcodes.
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, who wields the Spirits of Light he created.
In addition to fighting Lucemon, he and AncientGreymon also fought and sealed the evil Digimon Onismon in the movie Island of Lost Digimon. He and AncientGreymon were the last ones standing in the final battle against Lucemon. He revived one last time to help deliver decisive blows against Onismon with his swords.
. Its shell has a hardness rivaling that of Chrome Digizoid, so the falx
on both of its arms can cut through anything, and it can easily lift up objects hundreds of times its own weight. AncientBeetlemon's abilities were given to the "Insect" types of Digimon.
, who wields the Spirits of Thunder he created.
, the Greek personification of the rainbow. She is the Ancient Warrior representing the element of wind, being a beautiful rainbow-colored figure whose golden wings let her soar around the vast skies. It is said that by erecting rainbow bridges, AncientKazemon can move freely even through the earth and sea. Her beauty and abilities were given to the "Bird Man" and "Fairy" Digimon.
, who wields the Spirits of Wind she created.
, who wields the Spirits of Ice he created.
. It is the Ancient Warrior representing the element of steel. It is the wisest being in the Digital World, due to the Akashic Records which record all of the excellent intellects of ancient times, and it is said that there is nothing which AncientWisemon doesn't know. It possesses the knowledge of the distant past, and can also forecast the distant future. Furthermore, it is said that AncientWisemon's mirror body is connected to the spirit world. Its abilities were given to the "Mutation" types of Digimon. The kanji on its brooches read , the courtesy name
of Zhuge Liang.
, who is the incarnation of the Spirits of Steel he created.
". He is the Ancient Warrior representing the element of earth and the most powerful of the Ancient Digimon, due to the high temperature of the boiling magma within his body. His abilities were given to the "Ore" and "Mineral" types of Rock Digimon.
, who is the incarnation of the Spirits of Earth he created.
. It is the Ancient Warrior representing the element of wood. It is the largest of the Ancient Digimon, and its body is loaded with various mechanisms that allow it to display tricky attacks and movements. Its abilities were given to the "Plant" types of Digimon.
, who is the incarnation of the Spirits of Wood he created.
. She is the Ancient Warrior representing the element of water as well as guardian goddess of the birthplace of Digimon, the "Net Ocean". Able to control all water as an extension of herself, it is said that countless continents and islands have been erased when AncientMermaimon feels angry. Her abilities were given to the "Aquatic" types of Digimon.
, who is the incarnation of the Spirits of Water she created.
, who wields the Spirits of Darkness he created.
Digimon
, short for , is a Japanese media franchise encompassing digital toys, anime, manga and video games. The franchise's eponymous creatures are monsters of various forms living in a "Digital World", a parallel universe that originated from Earth's various communication networks.-Conception and...
anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
series Digimon Frontier
Digimon Frontier
is the 4th Digimon TV series first broadcast in 2002. After prompted to do so by unusual phone messages, the five main characters go to a subway station and take a train to the Digital World. Once there, they meet two secondary characters, Bokomon and Neemon, who act as guides, and tell the...
. These Ancient Warriors were the original Legendary Warriors of the Digital World
Digital World
The Digital World is a fictional universe featured in the Digimon media franchise. In Digimon anime, manga, video games, and other related merchandise, the Digital World is a parallel universe to Earth that was made from computer data originating in Earth's communication...
, and are the group which saved the Ancient Digital World by defeating Lucemon prior to the events of Digimon Frontier
Digimon Frontier
is the 4th Digimon TV series first broadcast in 2002. After prompted to do so by unusual phone messages, the five main characters go to a subway station and take a train to the Digital World. Once there, they meet two secondary characters, Bokomon and Neemon, who act as guides, and tell the...
. They existed only in the distant past, and while they passed on their abilities to the various types of Digimon they preceded, they left their powers to the Celestial Digimon
Celestial Digimon
The Celestial Digimon are a fictional group of Digimon that appear in the Digimon Frontier media franchise. The group consists of three Mega level Angel Digimon -...
in the form of the Spirits.
Digimon Frontier
The Ancient Warriors do not actually appear in Digimon FrontierDigimon Frontier
is the 4th Digimon TV series first broadcast in 2002. After prompted to do so by unusual phone messages, the five main characters go to a subway station and take a train to the Digital World. Once there, they meet two secondary characters, Bokomon and Neemon, who act as guides, and tell the...
except for the flashback in the episode with Baromon. However, they are mentioned several times in the series as a group of legendary Digimon
Digimon (creature)
Digimon are fictional creatures from the Japanese Digimon media franchise. They are central to several anime series and films, manga, video games and other merchandise. The word "Digimon" is invariable in the plural, and stands for "Digital Monster"...
who lived in the Digital World
Digital World
The Digital World is a fictional universe featured in the Digimon media franchise. In Digimon anime, manga, video games, and other related merchandise, the Digital World is a parallel universe to Earth that was made from computer data originating in Earth's communication...
a long time before the events of Digimon Frontier.
The Digital World of Digimon Frontier once had a war between human-form Digimon and beast-form Digimon some time in its past. The war ended when the Angel Digimon Lucemon brought peace between the two groups. However, Lucemon soon became corrupted and ruled with an iron fist over the Digital World. During this time, ten Digimon appeared and fought Lucemon, sealing him away in the center of the Digital World known as the "Dark Area". These were the ten "Ancient Warriors".
The act of sealing away Lucemon cost these Digimon their lives. However, before dying, the ten used their own data to create a set of Spirits that can be used by Legendary Warriors of the future. The Spirits were placed into the care of the three Celestial Digimon
Celestial Digimon
The Celestial Digimon are a fictional group of Digimon that appear in the Digimon Frontier media franchise. The group consists of three Mega level Angel Digimon -...
—Wind and Light with Seraphimon; Fire, Ice and Thunder with Ophanimon; Earth, Wood, Water, Steel and Darkness with Cherubimon.
Digimon Frontier: Island of the Lost Digimon
Island of Lost Digimon is the 7th Digimon movie. In this movie, it is revealed that AncientGreymon and AncientGarurumon once fought against another evil Digimon named Ornismon and sealed it away on a traveling island. When Ornismon was re-awakened by Murmuxmon, the two ancient Warriors appeared once again to destroy Ornismon, this time for good.Members of the Ancient Warriors
There is a total of ten Ancient Warriors, each representing one of the ten elements of the Digital WorldDigital World
The Digital World is a fictional universe featured in the Digimon media franchise. In Digimon anime, manga, video games, and other related merchandise, the Digital World is a parallel universe to Earth that was made from computer data originating in Earth's communication...
. These digimon are distinguished by the word "Ancient" in their name.
AncientGreymon
AncientGreymon is the Ancient Warrior representing the element of flame. Visually speaking, he is a synthesis of the parts of the Spirits of Fire, in a different combination from Aldamon.Digimon Frontier
AncientGreymon's power now lives on in Takuya KanbaraTakuya Kanbara
is the main character in the Digimon anime series "Digimon Frontier". In this series, a group of chosen human children are given the ability to turn into Digimon. Takuya is the leader of this group, and is given the "Spirits of Flame" at the beginning of the series...
, who wields the Spirits of Flame he created.
In addition to fighting Lucemon, he and AncientGarurumon also fought and sealed the evil Digimon Onismon in the movie Island of Lost Digimon. He and AncientGarurumon were the last ones standing in the final battle against Lucemon. He revived one last time to help deliver decisive blows against Onismon with his flames.
D-Tector 1.0 and 3.0
In the Japanese release of D-Tector 1.0, AncientGreymon can be obtained by scanning the barcode "0000000750111". In D-Tector 3.0, it is instead obtained by performing a Jogress Scan of Agunimon, BurningGreymon, and Greymon's barcodes.
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AncientGarurumon
AncientGarurumon is the Ancient Warrior representing the element of light. Visually speaking, he is a synthesis of the parts of the Spirits of Light, in a different combination from Beowulfmon.Digimon Frontier
AncientGarurumon's power now lives on in Koji MinamotoKoji Minamoto
is a main character in the Digimon anime series "Digimon Frontier". In this series, a group of chosen human children were given the ability to turn into Digimon.-Description:Koji was the child chosen to wield the Spirit of Light...
, who wields the Spirits of Light he created.
In addition to fighting Lucemon, he and AncientGreymon also fought and sealed the evil Digimon Onismon in the movie Island of Lost Digimon. He and AncientGreymon were the last ones standing in the final battle against Lucemon. He revived one last time to help deliver decisive blows against Onismon with his swords.
AncientBeetlemon
AncientBeetlemon is an Ancient Insect Digimon whose name and design are derived from "Ancient" and "Beetle". It is the Ancient Warrior representing the element of thunder. Its appearance is fused from many insects such as the Rhinoceros beetle and Stag beetleProsopocoilus inclinatus
Prosopocoilus inclinatus is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae....
. Its shell has a hardness rivaling that of Chrome Digizoid, so the falx
Falx
Falx is a Latin word originally meaning sickle, but was later used to mean any of a number of tools that had a curved blade that was sharp on the inside edge such as a scythe...
on both of its arms can cut through anything, and it can easily lift up objects hundreds of times its own weight. AncientBeetlemon's abilities were given to the "Insect" types of Digimon.
Digimon Frontier
AncientBeetlemon's power now lives on in J.P. ShibayamaJ.P. Shibayama
J.P. Shibayama, known in Japan as , is a main character in the Digimon anime series Digimon Frontier. In this series, a group of chosen human children were given the ability to turn into Digimon.-Description:...
, who wields the Spirits of Thunder he created.
AncientKazemon
AncientKazemon is an Ancient Bird Man Digimon whose English name is derived from "Ancient" and , while her Japanese name and design are derived from IrisIris (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Iris is the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods. As the sun unites Earth and heaven, Iris links the gods to humanity...
, the Greek personification of the rainbow. She is the Ancient Warrior representing the element of wind, being a beautiful rainbow-colored figure whose golden wings let her soar around the vast skies. It is said that by erecting rainbow bridges, AncientKazemon can move freely even through the earth and sea. Her beauty and abilities were given to the "Bird Man" and "Fairy" Digimon.
Digimon Frontier
AncientKazemon's power now lives on in Zoe OrimotoZoe Orimoto
Zoe Orimoto, known in Japan as , is a fictional character in the anime series Digimon Frontier. In this series, a group of chosen human children are given the ability to turn into Digimon...
, who wields the Spirits of Wind she created.
AncientMegatheriummon
AncientMegatheriumon is an Ancient Beast Digimon whose name and design are derived from "Ancient" and the prehistoric Megatherium. It is the Ancient Warrior representing the element of ice. It is said that the power and bravery it possesses can adapt even to the intense cold of the freezing tundra. Its abilities were given to the "Mammal" and "Icy" types of Digimon.Digimon Frontier
AncientMegatheriummon's power now lives on in Tommy HimiTommy Himi
Tommy Himi, known in Japan as "Tommy" , is a main character in the Digimon anime series Digimon Frontier. In this series, a group of chosen human children were given the ability to turn into Digimon.-Description:...
, who wields the Spirits of Ice he created.
AncientWisemon
AncientWisemon is an Ancient Mutation Digimon whose name is derived from "Ancient" and , and whose design is derived from Zhuge LiangZhuge Liang
Zhuge Liang was a chancellor of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. He is often recognised as the greatest and most accomplished strategist of his era....
. It is the Ancient Warrior representing the element of steel. It is the wisest being in the Digital World, due to the Akashic Records which record all of the excellent intellects of ancient times, and it is said that there is nothing which AncientWisemon doesn't know. It possesses the knowledge of the distant past, and can also forecast the distant future. Furthermore, it is said that AncientWisemon's mirror body is connected to the spirit world. Its abilities were given to the "Mutation" types of Digimon. The kanji on its brooches read , the courtesy name
Chinese style name
A Chinese style name, sometimes also known as a courtesy name , is a given name to be used later in life. After 20 years of age, the zì is assigned in place of one's given name as a symbol of adulthood and respect...
of Zhuge Liang.
Digimon Frontier
AncientWisemon's power now lives on in MercurymonMercurymon
Mercurymon is a fictional character from the Digimon franchise, appearing as one of the villains of Digimon Frontier. He was voiced by Yasunori Masutani and Daran Norris , the latter who used a medieval accent...
, who is the incarnation of the Spirits of Steel he created.
AncientVolcamon
AncientVolcamon is an Ancient Mineral Digimon whose name and design are derived from "Ancient" and "VolcanoVolcano
2. Bedrock3. Conduit 4. Base5. Sill6. Dike7. Layers of ash emitted by the volcano8. Flank| 9. Layers of lava emitted by the volcano10. Throat11. Parasitic cone12. Lava flow13. Vent14. Crater15...
". He is the Ancient Warrior representing the element of earth and the most powerful of the Ancient Digimon, due to the high temperature of the boiling magma within his body. His abilities were given to the "Ore" and "Mineral" types of Rock Digimon.
Digimon Frontier
AncientVolcamon's power now lives on in GrumblemonGrumblemon
Grumblemon is a fictional character from the Digimon Frontier series. He was voiced by Tomohiro Nishimura and Derek Stephen Prince...
, who is the incarnation of the Spirits of Earth he created.
Digimon Xros Wars
AncientVolcamon is the commander of the Bagura Army group stationed in the Magma Zone who used an army of Meramon to enslave the residents of the area in order to have them mine for the Magma Zone's Code Crown. He has a berserker personality prone to raging, so his subordinate SkullMeramon tries to keep him cooled down with some Frigimon. When AncientVolcamon learns of Xros Heart's meddling in his domain, he personally confronts them. However, to release his captives, Taiki fakes a surrender and gives AncientVolcamon a fake Xros-Loader. However, once learning that he was duped, AncientVolcamon sends his Meramon army after Xros Heart once they managed to free the captives. Fighting Shoutmon x4, AncientVolcamon meets his end when Xros Heart manages to plug up the Digimon's volcano back, causing him to explode from the inside out. But surviving the near-death experience, AncientVolcamon battles Xros Heart again after he absorbs his Meramon army to assume a stronger form. However, weaken by the Dorulu Cannon, AncientVolcamon is destroyed by Shoutmon x3.AncientTrojamon
AncientTrojamon is an Ancient Plant Digimon whose name and design are derived from "Ancient" and the Trojan HorseTrojan Horse
The Trojan Horse is a tale from the Trojan War about the stratagem that allowed the Greeks finally to enter the city of Troy and end the conflict. In the canonical version, after a fruitless 10-year siege, the Greeks constructed a huge wooden horse, and hid a select force of men inside...
. It is the Ancient Warrior representing the element of wood. It is the largest of the Ancient Digimon, and its body is loaded with various mechanisms that allow it to display tricky attacks and movements. Its abilities were given to the "Plant" types of Digimon.
Digimon Frontier
AncientTrojamon's power now lives on in ArbormonArbormon
Arbormon is a fictional character in Digimon and is a major character in Digimon Frontier. He was voiced by Richard Cansino , who did an impersonation of Sylvester Stallone as Rocky, and Kenji Nomura .-Description:...
, who is the incarnation of the Spirits of Wood he created.
AncientMermaimon
AncientMermaimon is an Ancient Aquatic Beast Man Digimon whose name and design are derived from "Ancient" and the mythical MermaidMermaid
A mermaid is a mythological aquatic creature with a female human head, arms, and torso and the tail of a fish. A male version of a mermaid is known as a "merman" and in general both males and females are known as "merfolk"...
. She is the Ancient Warrior representing the element of water as well as guardian goddess of the birthplace of Digimon, the "Net Ocean". Able to control all water as an extension of herself, it is said that countless continents and islands have been erased when AncientMermaimon feels angry. Her abilities were given to the "Aquatic" types of Digimon.
Digimon Frontier
AncientMermaimon's power now lives on in RanamonRanamon
Ranamon is a fictional character from the Digimon franchise, appearing as one of the villains of Digimon Frontier. She was voiced by Peggy O'Neal , who gave her a southern belle drawl, and Haruhi Terada .-Description:...
, who is the incarnation of the Spirits of Water she created.
AncientSphinxmon
AncientSphinxmon is the Ancient Warrior representing the element of darkness.Digimon Frontier
AncientSphinxmon's power now lives on in Koichi KimuraKoichi Kimura
is a fictional character in the anime series Digimon Frontier.Koichi is the final member to join the team. He was chosen to wield the Spirits of Darkness that hold AncientSphinxmon's power.-Description:...
, who wields the Spirits of Darkness he created.