Gomamon
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Gomamon is a Digimon creature
from the Japan
ese Digimon media franchise
that comprises anime
, manga
, toys, video games, trading card games
and other media.
"Gomamon" is the name that all members of this particular Digimon species share. There are several different Gomamon that appear in various Digimon anime and manga series.
The most well-known appearance of Gomamon is in the Digimon Adventure
anime as the partner of Joe Kido
.
The Gomamon of Digimon Adventure also appears in the sequel series Digimon Adventure 02
and all the Digimon Adventure/02 related movies, if only playing at best a spectator's role.
. He has purple markings and spots, all over his body as a design as well as some orange hair on the back of, his head.
who apparently wanted to make friends with him though Joe was too frightened at first. Bukamon soon digivolves during the battle against Kuwagamon and when the DigiDestined
falls off the cliff from Kuwagamon's attack Gomamon saves them by using his marching fishes attack to create a type of raft out of fish to go down the river. As the series advances, Gomamon eventually digivolves into his other stronger forms to help the Digidestined.
In the series, Gomamon was seen as the joker of the group providing much humour at times. At first with his attitude, he and Joe did not get along as Joe was always serious. However the two became good friends as Gomamon showed Joe that being serious all the time was not the best thing to do and that some things in life needed a bit of humour.
In Digimon Adventure 02
, Gomamon appears with a more minor role. He was one of the digimon who provided help for the newer digidestined. Eventually he came to the real world as an ally to help fight off more dangerous digimon which entered the real world as well. He was later seen sealing the Hikarigaoka Gate and in the final battle against MaloMyotismon.
into a number of more powerful forms, each with a different name and special attack. However, the Rookie level is his preferred form and the one he spends most of his time in, due to the amount of energy required to stay in a higher form.
Attacks
Digimon (creature)
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from the Japan
Japan
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ese Digimon media franchise
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...
that comprises 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....
, manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
, toys, video games, trading card games
Collectible card game
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and other media.
"Gomamon" is the name that all members of this particular Digimon species share. There are several different Gomamon that appear in various Digimon anime and manga series.
The most well-known appearance of Gomamon is in the Digimon Adventure
Digimon Adventure
is a Japanese animated television series created in 1999 by Toei Animation based on the Digimon virtual pet made by Bandai. It is the first series of the Digimon anime "metaseries"...
anime as the partner of Joe Kido
Joe Kido
Joe Kido, known in Japan as , is a character in the anime and manga series Digimon Adventure and Digimon Adventure 02. He is partnered to Gomamon....
.
The Gomamon of Digimon Adventure also appears in the sequel series Digimon Adventure 02
Digimon Adventure 02
, also commonly referred as Digimon Zero Two, is the direct sequel to the previous series and takes place three years after the original series. With most of the original characters now in junior high school, the Digital World was supposedly secure and peaceful. However, a new evil has appeared in...
and all the Digimon Adventure/02 related movies, if only playing at best a spectator's role.
Description
Gomamon is a creature, who appears to be based on a young harp sealHarp Seal
The harp seal or saddleback seal is a species of earless seal native to the northernmost Atlantic Ocean and adjacent parts of the Arctic Ocean. It now belongs to the monotypic genus Pagophilus. Its scientific name, Pagophilus groenlandicus, means "ice-lover from Greenland", and its synonym, Phoca...
. He has purple markings and spots, all over his body as a design as well as some orange hair on the back of, his head.
Appearances
Gomamon first appears as Bukamon (his In-Training form) chasing Joe KidoJoe Kido
Joe Kido, known in Japan as , is a character in the anime and manga series Digimon Adventure and Digimon Adventure 02. He is partnered to Gomamon....
who apparently wanted to make friends with him though Joe was too frightened at first. Bukamon soon digivolves during the battle against Kuwagamon and when the DigiDestined
DigiDestined
are the major heroes in the Digimon media franchise who have been chosen by certain beings to protect the Digital World, a plane which originated from data produced by Earth's telecommunications networks. This plane is often beset by evil forces, and is closely linked to Earth; saving the Digital...
falls off the cliff from Kuwagamon's attack Gomamon saves them by using his marching fishes attack to create a type of raft out of fish to go down the river. As the series advances, Gomamon eventually digivolves into his other stronger forms to help the Digidestined.
In the series, Gomamon was seen as the joker of the group providing much humour at times. At first with his attitude, he and Joe did not get along as Joe was always serious. However the two became good friends as Gomamon showed Joe that being serious all the time was not the best thing to do and that some things in life needed a bit of humour.
In Digimon Adventure 02
Digimon Adventure 02
, also commonly referred as Digimon Zero Two, is the direct sequel to the previous series and takes place three years after the original series. With most of the original characters now in junior high school, the Digital World was supposedly secure and peaceful. However, a new evil has appeared in...
, Gomamon appears with a more minor role. He was one of the digimon who provided help for the newer digidestined. Eventually he came to the real world as an ally to help fight off more dangerous digimon which entered the real world as well. He was later seen sealing the Hikarigaoka Gate and in the final battle against MaloMyotismon.
Other Forms
The name "Gomamon" refers only to the Rookie form of this Digimon. Throughout the series, Gomamon gains the ability to DigivolveDigivolution
Digivolution is a term used in the Digimon anime series. Digivolution is a process used by Digimon, fictional monsters that inhabit a fictional parallel universe called the Digital World that spawned from Earth's communication networks. Through digivolution, a Digimon can evolve, or develop, into a...
into a number of more powerful forms, each with a different name and special attack. However, the Rookie level is his preferred form and the one he spends most of his time in, due to the amount of energy required to stay in a higher form.
Attacks
- Marching Fishes: Gomamon summons his colorful fish friends to attack the enemy.
Pitimon Pitimon appears in Digimon Adventure Digimon Adventure is a Japanese animated television series created in 1999 by Toei Animation based on the Digimon virtual pet made by Bandai. It is the first series of the Digimon anime "metaseries"... during a flashback of when the chosen Digimon hatched out from their Digi-Eggs. It also appears in Digimon Next Digimon Next is the second Digimon manga to be printed in the pages of V-Jump magazine, starting on December 17, 2005. Its main purpose is to promote the Digimon virtual pet toys. The main character is called Tsurugi Tatsuno and is partnered with a Greymon... paired with Ami. In it, it can digivolve into MarineAngemon. Attacks
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Bukamon Joe met his partner Bukamon when he first came to the Digital World. Bukamon Digivolved to Gomamon to protect Joe from Kuwagamon. After this, Gomamon only reverted to its In-Training form when De-Digivolving from Zudomon. Attacks
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Ikkakumon Gomamon first Digivolved to Ikkakumon to protect Joe Joe Kido Joe Kido, known in Japan as , is a character in the anime and manga series Digimon Adventure and Digimon Adventure 02. He is partnered to Gomamon.... from the Black-Gear-infected Unimon. Since then, Ikkakumon has fought various enemies like Devimon, Etemon and the henchmen of Myotismon Myotismon Myotismon is a fictional character from the Digimon franchise. He is the third major villain in the first season, and the main antagonist of the second season of the anime series.-Appearance and characteristics:... . Other than being used for battle, Ikkakumon was also used as a ferry for travelling across the water. When the Digimon Emperor was conquering the Digital World, Gomamon was among the old generation Digimon to help the new gang out, appearing four times as Ikkakumon to fight Ebidramon, another MegaSeadramon, and finally BlackWarGreymon BlackWarGreymon BlackWarGreymon is a fictional character from the Digimon franchise. He is a Digimon who is feared as the "Black Dragon Soldier". He believes in justice and does not approve of the evil acts of others... . Attacks
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Zudomon Michael Lindsay Michael Lindsay is a voice actor. Lindsay has also been credited under the name Dylan Tully. Lindsay was born in Washington, D.C. but moved at a young age to New York... (US) and Junko Takeuchi Junko Takeuchi is a Japanese voice actress employed by Love Live.Taking a well-trod path by many voice actresses, she often voices young male characters with generally very quirky and goofy personalities... (Japan). Zudomon first debuted on August 3, 1999 when Myotismon Myotismon Myotismon is a fictional character from the Digimon franchise. He is the third major villain in the first season, and the main antagonist of the second season of the anime series.-Appearance and characteristics:... isolated Odaiba from the rest of Tokyo so that his henchmen could gather the populace. On route to Odaiba via Tokyo Bay, Joe Joe Kido Joe Kido, known in Japan as , is a character in the anime and manga series Digimon Adventure and Digimon Adventure 02. He is partnered to Gomamon.... , T.K. and their Digimon encountered MegaSeadramon while passing Rainbow Bridge. It was Joe's need to put T.K.'s well-being ahead of his own that caused his crest to glow and Ikkakumon to Digivolve to Zudomon, who managed to defeat MegaSeadramon, rescue Wizardmon Wizardmon Wizardmon is a fictional character from the Digimon franchise consisting of Japanese manga, anime, collectible trading card games, and more. Wizardmon is a Majin Digimon. He comes from "Witchelny", which is a separate part of the Digital World. He is a shy and caring dealer by nature, though he... and get involved in the final battle with Myotismon himself. Zudomon was also a needed ally in the fight against the Dark Masters Dark Masters The Dark Masters are a fictional villain group that appear in the first season of the Digimon media franchise, Digimon Adventure. The group consists of four powerful Mega-Level Digimon. They are MetalSeadramon, Puppetmon, Machinedramon, and Piedmon... , MetalEtemon and Apocalymon. When Joe used the crest power to free the Sovereigns, Gomamon lost the power to become Zudomon. That was until three years later, when, on Christmas Day, Gomamon and the other old generation Digimon had that power restored to them by one of the DigiCores of Azulongmon. Zudomon, with Submarimon and their human partners, went to Sydney Sydney Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people... to help the Australian and Pacific DigiDestined DigiDestined are the major heroes in the Digimon media franchise who have been chosen by certain beings to protect the Digital World, a plane which originated from data produced by Earth's telecommunications networks. This plane is often beset by evil forces, and is closely linked to Earth; saving the Digital... with the chaos caused by the aquatic Digimon. But during the fight against SkullSatamon of the Daemon Corps, Zudomon, after he and the other Ultimates were defeated, regressed due to the strain of his stay in the Real World for so long . Attacks
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Trivia
- Gomamon has one song "Muteki na Bataashi" ("An Invincible Flutter Kick") and another with Joe Kido/Kido Jō (Masami Kikuchi) called "Sora wo Crawl" ("Crawl Across the Sky").
- Zudomon's first battle was against MegaSeadramon and he used his hammer to defeat him. This, and his ability to absorb lightning may be a reference to the Norse god of thunder, Thor and his eventual battle with the giant sea serpent Jörmungandr.