List of Digimon Tamers episodes
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The 51-episode anime
series Digimon Tamers
, produced by Toei Animation
in 2001, is the third series in the Digimon franchise
. It does not follow the plot of the previous two series, Adventure
and Adventure 02
. Instead, the story is set in a version of the real world where Digimon
are creatures in a television program
and a collectible card game
; however, several children discover that these supposedly fictional creatures exist in a parallel Digital World
and are attempting to enter the real world. The series was directed by Yukio Kaizawa, featuring music composition by Takanori Arisawa
and character designs by Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru. Tamers aired in Japan on Fuji TV
between April 1, 2001, and March 31, 2002.
In the United States, the series premiered on Fox Kids
on September 1, 2001.
Kōji Wada
's song "The Biggest Dreamer" was used as the opening theme for the series. Two ending themes by Ai Maeda (credited as AiM) were used for the series, "My Tomorrow" and .
, released a total of 12 DVD compilations of Digimon Tamers in Japan between January 21 and December 6, 2002. The series was also released as a 9-disc boxed set on April 25, 2007, by Happinet Pictures.
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 Tamers
Digimon Tamers
is the third animated series based on the Japanese Digimon franchise, first broadcast in 2001 on Fuji TV in Japan and on Fox Kids in the United States. The story takes place initially in a "alternative" universe, on a world much like Earth where Digimon is just a franchise, composed of video games,...
, produced by Toei Animation
Toei Animation
Toei Animation Co., Ltd. is a Japanese animation studio owned by Toei Co., Ltd. The studio was founded in 1948 as Japan Animated Films . In 1956, Toei purchased the studio and it was reincorporated under its current name...
in 2001, is the third series in the Digimon 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...
. It does not follow the plot of the previous two series, 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"...
and 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...
. Instead, the story is set in a version of the real world where 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"...
are creatures in a television program
Television program
A television program , also called television show, is a segment of content which is intended to be broadcast on television. It may be a one-time production or part of a periodically recurring series...
and a collectible card game
Collectible card game
thumb|Players and their decksA collectible card game , also called a trading card game or customizable card game, is a game played using specially designed sets of playing cards...
; however, several children discover that these supposedly fictional creatures exist in a parallel 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 attempting to enter the real world. The series was directed by Yukio Kaizawa, featuring music composition by Takanori Arisawa
Takanori Arisawa
was a Japanese composer and arranger best known for composing the Sailor Moon anime series. He wrote music for the series, including its video games. Born in Tokyo, Arisawa began to learn piano at the age of 20. After graduating from Senzoku Gakuen College, Arisawa started his career in 1980 by...
and character designs by Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru. Tamers aired in Japan on Fuji TV
Fuji Television
is a Japanese television station based in Daiba, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, also known as or CX, based on the station's callsign "JOCX-DTV". It is the flagship station of the Fuji News Network and the ....
between April 1, 2001, and March 31, 2002.
In the United States, the series premiered on Fox Kids
Fox Kids
Fox Kids was the Fox Broadcasting Company's American children's programming division and brand name from September 8, 1990 until September 7, 2002. It was owned by Fox Television Entertainment airing programming on Monday–Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings.Depending on the show, the...
on September 1, 2001.
Kōji Wada
Koji Wada
is a Japanese rock singer. He first debuted in 1999 with his first single "Butter-Fly", the theme song of the anime Digimon Adventure. He's currently under the King Records recording label.- Life and career :...
's song "The Biggest Dreamer" was used as the opening theme for the series. Two ending themes by Ai Maeda (credited as AiM) were used for the series, "My Tomorrow" and .
Episode list
| # | Fox Kids title (Original Japanese title translated to English) Original Japanese title |
Original airdate | English airdate |
|---|
Japanese release
Toei Video, the distribution arm of Toei AnimationToei Animation
Toei Animation Co., Ltd. is a Japanese animation studio owned by Toei Co., Ltd. The studio was founded in 1948 as Japan Animated Films . In 1956, Toei purchased the studio and it was reincorporated under its current name...
, released a total of 12 DVD compilations of Digimon Tamers in Japan between January 21 and December 6, 2002. The series was also released as a 9-disc boxed set on April 25, 2007, by Happinet Pictures.
| Toei Video DVD releases | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume | Released | Discs | Episodes | Volume | Released | Discs | Episodes | |
| 1 | January 21, 2002 | 1 | 4 | 7 | July 21, 2002 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2 | February 21, 2002 | 1 | 4 | 8 | August 9, 2002 | 1 | 4 | |
| 3 | March 21, 2002 | 1 | 4 | 9 | September 21, 2002 | 1 | 4 | |
| 4 | April 21, 2002 | 1 | 4 | 10 | October 21, 2002 | 1 | 5 | |
| 5 | May 21, 2002 | 1 | 4 | 11 | November 21, 2002 | 1 | 5 | |
| 6 | June 21, 2002 | 1 | 4 | 12 | December 6, 2002 | 1 | 5 |