For many decades, the Digimon anime franchise has been regarded as one of the best and most popular monster tamers out there. Nonetheless, it is no surprise for fans that its relevance has not remained consistent throughout the years. Not only has the popularity of the franchise decreased whenever an anime ends, but the latest entries have failed to recapture the magic of the original.

At the moment, Digimon is in desperate need of a new anime sensation that could help revitalize the franchise. While coming up with a completely new idea is undoubtedly hard, the series could take one of its most popular mysteries and transform it into its next hit show. By revealing the story of the original DigiDestined, the franchise could create a series that will be enjoyed by both new and returning fans alike.

The Original DigiDestined Could Be the Franchise’s Hope

Fans Have Been Wanting To Learn More About Them for Years

When Digimon Adventure, widely considered among the best seasons of the franchise, was first released, fans were introduced to the concept of DigiDestined. These children, chosen by the deities of the Digital World, were said to be destined to save this dimension’s inhabitants from the evil forces trying to destroy it. For many months, viewers believed that Tai’s group was the first to ever arrive at the birthplace of the digital monsters. But, once Gennai was introduced, this notion was soon disproven, as the series revealed that another team fought against the Dark Masters long before the protagonists.

Ever since they were officially introduced, fans have been asking Bandai to release an anime focusing on their story.

This team remained a mystery for many decades, until the release of the canonical movie sequel series known as Digimon Tri. These films, released to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the franchise, had a direct tie with two of the original DigiDestined, as their stories and motivations were vital for the plot to progress. The details of their time in the Digital World mostly remain in obscurity, as the movies only depicted their final battle against evil. Ever since they were officially introduced, fans have been asking Bandai to release an anime focusing on their story.

Such a series could become a massive hit, as it would not only greatly expand on the existing lore of the most beloved season, but it would also help explain the origins of the Digital World. Moreover, it would be the perfect way to address the deities that were depicted in the reboot, Adventure 2020, another one of the franchise’s biggest mysteries. Overall, a show focusing on the original DigiDestined has everything it needs to become a sensation among fans.

Adventure 2020 Proved Fans Still Want To Explore the Original Series

The Reboot Was Far More Successful Than Other Recent Entries

Digimon fans know that the franchise’s latest attempts to recapture the excitement and adventure of its most popular series have not yielded the desired effects. Despite being objectively good, the most recent anime, Ghost Game, was quickly taken out of circulation due to its low rating. The series attempted to follow the same pattern that has made other entries successful, such as introducing amazingly designed creatures, revealing some of the franchise’s strongest Digimon, and presenting a cast of endearing yet realistic heroes. Even then, the show was far from being as popular as Adventure.

Although released years earlier, the reboot from the original series, Adventure 2020, was much more successful and warmly received by viewers. When studied closely, this trend can appear odd, as most fans agree that the reboot was nowhere near as good as Ghost Game. Its popularity is mostly attributed to the nostalgia that seeing their favorite characters back on their screens brought fans. Following that logic, creating an anime that would help recapture the original's magic, while also expanding the series’ lore would be an amazing idea.

Could Another Project Be the Solution?

Digimon Liberator Has Also Been Widely Successful

Despite the rough patch the Digimon anime franchise has been going through these last couple of years, other projects have received massive from fans. One of the most relevant now is the web novel Digimon Liberator, a series that combines the epic battles fans love with the card game. The premise might be odd for the franchise, but this series has proven to be a major success worldwide. It is possible that, after seeing how much fans love Liberator, the next anime might be an adaptation of the novel.

It is clear that the Digimon franchise needs to release a new anime hit to bring back the audience that had abandoned the series due to previous seasons. Whether it is a prequel to the original Adventure show or an adaptation of their newest novel, there are many interesting options that could fulfill this role perfectly.