Digimon Adventure tri. Coexistence
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
Much to the horror of Meiko Mochizuki, her Digimon partner Meicoomon is forced to evolve into Meicrackmon and falls under an evil influence in the process. As Meicrackmon disappears to wreak havoc elsewhere, it seems that the Digital World itself starts to reject the presence of Meiko and the other Chosen Children. While evading various enemies who come after them, the group attempts to find their way back home. In the human world, a messenger from the mysterious entity Homeostasis visits both Meiko's father and Daigo Nishijima of the Incorporated Administrative Agency to discuss Meicoomon's origins. The messenger informs the two that Homeostasis plans to eliminate the digital monster. By doing so, they hope to prevent further Digimon from materializing in the human realm—regardless of the Chosen Children's feelings on the matter.
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is highly polarized, with a significant portion expressing deep disappointment in the writing, pacing, and animation quality. While a minority appreciate certain elements like the music or specific character interactions, the overarching sentiment is that the series fails to deliver on its potential and exploits fan loyalty with a subpar product. The focus on new characters at the expense of established ones and a convoluted plot are major points of contention.
Strengths
- Some praise for the sound design and music.
- Animation is generally considered decent, with some exceptions.
- The concept of Homeostasis and its plans are intriguing to some.
- Specific moments of action and character interaction were enjoyed by a few.
- The character development of some of the original Digidestined is appreciated.
Weaknesses
- Extremely poor pacing, with large portions of repetitive or unnecessary dialogue and still frames.
- Weak and convoluted plot, with numerous unresolved plot threads and unanswered questions.
- Meiko and Meicoomon are seen as detrimental to the story and character dynamics.
- The complete neglect of the Digimon 02 cast is a major point of criticism.
- Writing quality is consistently described as poor, with misplaced scenes and illogical character decisions.
- Animation is criticized for being subpar and relying too heavily on still frames and dialogue.
- The series is perceived as a cash grab, exploiting fan loyalty with a drawn-out, low-quality product.
- The ending is considered rushed and unsatisfying by many.