Digimon Data Squad
Synopsis
Upon meeting for the first time, undefeated street fighter Masaru Daimon and renegade Digimon Agumon become friends in the most natural way possible for the knuckleheaded duo—by fighting their hearts out. The self-proclaimed "ultimate team" are recruited by a secret government organization called the Digital Accident Tactics Squad, or DATS, who had witnessed the unbelievable spectacle of a human fighting blow for blow with a Digimon. Their primary objective is investigating mysterious problems caused by Digimon entering the real world, and the world is currently in the midst of a crisis with Digimon appearing at an unprecedented rate. Embarking on various missions with DATS, Masaru and Agumon become colleagues with adolescent genius Touma Norstein and his Digimon partner Gaomon, along with the kind-hearted Yoshino "Yoshi" Fujieda and her Digimon partner Lalamon. As the group continues to investigate the rapid increase of Digimon in their world, a darker truth begins to surface. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with some finding it a nostalgic and enjoyable action series, while others criticize it for its weak plot, inconsistent power scaling, and poor art quality. Character development is a point of contention, with some characters praised and others criticized. The series is considered divisive among Digimon fans, with some believing it 'saved' the franchise while others dislike its departures from previous installments.
Strengths
- Strong character development for some characters like Ikuto and Keenan.
- Enjoyable action sequences and fight choreography.
- Soundtrack with memorable tunes (excluding opening/ending themes for some).
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent power scaling and plot inconsistencies.
- Weak initial arc with a slow start and cheesy episodes.
- Art and animation quality is considered poor with awkward angles and anatomy.
- Main character Masaru is disliked by some for being a stereotypical shounen protagonist.