I suppose I was initially somewhat harsh towards the characters, but I had my reasons. Truth be told, "Tamers" feels quite stagnant for the majority of its first half, and even after the group travels to the Digital World with an actual objective, a sense of meandering perseveres. Even as a person familiar with the details, I found various developments somewhat difficult to follow or, for that matter, care about, which seriously hurts the momentum. The rest of the series, in contrast, has a discernably rough time finding its footing, since many details are choppy in their presentation, brushed to the side in favor of the drawn out antics of the kids. Not to mention, the most interesting subplots, such as those of Impmon and the Monster Makers, finally pay-off. Such elements as the origins of Calumon and the purposes of the Devas receive welcome exploration here, yielding the most complete exposition on the history of the Digital World.
The final act is largely responsible for this, representing some of the finest work that has been seen in Digimon, with plenty of apocalyptic scenery and tense moments that befit the building resolution. In such things as government agencies and true artificial intelligence, a different perspective is evident. That it is not driven by its characters leaves it a little short of its predecessor, but it can definitely be seen as the boldest in its own line.
"Tamers" is not really an adventure story so much as it is a tale of technology on the loose. While I would not go so far as to call it the best that Digimon has to offer, there is much about it that is exemplary. Admittedly, I too have experienced an increased appreciation for it.
However, time has proved favorable towards this series, currently hailed as at least one of the franchise's finest products. Some liked it and others were resistant, a rather typical reaction for a project of this nature. Digimon Tamers is the first reboot in the Digimon franchise, which came with the obvious intention of taking things in an entirely new direction.
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