Digimon is everything Pokemon is not. Better plot, more drama and character foil, cooler monsters, not as kiddish, and so on. I luv it.
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Digimon: Digital Monsters
(Rated TV-Y7-FV, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Joshua Seth, Mona Marshall, Laura Summer, Where to watch: Toon Disney, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
Loud battles + toy tie-ins = OK, but not great.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Digimon: Digital Monsters
Parents need to know that this anime series bears a lot of similarity to the well-known Pokemon franchise and comes complete with its own entourage of trading cards, video games, and toys. The frequent battles among the digital creatures are flashy and loud, but easily recognizable to kids as total fantasy. When they do occur, injuries are limited to the creatures rather than the kids (and instead of dying, they disassemble into small pieces which are said to reincarnate later). The show is targeted at kids 5-7, but the battles could be too scary for younger viewers; older children may be more interested in anime movies. Kids who don't watch regularly may be confused when they do tune in, since multiple cast and plot changes over the years lead to lots of continuity issues.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what kids like about this show. How is it similar to and different from shows like Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh!? Why do you think these anime-style shows are so popular in America? Families can also talk about cross-promotion and how TV shows and movies are used to sell products. Kids: What other Digimon products are you familiar with (cards, games, toys)? Do you own any of them? How does watching TV affect your desire for items like these?
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Lives in New YorkI rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itBetter than Pokemon.
- Lives in New JerseyI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Bad animation.
I don't like it. My sister does.
- Lives in New YorkI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
where have the old days gone?
i used to love this show when i was little,butnow it is all dumbed down and kinda so-so.thats why i am gonna give it 2 stars
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