Parents' Guide to

Digimon Adventure tri: Coexistence

By Renee Longstreet, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Continuing Japanese series has peril, complex storyline.

Movie NR 2018 86 minutes
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What's the Story?

The DigiDestined are stranded in the Digital World as DIGIMON ADVENTURE TRI: COEXISTENCE begins. DigiDestined Meiko (voiced by Cristina Vee) and her beloved DigiPartner, Meicoomon (Kate Higgins), have temporarily reunited after the massive chaos created by a system reboot. But their troubles aren't over. Meicoomon is still a pawn of a powerful force that wants to destroy the Real World. Transformed into the evil Digimon Libra, Meicoomon leaves Meiko and is compelled to become a primal adversary of the forces of good. Meiko is inconsolable. The DigiDestined escape the Digital World, are helped by Nishijima (Doug Erholtz) upon re-entry into their world, and vow to save Meiko, Meicoomon, and all humanity from destruction.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: Not yet rated
Kids say: Not yet rated

This continuing story of battles between the digital and real worlds (and monsters both cuddly and scary) would be best viewed with a glossary of names, places, and existing plot points at hand. It doesn't help that Digimon Adventure tri: Coexistence's musical score, which is often accompanied by vocals in Japanese, feels intrusive and at odds in tone with the action on the screen. Still, the DigiDestined are engaging teens, relatable and heroic, and if one can abide the treacly cuteness of the DigiPartners as sidekicks before their powers are unleashed, it's easy to see why fans are loyal.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the fact that Digimon Adventure tri: Coexistence is the fifth episode in an established franchise. Even though these movies are marketed individually, they are very much dependent upon the audience's familiarity with the series. Were you confused by the characters and the storylines? Where could you go to find out more about what's going on and who the players are?

  • Why is it important to be aware of cross-marketing? Talk about the relationship between toy businesses and film production companies that market brands like Digimon. How do Digimon Adventure tri: Coexistence and other films benefit the toy manufacturers, and vice versa?

  • "Homeostasis" is an important character in the movie. What does "homeostasis" mean? How does the character in the film reflect the term's meaning?

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