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The Best Episodes of Digimon Adventure: Season 1

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 1 - Tokyo: Digital Crisis!
    7.2/10(162 votes)

    #1 - Tokyo: Digital Crisis!

    S1:E1

    Tokyo's electronic systems have gone haywire. Taichi, a primary school aged child is suddenly transported to another world inside the internet, encountering a shape of life called Digimon.

    Director:Masato Mitsuka
    Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  2. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 2 - War Game
    7.1/10(127 votes)

    #2 - War Game

    S1:E2

    Yamato and his partner Garurumon join Taichi and Koshiro on their mission to stop the Argomon hacking into the U.S. military.

    Director:Nozomu Shishido
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 3 - And to the Digital World
    7.9/10(110 votes)

    #3 - And to the Digital World

    S1:E3

    Taichi, Yamato and Koshi fight desperately against the enemy Digimon. The missiles are launched at Tokyo. Furthermore, bullets of light fired by the enemy Digimon hit Greymon and Garurumon directly. Then, an enormous white Digimon appears.

    Director:Hideki Hiroshima
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 4 - Birdramon Takes Flight
    7.8/10(97 votes)

    #4 - Birdramon Takes Flight

    S1:E4

    Taichi, Agumon and Sora continue their journey and they meet Piyomon who was running from a hostile digimon. Koshiro befriends Tentomon.

    Director:Noriyo Sasaki
    Writer:Kenichi Yamashita

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  5. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 5 - Holy Digimon
    8.3/10(96 votes)

    #5 - Holy Digimon

    S1:E5

    Taichi and others are told the story of an ancient war between the Digimon of light and darkness, and are instructed to look for the Holy Digimon.

    Director:Kimiharu Muto
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 6 - The Targeted Kingdom
    8.0/10(89 votes)

    #6 - The Targeted Kingdom

    S1:E6

    Taichi’s party comes across an orchard and meets a mysterious girl, Mimi. Taichi and his friends find out that a kingdom is targeted by some ferocious Digimon.

    Director:Yoo Nakano
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 7 - That Boy is Joe Kido
    7.7/10(88 votes)

    #7 - That Boy is Joe Kido

    S1:E7

    The children now know that the Holy Digimon is the key to saving Tokyo from the blackouts. They attempt to cross the sea to get to the continent, but they’re suddenly attacked by a mysterious whirlpool.

    Director:Tetsuaki Matsuda
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  8. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 8 - The Children's Siege
    8.2/10(88 votes)

    #8 - The Children's Siege

    S1:E8

    The children finally succeed in crossing the sea with Ikkakumon’s help. However, what awaits them on the other side is a fortress full of Digimon…

    Directors:Yoko Furuya, Yuichi Tsuzuki
    Writer:Toshiaki Sato

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  9. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 9 - The Ultimate Invasion
    8.3/10(89 votes)

    #9 - The Ultimate Invasion

    S1:E9

    The six children and Digimon neutralize the fortress thanks to excellent teamwork. They try to decode the enemy’s communication log and obtain new information about the Holy Digimon. However, it’s not long before new enemies approach the fortress one after another.

    Director:Kenji Seto
    Writer:Masashi Sogo

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  10. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 10 - The Super Evolution of Steel
    8.3/10(91 votes)

    #10 - The Super Evolution of Steel

    S1:E10

    The battle between Greymon and Orgemon ended abruptly and now the Chosen Ones discuss their next move. Taichi and Agumon take a chance to defeat the ultimate enemy, so that the others can safely head to their next destination.

    Director:Hideki Hiroshima
    Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  11. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 11 - The Man Who Increases the Energy
    8.3/10(82 votes)

    #11 - The Man Who Increases the Energy

    S1:E11

    The six Chosen Ones who had finally gathered split up again into two teams in order to find the Holy Digimon. As Yamato’s team attempts to cross the desert, they encounter some dust devils.

    Director:Kimiharu Muto
    Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  12. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 12 - Lilymon Blossoms
    8.7/10(80 votes)

    #12 - Lilymon Blossoms

    S1:E12

    Taichi’s team reaches an ancient ruin. While Koshiro tries to analyze the characters on the walls, Mimi and Palmon accidentally fall underground. When they’re in danger, they encounter a kindhearted Digimon.

    Director:Nozomu Shishido
    Writer:Hiroshi Yamaguchi

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  13. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 13 - The Crimson Wings Garudamon
    8.2/10(75 votes)

    #13 - The Crimson Wings Garudamon

    S1:E13

    Yamato’s team flies above an endless jungle on Birdramon until they come across a floating fortress. Sora’s caring heart that wants to save Digimon in trouble brings about a new glow on Piyomon.

    Director:Tetsuaki Matsuda
    Writer:Kenichi Yamashita

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  14. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 14 - Crash, The King of Insect
    8.4/10(77 votes)

    #14 - Crash, The King of Insect

    S1:E14

    Taichi’s team reaches a canyon where they are attacked by a swarm of insect Digimon. In the chaos that ensues, Koshiro and Tentomon stand up to protect their friends.

    Director:Ryuta Yamamoto
    Writer:Masashi Sogo

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  15. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 15 - Zudomon, The Iron Hammer of Lightning
    8.3/10(74 votes)

    #15 - Zudomon, The Iron Hammer of Lightning

    S1:E15

    While Taichi’s team finishes fighting off Oukuwamon and Kuwagamon in the canyon maze, Sora’s team reaches a snowy mountain where they are attacked by a group of Digimon. Joe and Ikkakumon stand up to save Sora from danger.

    Director:Kenji Seto
    Writer:Toshiaki Sato

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  16. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 16 - The Jet-Black Shadow Invades Tokyo
    8.6/10(76 votes)

    #16 - The Jet-Black Shadow Invades Tokyo

    S1:E16

    Taichi’s team finds a strange cave that leads to Tokyo. Excited to be back, the children attempt to get home through the subway. However, a creepy Digimon prowls the city, and there, the children learn a shocking truth.

    Director:Hideki Hiroshima
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  17. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 17 - The Battle In Tokyo Against Orochimon
    8.3/10(75 votes)

    #17 - The Battle In Tokyo Against Orochimon

    S1:E17

    Just when Taichi and his friends thought they had finally defeated the enemy in the fake Tokyo, a new enemy appeared. The children work together with their Digimon to take down the eight-headed Ultimate Digimon.

    Director:Kimiharu Muto
    Writer:Hiroshi Yamaguchi

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  18. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 18 - Countdown to Tokyo's Annihilation
    7.9/10(73 votes)

    #18 - Countdown to Tokyo's Annihilation

    S1:E18

    The Chosen Ones worked together and succeeded in defeating Ultimate Digimon Orochimon. However, a mysterious countdown begins. To save Tokyo, they must prevent it from reaching zero

    Director:Yukio Kaizawa
    Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  19. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 19 - The Fist of The Beast King Roars
    8.2/10(69 votes)

    #19 - The Fist of The Beast King Roars

    S1:E19

    Thanks to Omegamon’s reappearance, the Mega Digimon Nidhoggmon, was finally defeated. However, Sora and the others disappeared after being swallowed by a storm. Taichi and Yamato, who are left behind in the Digital World sneak into Valvemon.

    Director:Michihiro Satou
    Writer:Masashi Sogo

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  20. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 20 - The Seventh One Awakens
    8.5/10(71 votes)

    #20 - The Seventh One Awakens

    S1:E20

    Yamato’s younger brother, Takeru, is unexpectedly found in the Digital World, held captive by a powerful Digimon. With the help of Leomon’s army, Taichi and Yamato attempt to save Takeru.

    Director:Ryō Nanba
    Writers:Kenichi Yamashita, Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  21. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 21 - The Update of Reversal
    8.5/10(68 votes)

    #21 - The Update of Reversal

    S1:E21

    The Holy Digimon that turned into a Digitama was snatched away, and Taichi and Yamato chase after Skullknightmon. Meanwhile, the rest of the Chosen Ones that are back in Tokyo fight remotely with their partner Digimon in the Digital World.

    Director:Kenji Seto
    Writer:Toshiaki Sato

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  22. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 22 - The Indomitable Blue Sagittarius
    8.5/10(73 votes)

    #22 - The Indomitable Blue Sagittarius

    S1:E22

    Thanks to Takeru’s bravery, Taichi and the others found the way into the castle where the Digitama is held. As for the Chosen Ones in Tokyo, they were in a remote battle against Calamaramon to stop an uncontrollable tanker from crashing.

    Director:Hideki Hiroshima
    Writer:Kenji Konuta

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  23. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 23 - The Messanger of Darkness, Devimon
    8.6/10(75 votes)

    #23 - The Messanger of Darkness, Devimon

    S1:E23

    Devimon’s castle collapsed after the fierce battle with Darkknightmon and Taichi’s group comes to face Devimon at last. Meanwhile, the rest of the Chosen Ones and their partner Digimon fight to destroy the obelisk that is transferring energy.

    Director:Kimiharu Muto
    Writer:Hiroshi Yamaguchi

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  24. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 24 - The Final Stage, Donedevimon
    9.0/10(85 votes)

    #24 - The Final Stage, Donedevimon

    S1:E24

    Thanks to Koshiro’s group destroying the obelisk which was transferring energy to the Digital World, Taichi and the others defeated Neodevimon at last. However, Taichi struggles against the overwhelming powers of Donedevimon

    Director:Nozomu Shishido
    Writer:Masashi Sogo

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  25. Digimon Adventure: Season 1 Episode 25 - Dive To The Next Ocean
    7.8/10(67 votes)

    #25 - Dive To The Next Ocean

    S1:E25

    The battle with Donedevimon is over at last. However, destiny wasted no time in bringing the next adventure to the Chosen Ones. Koshiro’s group is dealing with tanker collisions while Taichi’s group is attacked by a cluster of Mamemon.

    Director:Michihiro Satou
    Writer:Masashi Sogo

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Tokyo: Digital Crisis!" is the best rated episode of "Digimon Adventure:" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 162 votes. Directed by Masato Mitsuka and written by Atsuhiro Tomioka, it aired on 4/5/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "War Game".