The NovaCast: A Digimon Rewatch Experience

Digimon Tamers Episodes 26 - 27. Take a load off and hunker down for the day, because the NovaCast is back with another fun-tastic episode! If you like old movie references, dubious name changes, and Christian subtext that would make even Zack Snyder blush, then boy, do we have the episode for you! Celebrate the Tamers debut (well, sort of) of an old and cherished fave, mourn the downfall of our little Italian Male Person, or debate the validity of twee hipster cred—there’s something for everyone here. And hey, don't forget your snacks!

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Digimon Tamers Episodes 24 - 25. After spending nearly half of the series in anticipation, we’ve finally reached the Digital World! And what a world it is, prompting such discussion as our most-beloved side characters and a most-surprising face turn.  But our journey doesn't stop there! Join the NovaCast crew as we see how Tamers’ brave new Digital World stacks up the original, have intense discussions about potatoes, and eank perhaps the strangest tier list yet, featuring... Prometheus? We’re at a major tipping point here—all that’s left is to watch the fall.

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Digimon Tamers Episodes 22 - 23.  Our heroes’ duels with the devilish Devas reach a fever pitch! Bare witness to the birth of the Down Bad Club, some metal as hell lines for a children's anime series, and a deus ex machina so frustrating it makes us scream! Plus, the ghost of an elusive upcoming Digimon game makes its presence known once again, and the NovaCast steps up to defend the good name of hogs everywhere. Can the gang survive some contentious sub-dub changes, or will they crumble like a pig-pockmarked Shinjuku?

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Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers. Break out the sunscreen and grab your Tamagotchis, because the NovaCast is going on a trip! At Okinawa, you can explore undersea ruins, encounter slimy venture capitalists, learn new vocabulary, transcend dimensions, hone your fighting skills, and much more! Don't forget to visit our laser and missile-filled underwater military base, filled with some body horror-loving Digimon, as well as a trip under the sea to watch a battle the likes of which we haven't seen before. Whether by plane, boat, or jet ski, make sure to take a load off for a summer vacation you won't forget!

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With all of the ducks finally in a row, the NovaCast convenes for a special emergency broadcast to talk about the Odaiba Day Incident. In this episode, we talk about Digimon Tamers 2021, Chiaki J. Konaka's blog, and our thoughts and opinions on the entire ordeal. Expect plenty of sighs and exhausted groans along the way.

Spoilers between 11:31 - 12:20, 1:09:42 - 1:09:57, and 1:27:06 - 1:27:19

Links mentioned in the episode:

https://cjkinnyx.fc2.net/blog-entry-1.html

Digimon Tamers Episodes 19 - 21. With the threat of the Devas still looming large, the NovaCast kicks off the Weird Kid Saga with insights on two of our favorite characters: Impmon and Jeri. Take that and add a bad rat, Kazu being useful (what!?), gay rights, and the arrival of a much-anticipated group of hackers, this trio of episodes is sure to open your emotional floodgates faster than you can say ‘swordfish!’ Stick around for discussions on our outdated DigiFes predictions and some tragically prophetic predictions. It’s a wild, wild week for the NovaCast, and you aren't gonna wanna miss out!

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Digimon Tamers Episodes 17 - 18. Get ready for one shagadelic episode, baby! As two new Devas (and two new Matrix Digivolutions) take the stage, this week's discussions run the gamut from distressing doctors, janky CGI, Science Dad Lore, unexpected chair lady development, and dubious Sanskrit lessons. Take care not to miss out on Thom's writer deep dive, as it unearths some fascinating information that is sure to blow minds. Also: the unexpected return of everyone's favourite piece of classical Digi-music!

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Digimon Tamers Episodes 15 - 16. With Shinjuku safe (for now), the NovaCast gang is headed out to the wilderness for some R&R&R (rest and relaxation and Renamon)! Fire up those fryers, cuz we’ve got an extra-crispy episode for you, featuring such delicious discussions as our podcasting origins, Digimon group dynamics, problematic elementary school teachers, high art, and one deva-stating revelation! This is the life, Tamers—just be sure to watch out for snakes!

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Digimon Tamers Episodes 13 - 14. It’s the end of one arc and the start of another in these action-packed episodes as the NovaCast crew honours the late, great Philece Sampler and tries to figure out what Yamaki’s deal is. The return of the Blue Card (and the Main Character CGI Sequence) make this one to get excited about, regardless of where you fall in The Great NovaCast Schism—you’re guaranteed not to have a bad time, kid.

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Digimon Tamers Episodes 10 - 12. The NovaCast crew has unlocked a new form of Digital Praxis, and they’re using it to tackle one of the strangest yet most compelling arcs in the series: the Rika/Renamon breakup saga! From terrifying Digimon to unsettling undertones, these episodes are jam-packed with more weird vibes than you can shake an icicle at. Plus: Yamaki’s Steve Buscemi routine, flashback/fantasy sequence discourse, and two of the most heated discussions yet: which DigiDestined would make the best karaoke star, and whether “hewwo kids” have a place in anime. You won’t want to miss it!

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