Digimon Adventure: Last evolution Kizuna

The last movie of Digimons will become not only a farewell gift for the ones who grew up following the adventures of the virtual pets, but also a lesson for both kids and adults of what growing up means.

To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the creation of the Digimon adventure series, Taguchi is in charge of directing the film that will close the stories of the first two generations of Chosen Children and their virtual pets. These children, who were once famous for being the heroes who saved the real and digital world from any kind of threat, have to face a new challenge that will change their lives forever: when they become adults, their digimons will disappear. The plot begins with a runaway Digimon destroying the city. The Chosen Children who starred in the first generation are responsible for returning it to the digital world. However, when they do so, we see how their lives have changed: they are now young adults who must assume responsibilities at work, attend university, or decide what they will do after graduation. Everything changes when Menoa Bellucci appears on the scene, a research who asks the group for help. The film, which at first seems simple and predictable, ends up proving itself as something much deeper that brings interesting reflections. It does not have big plot twists, but the way the characters are built makes it a good choice for kids and adults alike. The antagonist character is particularly striking, as by moving away from the clear distinction between good and evil, allows the public to access their motivations and understand their way of acting, something that is reminiscent of Miyazaki's mastery arousing sympathy with his antiheroes. Thus we find an adventure film to enjoy and learn lessons about friendship, courage and knowing what is the right thing to do. Adults will be identified with young people living a new and complicated stage of their lives, where they must assume that things change and must move on, even if that means leaving their childhood behind. The story, full of references to the first seasons that will make its followers smile, puts an end to the plot and does so in a very elegant way. It is not a grandiose and dramatic ending, so it manages to move the viewer even more. That is why the chosen title is not accidental, since Kizuna refers in Japanese to the ties or connections between people. It's a subtle and perfect way of saying that even if the digimons and their companions part ways, or the audience knows it's the end of the saga, there is a bond created that will never break.

Mark: 8/10

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