Summary
Digimonis one of the few monster pet anime that has stood the test of time and has been placed on the pedestal alongside Pokémon.Digimontells a considerably different story from Pokémon about a group of young teens who are teleported to a digital world, in the same vein as isekai anime.
In this new world, the kids join forces with partners called Digimon and must strengthen them to save the looming threat that seeks to destroy both the Digital World and the Human World. The DigiDestined and the Digimon partnership is one of the most important aspects throughout the entire series. The chemistry between them is crucial to the growth of both parties involved. Here are some of the best Digimon partners in theDigimonanime, ranked.
8T.K & Patamon
The Hearts Of The DigiDestined
T.K. started as the youngest of the original DigiDestined, who was way out of his league when he and the rest of his friends were transported to the Digital World. While starting off naive and scared, T.K. found confidence when he and Pattamon became attached at the hip.
Being the most lighthearted of he group, both T.K. and Pattamon grew exponentially through the years, becoming one of the closest pairs in the franchise who have unwavering trust in one another. While T.K. and Pattamon made a dependable team, their early days were very rocky as Pattamon and T.K. struggled to find their power and drive.
7Mikey & Shoutmon
The Hot-Blooded Heroes
Mikey is the main protagonist in theDigimon Fusionanime who partners with Shoutmon to save the digital world. Mikey is a charismatic and extroverted young boy who possesses an abundance of confidence. He and Shoutmon meshed well together as Shoutmon also had big dreams and even bigger confidence.
The chemistry between the two was palpable as both put their all into every aspect of their goals, and together they faced insurmountable odds similar toAsh Ketchum and Pikachu. The seamless teamwork and camaraderie of this duo make them among the best partners inDigimon Fusion.
6Yolei & Hawkmon
A Match Made In Heaven
The team of Yolei and Hawkmon was as explosive as the other team-ups in thesecond season ofDigimon. Yolei, being the eldest of the second group of DigiDestined, came with a lot of responsibility and needed maturity, which she was forced to obtain on the fly. This manifested in Yolei’s emotions consistently overwhelming her, which made chemistry difficult but not impossible with the calm and classy Hawkmon.
However, the growth that both partners demonstrated made them the core of the party, building off each other’s strengths and covering each other’s weaknesses as well.
5Takato & Guilmon
The Best Friends Anyone Could Ask For
Takato and Guilmon were the main pair in the Digi-Tamers saga ofDigimonin season 3. Takto was an average young boy who could be described as slightly underadjusted, still attached to childish things as a pre-teen. However, his limitless imagination led him to his perfect partner, and the two made a hilariously perfect pair. Guilmon and Takato evolved from inadvertent partners into a well-oiled duo through teamwork
Guilmon could always count on Takato to have his back, while Takato could always count on Guilmon to protect him from any harm.
4Rika & Renamon
Cold And Relentless Warriors
Rika was a supporting character in the third season ofDigimonand the partner to Renamon, the golden fox. Rika is a reserved and distant young girl stemming from her difficult home life. As she teetered on the edge of a breakdown, she became a Digimon tamer and received one of thecoolest-looking Digimonas a partner.
In more ways than one, Rika was saved by Renamon’s companionship, and unlike many DigiDestined and Digimon, their relationship elevated past friendship into a pseudo-mother-daughter bond. Rika found someone she could trust with her life, and Renamon found someone who could thaw her cold heart.
3Davis & Veemon
A Match Made In Paradise
In the second season ofDigimon, Davis replaced Tai as the leader of the new group. Davis portrayed numerous similar qualities to Tai, including his maturity, rash decision-making, and need to prove himself. It was fate that the partner he received was a Digimon that matched his energy, allowing him to learn from his mistakes.
Veemon was a rambunctious partner who never hesitated to jump into the fray. However, Veemon could always keep his wits about him and be the voice of reason when needed. Davis and Veemon developed a deep bond of friendship that led them to become two of the strongest second-generation partners in the Digimon Franchise.
2Matt & Gabumon
The Lone Wolves Of The Group
Matt was one of two alphas in the original Digimon group in the first season of the series. Matt was a very anti-social and moody young man who played the bad boy among his comrades. His rebellious nature attractedGabumon, and together they would become two of the strongest pairs in the Digimon universe.
Matt’s rocky home life and the added responsibility of caring for his little brother made him extremely stressed, which caused him to lash out constantly. Gabumon not only acted as a listening ear but would bestow emotional wisdom on Matt and treat him like an adult.
1Tai & Agumon
The Pieces To Each Other’s Puzzle
Tai and Agumon are the faces of theDigimonfranchise, who have overcome countless challenges together, fromsinister villainsto self-esteem issues. The journey of Tai and Agumon is unlike any other Destined and Digimon for the level of the bond that developed between them after years of battles, losses, and sacrifices.
Tai was willing to put his life on the line for Agumon, creating a level of trust between the two that had never shaken, even in the current day era ofDigimon. When the chips are down, Agumon and Tai will stop at nothing to protect their friends and each other.
