Naito relentlessly targets Kyo to fulfill Klay’s wish. Meanwhile, Hotaruko is troubled by her orders to eliminate the traitor. Then, the Five Stars Star of Water, Honoka the Abyssal appears and declares that she has come to hunt down the Tactics.

Defiance

Miyu Irino

Megumi Han

Tomoyo Kurosawa

Mutsumi Tamura

Arisa Sekine

Misaki Kuno

Yohei Azakami

Daiki Hamano

Naoki Tate

sam-mook

Toshinori Watanabe

Kazuya Hasegawa

Yuto Katayama

Mitsutaka Kimura

Episode 22 Trailer - Defiance [Subtitled]

The Power to Take

The One Beside You

An ideal society managed by Sapotamas. Underneath, terrifying creatures called Digimon appear. After a classmate is attacked, Tomoro Tenma's emotions explode. Suddenly his Sapotama shines and Gekkomon is born.

The Beat of Emotions

Gekkomon is awakened by Tomoro's anger and overwhelms his enemy. Just then, a mysterious Digimon steals their Sapotama. With his brother lost, Tomoro shuts down emotionally, until he is shocked by what the leader of the "Glowing Dawn" has to say.

Glowing Dawn

Upon learning that the bounty intel is wrong, Tomoro and Gekkomon follow the scent of his own e-Pulse. There they find the Mirror World, a virtual space inside the net. Inside the Sapotama that glows within Hyemon…

Facing Mirrors

Reina is in high spirits after being handed leadership for the next job by Kyo. But, because of Tomoro's mistake, the Machmon bounty escapes. Rookie member Tomoro can't understand Reina's obsession with the Glowing Dawn being a family.

Family

Tomoro wanders into an old shopping district where he witnesses the Panda-gumi protecting the town from thugs. Their leader Sasatake and Pandamon have a bond of father and child. Meanwhile, Yuukari of the Koala-kai prepares to evict the residents.

Half and Half

Pandamon is furious that Yuukari has hurt the boss but is conflicted between their feelings and teachings about chivalry. Tomoro wants to challenge Astamon in battle. Meanwhile, Kyo investigates the identity of the mastermind.

The Bond of Parent and Child

Tomoro and the others find hikers who’ve nearly fallen victim to Cold Heart. They are saved by an exhausted Kyo and Murasamemon. Deep in the mountain is an old observatory that holds Kyo’s secret.

Nirinso

Hitomi takes Tomoro to school to investigate a series of student disappearances. Only the top students are going missing. Gekkomon struggles to rescue Tomoro when he's trapped inside Mimicmon.

The Vanishing Classroom

Going after a bounty, the Glowing Dawn infiltrate Shangri-La Egg, a utopia created after a massive disaster. There, other Cleaners who are also after Goldnumemon appear in front of Tomoro and the others...

Utopia

Chiropmon is taken from Makoto by Haruko, who sees Digimon as toys. Kyo tries to interrupt the buyer’s transaction, while Makoto feels troubled because his own weakness caused Chiropmon to suffer.

A True Friend

While out buying a birthday present for Asuka, Tomoro gets into a fight with Gekkomon over picking a scarf. Separated from Tomoro, the sulking Gekkomon encounters a Digimon who emits poisonous gas.

A Black Emotion

Tomoro regrets that Kyo and Gekkomon got hurt because of him and faces his job as a Cleaner once more. Meanwhile, a Digimon with an abnormal e-Pulse heads towards the Glowing Dawn’s headquarters.

A New Family

The Five Stars, who stand at the top of the Cleaner world, gather for a meeting. The topic is the increase in Cold Heart incidents and emerging disaster-class Digimon. Meanwhile, Tomoro and the others encounter a strange trio at a crime site.

Five Star Meeting

The Tactics are Cleaner teams that undergo rigorous training to perfect e-Pulse control. The Glowing Dawn members face off against them over a bounty, but Tomoro can't accept their methods.

Tactics

The Kinoko Gang, holding a grudge, sneak into Nirinso while Kyo is away, aiming to destroy the Glowing Dawn. Redvegimon paralyzes Gekkomon and the others, while the In-Training Digimon can only watch…

Little Courage

Granit’s interference causes Reina to let her target escape, and they are both taken to a cold, snowy mountain by Moosemon. While they look for clues to go back, Granit recalls the birth of Ludomon.

Where I Belong

While pursuing a Koemon, the Glowing Dawn encounter the Tactics. Hotaruko's siblings mistake Makoto for her coworker and invite them for okonomiyaki. Hotaruko becomes hostile towards them, but there's an issue of food theft in town…

Antipathy

Tomoro and the others treat a man who collapsed outside their headquarters to stew, but then the Tactics demand they hand him over. While they try to stop the Tactics, Commandramon is taken away. The man shares his dark past.

The Price of Freedom

Tomoro and the others infiltrate an illegal Digimon auction held by Five Star member Klay Arslan. While investigating the venue which is being guarded by Tactics, they find a girl and her Tinkermon locked in a cage.

Black Market Auction

Tomoro gets kidnapped by a monkey Digimon and wakes up in an arena inside the Mirror World, where Digimon Owners are forced to fight. After Tomoro wins his first match, his next opponent appears to be Raito.

Proof of Genius

The members of Glowing Dawn rush to Tomoro’s aid. Tomoro descends beneath the colosseum to rescue Raito who was taken away. Naito and his team intercept Kyo, but Reina suddenly notices something wrong with Granit…

Tomoro and the others head to the colosseum to rescue those who've been Cold-Hearted. Klay makes preparations to fulfill his ambition, while Kyo and Murasamemon confront Proganomon who is surrounded by mysterious light...

Tomoro fights Klay to save Kyo, but he’s helpless against Klay’s overwhelming power, and his family gets injured. Consumed by his anger, Tomoro becomes reckless. Then, the genius he once defeated shows up…

Overlapping Beats

Tomoro and the others take a short vacation on a luxury cruise ship, where they meet popular entertainers Handa and Starmon. To Makoto and Chiropmon, Handa is a legendary Cleaner. When pirates attack the ship, Starmon takes them on…

Half-Baked Hero

Haruomi is found collapsed outside Nirinso. Rescued by Kyo, he is reunited with Commandramon and then runs into a weakened Elizamon. On Gekkomon’s suggestion, the two Digimon settle their battle to be Haruomi’s partner through a cooking competition.

The Taste of Guilt

Hitomi runs into Tomoro after a long time, but she’s acting strange. Due to a mysterious wrapping on her arm, Tomoro and the others begin showing strong affection for their Digimon. The Digimon escape and ask Maki for help…

Wandering Love

Tomoro meets a mysterious girl while visiting Asuka. Meanwhile, the Glowing Dawn head to the hospital to catch a serial killer. There, they find a Digimon with a strange interest in deliveries, and an Owner infatuated with Digimon.

GIFT

In order to investigate a Digimon incident, Reina infiltrates popular actor Urato’s fan event. There, she meets Rose, Evangelist of Beauty and a Five Star. Confused by the unfamiliar surroundings, Reina is approached by Urato, whose true identity is…

Dangerous Fandom

The Glowing Dawn visit Shangri-La Egg at the request of the CEO of Kuonji Industries. Makoto and Chiropmon look uneasy as they listen to Tsukasa, Makoto’s twin brother. During their investigation, the true motive of the culprit is revealed...

Wings to Protect You

Tomoro meets a reclusive girl accompanied by a Digimon on the beach. Maki has an urgent request and tells the Glowing Dawn about a very dangerous Digimon in the bay area. Meanwhile, two Cleaners appear and approach the girl...

One Step Forward

GIFT is responsible for several information brokers getting Cold Hearted. Maki, who is their next target, flees Garando with the Golden Dawn. She has a plan in mind to settle the score with the enemy Digimon.

Cold Rain

Tomoro and the others visit a beach hut run by Hotaruko. While enjoying Shakomon’s specialty dish, they spot Raito and Monodramon passed out on the beach. Raito brushes them off and leaves, but someone is watching from the shadows.

Midsummer Ghost

Tomoro devises a plan and catches a serial kidnapper. The next day, while walking Asuka around the hospital rooftop, Miharu appears. Her mysterious presence has Tomoro sharing memories of his past. Then, news comes in that the kidnapper was released…

Behind the Mask

Reina and Pristimon train hard to prove Rose wrong. Meanwhile, GIFT is orchestrating a series of bombings targeting World Union-related facilities. Feeling anxious, Reina loses focus and the culprit gets away, leaving her feeling discouraged.

Rampaging Instinct

Tomoro Tenma lives in a world where human thoughts and emotions power AI devices called Sapotama; but when Digimon begin materializing from Sapotama and feeding on e-Pulse, society begins to fracture.

Twisted Code

Tomoro, Rose and the others enter the GIFT base. Miharu takes control of Shangri-La Egg's systems, taking the residents hostage, to pressure Chairman Wong into revealing the existence of Digimon. When questioned, Miharu brings up Chifuyu's wish…

Kind Magic

Tomoro and the others secretly prepare a party for Kyo, who spends a peaceful time reaffirming their family ties. Meanwhile, Kawarazaki receives a report of a man who escaped from prison by using a Digimon.

Hollow Thirst

Meto and Kanon attack the Glowing Dawn, looking for Kyo Sawashiro. Meanwhile, at Nirinso, Souji Kuroshio attempts to quench his thirst by threatening to destroy everything Kyo treasures, demanding Kyo return to his old self.

Lip Service

Tomoro is shocked to learn from Klay the identity of the former Five Star, Souji Kuroshio, but is once again resolved to get Kyo back. Meanwhile, Kyo reminisces about the days he spent at the old observatory as he heads out to settle the score.

Unfading Night

Tomoro and the others find themselves struggling against Souji's three Ultimate Digimon. Finding his resolve, Kyo defeats Souji, and Tomoro tries to stop him by reminding him of the Glowing Dawn's rule, but…

Golden Tomorrow

Kyo joins Tomoro on a hospital visit to see Asuka for the first time in a while. On the way, Kyo shares his memories of Asuka which were unknown to Tomoro. Within them lies the hidden truth behind the birth of Cougarmon.

Sakura Friendship

Tomoro is shocked by Asuka's sudden appearance with a Digimon partner. Meanwhile Kishiwada arrives at Apraxas, after having been appointed as the new Star of Earth. The final piece needed to complete the Shangri-La Project is…

The White Digimon

Kyo and the others rush to rescue Tomoro when Kaito appears, intent on settling a score. They split up, and Reina faces Honoka, while Makoto fights Kishiwada. Kaito, seeking to be the strongest, smirks as a fierce pulse wraps Flaremon in light…

The Strongest Man

Tomoro resolves to bring Asuka back, so with his family he confronts Heliosboamon. Suddenly, Kanada and Gokuwmon show up and force Tomoro onto the defensive, but what is their real motive…?

Big Brother, Little Brother

Waking up at Nirinso, Tomoro is grief-stricken. Meanwhile, Chairman Wong announces he will eliminate all “glitches” known as Digimon to create an ideal world. Then, a new Five Star launches an attack on Nirinso.

Glitch

The Glowing Dawn charges into Apraxas to save Asuka. With the help of their allies, they manage to get in, only to find Chairman Wong and Kanada blocking Tomoro’s way. Monarchlizamon engages in a fierce battle with his rival Gokuwmon, but…

The Ultimate Power

Sanzomon finally reveals their true self and begins to absorb e-Pulse from humans to create an ideal world for the Digimon. With renewed resolve, Tomoro and the others confront Seitengokuwmon to save Gekkomon and Asuka.

Two Beats

Tomoro and Asuka enter the final battle for the sake of a new future for humans and Digimon. However, they find themselves in a pinch when facing the overwhelming strength of Seitengokuwmon. Then, a bright light shines from Atratusmon's Sapotama.

A World of Shining Light

Tomoro Tenma lives in a world where human thoughts and emotions, known as e-Pulse, power AI devices called Sapotama. But when Digimon begin materializing from Sapotama and feeding on e-Pulse, society begins to fracture. After Gekkomon appears from his device, Tomoro joins Glowing Dawn, a secret team investigating rogue Digimon and the dark truth of a system both fueled and corrupted by emotion.

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