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One Piece has set the precedent in many ways, especially when it comes to creating a larger-than-life main character like Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy is known for being that overly energetic character who rushes headfirst into danger to get that sweet taste of adventure. In doing so, he brings countless people together through his heroic acts, even though he claims he isn’t a hero. Luffy’s freedom-seeking, never-say-die attitude is what led him to become the prototypical shōnen anime protagonist.

Since One Piece’s debut in 1999, many characters have adopted some similarities to Luffy. Of course, this doesn’t mean every anime is intentionally trying to replicate Luffy’s unique traits—he is one of a kind. However, his personality type, Esfp, is one that many mangakas utilize. This personality type resonates well with audiences, and it's because ESFPs have an infectious energy and a down-to-earth nature about them.

And while the franchise currently doesn’t have an ongoing anime series, the Digimon franchise is very much active, with numerous non-anime projects being released. But, despite all of that, the highly-anticipated home release of last year’s hit film, Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning, which is set within the original universe and follows the 02 DigiDestined in a new adventure, has been announced for US fans – it is June 11, 2024!

It has been known for a while that the Blu-ray edition of the Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning movie will come out on May 29, 2024 in Japan, and while some fans had been worried about a potentially long(er) wait for the US release, we can confirm that the movie will be released not long after the Japanese edition. Pre-orders are already available on Amazon for $26.98, for which you will get the special Blu-ray+DVD edition.

While the movie is set after the original anime,...