With the first film releasing and wrapping up last weekend, I’ve had time to digest and gather my thoughts about the excellent opening. At this point we know that part two is set for release on March 12th 2016 (four months…).

One of the things that had me worried when I heard that the series would be adapted into films was how they could keep it organized. It’s a very unique story-telling experience to divide the entire adventure into six parts films and one that has to focus heavily on pacing and balanced character development. Here are some of my predictions and questions about moving forward.

1-The Cover Art Clues- So we know that the first film featured Alphamon and Omegamon along with Matt and Tai on the cover. Film two, through the aid of a blurry cellphone, revealed Jo and Mimi with Vikemon and Rosemon against Imperialdramon. I note that there are twelve digidestined in total and six films… I think it’s safe to say that each cover will feature two at a time with their partners at their highest level against a different enemy.

2- The Four That Remain- That being said, it does mean that I believe the four remaining Adventure 02 children did not die at the hands of Alphamon as the beginning of the film would suggest. Is there a chance that the Imperialdramon from the poster is a different one? Sure, but I don’t buy it. Is it possible that Alphamon is controlling it as well as the other kids? I think this is most likely. I know the press said the story would focus mainly on the original eight, and I don’t doubt that, but this is adventure TRI not 1.5. I do believe they will play a role in these films.

3- Organizing the Digivolving- We know based off the anime’s, the digivolutions take some time. I’m glad that in the film they showed the sequence once and then let that be that. If people want to see them again, that’s what Youtube is for. I think one of the things that was so great about the first movie was how they were able to balance story and action. I didn’t feel bombarded with random action and I think they spread out the sequences very nicely throughout movie one (first four episodes).

That being said, I think in worst case scenario each film will allow us 6-7 sequences. If we look at the big picture, there are well over forty digivolutions between the twelve kids (maybe more with the addition of Meikumon)… No way we’re seeing all of them in six eighty minute films.

The first film really did feel like a love letter to the fans so we’ll see. I do believe no matter what we will at least get to see all the digimon in action. Since we did get that sequence with the D3 I at least believe we will see the missing four digivolve to champion. For sure.

4- Who is the Enemy?- Alphamon, Omegamon, and now Imperialdramon… I don’t want to get my hopes up but could we be looking at the Royal Knights? Deep down I hope so.