Digimon

Digimon is a popular Japanese media franchise, primarily known for its anime, manga, and video game series. It was created by Akiyoshi Hongo in 1999. The franchise revolves around digital creatures called 'Digimon' that inhabit a parallel universe called the 'Digital World'. The main characters, known as the 'Digidestined', are transported to this world and partner with Digimon to save both the Digital and Human worlds from various threats. The series explores themes of friendship, courage, and the relationship between technology and humanity. It has spawned numerous seasons, movies, and spin-offs, becoming a cultural phenomenon in Japan and worldwide.