Warning: this review contains story details from Digimon Ghost Game episode 11 as well as a sneak peek at episode 12.
Last week was the first time we got a true look at Kiyoshiro and Jellymon since they joined the squad, and it was a disaster. In terms of their character arcs or the broader narrative, nothing new was established, and as a result, the entire episode felt meaningless. This week’s focus is on Ruli and Angoramon, but do they emerge as new characters at the end of the episode?
So, what exactly is it about?
Here’s the official preview for Digimon Ghost Game episode 11 – “Kamaitachi,” courtesy of Toei Animation:
A mysterious wind is wreaking havoc on the town, and relations between Ruli and Angoramon are tense. Ruli believes Angoramon is concealing something from her. Will they be able to restore order before it’s too late?
You can read our evaluations of previous episodes to catch up on our coverage of the series thus far.
Characters with flaws, yet good personalities
Finally, there’s some interpersonal strife! Ruli and Angoramon’s relationships are strained this week, as noted in the episode summary, ripening the situation for tension, drama, and true character development. While Jellymon has yelled at Kiyoshiro before, it has always been in an immature manner, so this week feels like the first time we’ve seen true confrontation between the primary cast members.
It’s especially wonderful that the fight occurs between Angoramon and Ruli, given they’ve been the team’s least developed members up to this point. This week, though, they take control of the story, and we get a glimpse into their life away from Hiro. Ruli’s job entails a lot of photography and web content preparation. She maintains a social life and puts effort into the things she loves about, despite the fact that she may not be totally joyful or thoughtful of others.
Angoramon, on the other hand, has a completely separate existence from Ruli and the rest of the squad. He spends a lot of time conversing with other Digimon who have appeared in the real world, and it’s fascinating.
First and foremost, it’s wonderful to see more relaxed and innocent Digimon going about their daily lives outside of the weekly battles. Second, we get the impression that Angoramon is forming ties with people other than his human companion. We rarely see lead Digimon interacting without humans involved, given how concentrated Digimon animation is generally on human children. It’s invigorating.
The major cause of friction in both Angoramon’s interactions with Ruli and his meets with other Digimon is Angoramon’s lack of subtlety. He makes a lot of comments that could be construed as unpleasant, but they’re most likely simply him being honest and, in some cases, actually trying to help others.
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