Digimon Adventure

Seven children at summer camp are unexpectedly transported by 'digi-vices' to a vibrant and mysterious world. Lost and alone, they find companionship with small digital creatures, known as Digimons. The kids and their Digimon partners form unbreakable bonds, with the strange creatures guiding their human friends through the wondrous DigiWorld, shielding them from evil Digimons. They soon learn that some of the giant Digimons they encounter are not inherently evil but good Digimons who have been corrupted. A dark power is corrupting even the gentlest Digimons by embedding Black Gears into them, turning them into vicious monsters. This malevolent force creates chaos and destruction wherever it goes, threatening the entire DigiWorld. As the seven kids search for a way back home, they become more entwined in the mystery. Through teamwork and trust, they help their new Digimon friends digivolve from 'monsters in training' into powerful champions tasked with saving the DigiWorld from the powerful evil intent on its destruction. (Source: Tokyopop) "Digimon Adventure" was published in English as "Digimon" by Tokyopop from March 11, 2003, to August 12, 2003.