Out of all the monster-taming anime franchises in existence,Digimonhas always stood out among fans for its unique and impressive designs. This beloved series tends to go all out when it comes to creating its iconic creatures, with some ofthe most powerful monstersalso being the most memorable.
Nonetheless, hidden in the dozens of incredibly complex and stunning Digimon, there are some whose designs can imbue fear into any fan’s heart. These monsters were made to frighten viewers, and they do a commendable job. From gigantic beasts who revel in destruction to beings who challenge human comprehension, the list of horrifying Digimon has many noteworthy entries.
After being consumed by Takato’s anger after the death of Leomon, themost tragic character inDigimon, Guilmon fully accepted the power of destruction that lay dormant inside him. The energetic and friendly dinosaur-like Digimon underwent a painful transformation, becoming a beast who did not distinguish between friend and foe: Megidramon.
This imposing dragon is the embodiment of the Digital Hazard that created Guilmon, a force that causes destruction everywhere it goes. Megidramon is an emotionless and brutal creature that uses its long fangs and harp claws to tear into its enemies. His rage and desire to see the world burn scared millions of children back in the day.
Once a benevolent Angel Digimon who wished to bring peace to the Digital World, Lucemon was tainted by darkness, becoming the leader of the Demon Lords. When this cruel king decided to invade the human world, he absorbed all the dark energy that surrounded him, becoming a behemoth fueled by the original Lucemon’s hatred and pride.
Besides being among the biggest andmost dangerous Digimon in the franchise, this version of the fallen angel was virtually invincible to regular warriors. Inside the energy ball held in Lucemon’s hands, hides the real mastermind behind this creature, the small but creepy Larva Mode. This unsettling form is said to be the embodiment of the world’s evil.
8Velgrmon – Digimon Frontier
A Horrifying Figure That Haunts the Skies
Born from the corruption of the Darkness Beast Digispirit, Velgrmon is a monster who rules over the skies of the Digital World. This monster is by far one of the most unsettling creatures in the franchise, perfectly embodying themessed-up themes of the series. This flying nightmare is often referred to as the Corpse Swallower.
It traverses the world in search of unaware prey, ready to strike at any moment with its powerful claws and beak. Most who see this monster become instantly frightened thanks to its terrifying face, which is adorned by two sets of bright yellow eyes. Its body resembles a decaying corpse, adding to its already horrific aesthetic.
Hiding in the shadows of the Digital World lurks a creature that feeds from the fear and pain of its victims, better known as the sinister Eyesmon. Defining this monster is difficult, as it does not have a defined form, opting to adapt to the darkness that it uses to hunt its prey.
When not hiding, it tends to take the form of an amorphous dark cloud, covered in eyes and mouths filled with razor-sharp teeth. Furthermore, this monster can divide itself into smaller pieces, referred to as Scatter-Mode, that stalk its victims until the time to kill them has come. It is an eldritch entity that takes advantage of humanity’s primal fears.
While many of the inhabitants of the Digital World live regular and peaceful lives, such as theoriginal cast fromAdventure, there are some whose entire existence is pain. This is the case of one of the series’ most unappealing monsters, the perpetually decaying RareRaremon. This Ultimate Level Digimon has fused its body with machinery to prevent its death.
While RareRaremon has prevented itself from disappearing into data, the decomposition of its body has not stopped, trapping the monster in an endless cycle of death and rebirth. Most concerning of all are the endless faces and mouths that spread all over its body, making it seem several times more unnerving than it should.
5ZeedMillenniumon – Digimon Adventure (2020)/Ghost Game
Fueled by Anger and Despair After a Tragic Death
Also known for beingone of the best and oldest villainsin the series, ZeedMillenniumon is a creature born from the vengeful spirit of a Digimon who perished in battle. Its anger blinds the monster from all emotions, instead allowing its instincts to lead it. If an opponent tries to fight this menacing beast, they become lost in time and space.
Data rings orbit its body, preventing it from unleashing its true power, although it has been prophesied that ZeedMillenniumon will one day break these chains and bring death to the Digital World.
The corpse possessed by this creature takes the form of a mutated dragon, sprouting two equally terrifying heads. Data rings orbit its body, preventing it from unleashing its true power, although it has been prophesied that ZeedMillenniumon will one day break these chains and bring death to the Digital World.
Introduced during the original Digimon Adventure anime, which has recentlycome to an end after 25 years, Archnemon used to be a comedic relief character. Despite her arguably creepy design, being a humanoid monster with the lower half of a spider, she did not cause much fear in children of the era. During theGhost Gameanime, the horrors began.
This version of the character was wild, cruel, and sadistic, traits that only increased her enormous fear factor. The species became much more unsettling by the revelation of these creatures hunting down humans to feast on their brains, wanting to become much smarter and more skillful. The real Archnemon haunts the nightmares of fans all over the globe.
For many fans,Digimon Tamersis arguably thebest season of theDigimonanime, mostly thanks to its mature themes and dark moments. The anime’s second movie,Runaway Locomon, followed this trend by introducing a main villain that shocked and terrified fans for years: Parasimon. This unnerving monster cannot exist without bonding with another Digimon.
To continue his life, he tricks other living creatures with visions of their greatest desires, absorbing their energy in the process. Besides its horrifying ability, it also has one of the most disturbing designs with an enormous eye surrounded by red veins and a body made of nothing but tentacles.
2Ordinemon – Digimon Adventure Tri
Bounded by Fate To Cause Destruction and Death
As part of theTrifilm series, some of the latest additions totheDigimonmovie franchise, a new character was introduced, Meicoomon. Behind her adorable face, she hid a virus created with the intent of destroying the human and Digital worlds, leaving behind a blank slate. Once this virus took complete control of Meicoomon, she evolved into the monstrous Ordinemon.
Meicoomon’s final stage is a humanoid beast with enormous black wings that brought darkness to the surrounding space. Although this Digimon is terrifying on her own, the metaphor behind her design makes her even more unsettling. Her arms are tied like chains, representing her status as a mere tool of fate.
1Abaddomon – Digimon Adventure (2020)
Born From the Darkness and Chaos of the Digital World
When all the darkness and negativity in the Digital World combine, a twisted monster by the name of Abbadomon is born. Its only purpose in life is to destroy everything in existence and create a void where nothing but itself can survive. Getting hit by any of its attacks means being erased from existence.
Abbadomon accomplishes this mission thanks to his countless eyes and mouths. Inside this already terrifying creature, another much more dangerous being hides, only able to be defeated by the best Tamers in the franchise. Abbadomon Core is a terrifying monster who holds all the power of his gigantic form while being several times faster, more agile, and menacing.
