A special episode of the original ** Digimon Adventure ** anime is set to return to television as part of the franchise’s 30th-anniversary celebration. The episode, titled “Koromon’s Great Tokyo Clash!”, will be broadcast in Japan on November 1, 2026.
A Special Episode Directed by Mamoru Hosoda
The episode is particularly notable because it was directed by Mamoru Hosoda, the filmmaker known for acclaimed animated movies such as The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and Summer Wars. It is the only episode of the original television series directed by him.
The story originally appeared as Episode 21 of Digimon Adventure. Its return gives longtime viewers an opportunity to revisit one of the series’ memorable chapters.
Tai Returns to the Human World
The episode continues after Tai defeats Etemon with the help of MetalGreymon. During the events, Tai is pulled into a dimensional rift and eventually wakes up in a familiar park in the human world.
He soon discovers that almost no time has passed at home, despite his experiences in the Digital World. His reunion with his younger sister Hikari brings another surprising development, as she appears to know about Digimon.
Part of the 30th-Anniversary Celebration
The broadcast is included in a special fan-voted programme called “Our Choice Best Adventure.” It features remastered episodes selected from four classic series: Digimon Adventure, Digimon Adventure 02, Digimon Tamers and Digimon Frontier.
“Koromon’s Great Tokyo Clash!” was selected as the second most popular episode from the original Digimon Adventure series.
Japanese Television Broadcast
The remastered episode is scheduled to air on Fuji TV and other Japanese networks at 9:00 AM on November 1. The anniversary programme is giving fans a chance to revisit important moments from the franchise’s earlier television seasons.
The special broadcast celebrates the long-running popularity of Digimon and brings one of its most distinctive episodes back to television.
