Digimon Data Squad - Episode 24

: We learn that the "war" wasn't a natural clash of species but was instigated by Professor Akihiro Kurata . His unprovoked attacks and use of "Gizumon"—artificial Digimon that can permanently delete data—forced the Digimon into a defensive, hostile stance.

The episode reaches its peak when Kurata suddenly reappears in the present with his soldiers, proving that his malice hasn't aged. He views Digimon not as living beings, but as data to be purged for human safety. The narrative payoff is both tragic and hopeful: Digimon Data Squad Episode 24

The episode is centered on a tense standoff between and the Digimon sovereign Merukimon . Merukimon uses this moment to explain his deep-seated hatred for humanity, detailing the first human expedition to the Digital World ten years prior. : We learn that the "war" wasn't a

: This emotional weight triggers Keenan’s DNA Charge, allowing his partner Falcomon to digivolve into his Ultimate form, Crowmon (Yatagaramon). Conclusion He views Digimon not as living beings, but