Appmon (アプモン, Apumon^?), short for App Monsters (アプリモンスターズ, Apuri Monsutāzu^?, lit. "Appli Monsters"), are digital lifeforms central to Digimon Universe App Monsters. They are similar to Digimon but are related to smartphone apps. All Appmon have an Appmon Chip specific to them, and almost all Appmon have two retractable cables somewhere on their body, mostly on their backs, which they use to Applink with other Appmon; Appmon without these cables, such as Flickmon, Swipemon, Tapmon are unable to applink.^[1] Also, all God Appmon have a disc-like halo hovering near its back.

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What are Appmon and how do they differ from traditional Digimon?

Appmon, or App Monsters, are digital entities in Digimon Universe App Monsters, connected to smartphone apps. Unlike traditional Digimon, each Appmon has a unique Appmon Chip and can Applink with others using retractable cables. They represent specific apps, known as appli fields, and can partner with humans as Buddies. Appmon live in the Net Ocean and were created by Minerva.

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What makes Appmon unique compared to other digital lifeforms?

Appmon, or App Monsters, are distinct digital lifeforms in the Digimon Universe App Monsters series. Unlike typical Digimon, Appmon are tied to smartphone apps and have unique Appmon Chips. They can connect with other Appmon using retractable cables to boost their abilities. Created by Minerva, Appmon reside in the Net Ocean and each represents a specific app, known as the appli field, setting them apart from other digital entities.

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How do Appmon Chips function within the Appmon universe?

Appmon Chips are the form Appmon take in the Real World. With an App Drive, they can be apprealized from their Chips and perform Applink and App Fusion with other Appmon.

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How do Appmon use their retractable cables to Applink with others?

Appmon use retractable cables to Applink by connecting with another Appmon, enhancing their strength. The first Appmon serves as the base, while the second becomes an aura, granting extra abilities and attacks. Appmon like Flickmon, Swipemon, and Tapmon, lacking these cables, cannot Applink.

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Development

Digimon Universe App Monsters' creation came as it was thought that V-Pets were outdated, and that Digimon was seen as a product for older fans. The staff stated that by 2016, smartphones were popular even with children and so they decided to create a series based on smartphones. Staff of more recent anime series had grown tired of using Digivices and the Digital World, and were happy to be "free" of them and Digimon with this new series. The goal of App Monsters was to "De-Digimon" the series. ^[2][3] They stated if they made a regular Digimon show the series "wouldn't stand a chance", but that they kept the name Digimon in the series so older fans would watch it too — preferably with their children.^[4] The staff later said 70% of Digimon fans were "skeptical" after they had said this, and said the goal was "De-Digimon" not "Anti-Digimon".^[4]

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Attributes

Grade

Each Appmon is assigned a Grade, analogous to the Digimon concept of level. The four current grades are:

1. Standard (並 / スタンダード, Nami / Sutandādo^?)
2. Super (超 / スーパー, Chou / Sūpā^?)
3. Ultimate (極 / アルティメット, Kiwami / Arutimetto^?)
4. God (神 / ゴッド, Kami / Goddo^?)

Attribute

Most Appmon are classified into one of seven attributes, analogous to the Digimon concept of attribute. Each type relates to an app genre. The seven types are:

• Social (ソーシャル, Sōsharu^?)
• Navi (ナビ, Nabi^?)
• Tool (ツール, Tsūru^?)
• System (システム, Shisutemu^?)
• Game (ゲーム, Gēmu^?)
• Entertainment (エンタメ, Entame^?)
• Life (ライフ, Raifu^?)

The attributes are strong against and weak to another; the advantage chain is as follows: Social → Navi → Tool → System → Game → Entertainment → Life → Social. Appmon of the God grade, however, are classified as God (ゴッド, Goddo^?) attribute.

App Name

Each Appmon represents a particular app, known as the App Name field and analogous to a Digimon's type. Each app name, thus far, is unique and has its own icon, similar to the app icon on smartphones.

Buddy

Appmon can have a Buddy (バディ, Badi^?), a human with whom the Appmon has a partner relationship and is analogous to partner Digimon.

Fiction

Digimon Universe App Monsters

Appmon are "app lifeforms" that inhabit the Net Ocean and were created by Minerva. Bring Gatchmon Back! Grandpa Denemon's Test! There is one species for each app, and individuals are assigned to a specific app of the type. For example, Ropuremon are responsible for RPGs, and each Ropuremon is assigned to a specific RPG, such as Fantasy Saga or Awesome Excitement Dungeon. Each member of the same species is different, although the basic parts of the their appearance are the same. Every Appmon is capable of performing Applink with another Appmon, however, out of the infinite possible combinations, a specific chosen duo performs App Fusion instead, and become an Appmon of the next grade. A failed App Fusion going to the Super Grade results in Sukasimon. The Character I Leveled Up is Naked?! Ropuremon's School Dungeon!

If an Appmon is defeated in battle, it will become a Chip, and retreat to the nearest App Drive or App Drive Duo. Search Result: Shinkai Haru! Gatchmon Appears! The Fifth Applidriver! Appmon can die, but as long as their data survives, an Appmon can be resurrected as many times as possible. A New Power! Appli Drive DUO!

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