History YMMV / DigimonUniverseAppMonsters

* JerkassWoobie: Rei Katsura does some morally questionable actions, but has a rather tragic backstory.

* EvilIsSexy:
** [[CuteMonsterGirl Mienumon]].
** [[EvilGenius Unryūji Knight]] [[spoiler: who replaces her later on as the DragonInChief]] counts too. The fact that he is a ChickMagnet ''and'' EvenTheGuysWantHim InUniverse cements it.
** [[BeautyIsBad Beautymon]], despite wearing a rather modest costume.
** [[spoiler:Yuujin's evil costume consists LatexSpaceSuit which nicely shapes his torso, thighs, and legs.]]

* AndYouThoughtItWouldFail: In its initial reveal, the show was universally hated by ''Digimon'' fans, especially the hardcore ones, calling it the equivalent of "the relative no one talks about" due to it initially appearing to pander to the mobile phone market by turning the Digimon into apps. It also had the misfortune of having to compete with ''[[Anime/DigimonAdventureTri tri.]]'' whenever the films came out. Then ''tri.'' proceeds to get hit with FanonDiscontinuity due to massive issues with characters, plot, pacing while also having massive amounts of {{Filler}} for a film series containing only 26 half-hour episodes, taking many story elements usually found in bad fanfiction and [[{{Cliffhanger}} leaving a lot of plot points unresolved when it's over.]] Meanwhile ''App Monsters'' over the course of its run was able to tell a self-contained story and never suffered from pacing problems as much, while its LighterAndSofter tone meant that the characters can have fun without suffering from SkewedPriorities. By the time both shows finished airing, the general reception between the two shows is pretty much reversed.

** [[EvilGenius Unryūji]] [[{{Bishounen}} Knight]] [[spoiler: who replaces her later on as the DragonInChief]] counts too. The fact that he is a ChickMagnet ''and'' EvenTheGuysWantHim InUniverse cements it.

* MoralEventHorizon: Leviathan crossed it [[spoiler: when it created and placed a child AI to keep watch over a little boy with the sole purpose to gain his trust over years and then break it in order to destroy his morale should ever he become a threat, all because of a familial connection to his creator.]]

* WhatAnIdiot: [[spoiler:In Episode 47, Rei and his brother develop a strategy to capture Bootmon. However, he's highly suspicious of Yuujin and warns Haru about the very likely possibility that he is a traitor, which makes Haru angrily yell at him despite Rei having cold hard evidence to prove his claims.\\
'''You'd Expect:''' Rei to warn the other members about the possibility that Yuujin is a traitor working for Leviathan. \\
'''Instead:''' He keeps it a secret from everyone else, including his own brother.\\
'''You'd Then Expect:''' Rei not to execute his strategy by relying on Haru and Yuujin to be the ones to capture Bootmon, seeing as he doesn't trust Yuujin and Haru completely refuses to believe him.\\
'''Instead:''' He trusts Haru and Yuujin with capturing Bootmon anyway, and doesn't bother to keep a watch on them or plan any countermeasures in case his suspicions turn out to be true.\\
'''Result:''' Bootmon is lured straight into Yuujin's hands, who then captures him, infects him with a virus and uses him to grind all of humanity into data.]]

** [[spoiler:Yuujin's evil costume consists LatexSpaceSuit which nicely shapes his torso, [[ShesGotLegs thighs, and legs.]]]]

** Agumon only appeared for one episode, but makes the most of his screentime especially since he digivolved into [=WarGreymon=] who looks exactly like the original, but in CGI.

** Watson is rather disliked for being an annoying character who doesn't reallly do or add anything to the series story.
** Astra was also heavily disliked due to his catchphrase which became annoying after repeating it one too many times. His personality as a youtuber was also considered grating and obnoxious. Eri also had a catchphrase, but she used it less and less as the series went on. Astra on the other hand...
* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: Depending where you stand within the ''Digimon'' franchise [[Anime/DigimonFrontier dropping]] [[Anime/DigimonDataSquad in]] [[Anime/DigimonFusion quality.]] ''App Monsters'' is highly original in the franchise and anime overall incorporating a new concept of real world apps into the Appmon. A lot of FridgeBrilliance occurs as a result from the abilities used by the Appmon, avoiding {{Ass Pull}}s when past season Digimon would use new abilities from nowhere. The characterization of the human characters avoids the typical stale cliche of HotBlooded hero or the troubled [[TheLancer Lancer]]. The main characters are likable due to having story arcs and expressing emotions that are relatable to viewers. The Applidrivers' relationships with their buddy Appmon are also reminiscent of ''[[Anime/DigimonAdventure Adventure]]'' and ''[[Anime/DigimonTamers Tamers]]'', as new evolutions are triggered by the convincingly strong bonds between [[ABoyAndHisX human and mon.]] Also, the series has surprisingly good humor, the show doesn't take itself with utmost seriousness and takes jabs at how silly some real life apps can be. Overall, the series is best described as LighterAndSofter done right.

* TheScrappy: Watson is rather disliked for being an annoying character who doesn't reallly do or add anything to the series story.

* {{Narm}}: The end of Episode 21. [[spoiler: Haru gets his hands on the final Seven Codes Appmon, [[WhatAnIdiot but wastes time talking and puts it in very slowly]], giving Mienumon enough time to snatch the Seven Codes from Haru. The episode ends with the group chasing down Mienumon.]]

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: Depending where you stand within the ''Digimon'' franchise [[Anime/DigimonFrontier dropping]] [[Anime/DigimonDataSquad in]] [[Anime/DigimonFusion quality.]] ''Applimonsters'' is highly original in the franchise and anime overall incorporating a new concept of real world apps into the Appmon. A lot of FridgeBrilliance occurs as a result from the abilities used by the Appmon, avoiding {{Ass Pull}}s when past season Digimon would use new abilities from nowhere. The characterization of the human characters avoids the typical stale cliche of HotBlooded hero or the troubled [[TheLancer Lancer]]. The main characters are likable due to having story arcs and expressing emotions that are relatable to viewers. The Applidrivers' relationships with their buddy Appmon are also reminiscent of ''[[Anime/DigimonAdventure Adventure]]'' and ''[[Anime/DigimonTamers Tamers]]'', as new evolutions are triggered by the convincingly strong bonds between [[ABoyAndHisX human and mon.]] Also, the series has surprisingly good humor, the show doesn't take itself with utmost seriousness and takes jabs at how silly some real life apps can be. Overall, the series is best described as LighterAndSofter done right.

* JerkassWoobie: Rei Katsura.

* VindicatedByHistory: In its initial reveal, the show was universally hated by ''Digimon'' fans, especially the hardcore ones, calling it the equivalent of "the relative no one talks about" due to it initially appearing to pander to the mobile phone market by turning the Digimon into apps. It also had the misfortune of having to compete with ''[[Anime/DigimonAdventureTri tri.]]'' whenever the films came out. Then ''tri.'' proceeds to get hit with FanonDiscontinuity due to massive issues with characters, plot, pacing while also having massive amounts of {{Filler}} for a film series containing only 26 half-hour episodes, taking many story elements usually found in bad fanfiction and [[{{Cliffhanger}} leaving a lot of plot points unresolved when it's over.]] Meanwhile ''Applimonsters'' over the course of its run was able to tell a self-contained story and never suffered from pacing problems as much, while its LighterAndSofter tone meant that the characters can have fun without suffering from SkewedPriorities. By the time both shows finished airing, the general reception between the two shows is pretty much reversed.

* BaseBreakingCharacter:
** [[spoiler:[[SixthRanger Yuujin and Offmon]] after joining the team. While both still have their fans who love Yuujin for his scenes with Haru and genuine NiceGuy attitude and Offmon for for being a {{Moe}} BadassAdorable, a number of fans have begun to dislike them seeing how [[{{Padding}} when they're not bringing the plot to a screeching halt]] with practically every episode since their debut up to episode 33, they're [[SpotlightStealingSquad outshining every other main character]] to the point where Haru, ''the protagonist himself'', takes a backseat for him, Eri and Astra are little more than walking scenery, and [[TheWorfEffect Globemon is suddenly completely unable to enter a fight without getting knocked out]]. Yuujin in particular draws criticism from those who believe he's portrayed as overly-perfect with no noteworthy flaws and little character outside of being a NiceGuy and Haru's best friend. Though this seems to ignore the blatantly obvious hints from the scenes with Yuujin like him suddenly getting glowing red eyes and his mother's involvement and Offmon's ultimate form of [[SuperPoweredEvilSide Shutmon]], both were shown in the new opening alongside Yuujin standing behind the 4 other Applidrivers for the last image.]]
** While she is mostly liked, some viewers argued that Mienumon's character really could've been fleshed out a bit better and that she should have had more chances to directly face the Applidrivers in battle, instead of carrying out several seemingly meaningless 'experiments' in the background that ultimately contributed little to her goals. Some other viewers are mostly OK with her, but still wish she wasn't as bratty.
* CrossesTheLineTwice: [[BlackComedy The death]] [[GallowsHumour of Den'emon]].

* TheScrappy: Watson. A human side character not involved with the main plot. He is annoying, short, wears glasses, not funny and suspiciously looks like he could end up becoming part of the team later on with a partner mon, just like past seasons had their annoying side characters join the main team. [[spoiler:Thankfully he does not. He is also one of the many victims of Leviathan's plan to turn humans into data and is seen being broken down into data before being saved with the rest of humanity.]]

* TooCoolToLive: [[spoiler: Dantemon.]]

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: Depending where you stand within the ''Digimon'' franchise [[Anime/DigimonFrontier dropping]] [[Anime/DigimonDataSquad in]] [[Anime/DigimonFusion quality.]] ''Applimonsters'' is highly original in the franchise and anime overall incorporating a new concept of real world apps into the Appmon. A lot of FridgeBrilliance occurs as a result from the abilities used by the Appmon, avoiding {{Ass Pull}}s when past season Digimon would use new abilities from nowhere. The characterization of the human characters avoids the typical stale cliche of HotBlooded hero or the troubled [[TheLancer Lancer]]. The main characters are likeable due to having story arcs and expressing emotions that are relatable to viewers. The Applidrivers' relationships with their buddy Appmon are also reminiscent of ''[[Anime/DigimonAdventure Adventure]]'' and ''[[Anime/DigimonTamers Tamers]]'', as new evolutions are triggered by the convincingly strong bonds between [[ABoyAndHisX human and mon.]] Also, the series has surprisingly good humor, the show doesn't take itself with utmost seriousness and takes jabs at how silly some real life apps can be. Overall, the series is best described as LighterAndSofter done right.

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: Depending where you stand within the ''Digimon'' franchise [[Anime/DigimonFrontier dropping]] [[Anime/DigimonDataSquad in]] [[Anime/DigimonFusion quality.]] ''Applimonsters'' is highly original in the franchise and anime overall incorporating a new concept of real world apps into the Appmon. A lot of FridgeBrilliance occurs as a result from the abilities used by the Appmon, avoiding {{Ass Pull}}s when past season Digimon would use new abilities from no where. The characterization of the human characters avoids the typical stale cliche of HotBlooded hero or the troubled [[TheLancer Lancer]]. The main characters are likeable due to having story arcs and expressing emotions that are relatable to viewers. The Applidrivers' relationships with their buddy Appmon are also reminiscent of ''[[Anime/DigimonAdventure Adventure]]'' and ''[[Anime/DigimonTamers Tamers]]'', as new evolutions are triggered by the convincingly strong bonds between [[ABoyAndHisX human and mon.]] Also, the series has surprisingly good humor, the show doesn't take itself with utmost seriousness and takes jabs at how silly some real life apps can be. Overall, the series is best described as LighterAndSofter done right.

* MoralEventHorizon: Leviathan crossed it [[spoiler: when it created and placed a child AI to keep watch over a little boy with the sole purpose to gain his trust over years and then break it in order to destroy his morale should ever he become a threat, all because of a familial connection to his creator. It also crosses it when it kidnaps people from the real world and '''grinds''' them into data, all to make a body for itself.]]
** [[spoiler:What makes it get horrible is the fact that the child AI secretly gains his own 'heart' by befriending with the boy, which makes him really attached to that friend of him. When Leviathan finally makes full control of the child AI, by having him serve it to fulfill its goal, it also seems to let the poor AI have consciousness of what's going on in the final battle, including when he hurts his friend and destroys humanity against his will. Just when he's finally back to being himself, Leviathan takes refuge inside his body, only to offer his human friend a sadistic choice.]]