Digimon Movie 1: Digimon Adventure -

is the foundational 20-minute short film that launched the legendary Digimon anime franchise. Released in Japan on just one day before the television series premiered—it serves as a critical prequel to the events of the original show.

Set four years before the events of the TV series, the story takes place in the Highton View Terrace neighborhood of Tokyo. Digimon Movie 1: Digimon Adventure

In the West, this short was later combined with two other films ( Our War Game! and Hurricane Touchdown!! ) to create the 90-minute theatrical release known as (2000). Plot Overview: The Highton View Terrace Incident is the foundational 20-minute short film that launched