Digimon Tamers (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Series · ★ 8.5

Digimon Tamers poster

Released in 2001, Digimon Tamers is an animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. Takato, Ruki, and Lee are children who have, by fate, received real Digimon, unlike the imaginary ones in the card game they play. Each of the children, or Digimon Tamers, have their different views on how Digimon should be treated. But when other Digimon begin to appear around Japan, they must put aside their differences to fend off the digital intruders.

Who’s in it. Digimon Tamers stars Makoto Tsumura as Takato Matsuda (voice), Masako Nozawa as Guilmon / Narrator (voice), Fumiko Orikasa as Ruki Makino (voice) and Yuka Imai as Renamon (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Digimon Tamers sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Digimon Tamers page.

If you liked it. Fans of Digimon Tamers tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Digimon Tamers (2001)?
In US, Digimon Tamers is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Digimon Tamers worth watching?
Digimon Tamers holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Digimon Tamers?
Digimon Tamers stars Makoto Tsumura, Masako Nozawa, Fumiko Orikasa, Yuka Imai and Mayumi Yamaguchi.
When was Digimon Tamers released?
Digimon Tamers was released in 2001.