In 2020, Bandai released the Digimon Vital Bracelet, a Fitbit-like device but capable of training with digital monsters, and it is finally expected to arrive in North America this year! It will also improve functionality and make it better than ever, so new users will love it even more.
The US version of the Digimon Vital Bracelet, dubbed the Vital Hero, is already available at retailers, exclusively from Walmart, in an Agumon-themed red version. Regardless of which band fans decide to go with, it’s a great piece of technology to train a mighty Digimon assistant while maintaining fitness goals.
fitness tracker
Like other fitness bracelets, the Vital Hero connects to the user via a heart rate sensor. Once connected, the wearer’s heart rate and step count are displayed on the screen, and vital signs are converted into stats that power the Digimon connected to the strap. band. In addition to steps and heart rate, there are daily challenges including punches, sit-ups, sprints, etc.
For fans who want to combine their passion for Digimon with their health goals, this is a great investment device designed to make healthy living more enjoyable and engaging. Vital Hero takes fitness devices a step further, as each integration with the bracelet affects the Digimon inside, making it stronger and faster or slower in real time, along with the wearer. , depending on the operating speed.
dark card
The Vital Hero bracelet can be trained in a variety of ways, as each of the more than 30 DIM (Digimon Identity Memory Cards) cards that connect Digimon to the bracelet have an evolution tree, depending on how the wearer wears it. train. With so many different outcomes, each DIM is replayable, challenging the user to explore all the different evolutions over time, many of which feature the coolest and cutest Digimon mascots in the entire universe. series set.
DIM cards are another exciting aspect of Vital Hero that may appeal to collectors looking for the latest in Digimon merchandise. There are hundreds of ways to train and play, and with a North American release, DIM cards are now interchangeable between devices, perfect for fans looking to trade with friends and family.
virtual pet
Those who thought of the Digital Monster Virtual Pet in the late ’90s might be surprised at the difference between this device and the Vital Hero, as they have different levels of functionality and interactivity. While the wearer does not have the ability or responsibility to feed and clean Digimon on Vital Hero, they can still watch them hatch from eggs and evolve over time.
The Vital Bracelet offers an experience that encourages training partners, not pampered pets, an important distinction potential buyers should note. Digimon does have a personality, each with different expressions and emotions depending on the activity level of the wearer, but these are directly related to the physical level, which is the main focus of the bracelet. .
application
Vital Hero has an accompanying app that adds interactivity to the device through NFC functionality. Users simply need to keep their Key Hero next to their phone, and the app can share their vitality and progress through the app, even allowing users to switch between the Digimon they own. possession at any time.
Whether tracking exercise or finding attacks in battle, this app is a great feature to enhance the bracelet user experience, not to mention the Vital theme song. Attractive Hero that users can enjoy every time they log in. Bandai’s decision to develop this app is appreciated by fans who want to get the most out of the Vital Hero experience.
Fight
There are several ways to fight Digimon on the Vital Hero bracelet, the culmination of all the effort required to train them through exercise. Users can battle with their friends via special VS DIM cards, but there are easier ways for solo users through the bracelet’s NFC function or web surfing.
Each adventure quest user finishes their Digimon in battle, giving each Digimon a win/loss ratio that affects their growth, and keeps the bracelet close to NFC enabled devices in everyday life. days, such as vending machines, card readers, game consoles, etc. will also trigger a battle. Users who want a challenge can log into the app and join the Raid and Arena, an exciting referral program that encourages users to work harder.
quality
The Vital Hero performs quite well in terms of quality, with several days of battery life depending on usage and brightness. It also has an amazingly loud speaker to alert the user and anyone nearby that battle is about to begin, which is an optional feature as the sound can be turned on or off.
Although not without flaws, Vital Hero is of good quality and will have many improvements in the next version currently being developed in Japan. At $65, this fitness tracker is a decent and affordable investment for Digimon fans who exercise regularly or want more exercise into their lives.
cooperate
One interesting aspect of the Vital Hero memory card design is the ability to plug and play any Digimon at any time. The partnership between Vital Hero and popular anime My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer and Tokyo Avengers means bringing some of the best anime protagonists to your device 0f 2021 Buy them as soon as they’re released It’s as easy as that with their DIM card.
Interestingly, the developers of Vital Bracelet decided to collaborate with these popular anime franchises, expanding their interests and introducing new characters that Digimon fans are usually familiar with, and vice versa. Kamen Rider and Ultraman DIM cards are already available, and although in Japanese, they will work on the Vital Hero bracelet for fans across the country.
new version
Several design flaws of the Vital Hero have been resolved in the recently released latest version of the device. That’s right, there’s already a new Key Bracelet in development, the BE Key Bracelet, which will likely become a Japanese exclusive ahead of its North American release.
This new model features physical improvements in almost every aspect, with a sleeker design and eye-catching color options, such as the translucent gray and transparent options illustrated. Users also don’t have to worry about water because the BE is water resistant. Digimon fans can enjoy Vital Hero ahead of its US release.
New Digimon
With the release of Vital Hero, the new Digimon Pulsemon was designed by Fumiya Kobayashi. Its design resembles that of a moving child, emphasizing human connection through the heart and wave-like shapes on the body representing vital signs.
Rivalry to some of the original Digimon that fans loved, this new monster is a dynamic addition to the series. Pulsemon has brought a renaissance to the franchise, as this amazing new technology also introduces many of its evolutions that resemble different levels of activity, such as Namakemon, a creature that lives in sloth-like trash, or Pistmon, A kind of cyclist.
while fans wait for the release Digimon survival, The Vital Hero is a great device that keeps them engaged in the digital monster world. There is a large community of Vital Hero wearers talking online about their experiences with the bracelet.
Reddit’s r/Digimon, Humulos, and the excellent Digimon Forum With The Will are great places to find Vital Hero fans and connect. Since Vital Hero has always been about connecting and improving the health of fans, it makes sense for such a great community to appear.