Bandai Namco has released the short anime prologue “Digimon Story: Time Stranger — Prelude”. You can watch it now via the official site and updates from the “Digimon Game” X account. Below is the fastest route to the video, plus what this prologue sets up for the main game.
Fastest Links: Watch via the Official Site and X Today
Official site / Official X (@Digimon_game)
Giveaway details: Signed script campaign page
Inside the Prologue: Yuta, Inori, Revolmon, and a Hidden Past
The short follows Yuta Misono (Inori’s younger brother) and Revolmon, adding context that the game barely touches. It’s a clean on-ramp before or during your playthrough of Time Stranger.
Theme Tie-In: How “wherever you are” Sets the Mood
The story is cut to the game’s theme song “wherever you are”, underscoring the stakes around the incident that ignites the main plot.
Giveaway Deadline: Enter for a Signed Script by Oct 19, 23:59 JST
Follow @Digimon_game on X and repost the campaign post to enter. Prize: a recording script signed by the lead cast (Yuta / Inori / Revolmon). Entry closes on Oct 19, 2025 (Sun) 23:59 JST. See the campaign page for full notes.
New to Time Stranger? Why This Prologue Helps Your First Run
Time Stranger is an育成RPG on PS5 / Xbox Series X|S / Steam featuring 450+ Digimon, turn-based team battles, and a time-loop premise. Prelude clarifies the past incident so the game’s early beats land harder.
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