: The episode featured background art by Kumiko Fukuzawa and Michiyo Kawasaki. Digimon Tamers Episode 31 Kazu's Upgrade Reaction
: Previously a minor character who viewed Digimon primarily as a card game, Kazu proves his worth by selflessly caring for Guardromon. In recognition of his bravery and compassion, a Digivice appearing before him, officially making him a Digimon Tamer . Digimon Tamers Episode 31
: Orochimon kidnaps Jeri Katou , forcing her to serve him drinks. While the group strategizes, Kazu takes a leading role in aiding the injured Andromon, who eventually de-digivolves into Guardromon . : The episode featured background art by Kumiko
While wandering the Digital World in search of Calumon, the group (split from Takato and Henry) encounters a village of enslaved by the multi-headed Orochimon . The Gekomon are forced to brew "milkshakes" (implied to be sake in the original version) to keep Orochimon satisfied. : Orochimon kidnaps Jeri Katou , forcing her
: This episode is often cited by fans on Reddit for its heavy themes of slavery and the "adult" nature of Orochimon's demands, which were sanitized for international audiences.