Digital Monsters, often referred to as Digimon, are fictional creatures that originated from a Japanese media franchise created by Akiyoshi Hongo. They are typically depicted as creatures that can evolve into more powerful forms, known as Digivolution. The franchise includes video games, animated series, movies, and trading card games, appealing to a wide audience. The concept of Digital Monsters revolves around the idea of taming and training these creatures, often alongside human partners called DigiDestined. Each Digimon has unique abilities and characteristics, and they often engage in battles against other Digimon. The franchise emphasizes themes of friendship, teamwork, and adventure.