Ep. 36: Kurata releases Belphemon while Touma betrays him and Masaru races with Agumon's Digi-egg
Aired on December 17, 2006

36
Kurata unleashes Belphemon upon the city, prompting Yoshino, Ikuto, Miki, and Megumi to confront him. Touma betrays Kurata, forcing him to become a pure DNA, and then fires himself at Belphemon, causing the Digimon to transform into Rage Mode. Meanwhile, Masaru races off while holding Agumon's Digi-egg. The narrative questions whether he can reach the others in time to assist them during this critical confrontation. This sequence highlights the escalating conflict as key characters face the revived threat and internal betrayals reshape the battle dynamics for the group.
Episodes
- Ep. 32 · Nanami drains the lake to stop ElDoradimon while Ivan attacks the Holy City
- Ep. 33 · Kouki Bio-Digivolves to BioDarkDramon While Kurata Triggers Digital Hazard
- Ep. 34 · Touma returns to his family and allies with Kurata against his former friends.
- Ep. 35 · ShineGreymon goes berserk in Ruin Mode after Masaru's rage-fueled Dark-DNA Charge
- Ep. 36 · Kurata releases Belphemon while Touma betrays him and Masaru races with Agumon's Digi-egg
- Ep. 37 · Agumon Awakens to Defeat Belphemon as DATS Faces Kurata's Merged Form
- Ep. 38 · Kurata reveals himself inside Belphemon, threatening both worlds with destruction
- Ep. 39 · Yggdrasil Ends Human World, BanchoLeomon Sacrifices Self
- Ep. 40 · The Royal Knights Assemble as Masaru's Group Encounters Gotsumon