Why Digimon Story: Time Stranger’s Merukimon is Wrong

The latest installment boasts a delightful collection of creatures, reminiscent of Pokémon, and includes many beloved characters from the Digimon franchise. One Digimon, Merukimon, has particularly captured fans’ attention – and caused some confusion. His name is actually meant to be Mercurymon, a name deeply connected to his powers, history, and personality. It’s puzzling, then, why this strong and recognizable Digimon is instead known as Merukimon, a name that sounds like a random mix of syllables instead of a reference to the Roman god Mercury.





