TV-Series
Description
Lee Jae-Ha, known in the original Japanese version as Iori Hida and in the English dub as Cody Hida, is a main character in the anime Digimon Adventure 02. He is a third-grade elementary school student and the youngest member of the new generation of DigiDestined. Despite his age, he is mature, calm, and thoughtful, often approaching situations with a measured and serious demeanor. His grandfather runs a kendo gym, and Lee Jae-Ha frequently practices kendo, a discipline that helps him focus and center his mind. He is described as self-paced and can be stubborn, holding strong to his own principles and standards, which sometimes sets him apart from his more impulsive peers.
His motivations are rooted in a strong sense of justice and respect for tradition, shaped in part by the legacy of his deceased father, who was a police officer. He carries a deep respect for the older DigiDestined and the history of the Digital World, and he is determined to honor the responsibilities of being a Chosen Child. In the story, he serves as the moral anchor and cautious voice within the group, often questioning plans and thinking through consequences before acting.
Key relationships include his close bond with his Digimon partner, Armadimon, who shares his patient and loyal nature. He also looks up to Takeru Takaishi and Hikari Yagami, the veteran DigiDestined, and develops a strong working friendship with Ken Ichijouji later in the series. His relationship with his grandfather is integral to his development, as the dojo and family traditions ground him. Throughout the series, his character evolves from a rule-bound child who is rigid in his sense of duty into someone who learns to trust his teammates and adapts to unexpected circumstances, while still keeping his core values intact.
Notable abilities include his proficiency in kendo, which gives him quick reflexes and a disciplined fighting mindset. As a DigiDestined, he wields the Digi-Eggs of Knowledge and Reliability, enabling Armadimon to Armor Digivolve into forms such as Digmon and Submarimon. Later, his partner participates in DNA Digivolution with Ken's Wormmon to become Shakkoumon, an ultimate-level Digimon. Lee Jae-Ha's measured intelligence and physical training make him a valuable strategist and fighter despite his youth.
His motivations are rooted in a strong sense of justice and respect for tradition, shaped in part by the legacy of his deceased father, who was a police officer. He carries a deep respect for the older DigiDestined and the history of the Digital World, and he is determined to honor the responsibilities of being a Chosen Child. In the story, he serves as the moral anchor and cautious voice within the group, often questioning plans and thinking through consequences before acting.
Key relationships include his close bond with his Digimon partner, Armadimon, who shares his patient and loyal nature. He also looks up to Takeru Takaishi and Hikari Yagami, the veteran DigiDestined, and develops a strong working friendship with Ken Ichijouji later in the series. His relationship with his grandfather is integral to his development, as the dojo and family traditions ground him. Throughout the series, his character evolves from a rule-bound child who is rigid in his sense of duty into someone who learns to trust his teammates and adapts to unexpected circumstances, while still keeping his core values intact.
Notable abilities include his proficiency in kendo, which gives him quick reflexes and a disciplined fighting mindset. As a DigiDestined, he wields the Digi-Eggs of Knowledge and Reliability, enabling Armadimon to Armor Digivolve into forms such as Digmon and Submarimon. Later, his partner participates in DNA Digivolution with Ken's Wormmon to become Shakkoumon, an ultimate-level Digimon. Lee Jae-Ha's measured intelligence and physical training make him a valuable strategist and fighter despite his youth.