Belphemon

Belphemon is one of the final antagonists of Digimon Data Squad. Belphemon is a Mega Level Digimon, and the Demon Lord of Sloth.

Sleep Mode
Belphemon's initial appearance in its Sleep Mode is that of a demon baby, with bent horns and bat-like wings on the back of its head (almost seeming like ears), and multiple fang-esque horns in the shape of a crown (as if making reference to its position as a Demon Prince Digimon) atop his head. Another feature present on its forehead are gashes in the shape of claw marks, as though it had been slashed. Belphemon's face seems in shape similar to other baby-stage Digimon, while body presents comparatively small feet and surrounding chains locked by a desk clock-esque object. It would also appear that during Sleep Mode, Belphemon has no arms.

Rage Mode
Belphemon's Rage Mode appearance seems more demonic, with its horns taking a rounder shape and becoming far longer. The chains which surrounds its body during Sleep Mode instead wrap around areas like wrists, arms and legs. Its eyes open, which are revealed to be red, and the gashes on its forehead become livelier, despite its size remaining unchanged. Red symbols appear throughout its body, most noticeably on its neck, chest and lower abdomen. Belphemon in this stage also grows claws in both hands and feet, with its hands now having hard golden-colored shells, and clawed, silver kneepads on both legs. Additionally, belts are now present around its left leg. The wings it presented on the back of its head during Sleep mode are now on its back, now multiple sets of wings in place rather than just two, as previously shown. Belphemon's face takes the shape of that of a wild animal, like a wolf or fox, or other animals of the wild who present snouts and fangs (mainly carnivorous beasts). It is muscular in shape, and when entering combat, Belphemon's hand guards can deploy large energy claws to assist in battle.

Digimon World Data Squad
Belphemon is the boss of the Rage Caverns. Its origins are borne of a boy and a "Code Key of Sloth" card. Belphemon was the main cause for earthquakes that were taking place while DATS investigated the case.

Personality
During Sleep Mode, Belphemon's entirely passive, undisturbed in its sleep no matter what action is taken.

When Rage Mode initiates, Belphemon becomes savage and nigh uncontrollable, with its actions yet seeming meditated in its berserker-like rage once it engages with its intended target.

Background
Belphemon's first appearance happens during a segment where Akihiro Kurata enters what seems to be a secret lab, and it would appear he talks to himself. During the same scene a moment takes place where Belphemon is revealed to be sleeping in a stasis pod.

Belphemon was initially discovered by Kurata as a Digi-Egg which was hidden inside of a temple. With Kurata realizing what the Egg was, he proceeded to retrieve the Egg and hatch it into Belphemon.

Plot
Kurata's plan is to gather Digimon Life Energy to awaken Belphemon, with the intention of using it to conquer both the Human and Digimon worlds alike. For this very purpose, he attempts to have Thomas join his cause, and have Thomas trust him, so that he would make him a "Digimon Control Device", which Kurata would later use to control Belphemon, further his plan as intended.

During the battle, Thomas discovers Kurata's intent, and destroys the device, to which Kurata would later respond by fusing with Belphemon and transforming into Belphemon Rage Mode.

It is revealed during battle that with enough energy, Belphemon could cause rifts between worlds, following a scene where Kurata is faced by Marcus Damon and ShineGreymon, and in his desperations, he proceeds to have Belphemon Rage Mode absorb electricity from the city, further powering the Digimon Lord, and posing the threat of bringing both worlds crashing together.

Powers & Abilities

 * Dark Sigh (Lampranthus): Casts black flames from the chains coiled around its body.
 * Gift of Darkness: Unleashes a slash attack from its claws, which are clad in the flames of hell.
 * Dark Horn: Stabs the enemy with its two big horns.
 * Lightning Horn: Thrusts using an electrified horn.

Relationships
Ahihiro Kurata - Partner

Slothful Boy - Partner

Marcus Daimon - Partner

Trivia

 * Belphemon is based off of Belphegor, one of the Seven Princes of Hell and the embodiment of the sin of sloth. This fits in with Belphemon's habit to sleep for most of its screentime.