The appeal and reviews of "Transformers: Car Robots": Unmissable action and story

Transformers Car Robots - Ultimate Transformation and the Battle for Justice

Overview

"Transformers: Car Robots" is a TV anime series that aired in 2000, and attracted attention as a new development in the Transformers series. This work depicts the battle between the "Car Robots," the origin of Transformers, and tells an epic story that puts the future of Earth and the universe at stake. It was broadcast on TV Tokyo affiliates from April 5 to December 27, 2000, every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. The series, which has a total of 39 episodes, was directed by Sekita Osamu and produced by Weave and Studio Gallop.

■ Story

The evil Transformers "Destronger" suddenly appeared in the 21st century after passing through a dimensional rift. Their leader, Gigatron, declares, "My name is Gigatron, the Iron-Armed Emperor of Destronger! From today, I will be your god and reign over this planet." However, Fire Convoy, the righteous commander of the Cybertrons, stands up to them, saying, "We won't let that happen! Destronger! Even in the far reaches of the universe, wherever there is a voice calling for justice, we Cybertrons will appear!" Fire Convoy transforms from a fire truck, and even transforms police cars and bullet trains into robots to fight. They came to Earth in pursuit of Destronger, scanned Earth's vehicles, and changed their appearance to hide. Does Dr. Onishi, who was abducted by Gigatron, know the mysteries of the universe? Fire Convoy promised Yuki that he would definitely rescue his father... The Great War, a battle between good and evil Transformers that broke out in a distant galaxy long before the creation of mankind, has not yet ended. The fierce battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons has begun, with the survival of the Earth and the mysteries of the universe at stake.

■Explanation

"Transformers Car Robots" is a new addition to the hugely popular "Super Life Form Transformers Beast Wars" series. The battle of the Transformers "Car Robots" is about to begin, a return to the origins! This work is enjoyable not only for fans of the Transformers series, but also for new audiences. In particular, the design of the transforming robots and the development of the story have been well received by a wide range of people, from children to adults.

■Cast

・Fire Convoy/Satoshi Hashimoto ・Wild Ride/Masahiro Shibahara ・Mach Alert/Takayuki Kondo ・Speed ​​Breaker/Punch UFO
・Gigatron/Yoichi Koyariyama ・Gelshark/KONTA
・Gusher/Rei Naito・Gaskunk/Norio Imamura・Gildo/Hiroki Takahashi・J5/Hisashi Izumi・J7/Hidefumi Takemoto・J4/Naomi Matamura・Yuki Onishi/Akiko Kimura・Dr. Onishi/Hisashi Izumi・Ai-chan/Chieko Higuchi・Junko/Chieko Higuchi

■ Main staff

Director: Osamu Sekita Series composition: Junki Takegami Scenario: Junki Takegami, Shikichi Ohashi, Kazuhiko Kobe, Tadashi Hayakawa Character design: Hiroyuki Okawa, Takahiro Yamada

■ Main Characters

- Cybertron Fire Convoy (Fire Truck Robot)
The leader of the Cybertrons. He's hot-blooded, but not the type to lose his temper. He's a versatile type with a strong sense of responsibility and good at strategy.
・Wild Ride (4WD Robot)
The eldest of the three Car Robot brothers. He seems to be able to accurately judge the situation, but in fact he can't stay still when he sees rough roads or off-roading. He's a hot-blooded guy inside.
・Mach Alert (Police Car Robot)
The second son of the three Carrobo brothers. He is intelligent but a stickler for rules and justice. Sometimes his inflexibility causes the teamwork to backfire...
・Speed ​​Breaker (Sports Car Robot)
The youngest of the three Car Robot brothers. A wild, passionate guy. He is the most carefree of the Car Robots, but he is also a sentimental person who values ​​friendship and love.
・J5 (500 series Shinkansen robot)
The leader of "Team Shinkansen." He is intelligent and witty.
・J7 (700 series Shinkansen robot)
He is the toughest physically. Although he has an intellectual side, his basic personality is tough and rough.
・J4 (E4 Max Robo)
He has the most laid-back personality among the Shinkansen robots. He is easygoing and cheerful in everything he does, but he is also a bit of a spoiled brat.

Destroyer Gigatron: The evil emperor. A cunning, cruel and destructive evil dictator. Transforms into six different forms: robot, right wrist, bat, double-headed dragon, jet plane and car.
・Gas Skunk (Skunk-type Beast Robot)
An irresponsible man. He likes flashy things and has a strong presence, but he's also quick to run away.
・Gildo (Flying Squirrel Beast Robot)
A ninja swordsman who is both cautious and bold. He is suspicious of his companions. He is a germaphobe.
・Gusher (frog-shaped beast robot)
A conman. Although he appears weak and unassuming, he is also quite a strategist.
・Gel Shark (Shark-type Beast Robot)
A loyal lieutenant to Gigatron. Although he has a cold and destructive personality, he is also a romantic who loves poetry.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: First Deployment! Fire Convoy (2000/04/05)
・Episode 2: High-Speed ​​Battle! Gel Shark (2000/04/12)
Episode 3: Combine! Shinkansen Robots (2000/04/19)
Episode 4: Ninja Robot Spy Changer Arrives! (2000/04/26)
Episode 5: Desperate Jump! Mach Alert (2000/05/03)
Episode 6: Gigatron's Attack! (2000/05/10)
Episode 7: Speed ​​Breaker in Danger! (2000/05/17)
Episode 8: Mysterious Weapon! D5 (2000/05/24)
Episode 9: Counter Arrow's Betrayal? (2000/05/31)
Episode 10: Indy Heat!! (2000/06/07)
・Episode 11: Parking Violation! Tow Hook (2000/06/14)
Episode 12: Ultimate! Buddha Transformer (2000/06/21)
Episode 13: Uncover Gigatron's Ambitions! (Compilation) (2000/06/28)
Episode 14: Friend or Foe? Black Convoy! (2000/07/05)
Episode 15: Five Combined Baldigas (2000/07/12)
Episode 16: Showdown! Two Convoys (2000/07/19)
Episode 17: Aim from Space! Shuttler!! (2000/07/26)
・Episode 18: Awaken to Justice! Black Convoy (2000/08/02)
・Episode 19: Secret Operation! Gel Shark (2000/08/09)
・Episode 20: Hot-Blooded Warrior! Build Master (2000/08/16)
Episode 21: Four-Body Combination! Build King (2000/08/23)
・Episode 22: The Hero of Justice? Gelshark (2000/08/30)
Episode 23: The Build Master is Targeted (September 6, 2000)
Episode 24: God Magnus Appears! (2000/09/13)
Episode 25: Forced Combination! God Fire Convoy (2000/09/20)
Episode 26: Assemble! New Warriors (Compilation) (2000/09/27)
・Episode 27: The Three Car Robot Brothers (2000/09/27)
Episode 28: Activate! Double Matrix (2000/10/11)
Episode 29: Cybertron City Rise (2000/10/18)
Episode 30: JRX vs. Baldigas (2000/10/25)
Episode 31: Gel Shark's Trap (2000/11/01)
・Episode 32: The Last Key? Goodbye Ai (2000/11/08)
Episode 33: Stolen Plasma (2000/11/15)
・Episode 34: The Mystery of Brave Maximus (2000/11/22)
Episode 35: Gelshark's Melancholy (2000/11/29)
・Episode 36: Black Convoy's Ambition (2000/12/06)
Episode 37: Brave Maximus Activated! (2000/12/13)
・Episode 38: Counterattack! Devil Gigatron (2000/12/20)
・Final Episode: The Final Battle! Fire Convoy (2000/12/27)

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Flame Overdrive ~Car Robot Cybertron~
Lyrics: Fuyuki Goto Composition: Cher Watanabe Arrangement: Cher Watanabe Singer: Koji Wada

・ED1
・Marionette ・Lyrics by Yu Matsuki ・Music by Motoyoshi Iwasaki ・Arrangement by Motoyoshi Iwasaki ・Singer by Mami Nishikado

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

"Transformers: Car Robots" is one of the most highly acclaimed works in the Transformers series. Here are some reasons why:

1. The appeal of the story

The story of this series depicts an epic battle for the future of the Earth and the universe, and has the power to draw viewers in. In particular, the conflict between Gigatron and Fire Convoy depicts the universal theme of the battle between good and evil, but also adds depth by carefully depicting the backgrounds and growth of each character. In addition, each episode depicts different battles and character growth, so viewers will never tire of the series. In particular, even the episodes including the compilations provide new perspectives and information, making it highly worth rewatching.

2. The appeal of the characters

Each character in this series is unique and charming. In particular, the characters are portrayed with many different sides, such as Fire Convoy's leadership and courage, Gigatron's cunning and cruelty, and Gelshark's cold-heartedness and romantic side. The teamwork and friendship of the three Car Robo brothers and the Shinkansen robots also impresses viewers. The transformation and combination scenes of each character are also highly rated as visually enjoyable elements.

3. Animation and Design

The animation of this work is a work that highlights the technical capabilities of Studio Gallop. In particular, the transformation and combination scenes of the Transformers are characterized by detailed and beautiful animation. In addition, the character designs are also full of visually enjoyable elements, with the unique touches of Hiroyuki Okawa and Takahiro Yamada. Furthermore, the design of the backgrounds and mechanics also enhances the realism of this science fiction anime.

4. Music and Theme Song

The music for this work was composed by such accomplished composers as Watanabe Cher and Iwasaki Motoyoshi, and contains many effective BGM tracks that liven up the story. In particular, the opening theme, "Honoo no Overdrive ~Car Robot Cybertron~," features Koji Wada's powerful singing voice and Fuyuki Goto's passionate lyrics, which inspire the viewer. The ending theme, "Marionette," deeply expresses the theme of the work with Mami Nishikado's beautiful singing voice and Yu Matsuki's poetic lyrics.

5. Social influence and fan base

"Transformers Car Robot" has been very popular since it was first broadcast, and has gained many fans. In particular, it has been very well received by fans of the series for the return of the "Car Robot", the origin of the Transformers series. It has also been supported by a wide range of people from children to adults, and the toys and related products have been a big hit. It has also been broadcast overseas, and has become a work loved by fans all over the world.

■ Recommendation points

"Transformers Car Robot" is highly recommended not only for fans of the Transformers series, but also for those who like science fiction anime and robot anime. It is especially recommended for the following people:

1. Fans of the Transformers series

This film, which depicts the return of the "Car Robots," the origin of the Transformers series, is a must-see for fans of the series. In particular, the charm of characters such as Fire Convoy and Gigatron, and the beauty of the transformation scenes will surely satisfy fans of the series.

2. People who like science fiction and robot anime

This is a science fiction anime that depicts an epic battle for the future of the Earth and the universe, and you can also enjoy the thrill of robot anime, such as the transformation and combination of Transformers. In particular, the detailed animation and beautiful character designs will fascinate fans of science fiction and robot anime.

3. People looking for anime that can be enjoyed by both children and adults

This work is popular with a wide range of people, from children to adults. In particular, the story that depicts the growth of the characters, friendship, and teamwork is inspiring for both children and adults. In addition, the visual enjoyment of the transformation and fusion scenes is an element that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

4. People who are particular about music and theme songs

The music and theme songs for this work were composed by talented composers such as Cher Watanabe and Motoyoshi Iwasaki, and many of the songs are effective background music that livens up the story and memorable theme songs. In particular, the opening theme "Honoo no Overdrive ~Car Robot Cybertron~" and the ending theme "Marionette" will surely inspire the viewers.

Conclusion

"Transformers Car Robots" depicts the return of the "Car Robots", the origin of the Transformers series, and features a spectacular story, attractive characters, detailed animation, beautiful character design, effective music and a memorable theme song. This is especially recommended for fans of the Transformers series, people who like science fiction anime and robot anime, people looking for anime that can be enjoyed by children and adults, and people who are particular about music and theme songs. Please watch this work and experience the fierce battle for the future of the Earth and the universe.