Editing Title sequence

[[File:Targetmasters.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''Mooooooom!'' Pinpointer and Crosshairs are making a title sequence!]]
A '''title sequence''' is the animation that accompanies the [[theme song]] or opening narration of a television series, introducing the audience to the show's characters and storyline on a visual level. Title sequences are usually composed of original animation commissioned solely for the sequence, a collection of clips from actual episodes, or a mixture of both. Oftentimes, the original animation commissioned for the title sequence is of vastly superior quality to the animation seen in the actual program. ''Oftentimes'', but not always. These sequences can range from thirty seconds to a minute and thirty seconds, depending on the length of the theme song or opening narration.

==Generation 1 (English)==
:'''Theme song:''' "The Transformers" by [[Anne Bryant]] and [[Ford Kinder]].
Each season of ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' boasted an original title sequence with varying performances of the classic ''Transformers'' [[theme song]]. Seasons 1 and 2 each offered unique performances of the theme song, while from season 3 onward, a third and final version was performed and used exclusively. For the reruns on the Sci-Fi Channel's [[Cartoon Quest]] and [[Animation Station]] blocks (as well as some syndicated reruns of season 2), the season 2 animation was combined with the season 3 version of the theme.

===Season 1===
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Toei Animation|Toei]]''
[[File:G1season1intro01.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Prime at perhaps his wussiest.]]
The [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] insignias fly by as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and several of his troops transform. After the title flips to different faction colors, the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s transform and fire upon several Autobot cars. Optimus Prime and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] join the battle. [[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] clashes with [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] and judo-flips him, but Jazz transforms to car mode, lands, drives back and returns to [[robot mode]], punching Skywarp in the face. [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] unleashes several of his cassette troops while Megatron transforms to gun mode and fires on the Autobots. Both sides then fly into the air and behind a mountain, where the title pops out.
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===Season 2===
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Toei Animation|Toei]]'', ''[[Ashi Productions]]''
:'''Key animation:''' [[Nobuyoshi Habara]]
[[File:G1season2IntroGrid01.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"Hand-drawn version of computer-generated grids. How ironic!"]]
The Autobot and Decepticon insignias come flying out from space and across the landscape of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] before the scenery changes to that of [[Earth]]. The "Transformers" title then appears and is snatched in the jaws of [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]], where it morphs into [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]. Grimlock releases Thrust as the rest of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] transform and fire upon [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. Blitzwing transforms to tank mode and makes the mistake of firing upon [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], who transforms to robot mode and squashes him beneath his heel. [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] picks up the remains of Blitzwing, and Omega fires on the approaching [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], who transforms to space shuttle mode just as the tracks drop off into a pit of lava. Down in the lava, the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]]s are swimming about for some reason. The lava then changes into a ''Tron''-like grid where Optimus Prime and Megatron clash before sinking into a wormhole as the title explodes onto the screen.
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==="Five Faces of Darkness"===
:'''Animation:''' ''[[AKOM]]''

:''All five "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" episodes had their own unique opening sequence, though on DVD releases of the series it only appears on Parts 3 and 5.''
[[File:Season3AlternateIntro01.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|The valiant Springer leaves Rodimus to die.]]
The Autobot and Decepticon insignias pass beneath the [[Rockeroid]] ship and glide across the landscape of Cybertron, passing over several battered Decepticons dogpiling on top of a single [[Energon cube]]. As the Decepticons fight over the Energon, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] choose this strategic time to blast their helpless foes with laser fire. [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] then drives up and transforms to robot mode within a wall of flames as the title appears on his chest. The scene shifts to [[Thrull]], where [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] emerges from his plasma bath and fires on a nearby planet, destroying it. Beneath the planet, back on Cybertron, [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] is confronted by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], only to be rescued by [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. Then, on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], Ultra Magnus, Kup and Spike are dropped into a [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] pit and swim away in fear from one of the approaching beasts. The faction insignias then go racing again through space, this time to the planet [[Goo 8739-B|Goo]], where the Autobots are stuck in slime. [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] transforms to helicopter mode and rescues everyone but Rodimus Prime, who gets sucked into a giant spaceship. Rodimus blasts his way out of the ship as several letters scramble together to form the title.
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===Season 3===
:'''Animation:''' ''[[AKOM]]'', ''[[Sam Young Studio]]''
[[File:Intro3 4 with error.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Remember that bit about title sequences having ''better'' animation than the show itself...?]]
A vector grid forms the disembodied head of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], orbiting Cybertron. [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] flies through his eye as the scene shifts to the landscape of Cybertron and an army of [[Overcharge (G1)|Overcharge]]s in tank mode. One of them fires a blast at the audience which blows up the title. Out in space, [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] is chasing a unit of [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] and a miscolored [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] through a field of space debris. Amid the debris is a TV set that shows Metroplex battling Trypticon. Grabbing Trypticon by the shoulders, Metroplex whirls him around into a crudely drawn tornado. That tornado then becomes the rings of Saturn, upon which are driving [[Blurr (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]. Wheelie's spinning tire becomes the barrel of Galvatron's cannon, aimed directly at the audience. The Decepticon insignia on his chest then rises up, becomes an Autobot insignia and then situates itself onto the chest of [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]], who is engaged in a battle on Earth. Blaster transforms to boom box mode and emits several ripples representing sound or radio waves. Those waves then become the ripples in a pool of water filled with Sharkticons. A Sharkticon swims toward the audience, and the darkness in its mouth becomes a space background and a platform. Rodimus Prime, Ultra Magnus and Kup (with Springer's head) come running over the platform and toward the audience. The platform is then revealed to be the title.
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===Season 4===
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Toei Animation|Toei]] (commercial animation), [[AKOM]]'' (Season 3 intro animation), ''[[Sam Young Studio]]'' (Season 3 intro animation)

:''This title sequence is composed of animation commissioned for several Transformers toy [[commercial]]s as well as a few clips recycled from the season 3 title sequence.''
[[File:Scorponok-Rebirth.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|"I'm ready for my closeup, Mr. DeMille."]]
Rodimus Prime and Blurr race across a wall and through an electrical field, where they meet a distraught Kup. [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] then unites beautifully with [[Zarak (G1)|his head]]. Elsewhere, the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s unite into [[Computron (G1)|Computron]]. [[Flywheels]] then transforms to robot mode and fires. An [[Overcharge (G1)|Overcharge]] appears with the title in front of its cannon in tank mode and blows it up (''recycled season 3 footage''). Above Cybertron, [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]] and [[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]] fire and land on the ground. Triggerhappy is immediately tackled by [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]]. [[Spoilsport]] and Blowpipe transform out of gun mode and clash. As they do, [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] and [[Pinpointer (G1)|Pinpointer]] arrive in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] and transform, only to be immediately tackled by [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] and [[Aimless]]. On another planet, ship mode [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] blasts the approaching [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s. The scene shifts to the barrel of Galvatron's cannon as his Decepticon insignia rises and becomes Blaster's Autobot insignia (''recycled season 3 footage''). Back on Cybertron, Sureshot and Triggerhappy are still going at it. On Earth, Metroplex transforms from battle station mode to robot mode as he's fired upon by [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. The scene shifts to the platform in outer space, as Rodimus Prime, Ultra Magnus and Kup (miscolored as Springer) run across it, revealing it to be the title (''recycled season 3 footage'').
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===Season 5===
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Toei Animation|Toei]]'' (movie and commercial animation), ''[[TMS Entertainment]]'' (commercial animation), ''[[Charlex]]'' (titles)

:''This title sequence is composed of animation commissioned for several Transformers toy [[commercial]]s as well as a few clips recycled from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.''
[[File:G1season5titlesequence01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Hot Rod runs through a valley carrying Daniel Witwicky, transforms to vehicle mode and places Daniel in the driver's seat (''recycled Movie footage''). The Headmasters roll-out from a [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] city. A shuttle blasts off from planet Cybertron and into space. On the planet of [[Junkion (planet)|Junk]], Springer and the Junkions run from Galvatron and Cyclonus, who are spraying them with laserfire (''recycled Movie footage''). In [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], Optimus Prime transforms from vehicle to robot mode, rocketing himself into the air and shooting several Decepticons beneath him while the title (''a stock 1984-86 version, slanted downward'') appears on the screen (''recycled Movie footage''). Megatron blasts his [[fusion cannon]] while Starscream strafes Springer, who fires back (''recycled Movie footage''). The [[Targetmaster (technology)|Double Targetmaster]]s transform from vehicle to robot modes and fire. In the sky, Triggerhappy and Blowpipe transform to robot and gun mode and open fire. In Autobot City, Devastator tears through a wall, on Cybertron, [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] smashes his hand down on the planet, back on Earth, Megatron and the Decepticons evacuate a burning Autobot shuttle and both Megatron and Starscream open fire (''recycled Movie footage''). On Cybertron, Crosshairs and Pinpointer arrive in vehicle mode, transform to [[robot mode]] and skid to a stop. The Autobot [[Pretender]]s exit their Pretender shells and rise up into the air in robot mode. On [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], Hot Rod punches a Sharkticon in the face (''recycled Movie footage''). Inside Unicron, Hot Rod opens the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and reveals the show title (''the same version as before, now slanted upward''), outside, Grimlock claws his feet into Unicron, at Autobot City, Megatron ignites his energon saber, leaps into the air and is felled by an uppercut from Optimus Prime (''recycled Movie footage'') that causes the title (''this time the 1988 commercial version'') to appear on the screen.
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===''Generation 2''===
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Lamb & Company]]'', ''[[Doros Motion]]'' (Cybernet Space Cube animation)

:''Rather than sport a theme song, the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Generation 2]]'' series featured new CG animation accompanied by narration.''
[[File:G2CartoonIntro01.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|G2 Prime was too extreme for his own good sometimes.]]
Optimus Prime drives over a bridge on some alien planet with two moons in the sky and transforms to robot mode as the narrator describes him as "More than meets the eye, he's a robot in disguise!" Optimus is then strafed by [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] in jet mode. The narrator describes him and the Decepticons as "going ballistic to destroy the Autobots". Ramjet transforms to robot mode and fires a missile into Prime's chest, damaging it, and then shoves him against the side of a cliff. Prime kicks Ramjet away and punches the fallen Ramjet square in the face before he can stand back up. (Way to fight fair, Prime.) Prime then begins stomping on the defeated Ramjet repeatedly with his foot while triumphantly firing his rifle into the sky. (''Jeez, man''.) The narrator then explains to the audience the "Magic of the [[Cybernet Space Cube]]" and introduces the "computer-enhanced stories of the Transformers".
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==Generation 1 (Japanese)==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
====Title sequence #1====
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Toei Animation|Toei]]'', ''[[Ashi Productions]]'', ''[[Nakamura Production]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Transformer (song)|TRANSFORMER]]" by [[Satoko Shimonari]]''

:''The first Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers title sequence consisted of the animation used for the English season 1 sequence with additional clips from "[[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|More than Meets the Eye]]" to pad out the full minute-and-twenty-second length.''
[[File:FSRLTitleSequence01.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
The Autobot and Decepticon insignias fly by as Prime, atop the Autobot one, transforms from truck to [[robot mode]]. The Japanese title then appears floating in space. The Seekers fly down and transform to robot mode, attacking several Autobot cars who transform to robot mode and fire back. Prime and Megatron join the battle as the two sides clash. Skywarp judo-flips Jazz, who transforms to car mode as he lands, drives back, transforms to robot mode and punches Skywarp in the face. Soundwave unleashes several of his cassette warriors as Megatron transforms to gun mode and fires upon the Autobots (recycled from the English season 1 title sequence). Prime then commands a full line-up of Autobots to transform, and they roll out over the desert (recycled from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]"). Underwater, [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] causes an earthquake that begins destroying a dam. On top of the dam, Prime and Megatron battle with [[Energon-axe]] and [[Energon mace]], only for Prime to be knocked off the ledge (recycled from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]"). At the ruby crystal mines of [[Burma]], an explosion sends truck mode Prime tumbling down the side of a mountain (recycled from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]"). Out in the desert, Prime transforms from truck mode to robot mode and rushes toward the audience. Megatron transforms to gun mode and is caught by Skywarp as Soundwave unleashes several of his cassette warriors (recycled from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]"). A trio of [[Air Warrior]]s transform to jet mode and fly off (recycled from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]"). On Cybertron, [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] transforms to his pre-Earth saucer mode (recycled from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]"). In the desert, Soundwave and Rumble watch as [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] transforms to jet mode and flies off into the distance (recycled from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]"). The Autobots and Decepticons then go flying behind a mountain. Where the words creating the title would have popped out from behind the sides of the mountain in the English version, the Japanese title pops out from over top of the mountain (recycled from the English season 1 title sequence).

====Title sequence #2====
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Toei Animation|Toei]]'', ''[[Ashi Productions]]'', ''[[Nakamura Production]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Transformer (song)|TRANSFORMER]]" by [[Satoko Shimonari]]''

:''The second Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers title sequence consisted of the animation used for the English season 1 and 2 sequences with additional clips from various other episodes (mostly the same clips used in the US season 2 closing credits sequence) to pad out the full minute-and-twenty-second length.''
[[File:We Hope The Only Title Sequence.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|We hope the only grammar!]]
The Autobot and Decepticon insignias fly through space toward the planet Cybertron. The Japanese "Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers" logo appears. Grimlock and the Dinobots open fire on Blitzwing, who transforms and attempts to shoot down Omega Supreme. Omega Supreme squashes Blitzwing (who is salvaged by Scrapper) and then opens fire on Astrotrain. Astrotrain transformers and retreats as the "camera" falls into a pit of lava containing the Insecticons (US season 2 title sequence footage). Starscream, Thundercracker, and Skywarp transform from jet to robot modes and open fire on [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]], Bumblebee and [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]]. Optimus and Megatron both lead their respective factions in a charge into battle. Various robots grapple before the Decepticons fly off with the Autobots on the ground shooting at them (US season 1 title sequence footage). [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] transform to robot mode ("[[The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders]]"), [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] transforms to robot mode ("[[A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (episode)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court]]"), Blitzwing transform to tank mode ([[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2]]), [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] transform to dinosaur modes ("[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1]]"), [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] transforms to jet mode ("[[Dinobot Island, Part 1]]"), [[Sunstreaker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sunstreaker]], [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]], [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], and Grapple transform from vehicle to robot modes (??), Starscream transformers to jet mode and flies off ("[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]"), Smokescreen, [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and Wheeljack transform to [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s (??), Optimus Prime transforms from truck to [[robot mode]] while Megatron transforms from robot to gun mode ("[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]"). Optimus and Megatron square off on a computerized grid in outer space and promptly sink into the grid (US season 2 title sequence footage). The grid then explodes and turns into the Japanese "Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers" logo.
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===Scramble City: Mobilization===
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Toei Animation|Toei]]'', ''[[Ashi Productions]]'' (Season 2 intro footage only)
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Transformer (song)|TRANSFORMER]]" by [[Satoko Shimonari]]''

:''The "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]" title sequence consisted of the animation used for the English season 2 sequence with additional clips from "More than Meets the Eye" to pad out the full minute-and-twenty-second length.''
[[File:ScrambleCityTitleSequenceSoundwave01.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"Laserbeak: Eject. Operation: Destroy the departing sky!"]]
The Autobot and Decepticon insignias fly across the landscape of Cybertron, which becomes the landscape of Earth. The English title appears and is bitten by Grimlock, then morphs into Thrust. Grimlock releases Thrust as the Dinobots transform and fire upon Blitzwing. Blitzwing transforms to tank mode and fires on Omega Supreme, who squashes him beneath his foot. As Scrapper hauls off Blitzwing's remains, Omega fires on Astrotrain, who transforms to shuttle mode above a pit of lava. Down in the lava, the Insecticons are swimming around for no apparent reason (recycled from the English season 2 title sequence). On Cybertron, three [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s (including [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]) attack Bumblebee and Wheeljack with a flamethrower (recycled from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]"). On Earth, a quake rumbles the crashed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and knocks Optimus Prime into the repair beam of [[Teletraan I]], who converts him into a truck (recycled from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]"). Soundwave ejects [[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]], who chases after [[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]] and Cliffjumper, blasting the former off of a cliff (recycled from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]"). A vector grid then appears with both Autobots and Decepticons charging over top of it. Prime and Megatron clash and sink into a pit as the English title explodes onto the screen (recycled from the English season 2 title sequence).
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===''Transformers 2010''===
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Toei Animation|Toei]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Transformer 2010|TRANSFORMER 2010]]" by [[Shō Hirose]]''

:''Rather than recycle any of the crude animation from the English season 3 title sequence, the ''Transformers 2010'' title sequence was cobbled together from multiple toy [[commercial]]s and clips from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Oddly, ''The Transformers: The Movie'' would not be released in Japan until 1989.''
[[File:TF2010TitleClip01.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|It was a choice between "Cross of heat" or "BURNING HEART!" This won out.]]
Unicron's head orbits Cybertron as the Japanese title pops out of his broken eye (recycled from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''). On an Earth highway, Ultra Magnus and several Autobots appear. Magnus transforms and fires his missiles at the approaching Galvatron and multiple Decepticons. Galvatron flies right through the flames, only to be socked in the jaw by Magnus. Galvatron transforms to cannon mode and returns fire. Elsewhere, Trypticon is approached by the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s, who transform and open fire on the city. Trypticon transforms first to battle station mode, then dinosaur mode. The Protectobots combine into [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] as Trypticon breathes fire in their direction. Metroplex arrives in mobile battle station mode and is attacked by Bruticus. Metroplex transforms to robot mode and returns fire (footage from the Metroplex commercial, also used in the English season 4 intro). In some other desert, [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and [[Sandstorm (G1)|Standstorm]] show off their three transformations as they battle Blitzwing and Astrotrain. And yet elsewhere, the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] mow down [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] and then pose on a cliff before combining into [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. Inside Unicron, Rodimus Prime gives Galvatron the "end of the road" speech, picks him up and hurls him out into space. On Cybertron, Rodimus rallies a line-up of Autobots as the Japanese title appears (recycled from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'').
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===''The Headmasters''===
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Toei Animation|Toei]]''
:'''Key animation'''  [[Hidetoshi Ōmori]]
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[The Headmasters (song)|The Headmasters]]" by [[Hironobu Kageyama]]''

:''The first completely original title sequence commissioned by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]. Beginning with "[[Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger]]", the Decepticons in the sequence would flash on and off as a tie-in with the light-gun game [[Video Challenger]].''
[[File:HeadmastersTitleSequence01.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Apply directly to the footage!]]
[[File:GalvyChallenger.gif|thumb|upright=1.1|Captain Powermaster and the Robots of the Future!]]
As the sun is eclipsed by a planet, the title appears on the screen. [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s head-on and fly toward the audience. Above Earth, the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]] transforms and deploys [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Twincast]] and the [[Trainbot]]s. On the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], Spike and Daniel Witwicky hop along the surface in their [[Exosuit]]s as [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] and the Decepticon Headmasters fly up behind them. In space, Galvatron, [[Scorponok (G1)|Mega Zarak]] and the Decepticon Headmasters open fire on the Trainbots, who combine into [[Raiden]]. The Autobot and Decepticon Headmasters then engage in a massive outer space firefight with lasers flying all over the place. Rodimus Prime is struck by a laser and injured, but is quickly shielded by Chromedome, who then blasts [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]] in the chest and sends him flying. [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]] then attacks Chromedome with his sword, but is immediately deflected. The Terrorcons then arrive on the scene but are all blown up by the combined efforts of Raiden and the recovered Rodimus Prime. Sixshot and the remaining Decepticons are then driven back by a blast from [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]. The Autobot insignia then appears, and every Autobot that matters lines himself up in front of it, with Chromedome taking center point.
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===''Super-God Masterforce''===
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Toei Animation|Toei]]''
:'''Key animation:''' Masahiko Ōkura (second seqence only)
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Chōjin Masterforce no Theme]]" by [[Toshiya Igarashi]]''

====Title sequence #1====
[[File:Masterforce opening 1.jpg|225px|thumb]]
At a drive-in movie theater, [[Shūta Gō]] and [[Minerva (human)|Minerva]] prepare a computer, which projects the rest of the opening sequence onto the big screen for the theater's patrons. The title is revealed, standing atop a pedestal with spotlights illuminating it, before cutting away to a blue-tinged shot of human mode [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] racing across a field of anime speed-lines. The image is soon replaced with one of him in his [[Pretender]] armor, quickly joined by [[Phoenix (G1)|Phoenix]], [[Diver (G1)|Diver]] and [[Lander]] in theirs. The four Pretenders transform into [[robot mode]] and then fly into the screen. Jet mode Metalhawk and Phoenix fly around [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]]'s [[trailer]] in battle station mode as the [[Trainbot]]s soar by in the background, all in the sky above the Autobots' mountain headquarters. [[Buster (G1)|Buster]] and [[Hydra (G1)|Hydra]] fly by a dark castle in jet mode, and inset boxes appear onscreen revealing their names, ages and nationalities, before they engage Metalhawk and Phoenix in a dogfight. As Shūta and Minerva look on, worried, the two Decepticons merge into [[Darkwings]]. On the ground below, [[Lightfoot (G1)|Lightfoot]], [[Ranger]] and [[Road King]] come speeding into action, as an inset gives Lightfoot's details to the audience. Lightfoot races into a tunnel, where he is confronted by Pretender mode [[Dauros]], [[Gilmer]] and [[Blood]], the latter transforming to robot mode and opening fire. As Minerva cheers, Lightfoot transforms into robot mode and fire back, nailing Blood. Elsewhere, humans run in panic as a [[Tentakil (Masterforce)|Tentakil]] rampages through their city before combining with its fellow [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]] to form [[King Poseidon]]. Ginrai comes rolling onto the scene with the requisite inset box, transforms into robot mode and leaps into the air, avoiding King Poseidon's cannon fire and flattening the combiner with a kick. The projection ends with Ginrai and the four Autobot Pretenders standing on Ginrai's battle station, and the camera pulls back out to show Minerva and Shūta watching. The five Transformers onscreen leap towards the camera, and the two kids fall over as they come ''out'' of the screen and land in front of them. Shūta and Minerva right themselves and cheer.
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====Title sequence #2====
[[File:Masterforce opening 2.jpg|left|225px|thumb]]
Ginrai and the [[Headmaster Junior]]s come running towards the audience on a white field ([[Cab (human)|Cab]] swings in on a rope), which dissolves to reveal the image of the Autobots' mountain headquarters. The quartet turn stage-left and jump into the air as flames fill the screen, segueing to the title on a background of green spotlights. Ginrai very dramatically dons his [[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmaster]] armor just before King Poseidon comes bursting through a field of ice and shoots at him, prompting him to leap into the air and merge with his [[Transtector]] to become Super Ginrai. [[Mega]] and [[Giga]] appear against a black field, surrounded by rainbow-colored energy, then combine with their Transtectors into [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]]. Human-form Road King, Lightfoot and Ranger slide across a sparkly green background, and their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] Transtectors roll by below them. Each one of the three fades away as his Transtector lines up below him, transitioning into close-ups of their cockpits, with their armored drivers now behind the wheel. The three Godmasters drive off the top of waterfall and transform into robot mode before they hit the ground below. Back at the battle, Ginrai flips King Poseidon and slams him into the tundra, where he explodes dramatically. Ginrai then turns, and the scene changes to a city, where Overlord shields himself against a blast from Ginrai's cannon. Overlord unleashes his own weapons, but Ginrai leaps over the volley and kicks Overlord in the face. Overlord spins and launches his "Mega Child" jet-shield to pursue Ginrai, but the Autobot whips around and knocks it out of the air before blasting Overlord some more, then finally bringing him down with a rain of punches and kicks. Cab, Shūta and Minerva are then seen driving [[Godbomber]] into action, and the drone launches into the air, linking up with Ginrai to form God Ginrai. A long pan up God Ginrai's body concludes with the Headmaster Juniors jumping from Godbomber's cockpit and being joined by Ginrai. They all join hands and run forward, with the images of God Ginrai and their mountain base in the background.
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===''Victory''===
[[File:Victory title sequence.jpg|thumb]]
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Toei Animation|Toei]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Transformer V]]" by [[Kōji Kaya]] and Morinoki Children's Chorus''
The [[Brainmaster]]s roll across a blue grid and transform into [[robot mode]], quickly followed by the [[Breastforce]] doing the same, only on a red grid. A glowing "V" descends into shot, and the scene transitions to the show's title, with the V in place as part of the logo. [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] flies in space above the [[Earth]], as [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] wreaks havoc in a city down on the planet's surface. Star Saber [[stock footage|transforms to robot mode]] and lunges into battle with Deathsaurus, while the Brainmasters clash with the Breastforce. Elsewhere, the [[Dinoforce]] attack the Autobots' [[Rocket Base|Shuttle Base]], but are repelled by [[Galaxy Shuttle]]. [[Jan Minakaze]]'s face then fills the screen, and the camera zooms out to show him standing on a green grid, with an image of Earth hanging in space in the background. Galaxy Shuttle and the Brainmasters jump down from off-screen to join him, and then Star Saber's face fills the whole screen. The camera zooms out again, and the grid and other characters are gone, leaving only Star Saber standing before the Earth. He swings his sword and poses dynamically.
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===''Zone''===
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Toei Animation|Toei]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Transformer Z no Theme]]" by [[Ichirō Mizuki]]''
[[File:Zone title sequence.jpg|left|225px|thumb|Is he union?]]
[[Emusa]] cues the beginning of the sequence by popping up with a clapperboard. The [[Jet Patrol Team]] and [[Sunrunner (Zone)|Sunrunner]] come flying out of the sunset, over the ocean, followed by the huge form of [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]], who fills the whole screen. By the time Dai Atlas has passed, the scene has changed to a shot of [[Micro|Planet Zone]] from space, before the title card appears. [[Violengiguar]] whirls in space, and from the folds of his cloak, the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] emerge. Dai Atlas transforms from jet to [[robot mode]], while [[Sonic Bomber (G1)|Sonic Bomber]] destroys some kind of flying monster, then transforms to robot mode himself. The [[Rescue Patrol Team]], [[Battle Patrol|Battle Patrol Team]], and [[Race Car Patrol|Race Car Patrol Team]] prepare for action. The [[Rocket Base]]'s Galaxy Rocket flies through space, flanked by the Jet Patrol Team, while on Zone's surface, the other [[Micromaster]]s ride the Rocket Base itself into battle. [[Moonradar (G1)|Moonradar]] and [[Rabbicrater]] pose in front of a large "Z", then drive through a field, just behind [[Cain]] and [[Akira Serikawa]], who are hand-in-hand. [[Zone Base]] transforms into battle mode as Cain, Akira, and Emusa leap through the air excitedly, while Dai Atlas dodges his way around a series of explosions. He emerges from the dust of the explosions in drill tank mode and lunges towards the monster that is attacking him, drilling right through and destroying it. Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber land in front of Zone Base, Cain and Akira pop up in front of them, and then Emusa reappears with his clapperboard to signify that it's all over.
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==''Beast Wars'' (English)==
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Mainframe Entertainment]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"Beast Wars Theme" by [[Robert Buckley]]''

:''All three seasons of ''Beast Wars'' use the show's main theme music for the intro sequence, accompanied by occasional shouts of "''Beast'' Wars!" The initial intro for Season 1 was 30 seconds in length, while a later verison, as well as the intros for Seasons 2 and 3, doubled it to a full minute by extending the musical theme. With the exception of the logo's appearance, the intro sequences do not use any original animation and instead are composed of clips from the series.''

===Season 1 (short version)===
[[File:BeastWarsS1Intro.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.4|Who. Stole. My. [[Rubber Ducky|'''Rubber. Ducky?!''']]]]
A brief series of clips explaining the series' premise are shown: The ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' and ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'' emerge from a [[unspace|transwarp]] portal and crash on prehistoric [[Earth]]. On board the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] ship, a computer analyzes the crew's new [[beast mode]]s, and a [[DNA scanner]] scans a rhinoceros and gorilla. A brief shot of [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] growling in beast mode is quickly overtaken by the appearance of the title logo, and "Beast Wars!" is heard. Several clips are then played showcasing various characters in the series: [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] oversees his Predacon troops, [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] transform into [[robot mode]], the Predacons launch an attack, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] takes cover behind a boulder, [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] fires his leg-guns, and Waspinator and [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] are hit by an explosion. Finally, Megatron and Optimus Primal both transform into robot mode and briefly struggle before the logo appears again, along with another chant of "Beast Wars!" accompanied by various animal cries.

===Season 1 (long version)===
The long version of the intro features more clips of the ''Axalon'' and ''Darksyde'' as the ships exchange fire before crashing onto Earth. After Megatron's console analyzes his robot mode, the ''Darksyde'' deploys its DNA scanner, detects dinosaur bones, and selects a T-rex beast mode for Megatron. The ''Axalon'' deploys its scanner as well, and its scan detects the rhino and gorilla. A computer screen shows these beasts, along with a rat. We then see the Maximals (with [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]) and Predacons facing off against each other in their beast modes. There is a close-up of Dinobot and then Cheetor in their beast modes. Megatron shakes his fist. Dinobot in robot mode jumps into action to defend the ''Axalon''. Cheetor is ambushed by Tarantulas. Terrorsaur endures a [[Power Surge (episode)|power surge]]. Tarantulas attempts to bite Rattrap. Waspinator flies into the screen. [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] analyzes a scan. The Predacons stand before the [[Standing Stones]]. The logo then flies into view over Optimus Primal as in the short opening, complete with the "Beast Wars!" chant. In succession, Megatron, Optimus Primal (accompanied by the "Beast Wars!" chant again), Dinobot and Cheetor (who is outrunning an explosion) transform into robot mode. Megatron smirks as he fires. Optimus Primal evades an attack in flight mode. Rhinox transforms into robot mode. Optimus Primal and Rattrap are falling from the [[flying mountain]]. The energon crystal in the Standing Stones explodes. The Maximals and Predacons in beast mode charge at each other in a field of raw energon. The title once again flies into view, ending the opening.

===Season 2===
[[File:BeastWarsS2Intro.jpg|left|225px|thumb|Like a treasure from a sunken pirate wreck.]]
The first 40 seconds of the intro are dedicated to clips summarizing "[[Other Voices, Part 1]]", "[[Other Voices, Part 2]]", and "[[Aftermath (BW episode)|Aftermath]]". We begin with an opening shot of Earth. After Optimus Primal is interrogated by the [[Vok]] (using [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s head as their avatar), a beam shoots out from the [[Bio-Dome]], hitting Earth's fake second moon and revealing it to be the [[Planet Buster]]. The [[Maximal]]s, [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] in particular, are shown reacting to this. Optimus flies the [[transwarp cell]] to destroy the Planet Buster, but Megatron's face appears on the screen, taunting him. Optimus hits the pod's door futilely as it collides with the Planet Buster, destroying him and unleashing the [[quantum surge]]. The title logo appears and a chant of "Beast Wars!" is heard.

Rattrap, Cheetor, and Megatron are shown being transmetallized by the surge, while Terrorsaur's hand sinks into the lava as "Beast Wars!" is chanted again. Finally, a rapid montage of clips of (most of) the characters is shown, several in their new [[Transmetal]] forms: Megatron, Tarantulas, Rattrap, Cheetor, Rhinox, [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]], [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]], Dinobot, Waspinator, [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]], and... Tarantulas again. The logo then appears and "Beast Wars!" is uttered a third time.

===Season 3===
[[File:BeastWarsS3Intro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|He truly is a Big Bot now.]]
The sequence begins with a brief all-new rendering of the Axalon and Darkside crashing on Earth, then cycles back into reused footage, including the "sunrise lineup" sequence that had already been used in season 2.  We are then shown [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s eyes flickering to life, his [[spark]] being removed from its container, Optimus Primal's new "Optimal" body, and Megatron raging amidst the time storm, giving us a (very) brief summary of the events of [[The Agenda (Part III)]] and [[Optimal Situation]]. Several random scenes are then played: Megatron firing a blast from his tail-cannon, Rattrap leaping to avoid it, the [[subaquatic stealth vessel]] exploring the ''Axalon''{{'}}s ruins, [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] blocking some energy blasts with his fins, [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] running from the crashing [[transwarp cruiser]], Megatron roaring in beast mode, Rattrap riding atop a large missile from the transwarp cruiser, Silverbolt landing on the ground and brandishing his feather missiles, Tarantulas in vehicle mode riding alongside the [[cyber raptor]]s, the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] taking off from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Rhinox landing on the floor of the cavern in [[Mount St. Hilary]], Rampage rolling off a cliff and crushing a device that Inferno and Quickstrike have been building, Rattrap swinging in through the roof of the transwarp cruiser to attack Tarantulas, and a cyber raptor menacing an [[anthropoid]].

All of that in 30 seconds. Yeesh.

The title logo then appears, along with the customary shout of "Beast Wars!" More scenes appear: [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] presenting the Ark to Silverbolt, Depth Charge emerging from the water to a second cry of "Beast Wars!", Rhinox and Rattrap running from some energy blasts, Rampage jumping off a cliff into the water below, Tarantulas cackling in his lair, Optimus Primal transforming to jet mode and zooming off, Rattrap in vehicle mode driving across the ground, Blackarachnia being dropped off by Waspinator, Quickstrike transforming into beast mode, Rampage transforming into robot mode (boy, he sure shows up a lot in this one, huh?), Optimus Primal using his large arms to protect the other Maximals from a cave-in, Megatron transforming into beast mode, and finally Optimus Primal activating his chest-mounted blasters and laser sight. The title logo appears along with the usual chant.

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==''Beast Wars'' (Japanese)==

===''Beast Wars''===
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Mainframe Entertainment]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[War War! Stop It|WAR WAR! STOP IT]]" by [[Banana Ice]]''

:''The Japanese ''Beast Wars'' opening largely uses the same footage as the long version of the English Season 1 opening, with additional footage from early episodes.''

The first 19 seconds of the Japanese ''Beast Wars'' opening is identical to the long version of the English Season 1 opening, with the ''Axalon'' and ''Darksyde'' exchanging fire, crash-landing, and the DNA scanners being deployed. After the shot of the Maximals and Predacons in their beast modes, Optimus Primal in beast mode points toward the viewer. An explosion is superimposed over Megatron's head. We then see the close-ups of Dinobot and Cheetor, followed by Optimus Primal and Rattrap riding on Rhinox's back. Dinobot leaps into action and Tarantulas ambushes Cheetor. We then see Rattrap (in beast mode) riding on Optimus Primal's back in flight. The clips form the English long opening are shown from Tarantulas attacking Rattrap to Optimus Primal's growl, but instead of a logo, the close-up on Primal's face cuts to the Predacons firiing missiles. Rattrap transforms, and Rhinox fires his [[Machine gun|Chainguns of Doom]]. The scenes are then identical from the English long opening from Megatron's transformation into robot mode to the two sides charging at each other in the energon field, when the Japanese title logo appears. The logo is followed by additional scenes: Waspinator firing on Cheetor, Optimus Primal punching Megatron, a large explosion, the Maximals transforming into robot mode, and a pan out from Optimus Primal's [[Beast Wars (Part 2)|declaration that the Beast Wars have begun]], before closing on a shot of the Maximals in robot mode in front of the ''Axalon''.

===''Beast Wars Metals''===
====Title sequence #1====
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Mainframe Entertainment]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Tamashii no Evolution]]" by [[Hironobu Kageyama]]''

:''The first ''Beast Wars Metals'' opening uses almost entirely different footage from Season 2 than the English opening, with the only common clips being Megatron's roaring transformation, Silverbolt's howl, and the spooky backlit reveal of Tarantulas. The title logo does not appear until one minute and 23 seconds in.''

Panning downward to Earth from space, the camera zooms into the atmosphere and through the clouds. The [[Transwarp cruiser]] flies over a valley as we zoom in to the cockpit to see the Maximals standing behind [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] at the controls. (from The Agenda, Part 2) Cut to Dinobot, Transmetal Rattrap, Silverbolt, Transmetal Cheetor, Rhinox, and Transmetal Optimus Primal transforming into robot mode one by one. Primal lands on a rock face in front of Dinobot and Rhinox and reaches behind his back for his maces. Silverbolt flexes his wings forward as Cheetor and Rattrap ready themselves for a fight. Megatron and the Predacons stand before a sunset. Megatron is then seen roaring while in flight mode before transforming into robot mode. Optimus Primal then transforms into his flight mode. Silverbolt swoops downward, wing blades in hand. Inferno pulls out his flamethrower. Ratbat is seen riding a rocket through a burning scene. Dinobot unsheaths his blade with the sun behind him. The camera than zooms in on Quickstrike's cobra head hissing. Silverbolt in beast mode howls in front of the moon. Dinobot fires his eye beams. Cheetor flies past a cloud. Tigatron maximizes. Transmetal Tarantulas is revealed. Cheetor, Rhinox, and Optimus Primal appear one by one in robot mode, and then Optimus appears in beast mode as the other Maximals appear behind him. With Tarantulas in front, the other Predacons transform into robot mode, zooming in on Megatron. Rattrap transforms into beast mode. Blackarachnia is tossed by an explosion. Quickstrike stands atop Rampage's transport mode. Silverbolt, Ratbat, and Cheetor transform into robot mode. Quickstrike transforms into robot mode. Silverbolt transforms mid-flight. Rattrap in transport mode talks to Rhinox in beast mode. Dinobot transforms into beast mode. We then see Dinobot in robot mode under a full moon, holding a large rifle. Megatron whips his tail weapon forward. Tarantulas operates a console. Silverbolt aims his wingtips forward. Dinobot, Cheetor, and Rattrap confront the Predacons with heavy weapons as the image fades to a sepia-tone still. Primal flies down and transforms. The title appears. The Maximals fly or run off together in beast mode, and then the camera zooms back out from the clouds into space as a distant star twinkles.

====Title sequence #2====
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Mainframe Entertainment]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Sennen no Soldier]]" by Hironobu Kageyama''

:''The second opening  also features a much different selection of clips than the English Season 3 opening. The title logo appears much earlier, however, just six seconds in. Common clips are Depth Charge's deflections, Rattrap's evasion, Blackarachnia's landing, and Quickstrike's transformation.''

After a brief clip of the Axalon and Darksyde approaching Earth, we see Optimal Optimus clenching his right fist. We then see him in flight mode attacking Transmetal 2 Megatron, who is breathing fire at him before the two transform to trade blows. After the title logo, Primal and Megatron square off again. Primal takes flight in robot mode. Cheetor flies in, transforms, and shoots. Rampage transforms into transport mode. Ratbat in robot mode rides Silverbolt in flight. Inferno is dual-wielding while flying. Primal fires his chest cannons. [[Dinobot II]] transforms into beast mode, and Primal does the same. Waspinator points. Transmetal 2 Cheetor in beast mode runs into view, using his rocket booster. [[Tigerhawk]] flies toward the screen. Rhinox pilots the Ark's shuttle. Depth Charge deflects enemy fire. Rattrap performs evasive maneuvers. Blackarachnia lands and prepares to attack. Quickstrike transforms into beast mode. Rampage transforms into robot mode as electricity flows around him. Primal and Cheetor fly over water. Silverbolt puts a wounded Blackarachnia on his back. Depth Charge cocks his weapon. We then see a crowd scene of Silverbolt, Rhinox, Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia and Cheetor, and Rattrap. The makeshift doors to the cave containing the Ark open deploying the Maximals while under attack. Transmetal 2 Cheetor transforms into beast mode and roars. Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia transforms into robot mode. Depth Charge and Silverbolt fly into view. Rattrap gives Rhinox a playful nudge. Primal transforms mid-flight. Dinobot II turns around. Transmetal 2 Megatron speaks in dragon mode. Tigerhawk hovers. The Maximals charge into view. Silverbolt transforms. Tarantulas transforms into transport mode. Depth Charge transforms into beast mode. Primal flies in front of the Maximals over the magma field inside Mt. St. Hillary. Dinobot II attacks Depth Charge. The camera zooms in on Transmetal 2 Cheetor's face. Depth Charge swims from the underwater remains of the Axalon. Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia transforms into beast mode. Transmetal 2 Megatron spreads his arms and wings out. Primal and Silverbolt fly by. Another crowd shot of Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia, Silverbolt, Transmetal 2 Cheetor, and Rattrap, as Silverbolt salutes a landing Primal. The opening ends on a closeup of Optimus Primal's robot mode face.

===''Beast Wars II''===
====Title sequence #1====
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Ashi Productions]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Get My Future|GET MY FUTURE]]" by [[Cyber Nation Network]]''

:''Most of the first ''Beast Wars II'' title sequence is composed of clips from "[[The New Forces Arrive!]]", along with [[stock footage]] of transformations and special attacks.''
[[File:Bwii title sequence1.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Invisible hot metal flooring.]]
Glowing, yellow outlines of the individual letters of the ''Beast Wars'' logo fall into shot in front of the silhouette of [[Gaia]], shifting to full color as a large "II" rises up behind them, followed by the "Super Lifeform Transformers" logo. Light dawns on [[Lio Convoy]], who turns around to face the approaching [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]. [[Megastorm]] fires a blast that sends [[Bighorn]] sprawling off the top of the ''[[Galvaburg II]]'', and Lio Convoy unleashes his wrist cannons and fires back before jumping down to a rocky shoreline and looking up to watch the ''[[Yukikaze (BW)|Yukikaze]]'' fly by overhead. Scenes of the ''Yukikaze'' coming under fire when it arrived on Gaia and the Maximals leaving the damaged craft in escape pods play, followed by shots of Lio Convoy in lion mode posing heroically, the ''Galvaburg'' drifting in front of the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], and [[Scuba]] carrying [[Diver (BW)|Diver]] and [[Tasmania Kid]] through a body of water. [[Moon (BW)|Moon]] and [[Artemis]] appear, and when Moon tries to crowd Artemis out of shot, she clobbers him with her hammer. Stock footage of [[Apache]], Bighorn, Diver, Scuba and [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]]'s transformations follow, after which Starscream rides tank mode [[BB]] into battle and the Maximals return fire. The heroes are then bombarded by bolts of purple lightning fired by the ''Galvaburg II'', and Lio Convoy leaps to their aid. The camera pans out on a still shot of the assembled Predacons, Scuba and Diver unleash their special attacks, and the camera pans out on a still shot of the Maximals.
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====Title sequence #2====
:'''Director:''' Yutaka Arai
:'''Key animation:''' [[Munetaka Abe]], Koichi Hatsumi, Ryoji Nakamori, Takahiro Yamada, Yoshiharu Sugai
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Ashi Productions]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Super Voyager|SUPER VOYAGER]]" by Cyber Nation Network''
[[File:BWIIOP2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
The ''Beast Wars'' logo fades into shot, followed by the II symbol. The logo then shifts from grey to yellow. A small shooting star appears, revealing the "Super Lifeform Transformers" logo. Against the background of a far-off galaxy, [[Lio Junior]], [[Skywarp (BW)|Skywarp]] and [[Santon]] transform. The three are then fired from the ''Yukikaze'' in the form of streams of light. The camera pans out from a translucent Galvatron. Lio Junior draws his weapon and swings it. He is then seen alongside Santon and Skywarp in their light forms, about to enter Gaia's atmosphere. Artemis, Moon and [[NAVI]] briefly flash on screen. Gigastorm rears up, surrounded by rays of sunlight. Shots of Lio Convoy and Galvatron transforming are shown, followed by Lio firing his wrist missiles. From a still shot of drill mode Galvatron, the camera pans up to reveal Gigastorm and the ''Galvaburg II''. This is followed by stock footage of Apache, Bighorn, Tasmania Kid, Diver and Scuba transforming. Lio Convoy appears in a field, transforms to [[beast mode]], and begins to run. He is joined by Lio Junior and the other Maximals. The Lios are then shown on a windy cliff, staring out across a valley, with a close-up of Lio Convoy's face, followed by an underside shot of Skywarp rising towards the sun. [[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnasboss]] combines against a background of stars. This is followed by a panning shot of [[BB|Max-B]], [[Dirge (BW)|Dirgegun]], [[Thrust (BW)|Thrustor]] and [[Starscream (BW)|Hellscream]]. Stock footage is shown of [[Tripledacus]] and [[God Neptune]]. Galvatron is then shown in his dragon mode. This followed by Gigastorm running in place in front of a background featuring Galvatron's face and dragon form. Water erupts from the ground as the [[Tako Tank]] rises up. The camera then pans out of a group shot of all the Maximals, followed by Lio Convoy turning to face the camera.
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===''Beast Wars Neo''===
====Title sequence #1====
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Ashi Productions]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Love For Ever: Kimi o Mamoru Tame ni|Love For Ever —Kimi o Mamoru Tame ni—]]" by [[M.C.R.]]''
[[File:BigConvoyTitleSequencePoint01.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
A planet similar to Gaia is shown. The screen goes black before revealing a spotlight on Big Convoy's back. He is then shown flying through the sky. Magmatron appears, translucent against a background of space, firing random laser blasts. This is followed by stock footage of Big Convoy firing his Big Cannon. The "Beast Wars" emblem flies into the middle of the screen, followed by the "Super Lifeform Transformers" and "Neo" logos. In space, the ''Gung Ho'' launches the Maximals at a planet. They are shown walking through a valley, before looking shocked against an anime speedline background. [[Guiledart]] and [[Saberback]] appear in their [[beast mode]]s. The camera then pans across the Predacons in their [[robot mode]]s, with flames in the foreground. The Maximal emblem appears. A line drawing of Big Convoy is superimposed over it and then filled with colour. Superimposed over this are shots of the heads of Landsaurus, Skysaurus, and Seasaurus, with Magmatron appearing in front of these. Recycled episode footage of Big Convoy and the Maximals fighting Magmatron and the Predacons is show. Big Convoy points at the audience. The screen splits to reveal a group shot of the Maximals.
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====Title sequence #2====
:'''Director:''' [[Masahiro Yamane]]
:'''Key animation:''' [[Munetaka Abe]], Hideki Fukushima, Kōji Itō, Naoki Aisaka, Ryoji Nakamori, Satoshi Shigeta, Sayuri Sugitou, Tatsuya Oka, Tetsuya Yanagisawa
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Ashi Productions]]'', ''Studio Partner'' (titles)
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Love For Ever: Kimi o Mamoru Tame ni|Love For Ever —Kimi o Mamoru Tame ni—]]" by [[M.C.R.]]''
[[File:LoveIsHere01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Love is here... and it BUURRNSS!!]]
A sun is shown. As flames rise from it, one dissipates as a heavily shadowed [[Big Convoy]] passes through it and flies at the screen. The camera closes on his face as the shadow disappears. The ''[[Gung Ho]]'' passes by the screen and warps away as shots of the Maximals pan across screen. The "Beast Wars" emblem flies into the middle of the screen, followed by the "Super Lifeform Transformers" and "Neo" logos. On a planet with no atmosphere, Big Convoy in his mammoth mode faces off against [[Magmatron|Landsaurus]]. The camera then pans over Magmatron's three [[beast mode]]s before revealing the upper torso of his robot mode. [[Break]] dives into some water, [[Colada]] strikes at the screen from some grass, and [[Stampy (BW)|Stampy]], [[Heinrad (BW)|Heinrad]] and [[Longrack (BW)|Longrack]] run at the screen. Stock footage of Big Convoy and Magmatron transforming is shown, which moves partway through Magmatron's transformation into a mosaic of himself, Guiledart, Archadis, and Saberback transforming. Colada then shoots flames at the top left of the screen against a background of anime action lines. Stock footage of the Maximals including [[Mach Kick]] transforming is then shown, before panning across head shots of the original ''Gung Ho'' crew. Big Convoy and Magmatron then appear, battling in space above a planet before Big Convoy pushes them both into the atmosphere. Break bursts from an iceberg and fires missiles at the screen, followed by Longrack doing the same in a field. Big Convoy in space blasts Magmatron. The camera shows the [[Energon Matrix]], followed by Big Convoy drawing the [[Big Cannon]] and firing. Big Convoy is then shown in the foreground with his crew in the background left.
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====Title sequence #3====
:'''Director:''' [[Masahiro Yamane]]
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Ashi Productions]]'', ''Studio Partner'' (titles)
: '''Key animation:''' Munetaka Abe, Hideki Fukushima, Kōji Itō, Naoki Aisaka, Ryoji Nakamori, Satoshi Shigeta, Sayuri Sugitou, Tatsuya Oka, Tetsuya Yanagisawa (same as above)
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Love For Ever: Kimi o Mamoru Tame ni|Love For Ever —Kimi o Mamoru Tame ni—]]" by [[M.C.R.]]''
A sun is shown. As flames rise from it, one dissipates as a heavily shadowed [[Big Convoy]] passes through it and flies at the screen. The camera closes on his face as the shadow disappears. The ''[[Gung Ho]]'' passes by the screen and warps away as shots of the Maximals pan across screen. The "Beast Wars" emblem flies into the middle of the screen, followed by the "Super Lifeform Transformers" and "Neo" logos. On a planet with no atmosphere, Big Convoy in his mammoth mode faces off against [[Magmatron|Landsaurus]]. The camera then pans over Magmatron's three [[beast mode]]s before revealing the upper torso of his robot mode. [[Break]] dives into some water, [[Colada]] strikes at the screen from some grass, and [[Stampy (BW)|Stampy]], [[Heinrad (BW)|Heinrad]] and [[Longrack (BW)|Longrack]] run at the screen. Stock footage of Big Convoy and Magmatron transforming is shown, which moves partway through Magmatron's transformation into a mosaic of all the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] and [[Blentron]]s transforming. Colada then shoots flames at the top left of the screen against a background of anime action lines. Stock footage of the Maximals including [[Mach Kick]] transforming is then shown against a background of space, before panning across head shots of the original ''Gung Ho'' crew. Big Convoy and Magmatron then appear, battling in space above a planet before Big Convoy pushes them both into the atmosphere. Break bursts from an iceberg and fires missiles at the screen, followed by Longrack doing the same in a field. Big Convoy in space blasts Magmatron. The camera shows the [[Energon Matrix]], followed by Big Convoy drawing the [[Big Cannon]] and firing. Big Convoy is then shown in the foreground with his crew in the background left.
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==''Beast Machines''==
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Mainframe Entertainment]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Phat Planet]]" by [[Leftfield]]''

:''A single intro sequence was used for the entirety of both seasons of the series. Similar to its predecessor, the sequence consists almost entirely of footage from the show's first season.''
[[File:BeastMachinesIntroFaceoff.jpg|left|thumb|260px|Time to save the world and alienate half the fanbase!]]
The camera zooms in on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] and [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] are shown stepping out of the light of the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] in their new [[technorganic]] bodies, before looking back at [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], who has done the same. [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]'s new form is shown as well. A squad of [[Cycle Drone]]s rides through the tunnels towards the Oracle's chamber, and the [[Maximal]]s prepare to face them. On the surface, an army of [[Tank Drone]]s drives over the upwards-facing camera; one slides to a halt and fires its cannon. The Maximals duck as an explosion erupts above their heads. [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], shown wearing his new [[control harness]], scowls. The camera zooms in on Optimus Primal's eye as he has a vision from the Oracle, then back out to show him transforming into robot mode. The three [[Vehicon General]]s appear, Blackarachnia and Cheetor are both shown in robot mode in the middle of the city, and the camera zooms out to a brief image of a [[spark]] before it morphs into the title logo, and a low voice utters "Beast Machines".

{{note|Curiously, certain versions of the intro, such as the one seen on the [[Shout! Factory]] release and [[Tubi]], feature widescreen footage squished down to a 4:3 aspect ratio. The only native 4:3 footage is the last shot of Cheetor as the camera pans out to the logo. Given the intro is made up of clips from episodes of the first season, it's entirely possible that widescreen versions of these episodes existed at one point, but have never seen public release.}}

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===Japanese version (''Beast Wars Returns'')===
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Mainframe Entertainment]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Phat Planet]]" by [[Leftfield]]''

[[File:Beast Wars Returns title sequence production credit.jpg|right|thumb|260px]]
The ''Beast Wars Returns'' title sequence is identical to the ''Beast Machines'' title sequence used in Western broadcasts of the show. The only visual difference is an overlay of Japanese credits and a new Japanese language logo. Though "Phat Planet" was retained as the theme, hearing it would be a challenge, as every broadcast of the ''Beast Wars Returns'' intro featured the cast of characters chatting amongst themselves, typically engaging in silly conversations or saying things that somehow related to the plot of the episode.

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==''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)==
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Studio Gallop]]'', ''[[Dong Woo Animation]]'', ''[[Saban Entertainment]]'' (CGI)
:'''Theme song:''' ''Robots in Disguise'' theme by [[Shuki Levy]] and [[Haim Saban|Kussa Mahchi]]

:''The ''Robots in Disguise'' opening is composed entirely of clips taken from the series. The only new material is superimposed on existing footage: the show's logo and two pairs of inset windows.''
[[File:Rid titlesequence.jpg|left|thumb|225px|Through the magic of the Cybernet Space... Dodecahedron?]]
The ''Robots in Disguise'' logo unfolds as the camera zooms through the subterranean tunnels of the [[Global Space Bridge]]. [[R.E.V.]], [[Crosswise (RID)|Crosswise]] and [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]] transform and drive forward. The [[Autobot Brothers]] drive through a loop on the Global Space Bridge roadway. [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobot Brothers transform to [[robot mode]] one after the other, and [[Koji Onishi|Koji]] runs towards the camera. [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] swoops out of the sky, scattering the [[Commando (RID)|Commando]]s, followed anachronistically by the Commandos transforming to robot mode. Stock footage of [[X-Brawn]] and [[Midnight Express (RID)|Midnight Express]]'s transformation sequences play in small windows overlaid on top of a shot of Optimus Prime posing. R.E.V. emerges from his billboard hiding place and transforms to robot mode. [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] transforms to shark mode and grabs up the [[Plutonium Energy Generator]] in his jaws. [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] transforms to dragon mode and shoots bolts of flame at Optimus Prime. Inset windows containing clips of [[Slapper (RID)|Slapper]] and [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]'s transformation stock footage appear over footage of Megatron's transformation to bat mode. [[Gas Skunk]] fires his left laser, and [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]] and X-Brawn dodge it. Optimus Prime fires his shoulder-mounted missile launchers, then launches his [[Flying Fist]] over Koji's head, and a blast sends Megatron sprawling. Optimus Prime stands behind the show's logo, as the three Autobot Brothers jump down to stand beside him and they all pose together.
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===''Car Robots''===
:'''Director:''' [[Masahiro Yamane]]
:'''Key animation:''' Hiroshi Masuda, Eiji Komatsu, Katsumi Hiroe, Satoshi Shigeta, Yuki Kinoshita
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Studio Gallop]]'', ''[[Dong Woo Animation]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Honō no Overdrive: Car Robot Cybertron|Honō no Overdrive ~Car Robot Cybertron~]]" by [[Kōji Wada]]''
[[File:Carrobots titlesequence.jpg|thumb|225px|BURNING CGI JUSTICE]]
Silhouettes of [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]], [[X-Brawn]], [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]] and [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] scroll past a pair of wailing red siren strobe lights. A shot of Optimus Prime in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] speeding down a city street towards the camera is followed by a slow pan across the rooftops of the city, on top of which the ''Car Robots'' logo appears. Optimus Prime continues on his way, coming face to face with a [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] dragon mode [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]], while the [[Autobot Brothers]] zoom into the [[Global Space Bridge]] on their way to join him. Prime (briefly rendered in CGI himself) transforms to robot mode and opens fire on Megatron, then is attacked by the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] and retaliates by blasting [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] with his "Blaze Baster" attack. Prime transforms into [[Super Mode]] and holds [[Koji Onishi|Koji]] and [[T-AI]] in his hand, while CGI versions of the Autobot Brothers arrive on the scene and transform. [[Team Bullet Train]] are shown driving along, and the CGI Megatron transforms into robot mode, before the sequence ends on a group shot of Prime, the Autobot Brothers and Team Bullet Train standing on a starfield, with Super Mode Prime superimposed on the background.

{{note|A slightly modified version of this opening was introduced with "[[Sideburn's Obsession]]" that [[:File:Carrobots cgi intromod.jpg|replaced the cel-animated renditions of Team Bullet Train]] towards the end of the sequence with CGI counterparts.}}
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==Unicron Trilogy (English)==
===''Armada''===
{{bigquote|The war between the Autobots and the Decepticons rages on as they struggle to retrieve the prized Mini-Cons.<br>There are new and more powerful Mini-Cons surfacing every day.<br>If the Decepticons prove victorious, then Megatron and his enslaved Mini-Cons will control the universe.<br>The Earth's only chance for a peaceful cosmos is for Optimus Prime and the Autobots to destroy their enemy and free all Mini-Cons.<br>Now, get ready for a new battle...|The narrator|[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]'s opening credits}}
:''The footage used in the ''Armada'' intro is pulled entirely from the first few minutes of the series premiere episode, "[[First Encounter]]."''
The intro shows the audience a battle in space between the Autobots and the Decepticons until the [[Exodus (Armada)|ship]] containing the [[Mini-Con]]s enters a [[space bridge]]. On the other side, the ship crash-lands on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], sending a part of the ship hurtling towards prehistoric [[Earth]]. The ship part ejects the Mini-Cons all across the globe before crash-landing into the planet. An aerial time-lapse shot of the surface shows the environment around the piece changing over the years before the camera pans out to a shot of the Earth from space. The Autobot logo appears, ending the intro.

The show primarily used the narration quoted above, but the exact phrasing would sometimes change between episodes, with some such as "[[Decisive Battle]]" having their own specific narration. Some episodes also featured accompanying sound effects for the action on-screen, whereas most were silent aside from the theme song and narration. In some early episodes, the show used an alternate opening with the same footage but a different narration by [[Rad White]], again with some minor variances in verbiage between episodes:
{{bigquote|Hi! My name's Rad, and I want to tell you about the Transformers: two races of mechanical beings from another world!<br>There's the Autobots, the good guys, and then the Decepticons, a bunch of greedy bullies.<br>They're all fighting over a smaller race of robots called the Mini-Cons.<br>The Mini-Cons crash-landed on Earth thousands of years ago, and they're scattered all over the planet!<br>The Decepticons want to enslave them and use them to increase their power, but the Autobots will put a stop to ''that'' evil plan!|[[Rad White]]| The alternate intro}}

===''Armada: The Unicron Battles''===
{{bigquote|The battlefield has shifted!<br>The Autobots and Decepticons are racing through space to face the greatest evil the Transformers have ever encountered.<br>They have entered...<br>The Unicron Battles!|The narrator|''The Unicron Battles'' opening credits}}
:''Beginning with the episode "[[Depart]]," this title sequence promoted the [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Unicron Battles]] subline imprint in late 2003. The opening blends footage from the first Japanese intro and a few later episodes of the series.''
Super mode [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] fires a Maximum Blast from his rifle, followed by the Autobot and Decepticon [[insignia]]s turning into Optimus and [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]], respectively. Optimus knocks the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] out of Megatron's hands, and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] catches it and twirls it around as [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] attacks him. As the Autobots and Decepticons float through space towards [[Unicron]], Megatron is reformatted into Galvatron, while Starscream and Hot Shot receive new armor. Galvatron attacks Optimus with the Star Saber, but Optimus blocks the attack with his hand. Jet Optimus then flies at the screen as Megatron emerges from the ground. A rainbow-colored rain falls on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as Optimus flies upward into a fire. The intro ends as the title logo appears.

The episode "[[Puppet]]" features a unique opening narration different from the one quoted above, though the footage remains the same.

===''Energon''===
:''Like ''Armada'', the ''Energon'' intro exclusively uses footage from the show's first few episodes.''
The title kicks off with a cloud of energy that disappears, and super mode Optimus Prime unleashes an Energon Blast, destroying a swarm of [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]]. Hot Shot then prepares to [[Powerlinx]] with someone as [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] transforms into [[robot mode]] and fires on a group of Terrorcons attacking an [[Energon tower (technology)|energon tower]]. [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] rushes towards an enemy. Then the scene jumps to Optimus, Hot Shot, Inferno, Ironhide, and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] all lined up, and they each transform one by one. As a [[Battle Ravage]] Terrorcon lands on an energon tower, Optimus and company travel through a space bridge. Inferno then combines with Hot Shot, forming the lower torso. Super Optimus then poses, and the title appears before the screen fades to black.

===''Cybertron''===
{{bigquote|Our worlds are in danger!<br>To save them and the galaxy, we ''must'' find the four Cyber Planet Keys before the Decepticons can use them for evil.<br>''It'' is our ''mission.''<br>Hot Shot! Jetfire! Vector Prime! Landmine! Scattorshot! Optimus Prime!<br>Transform and roll out!|Optimus Prime|''Cybertron'' opening credits}}
:''Like its predecessors, the ''Cybertron'' intro primarily uses reused footage from the first handful of episodes, but with additional visual effects on top for flavor.''
The intro starts out with a shot of the [[Unicron Singularity|Black Hole]], followed by images of [[Earth]], [[Velocitron]], [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Animatron]], [[Gigantion]], and Cybertron. Images of the four [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, followed by a river of lava erupting. Megatron and Starscream appear in the [[fire dimension]] as the Black Hole destroys [[Moriturus|a planet]]. Images of Hot Shot, Jetfire, [[Vector Prime]], [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]], and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] are shown before the images are replaced by clips of the aforementioned characters transforming into [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]].

On Velocitron, [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] transforms and skids to a halt. Hot Shot transforms into car mode as Starscream collides with Jetfire. [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] and [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] change into robot mode as Optimus fires his blaster. Brief shots of Hot Shot, Landmine, Scattershot, [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]], Vector, and Optimus are shown, followed by Optimus and Megatron locking fists, causing the ground to quake. Vector Prime assumes robot mode, and the title logo appears, ending the intro.

==Unicron Trilogy (Japanese)==
===''Legends of the Microns''===
Except for the series premiere episode, "First Encounter," all the other episodes feature narration from Optimus Prime, giving a general rundown of recent events, adding more details as the show progresses.

====Title sequence #1====
[[File:Dream Again.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4]]
:'''Director:''' [[Munetaka Abe]]
:'''Key animation:''' Munetaka Abe, Masami Nagata, Osamu Sato, Takashi Sano, [[Masahiro Yamane]] (uncredited)
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Raretrick]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Transformer: Dream Again|TRANSFORMER -Dream Again-]]" by [[Psychic Lover]]''
{{bigquote|The never-ending battle continues from the mechanical planet Cybertron.<br>Now one of the spaceships has departed.<br>For beyond time and space the Mini-Cons arrive...<br>And now...|Optimus Prime|''Legends of the Microns''{{'}} opening credits}}
:''From "[[Metamorphosis (Armada)|Metamorphosis]]" to "[[Comrade]]," the opening narration footage used before the song is identical to Armada's''

{{bigquote|The heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons...<br>Have waged an endless Transformers battle between good and evil since ancient times.<br>Now, their battle continues on Earth.<br>Their objective is to obtain the legendary Mini-Cons.<br>What will happen as a result of this battle?|Optimus Prime|The first alternate intro}}
:''From "[[Soldier (episode)|Soldier]]" to "[[Prehistory]]," Optimus provides the above opening narration''
The opening footage is unchanged until prehistoric Earth appears beyond the Moon's horizon, after which Optimus transforms into his Super Mode; part of the ''Exodus'' scatters the Mini-Cons all over the world, and [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] and [[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] awakening from stasis as shown in "Metamorphosis." Then a close-up of Super Optimus's chest Autobot symbol; a shot of Red Alert, Super Optimus, and Hot Shot in the field from the episode's ending scene before the camera pans out to the shot showing the Earth from space. Finally, the Autobot logo appears, ending the narration before the song plays.

{{bigquote|Evolution!<br>This refers to how the Transformers ''evolve'' due to the power of the Mini-Cons.<br>However, the Mini-Cons' power is so potent that even the slightest misuse could destroy a civilization.<br>Seeking to seize every Mini-Con, is the Decepticons' Emperor of Destruction, Megatron!<br>Fighting against him, is the Autobots' Supreme Commander, Optimus Prime!<br>Will this result in him being able to protect them?|Optimus Prime|The second alternate intro}}
:''From "[[Swoop (episode)|Swoop]]" to "[[Linkup]]," Optimus provides the third narration''
Hot Shot fires his Giant Bazooka; stock animation of Smokescreen's first transformation into robot mode from "[[Underground (episode)|Underground]]," and the Street Action Mini-Cons merge into Perceptor. A shot of a Mini-Con panel that ripples like water. Then shots from "[[Ruin]]": the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] appears over an ancient city in the background; orange columns of light burst from parts of the Earth seen from space, and the Star Saber and [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] appear before a dark red and black sky with floating embers. The ''Exodus'' gets bombarded; the ''Hyperion'' releases attack vessels, and Cybertronian-form Red Alert sits in a cockpit as seen in "Prehistory." Then the stock animation of Megatron Powerlinxing with [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] appears, with that of Super Optimus and Sparkplug Powerlinxing following, and Super Optimus poses, ending the narration.

Flames against a black background appear before a shot of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]], [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]], and [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] moving across a green landscape in their vehicle modes. Another shot of flames with a black background before the title appears. The flames shot repeats and then a shot of [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]], [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]], [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] moving in vehicle mode across a purple landscape in the opposite direction. Then sweeping panning shots toward Optimus and Megatron, who fires a shot from his turret. Optimus transforms in a stock transformation sequence and flies into a fire in the sky, after which the shot pans out to reveal the title. A zoom-in shot toward Cybertron followed by the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]] against a circuit board background; the Autobot and Decepticon symbols morph into Optimus and Megatron respectively, and quick cuts of Optimus and Megatron about to face off. Optimus blasts the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] out of Megatron's hand; the sword forms, and Hot Shot spins it around. Starscream draws his sword; Cyclonus flies toward Carlos, Rad, and Alexis while they ride their Mini-Cons near [[Mount Astrogate]], and the kids stop in front of [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] and [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]]. Demolishor and Bonecrusher Powerlinx followed by Cyclonus and Drill Bit. Starscream transforms, and Megatron's stock transformation sequence appears. [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] flies away from the screen; a shot of the Street Action Mini-Cons and the children, zooming into a close-up of Rad and cutting to the Mini-Cons forming [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]. Perceptor speeds toward Megatron, jumping into the air in front of him, Demolishor, and Cyclonus. Then a four-way split-screen with stock sequences of Hot Shot, Optimus, Smokescreen, and Red Alert Powerlinxing with their respective partner Mini-Cons (except Optimus, who links with [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], his second partner Mini-Con who was cut from the series). The shot zooms toward Optimus, unleashing a deleted power punch attack unlocked by Over-Run; the Autobot logo appears over the green commercial bumper background, and Super Optimus Powerlinx with [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] and unleashes his "Maximum Blast." Vehicle mode Optimus, Hot Shot, and Red Alert drive through a forest before appearing in robot mode with Smokescreen atop a cliff. The Decepticon symbol [[Scene transition|transitions]] into the Autobot logo, followed by shots of the kids (Rad, Alexis, Carlos, Fred, and Billy) in their regular clothes before they appear in their orange Autobot [[suit]]s against the Autobot symbol in the green commercial bumper background. Yellow, red, and blue streaks fly against a starry stock background, and Red Alert, Hot Shot, and Jet Optimus fly toward the screen. Megatron bursts out of the Moon's surface and enters vehicle mode. Two shots of the Autobots and Decepticons in vehicle and robot mode in a rocky landscape appear before dissolving to a shot of nearly all the main characters superimposed over a cliff with a starry sky and Cybertron in the background.

====Title sequence #2====
[[File:Koutetsu no Yuuki.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
:'''Director:''' [[Munetaka Abe]], Masami Nagata
:'''Key animation:''' Munetaka Abe, Shigeki Awai, Yutaka Matsubara 
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Raretrick]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Transformers: Kōtetsu no Yūki|Transformers ~Kōtetsu no Yūki~]]" by [[Hideaki Takatori]]''
{{bigquote|The history of the Transformers.<br>This is a history of battles where the evil Decepticon army has waged against the heroic Autobot warriors.<br>However, the battle has changed onward due to the rise of a new type of Transformers, known as the Mini-Cons...<br>Fighting to protect them in hopes of liberating them is Optimus Prime...<br>While Megatron wages battle in the hopes of enslaving them all.<br>As new warriors join the conflict, the battle for the Mini-Cons changes into an entirely new scenario.|Optimus Prime|The third alternate intro}}
:''From "[[Detection]]" to "[[Depart]]," Optimus gives the fourth narration''
The Decepticon and Autobot insignias appear over Cybertron during the war, symbolizing the factions dividing the planet as depicted in "Prehistory." The shot of the Decepticons in vehicle mode on the purple landscape from the first title sequence appears before the pan down to Megatron firing a blast from his tank turret, followed by the first sequence's shot of the Autobots in vehicle mode traveling over a green landscape, and the zoom toward Optimus on the ground. Then two quick shots of Megatron and Optimus; more footage from "Prehistory" plays as the Mini-Con logo appears between the Decepticon and Autobot symbols, followed by silhouetted Mini-Cons. [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] and [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] enter vehicle mode, and they join with Sonar, forming the Star Saber in Hot Shot's hand. Next, the Skyboom Shield forms before [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], Jetfire, and Blurr transform. Then Sideways switches to his Decepticon head as shown in "[[Credulous]]," and Jet Optimus poses to the screen, closing Prime's narration.

{{bigquote|Planet Cybertron, the birthplace of the Transformers.<br>Their factions have been battling...<br>And now, they've begun moving from Earth into the vastness of space.<br>The strongest weapons in the universe, the Star Saber, Skyboom Shield, and Requiem Blaster...<br>...have been obtained by Megatron, who has embarked on a quest to conquer the entire universe.<br>Meanwhile, the Autobots also departed in pursuit of him.<br>But what awaits them now?<br>And what is the destiny of the Mini-Cons?<br>The battles are increasingly becoming more intense!|Optimus Prime|The fourth  alternate intro}}
:''From "[[Miracle (episode)|Miracle]]" to the series finale, "[[Mortal Combat]]," Optimus gives his fifth and longest narration''
Shots from "[[Crisis (Armada)|Crisis]]" of Optimus and the Autobots in their base, and Jetfire flying. A close-up of the [[Hydra Cannon]] rising; shots of Megatron, Thrust, Megatron speaking to Starscream on board, and a wide shot from "[[Threaten]]" of the Hydra Cannon rising from the Moon. Next, shots of the Moon; the Mini-Con weapons inside the Hydra Cannon; Optimus and Jetfire avoiding laser fire on the ship, and a close-up of a fanged Megatron. The next three shots show Optimus blocking the Hydra Cannon's blast. Then the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'' rises out of the water and leaves Earth as seen in "Depart." Then Hot Shot addresses the Mini-Cons beside Side Swipe and Scavenger. The Mini-Con insignia appears, partially obscuring the scene and the following quick shots of space. Then a shot of Cybertron appears, and the narration ends.

The G1-style Transformers title slowly moves into frame over a starry background, which speeds up while panning to the left. Then the title whites out the screen, and the series title appears in its place. Optimus appears over the title, highlighted gold before fading to his standard colors. The other Autobots ([[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]], Hot Shot, Red Alert, [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]], Blurr, and Hoist) appear beside him, initially as silhouettes. The camera speeds through shots of nebulas and galaxies as streaks of light fly toward the screen's center from all directions, followed by Optimus and Jetfire flying above the other Autobots running in space with the Milky Way behind them. The Autobot symbol zooms toward the screen, followed by the show's title. Shots of [[Unicron]]'s planet form maw; Sideways entering vehicle mode; a stock transformation sequence from "[[Desperate]]" of Megatron Powerlixing with Tidal Wave and taking flight, and Blurr, Side Swipe, and Scavenger transforming into their robot modes. The [[Race Mini-Con Team]] starts glowing as seen in "[[Reinforcement]]," transitioning into a three-way split-screen of them forming the Skyboom Shield and the formations of the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] and Star Saber. Then the kids appear in their white spacesuits on a mechanical structure with Perceptor and green streaks flying around them. An explosion goes off on part of Unicron's body as Optimus runs through it toward the screen. Megatron falls back; Optimus and Jetfire combine against a stock footage background, and the screen splits into nine, depicting various action scenes featuring the Transformers. The camera pans out from the [[Matrix of Leadership]], and Jet Optimus flies into the shot. Powerlinxed with Tidal Wave, Megatron flies above Cybertron toward rainbow-colored light beams in the screen's top-right corner. The shot pans around him to reveal Megatron facing Jet Optimus, flying toward the screen. Flames appear in a shot of a starry background with stars speeding away from the screen. The fire covers the screen, which pulls out to reveal Unicron's orange silhouette, followed by a collage of all the main characters with green streaks of light in the night sky over Cybertron.

===''Super Link''===
[[File:Taiyo no Transform.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
====Title sequence #1====
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Studio A-CAT]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Taiyō no Transform!!|Taiyō no transform!!]]" by [[Hiroshi Kitadani]]''
[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]], and [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] all fly toward the screen in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] comes too and transforms. Optimus combines with the [[Prime Force]], and the title appears. [[Alpha Quintesson]] appears and creates the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s. [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]] and Ironhide come running on a field. Kicker then rides his bike, as seen in [[Cybertron City (city)|Cybertron City]]. Then Kicker and [[Misha Miramond]] hold hands against a stock background; they try to kiss but go through each other. [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] gives Optimus and Hot Shot the [[Spark of Combination]]; Ironhide shows off his. Stock footage of Hot Shot, Inferno, Ironhide, and Jetfire are shown along with the other humans (Carlos, Rad, Alexis, [[Miranda Jones|Miranda]], [[Brian Jones|Dr. Jones]], and [[Sally Jones|Sally]]). The humans form a circle in a field, and Hot Shot and Inferno [[powerlinx]]. Kicker transforms into his Energon suit before entering Jetfire as they fly toward a ''planet-sized'' [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. Optimus, with the Prime Force, enters a sword fight with Megatron. A portrait of all the Transformers is shown.

====Title sequence #2====
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Studio A-CAT]]''
:'''Theme song:'''

====Title sequence #3====
:'''Animation:''' ''[[Studio A-CAT]]''
:'''Theme song:'''
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===''Galaxy Force''===
[[File:Kimi to Boku no Mirai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
====Title sequence #1====
:'''Animation:''' ''[[GONZO]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Call You... Kimi to Boku no Mirai|CALL YOU... Kimi to Boku no Mirai]]" by [[Shinji Kakijima]]''
:From "[[Fallen (episode)|Fallen]]" to "[[Detour (episode)|Detour]]"
The camera zooms into a box of light, going past Cybertron, Earth, [[Velocitron]], [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Animatron]], and [[Gigantion]], and the title appears. Then the camera pans down to Earth, where [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] races a motorcycle before accepting a water bottle. Then there are two shots of [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]]: her yelling at the screen and turning toward the screen wearing pigtails. Then [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] and [[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] huddle around a laughing [[Bud Hansen|Bud]], followed by Bud talking and presenting a glass of water. Next, Vector Prime activates his personal Cyber Key. Shots of Starscream and Megatron in the [[fire dimension]]; Vector Prime's first appearance with the Recon Mini-Con Team; Jetfire, Landmine, Hot Shot, Scattershot, and Overhaul. Then Optimus orders Scattershot to fire the Cyber Cannon. Next are shots of the black hole; stock footage of Optimus entering robot mode; Optimus fighting; Vector Prime descending with [[Rhisling]]; Overhaul coming at the screen; Landmine fighting Starscream, and Megatron and Optimus clashing fists. Then stock footage of Megatron transforming into robot mode and Optimus entering Super Mode.

====Title sequence #2====
:'''Animation:''' ''[[GONZO]]''
:From "[[Savage]]" to"[[Champion]]"
While the beginning is identical to the first opening, using footage from the show itself, the first new sequence has a superimposed Coby, Lori, and Bud fade in and out over Earth, seen from space one after the other. Next are shots of Vector Prime; Coby, Lori, and Bud striking poses and the reused scene of Optimus ordering the Cyber Cannon's firing from the first opening. Then what plays is a montage of scenes and shots from most episodes shown up to that point (with a few future peeks).

====Title sequence #3====
:'''Animation:''' ''[[GONZO]]''
:From "[[Ice]]" to "[[Honor]]"
This opening sequence adds new animation to accompany the clips and stock footage that formed the previous two. The Autobot scene transition logo appears, and the camera zooms into it, going past Cybertron, Earth, Velocitron, Animatron, and Gigantion, and the title appears. Then a bald eagle flies over Coby, Bud, and Lori in a field. After a close ground-level shot of them, Lori dances down a street and poses in front of a dress shop, and Coby works on a bike before Bud jumps on his back, and Coby chases him while their family watches. Then Super Mode Optimus uses the Autobot Cyber Key to unleash a double cannon blast, like in "[[Hidden]]." Next, superimposed images of Coby, Bud, and Lori appear over a shot of Earth seen from space. Then Lori and Coby stand in a field back-to-back before holding hands (the first real hint at the romance that will eventually blossom between them) when Bud jumps into the shot and pulls a Naruto-style jutsu pose that turns everyone chibi. At this point, the chibi [[Recon Mini-Con Team]] appear one after another. Then Override speeds down a race track and passes other Transformers in vehicle mode, followed by shots of Override, Scattershot, and Red Alert play before Hot Shot enters robot mode. Then stock footage of Optimus entering Savage Claw Mode, Vector Prime, Jetfire, [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]], [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]], [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], Sideways, [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]], [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], Starscream, and Megatron. Finally, Optimus and Megatron clash fists with Earth in the background before the kids and Autobots gather in front of the same background.

====Title sequence #4====
[[File:Ignition.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
:'''Animation:''' ''[[GONZO]]''
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Ignition!|IGNITION!]]" by [[CHINO]]''
:From "[[Critical]]" to "[[Family]]"
The opening remains almost entirely composed of clips from the show (taken almost exclusively from the preceding four episodes, plus a tantalizing glimpse of the Cybertron Defense Team's birth from "Critical" itself). It features no new animation, save for reusing the new scenes created for the show's third opening.

====Title sequence #5====
:'''Animation:''' ''[[GONZO]]''
:From "[[Titans]]" to "[[Beginning]]"
Compared to the prior four, this opening stands out as it's ''finally'' composed almost entirely of ''new'' footage versus the heavy use of clips and stock footage seen in the other openings. A little stock footage appears (Prime and Wing Saber's Sonic Wing Mode combination, Dark Claw Mode and Sonic Wing Mode's "super moves"), while unique footage includes: Override outracing all the other Autobots on a track; the kids watching as the Autobots swoop down out of the air; a long pan of the assembled Autobot forces; individual shots of the planet leaders standing in front of their worlds (with [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] temporarily blacked out), with Sideways and Soundwave appearing in front of [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]]; Starscream standing among flames; the kids looking wistfully over different vistas of nature; [[Mike Franklin|Colonel Franklin]] and [[Lucy Suzuki]] at an Air Force base at sunset on opposite sides of a fence, their backs to each other; the four Cyber Planet Keys swirling toward Primus; Leobreaker and Scourge battling; Jetfire and Thundercracker fighting in mid-air, Thunderblast and Wing Saber engaging in a firefight; and the assembled Autobots and Decepticons staring each other down on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]].

==''Animated''==
===English version===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Studio 4°C]]''
:'''Theme song:''' [[Andy Sturmer]] and [[Sebastian Evans II]]
:''This title sequence combines animation originally commissioned for promotional purposes with clips from the first few episodes of the series. The promotional animation (the "Mighty Orbots" tunnel sequence) was screened at conventions and released on the DVD packaged with the Optimus Prime and Megatron "The Battle Begins" two-pack.''

[[File:BumblebeeAnimatedUSTitleSequence01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]

The Autobot insignia falls through a computer-generated grid, followed by the title "Transformers Animated". The "camera" then travels down a tunnel, first passing [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]], standing with his arms folded (followed by clips of him transforming and fighting). Next we pass [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]], who is surprised to see the ground-level camera zooming toward his legs (followed by clips of him transforming and fighting). Passing under Ratchet's crotch, we stumble upon [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]], who is sitting on the ground, drinking and then eating a whole barrel of [[oil]] (followed by clips of him transforming and fighting). Further down the tunnel we spot [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]], clinging to a wall. Prowl leaps down with a ninja-flip and lands in a stylish pose (followed by clips of him transforming and fighting). [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] then comes speeding by in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], transforms and dangles in midair (followed by clips of him transforming and fighting). The Decepticon insignia then shatters through a computer-generated grid, leading to clips of [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]], [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]], [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]], [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] and [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] transforming and fighting. We return to the computer-generated grid where now all the Autobots are making macho poses, ending with a group shot and the title logo.

Starting with "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]", extra sound effects are added where appropriate, such as squealing tires, lightning "shocks", glass shattering, and the like.

:''The uncut promotional footage of the tunnel sequence ends with the reveal that the "cameraman" zooming past everybody is actually [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari]] on a tricycle. She plants her [[AllSpark Key|key]] in the trike, turning it into a jetpack and proceeds to disappear down the end of the tunnel.''
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===Japanese version #1===
:'''Director:''' Toru Yoshida
:'''Animation Director:''' [[Munetaka Abe]]
:'''Key animation:''' Toru Yoshida, Munetaka Abe, Yuichi Nakazawa, Toshihiko Araki
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Barnum Studio]]'', ''[[diomedea]]'', ''[[Anime R]]'' (uncredited)
:'''Theme song:''' ''"[[Transformers Evo.|TRANSFORMERS EVO.]]" by [[JAM Project]]''

[[File:TheHoodedClaw01.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|I'll get you, Penelope Pitstop!]]

The camera swoops through the depths of space, panning past planet after planet, finally settling on a view of [[Earth]] from space. The spectral form of a [[cloaked mystery villain]] appears over the planet, spreading its arms and then vanishing, leaving the planet surrounded by a glowing red miasma. Bolts of lightning strike the planet, dispelling the glow, and from the bolts the title appears. It moves forward into the camera, and the sun rises over Earth.

[[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]], [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] (in jet mode) and [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] fly over an ocean. Tank mode [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] bursts out of the ground, and [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]] speeds in front of him. [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] descends into shot in spider mode, supporting by a net of webbing, which she promptly rips through, transforming to [[robot mode]] and landing neatly. The image of Elita-1 is superimposed over her with a bolt of red lightning, and then she gestures, prompting the [[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobots]] to burst out of the scenery behind her and charge forward. 

[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]], [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] and [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] appear side by side in front of [[New York City]]'s Flatiron Building, transform, and drive into the camera. In [[London]], [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] enters stage right and also transforms, driving past [[Elizabeth Tower]], followed by [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] and [[Ironhide (Animated)|Ironhide]], who fly alongside him. [[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]], [[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]] and [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] appear one after the other against streaky blue anime speed lines, the shot ending on a close-up of Sentinel as he deploys his battle mask. [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] stomps his foot and poses dramatically on a highway, then transforms to truck mode after still shots of the other Autobots appear. The camera pans over the silhouetted form of [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]], only shining a little light on him as it passes over his head, to reveal a teasing glimpse of [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|the Autobot spaceship]].

[[File:Japanese animated intro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Wildest graduation photo shoot ever.]]

Starscream appears in [[France]] and transforms to robot mode, revealing the [[AllSpark]] fragment in his forehead. He dogfights with Bumblebee (who is using his [[turbo booster]]s) in front of the [[Eiffel Tower]], while Prowl and Lockdown duel close to the {{w|Tsūtenkaku}} tower in Osaka, [[Japan]]. Lugnut fires bullets in front of the [[Russia|Moscow Kremlin]], Bulkhead unleashes his wrecking ball from the Great Wall of [[China]], and Blitzwing flies through the skies of [[Egypt]], firing a volley of ice missiles before switching to tank mode, landing in front of the [[pyramid]]s, and launching a flame blast. This blast, er, apparently makes it to [[Australia]], where it harmlessly bounces off Ironhide's steel skin as he jumps in front of the Sydney Opera House. Arcee and Blackarachnia grapple underwater, as do Ratchet and [[Shockwave (Animated)|Longarm]], and then out of a water spout, Starscream's army of [[Starscream clone (Animated)|clones]] emerges. The clones fly into the sky in jet mode, then descend back into shot in robot mode, over a red sky with a Decepticon symbol in it, with [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]] getting a close-up. The male clones gesture dramatically as the towering form of [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] in [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] mode appears, and Slipstream lands on his shoulder. Megatron's face fills the screen, and red lightning from his eyes lances out, striking the assembled [[Elite Guard]] in front of the [[Washington, D.C.|Washington Monument]]. With the White House in the background, Optimus Prime blocks the blast with his hand, and then dons his battle mask. Ultra Magnus activates his [[Magnus Hammer]], creating a surge of energy that surrounds Optimus. [[burning spirit|Glowing with blue energy]], Optimus flies into the sky and collides with the silhouetted, glowing form of Megatron (now in his Earth body). The resultant flash of light fills the screen, and the sequence ends with a still shot of the assembled Autobots (now including [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]]) standing on a different version of the logo.

===Japanese version #2===
[[File:Animated j op2.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Maybe the other Blackout is [[Grinder|''Animated'' Grindor]]!]]
Beginning with "[[The Return of the Headmaster|Headmaster, Once Again!]]", the Japanese opening sequence was modified, replacing the scene of Cybertronian mode Megatron and the Starscream clones with new footage and using the second half of the song. This new clip shows Megatron in his helicopter alternate mode, as one after the other, [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]], Electrostatic Soundwave, and [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] jump into and out of the shot. Soundwave appears from the left in car mode, transforms, and fires some sonic pulses from his shoulder speakers; Electrostatic Soundwave appears from the right, transforms to robot mode, and clutches guitar mode [[Laserbeak (Animated)|Laserbeak]]; and Swindle appears in the center from below the shot, transforms to robot mode, and deploys all his weapons and gadgets. Swindle's head fills the screen as he leaps into the camera, and when he has passed out of view, Megatron has transformed to robot mode, with two rather diminutive Cybertron mode [[Blackout (Animated)|Blackouts]] flanking him. The Blackouts transform as the camera swoops in on Megatron's face, and red lightning bursts from his eyes, linking the new sequence up to the remainder of the original.
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==''Cyber Missions''==
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==''Prime''==
===English version #1===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Polygon Pictures]]''
:'''Theme by:''' [[Brian Tyler]]
[[File:PrimeTS-Autobots.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Light of the Moon.]]
Introduced in the 2011 episode "[[Masters & Students]]", the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' opening sequence shows [[Team Prime]] driving down a speedway at night before [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] transforms and is flanked by his four teammates in [[robot mode]]. It quickly fades to [[Autobot Outpost Omega One]] and [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]] jumping into a transforming [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] getting inside [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] and [[Jack Darby|Jack]] jumping onto [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] and driving through the [[GroundBridge]]. [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] is then seen on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] firing his [[fusion cannon]], while [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] transforms to jet mode and fires at Optimus, who runs past the explosion while firing his [[ion blaster]] as Megatron attacks him with his fusion cannon. Optimus and Megatron then greet each other with a punch that flashes into the title card.

===English version #2===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Polygon Pictures]]''
:'''Theme by:''' [[Brian Tyler]]
Introduced in the 2013 episode "[[Project Predacon]]", the altered ''Prime'' opening shows the [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] symbol and then [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] breathing fire at [[Team Prime]], who drive away on the speedway. Optimus and Bumblebee's redesigns are altered accordingly for the subsequent identical shots of Team Prime transforming and heading for the GroundBridge, though [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]], [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] and [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] have not been included. Megatron fires his fusion cannon, now accompanied by Starscream and [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], while Predaking fires on Optimus and swoops to greet his punch with a bite.
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===Japanese version #1===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Polygon Pictures]]''
:'''Theme song:''' "[[FEELING]]" by [[BIGBANG]]

The intro begins with the members of Team Prime (with [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]] replacing [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]]) driving through various locations before transitioning to a shot of the team driving through a space bridge with the words "ROBOTS IN DISGUISE" appearing over the action, before absorbing on themselves. The intro then uses several clips to showcase [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]], Bulkhead, and [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] before cutting to a shot of Cybertron back in the Golden Age. The Autobot symbol appears and switches to the Decepticon symbol, cutting to clips showcasing [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]], and [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]]; when each character is introduced, their name and an image of them is showcased over the action. This is utilized in every intro from here, onwards.

The camera then cuts to a shot of one of Optimus' eyes opening with the words "MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE" being superimposed over it. Inside a Decepticon mine, the Autobots prepare to open fire on the Decepticon before cutting to an image of the Great War. On Cybertron, Starscream fires at Optimus, who runs past the explosion while firing his [[ion blaster]] as Megatron attacks him with his fusion cannon. Optimus and Megatron then greet each other with a punch that flashes onto a highway where the Autobots are driving until Optimus transforms and is flanked by his teammates as the title appears. The intro ends with another shot of Cybertron back in the Golden Age.
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===Japanese version #2===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Polygon Pictures]]''
:'''Theme song:''' "[[TRANSFORMERZ]]" by [[m-flo]]

Introduced in [[Out of His Head|Counterattack Transformation! The Resurrection of Megatron]], this intro begins with Team Prime and Megatron's crew driving/flying through various locations, followed by a montage of the Autobots transforming to robot mode in various locations. This is then followed by another montage showcasing Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Bulkhead, Ratchet, and Arcee. The Autobot logo appears and switches to the Decepticon symbol to showcase Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave, [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] and [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]], and [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]]. Megatron then fires at the camera, Bulkhead and Breakdown duel in the Arctic, the kids flee from [[Terrorcon (Prime)|Terrorcon]] [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]], Airachnid and Arcee duel by the light of the moon in a construction yard, Team Prime evades missile fire in vehicle mode, a Dark Energon-infused Megatron celebrates the Dark Energon-spewing volcano erupting, Optimus and Megatron each clock each other in the face with their punches, [[Unicron]]'s eyes light up from inside the Dark Energon volcano, Optimus and Megatron fight side by side in Unicron's body, and Team Prime (minus Ratchet) transform into robot mode and grind to a halt as a gigantic Unicron emerges in front of them as the title card appears. The camera then zooms through the galaxies before stopping at a shot of the now-dead [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], ending the intro.
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===Japanese version #3===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Polygon Pictures]]''
:'''Theme song:''' "TRANSFORMERZ (version 2.0)" by m-flo

Introduced in [[Orion Pax, Part 1|Forgotten Transformation! Optimus Has Become a Decepticon]], this intro begins with Team Prime, Wheeljack, and the Decepticons (minus [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]], but adding in some [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticons]] and [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]]) driving/flying through various locations (with Optimus Prime doing an introduction). A montage is then shown of Team Prime, Megatron, and [[Jack Darby]], travelling through Ground Bridges, the Autobots firing at enemies, [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]] firing at the camera, Optimus donning his mouthplate before preparing to open fire on an enemy with Arcee and Bumblebee, Starscream's clones emerging from their stasis pods, Wheeljack facing Dreadwing, an Insecticon awakening inside its stasis pod, Soundwave sending Arcee through a Space Bridge, Bulkhead battling Breakdown, Bumblebee attacking an Insecticon, [[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]] battling [[Silas]], and Megatron smashing through Unicron's head. Nemesis Prime assumes robot mode, Silas sits in his control chair, Optimus prepares to unleash the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]] onto Unicron as a Unicron-controlled Megatron prepares to fire on him, brief clips of the kids are shown, and Agent Fowler salutes Jack before the latter heads through a Ground Bridge.

The camera then starts up another group of clips showcasing the members of Team Prime, adding in Wheeljack (despite him not being a team member). The Autobot symbol appears and switches to the Decepticon symbol to start another montage of the main Decepticons, adding Dreadwing to the mix. Jack watches [[Vector Sigma]] flare to life and Team Prime stands in front of a Ground Bridge as the title appears. A brief shot of Optimus is shown and the intro ends with a shot of the Autobot symbol on the floor of the Autobot base.
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===Japanese version #4===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Polygon Pictures]]''
:'''Theme song:''' "TRANSFORMERZ (version 2.0)" by m-flo

Introduced in [[Triage (episode)|Sonic Transformation! Ratchet's Recipe]], this intro begins with Team Prime (now with Smokescreen), Wheeljack, the Decepticons (minus Airachnid), Cylas, a group of Vehicons, and [[Hardshell]] driving/flying through various locations (with Ratchet doing an introduction). Arcee, Smokescreen, Bulkhead, and Bumblebee watch the [[Omega Lock]] flare to life, Team Prime (minus Ratchet) emerges from a Ground Bridge and defends the Omega Lock (with Optimus and Arcee using the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] and [[Apex Armor (Prime)|Apex Armor]], respectively), Megatron commands his new armada, Starscream dons the Apex Armor, Dreadwing stands on the deck of the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' in the pouring rain, screaming, a swarm of Insecticons attacks the camera, Cylas rolls down the window of his vehicle mode to address a US officer, Cylas shows off his right eye (no longer covered up by an eye-patch), Wheeljack knocks Soundwave in the face with his head, Bulkhead attacks Hardshell, [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] prepares to fire his arm cannon, Arcee struggles against an enemy, Optimus jumps at the camera, Miko talks with Wheeljack inside the ''[[Jackhammer (Prime)|Jackhammer]]'', Arcee and Miko gaze at each other by the sunset, Arcee and Cliffjumper grab hands, Smokescreen shakes Optimus' hand, Smokescreen and Bulkhead do a hi-five, the kids and Agent Fowler celebrate, Optimus uses the Star Saber for the first time, and Ratchet watches Optimus, Bumblebee, Arcee, and Bulkhead transform and drive into the Ground Bridge (a sequence occasionally interrupted by brief shots of Bumblebee, Bulkhead, and Arcee with [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]], [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]], and Jack). 

Another montage ensues to showcase the Autobots, with Smokescreen being added to the mix. As Megatron utilizes the [[Dark Star Saber]] for the first time, the Autobot symbol appears and switches to the Decepticon symbol to showcase Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave, Knock Out, and Dreadwing. Bulkhead, Bumblebee, Arcee, and Smokescreen emerge from a storage unit in the Autobot base, each carrying a previously uncovered relic, (a scene briefly interrupted by clips of Optimus staring at the Star Saber, Megatron slashing the Dark Star Saber at the camera, and the two battling each other with their respective weapons. Optimus then runs at the camera with the Star Saber in hand and utilizes it as the title appears, and Optimus stares at a glowing object, ending the intro.
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==''Rescue Bots''==
===Season 1===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Atomic Cartoons]]''
:'''Theme by:''' [[Starr Parodi]] and [[Jeff Eden Fair]] (music); [[Nicole Dubuc]] (lyrics); [[Josh Ramsay]] (vocals)
[[File:Rescue Bots cartoon title screen.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
The [[Rescue Bot]]s' ship flies through space with the crew in tubes, before landing on Earth and its crew disembarking. On [[Griffin Rock]], [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] talks to them over the monitor. The Burns family stands ready. The Rescue Bots work with the Burns family—[[Blades (RB)|Blades]] shakes [[Cody Burns|Cody]]'s hand, [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] sprays water with [[Kade Burns|Kade]], [[Charlie Burns]] presents the Rescue Bots and their partners at the dedication. [[Boulder]] scans his vehicle mode. The Rescue Bots roll out as Cody observes on the monitors. [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] dodges light fixtures, transforms and jumps over the [[robo-landscaper]]. Cody stands in front of the four Rescue Bots, Boulder uses his seismic sensors, Heatwave and Blades crash through things. The Rescue Bots transform in four-way split-screen. The main cast stand in front of the ''Rescue Bots'' logo before fading to just show the logo and main credits.
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===Season 2 and 3===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''Atomic Cartoons/[[Vision Animation]]''
:'''Theme by:''' [[Starr Parodi]] and [[Jeff Eden Fair]] (music); [[Nicole Dubuc]] (lyrics); [[Josh Ramsay]] (vocals)
Most of the animation is the same, the only changes being the reanimated deployment scene, the screen displays for Heatwave, Chase and Blades, and Cody showing the bots around in the forest during the day. Plus, Boulder now blocks falling rocks with his scoop while Blades carries a jail cell with [[Evan]] and [[Miles]], the last change being the delay of the stock footage.
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===Season 4===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''Atomic Cartoons/Vision Animation/[[DHX Media]]/[[Top Draw Animation]]''
:'''Theme by:''' [[Starr Parodi]] and [[Jeff Eden Fair]] (music); [[Nicole Dubuc]] (lyrics); [[Josh Ramsay]] (vocals)
The animation was heavily reworked, Doc Greene and Anna walking Cece in a stroller, and 2 lad pioneers on the other side, plus Mr. Harrison and his helipack. Blades and young Cody shaking hands was replaced by older Cody getting pounced on by Servo, and Boulder's scanning and transformation scenes are now of his dino mode. The deployment scene of the last version was now of the team racing down the track with Blurr, Slavage and Bumblebee, and the command center scene has Boulder in Heatwave's old spot, and Heatwave's boat mode rushing towards a pier fire on the main monitor. Older Cody has also been added. Older Cody now shows the bots around a warehouse, and Dani is on Blades' skid, plus High Tide's megabot transformation. Blurr and Salvage were added to the title card alongside Cody and Frankie's updated models.
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==''Triple Combination: Transformers Go!''==
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Tatsunoko Production]]'', ''[[Shirogumi]]''
:'''Theme:''' "[[TRANSFORMERS-Go!]]" by [[Daiki Ise]]
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==''Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''==
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[DLE]]''
:'''Theme:''' "[[Physical]]" by [[OLDCODEX]]
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This intro seemingly has nothing in common with the show itself. It uses cgi animation rather than traditional like the actual show. It begins with close up shots of the main cast's alt modes before cutting to the logo. It then shows each transformer turning into their robot mode before cutting to bumblebee skidding on the road mid-transformation and shooting an off-screen Decepticon (presumably). Optimus and Bumblebee then participate in an on-wheels battle with lockdown which then cuts to a shot of optimus transforming into his robot mode. It then smash cuts to the rest of the main cast transforming with one final shot of optimus fighting lockdown. He then drives away and it cuts to a final total sequence of the main cast and an ominous shot of Megatron.

==''Robots in Disguise'' (2015)==
===Season 1 (short version)===
===Season 1 (long version)===
===Season 2-3===
===''Transformers Adventure''===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Polygon Pictures]]'' (show animation), ''[[LandQ Studio]]'' (new animation)
:'''Key animation:''' Jun'ichirō Hashiguchi, Ryūta Nakahara, Yōsuke Kikuchi
:'''Theme:''' "[[Save the Future!!]]" by [[Mitsuhiro Oikawa]]

===''Transformers Adventure -Prime of Micron-''===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Polygon Pictures]]'', ''[[LandQ Studio]]''
:'''Theme:''' "[[Save the Future!!]]" by [[Mitsuhiro Oikawa]]
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==''Prime Wars Trilogy''==
===''Combiner Wars''===
===''Titans Return''===
===''Power of the Primes''===
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==''Cyberverse''==
===Chapter One===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Boulder Media Studio]]'', ''[[Xentrix Studios]]''
:'''Theme song:''' [[Max Repka]] and [[Toonocracy LLC]]

[[File:Cyberverse-Intro-Main3.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''Ace Attorney'' called. They want their close-up speed lines back.]]
[[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] jumps in from the right side of the screen, striking a pose as he lands. [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] is superimposed over him in the same pose, activating her sword before charging towards the camera. She swings her sword, which transitions into [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]], who in turn strikes several action poses of his own before zooming in on his head facing the right side of the screen, as a frame of [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron's]] head pans in from the right to face him. The [[AllSpark]] appears between them and bursts open, obscuring the two bots with light as it glows. The AllSpark expands to take up the screen before the camera zooms out to reveal an active [[space bridge]], from which two [[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seekers]] emerge. The camera pans down towards the hexagonal pattern of the ground as images of [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]], [[Maccadam]], [[Chromia (Cyberverse)|Chromia]] and [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] float past, the latter growing to take up the whole screen. Starscream's image crossfades to Bumblebee, Windblade and Optimus sequentially sliding into frame from the left before transforming to vehicle mode and driving away. Optimus's transformation transitions into a sequence of himself and [[Prowl (Cyberverse)|Prowl]] driving towards the camera, flanked by [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] and Chromia running alongside them and [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] and Bumblebee driving behind. As he approaches the camera, Bumblebee transforms back to robot mode, leaping into the air and swiping at the screen with his stinger, flashing to a shot of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] floating in space that gradually grows larger as the series logo appears, accompanied by a deep voice singing "More than meets the eye!"

The Japanese broadcast's intro is basically identical, though a different character each episode provides narration over the whole sequence to excite the kids watching. The English logo has also been replaced with its Japanese counterpart, and the "More than meets the eye" voice at the end has been removed, presumably because the character is still talking over it. Similarly, most other languages use the same intro, but with a narrator announcing the show's title at the end.

===Chapter Two===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Boulder Media Studio]]'', ''[[Xentrix Studios]]''
:'''Theme song:''' [[Max Repka]] and [[Toonocracy LLC]]

[[File:Cyberverse-Intro-S2.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|left|Practically all that's missing is "Go Go [[Power Rangers]]" blaring in the background.]]
The sequence is identical up to the point where the AllSpark bursts open. As the light fades, Starscream appears from below and grins as his [[spark armor]] forms around him. The camera pans away as [[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor]], Grimlock, Hot Rod, Wheeljack, and [[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] each move into frame and strike a heroic pose before the shot is again engulfed in white light. The scene suddenly cuts to the Autobots driving towards the camera, and the rest of the intro continues as normal.

===Chapter Three===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Boulder Media Studio]]'', ''[[Xentrix Studios]]''
:'''Theme song:''' [[Max Repka]] and [[Toonocracy LLC]]

[[File:Cyberverse Intro S3.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|right|In their freetime, Autobots, Decepticons and Quintessons alike love to pose in front of a ''{{w|Beat Saber}}'' level.]]
Like the previous intro, the sequence is identical until the AllSpark bursts open. It then cuts to a [[Quintesson]] [[Prosecutor (Cyberverse)|Prosecutor]] appearing from the bottom of the frame, followed in sequence by Megatron, Optimus, [[Dead End (Cyberverse)|Dead End]], Hot Rod in his Stealth Force colors, and [[Clobber (Cyberverse)|Clobber]]. The five Cybertronians strike battle poses as they appear, while the Quintesson's eye glows red, the light engulfing the screen. The scene fades to the profile shot of Optimus, Bumblebee and Windblade from the first intro, and it continues as per usual.

Starting with "[[The Scientist]]" to the season finale, "[[The Other One]]", the Quintesson snarls when it appears. Early broadcasts of Chapter Three aired in the United Kingdom concluded the title sequence with the standard "Transformers: Cyberverse" title card also used on Chapters One and Two, but later episodes and the American releases of the season replaced this with the new, rebranded '''"Transformers: Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures"''' title card, with Bumblebee popping out from behind the logo. This new title card would remain in use through Season 4.

===The Immobilizers===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Boulder Media Studio]]'', ''[[Xentrix Studios]]''
:'''Theme song:''' [[Max Repka]] and [[Toonocracy LLC]]

The sequence is identical to the Chapter One intro up to the point where images of other characters appear, with Starscream's head being replaced by [[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]]. As it zooms in, Soundwave's image crossfades to [[Swoop (Cyberverse)|Swoop]] flying towards the camera in front of Cybertron, then transforming and running along a track leading away from the planet. The camera pans to three identical tracks parallel to Swoop's, with [[Snarl (Cyberverse)|Snarl]], [[Slug (Cyberverse)|Slug]], and [[Sludge (Cyberverse)|Sludge]] in dinosaur mode running along them in tandem. The camera zooms in on Slug as he transforms to dinosaur mode, then spins to show him and Swoop leap offscreen before panning down to show Snarl transform to dinosaur mode. The camera spins and zooms out to show all four tracks plus a fifth in the center with Grimlock running along it. The [[Dinobot (Cyberverse)|Dinobots]] all converge behind Grimlock as he transforms to dinosaur mode and leaps at the screen, his mouth charging a flame blast. The glow of the charge engulfs the screen and transitions to [[Volcanicus (Cyberverse)|Volcanicus]] standing in silhouette against a fiery backdrop, surrounded by generics. The combiner swings their sword and the flames follow, engulfing the screen in white, which gradually fades to the title card, now with the Cybertron behind it restored to a lively golden hue.

===The Perfect Decepticon===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Boulder Media Studio]]'', ''[[Xentrix Studios]]''
:'''Theme song:''' [[Max Repka]] and [[Toonocracy LLC]]

The sequence starts out identically to that of "The Immobilizers" until the point where Soundwave's head approaches the camera. The sequence crossfades to a side-on shot of Optimus, Bumblebee, and Windblade akin to previous seasons, but this time with Hot Rod, Wheeljack and Clobber in the lineup as well. The Autobots glance at one another and rush to the right, with Optimus's body transitioning the shot to a Decepticon equivalent consisting of Soundwave, [[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]], [[Alpha Strike]], [[Lockdown (Cyberverse)|Lockdown]], Dead End, and [[Wildwheel (Cyberverse)|Wildwheel]], who rush to the left. The two groups meet in the middle before charging towards the screen together. Cut to a behind-the-back shot of them running before zooming forward, showing a group of [[Decepticon supersoldier]]s charging at them, and one of them punches the camera, causing the screen to go black. When the footage returns, Windblade is flying away from the camera and firing at two supersoldiers, who stand before a mound of Transformer corpses, including Soundwave, Wheeljack, and Bumblebee. Windblade swerves away and the camera pans up past the bodies to the top of the cliff behind them. At the top, [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|Megatron X]] stands facing away, turning to glance towards the camera as it zooms in on his eye. The screen is engulfed in red, which fades into the title card.

==''Rescue Bots Academy''==
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Boulder Media Studio]]''
:'''Theme song:''' [[Doug Califano]] (music); [[Zach Allen]] (vocals)

[[File:RBA-Intro-Rollcall.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Picture day at the academy plays it a little more fast and loose.]]
[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] chases a [[cube (sport)|cube]] across a court, where [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] catches it. Hot Shot heads through a ground bridge portal, and Prime's face transitions to [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge's]] tablet, who heads off after an okay from [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]]. A car passes by, and [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] overlooks [[Medix (RB)|Medix]] as he notices the alarm while helping [[Tough Luck Chuck]] cross the street. Medix then leaves, and as the simulation ends, the walker Chuck uses disappears, and he falls. A torch then transitions to a wrench then [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist's]] hands gripping a chain, and after he high-fives [[Boulder]], a face closeup has him head off. A quick roll call then shifts to [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] finishing an obstacle course, her performance gaining an thumbs-up from [[Blades (RB)|Blades]]. The recruits head down the tubes, and as Hot Shot's touchdown signals them to head off in vehicle mode, Optimus, [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]], [[Cody Burns]] and the other four rescue bots see them off as Hot Shot's bumper transitions to a black background with the series logo up front.
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==''War for Cybertron Trilogy''==
===''Siege''===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Polygon Pictures]]''
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===''Earthrise''===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Polygon Pictures]]''
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===''Kingdom''===
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Polygon Pictures]]''
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==''BotBots''==
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Boulder Media Studio]]''
:'''Theme song:''' [[Igor Correia]] and [[Jeff Milutinovic]] of [[The Wilders]]
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==''EarthSpark''==
:'''Animation studio:''' ''[[Icon Creative Studio]]''

Against a black background, a small green glow begins to peek out near the top off the screen. The ''Transformers'' logo is slowly digitally generated from wireframes in a manner similar to the [[Terran]]s being created by the [[Emberstone]], with the transformation sound being heard in the background. A spark of electricity bursts forth below, spreading to either side to create the ''EarthSpark'' logo, as the green glow turns blue and expands to form a glowing horizon over an orb. A small [[Nickelodeon]] logo fades in between the horizon line and the logos below. Unlike most past series, there is no traditional theme song, with only a 10-second piece of ambient music accompanying the sequence.

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