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2025-05-09T14:32:01Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	[[File:QTransformers the cast.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=2\|~~''Poptepipikku!!''~~]]		[[File:QTransformers the cast.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=2\|Pop. Team. Epic.]]

	The short episodes feature a dramatic CGI-rendered [[title sequence]], which proves rather discordant with the actual content of the show: simple, Flash animation of several of the characters—usually [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)\|Lockdown]], joined by guest characters in later episodes—standing around a service area on one of [[Japan]]'s many expressways. The show has no regard for the fourth wall, as the characters are all aware that they are a line of toys made to tie-in with the 30th anniversary of the Transformers brand. The cast is likewise a mash-up of characters from across Transformers history with no concern for such wiki-able concepts as "continuity families" or "universal streams"—the guest characters are all from Generation 1, while the three main cast members are live-action movie characters (the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)\|''Age of Extinction'']] incarnations, specifically), though Optimus and Bumblebee sometimes switch bodies (with no explanation) to designs based on their Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Alternity\|Alternity]]'' selves.		The short episodes feature a dramatic CGI-rendered [[title sequence]], which proves rather discordant with the actual content of the show: simple, Flash animation of several of the characters—usually [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)\|Lockdown]], joined by guest characters in later episodes—standing around a service area on one of [[Japan]]'s many expressways. The show has no regard for the fourth wall, as the characters are all aware that they are a line of toys made to tie-in with the 30th anniversary of the Transformers brand. The cast is likewise a mash-up of characters from across Transformers history with no concern for such wiki-able concepts as "continuity families" or "universal streams"—the guest characters are all from Generation 1, while the three main cast members are live-action movie characters (the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)\|''Age of Extinction'']] incarnations, specifically), though Optimus and Bumblebee sometimes switch bodies (with no explanation) to designs based on their Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Alternity\|Alternity]]'' selves.

DeKrogMination at 12:46, 9 May 2025

2025-05-09T12:46:50Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	[[File:QTransformers the cast.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=2\|~~Pop. Team. Epic.~~]]		[[File:QTransformers the cast.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=2\|''Poptepipikku!!'']]

	The short episodes feature a dramatic CGI-rendered [[title sequence]], which proves rather discordant with the actual content of the show: simple, Flash animation of several of the characters—usually [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)\|Lockdown]], joined by guest characters in later episodes—standing around a service area on one of [[Japan]]'s many expressways. The show has no regard for the fourth wall, as the characters are all aware that they are a line of toys made to tie-in with the 30th anniversary of the Transformers brand. The cast is likewise a mash-up of characters from across Transformers history with no concern for such wiki-able concepts as "continuity families" or "universal streams"—the guest characters are all from Generation 1, while the three main cast members are live-action movie characters (the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)\|''Age of Extinction'']] incarnations, specifically), though Optimus and Bumblebee sometimes switch bodies (with no explanation) to designs based on their Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Alternity\|Alternity]]'' selves.		The short episodes feature a dramatic CGI-rendered [[title sequence]], which proves rather discordant with the actual content of the show: simple, Flash animation of several of the characters—usually [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)\|Lockdown]], joined by guest characters in later episodes—standing around a service area on one of [[Japan]]'s many expressways. The show has no regard for the fourth wall, as the characters are all aware that they are a line of toys made to tie-in with the 30th anniversary of the Transformers brand. The cast is likewise a mash-up of characters from across Transformers history with no concern for such wiki-able concepts as "continuity families" or "universal streams"—the guest characters are all from Generation 1, while the three main cast members are live-action movie characters (the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)\|''Age of Extinction'']] incarnations, specifically), though Optimus and Bumblebee sometimes switch bodies (with no explanation) to designs based on their Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Alternity\|Alternity]]'' selves.

Cyberlink420 at 05:53, 16 February 2025

2025-02-16T05:53:43Z

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	==Home video release==		==Home video release==
	''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' was released on Blu-ray and DVD by [[Happinet Pictures]], the first 13 episodes being released on [[~~2015~~]] [[~~May 22~~]]. Both versions feature a creditless opening sequence, a live-action promo video, an interview with the main cast and footage previously only screened during an event, while the Blu-ray version adds additional ad-libbed material and a video of a perfect run of the ''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' game with commentary from Optimus. Certain stores offered exclusive bonuses with either version: if purchased through [[Amazon (website)\|Amazon]], Tower Records, HMV or Yodobashi Camera, they came with little figures of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Lockdown, while at Animate they included rubber straps of the human designs shown in episode 1.		''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' was released on Blu-ray and DVD by [[Happinet Pictures]], the first 13 episodes being released on [[May 22]], [[2015]]. Both versions feature a creditless opening sequence, a live-action promo video, an interview with the main cast and footage previously only screened during an event, while the Blu-ray version adds additional ad-libbed material and a video of a perfect run of the ''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' game with commentary from Optimus. Certain stores offered exclusive bonuses with either version: if purchased through [[Amazon (website)\|Amazon]], Tower Records, HMV or Yodobashi Camera, they came with little figures of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Lockdown, while at Animate they included rubber straps of the human designs shown in episode 1.

	''The Road to Additional Popularity'' was released on ~~2015~~ [[December 2]] and came with the ''[[Q-Transformers Original Soundtrack]]'' CD. Additional features on both versions include clean ending sequences, a long version of a live-action promo video featuring the main cast and their respective toys, and a recap of [[Deckss × Q-Transformers Collaboration Event Report\|an event]] held in Odaiba, while Blu-ray owners again get additional ad-libbed material. If purchased at Amazon, Tower Records, Rakuten, HMV, Yodobashi Camera or Animega stores, it comes with buildable papercraft figures of Optimus, Bumblebee, and Lockdown. Animate customers get an exclusive bonus again, this time a rubber strap depicting human versions of Starscream, Soundwave and Shockwave.		''The Road to Additional Popularity'' was released on [[December 2]], 2015 and came with the ''[[Q-Transformers Original Soundtrack]]'' CD. Additional features on both versions include clean ending sequences, a long version of a live-action promo video featuring the main cast and their respective toys, and a recap of [[Deckss × Q-Transformers Collaboration Event Report\|an event]] held in Odaiba, while Blu-ray owners again get additional ad-libbed material. If purchased at Amazon, Tower Records, Rakuten, HMV, Yodobashi Camera or Animega stores, it comes with buildable papercraft figures of Optimus, Bumblebee, and Lockdown. Animate customers get an exclusive bonus again, this time a rubber strap depicting human versions of Starscream, Soundwave and Shockwave.

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	[[File:QTransformers title card.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|You know exactly why.]]		[[File:QTransformers title card.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|You know exactly why.]]
	'''''Q-Transformers''''' (キュートランスフォーマー) is a cartoon released in support of the ''[[Q-Transformers]]'' toyline and [[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns ~~(mobile game)~~\|mobile game]]. Episodes were broadcast on Tokyo MX, and released by animation company [[DLE]] on their YouTube and Nicovideo accounts. When each new episode was released, the previous episodes were set to "private", so that the whole series was never available all at once until its DVD/Blu-ray release.		'''''Q-Transformers''''' (キュートランスフォーマー) is a cartoon released in support of the ''[[Q-Transformers]]'' toyline and [[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns\|mobile game]]. Episodes were broadcast on Tokyo MX, and released by animation company [[DLE]] on their YouTube and Nicovideo accounts. When each new episode was released, the previous episodes were set to "private", so that the whole series was never available all at once until its DVD/Blu-ray release.

	The first season, subtitled '''''Mystery of Convoy Returns''''' (帰ってきたコンボイの謎 ''Kaettekita Konboi no Nazo''), spanned 13 episodes and ran from [[January 6]] to [[March 23]], 2015. A second season, subtitled '''''The Road to Additional Popularity''''' (さらなる人気者への道 ''Saranaru Ninkimono e no Michi''), followed shortly afterwards, running from [[July 6]] to [[September 28]].		The first season, subtitled '''''Mystery of Convoy Returns''''' (帰ってきたコンボイの謎 ''Kaettekita Konboi no Nazo''), spanned 13 episodes and ran from [[January 6]] to [[March 23]], 2015. A second season, subtitled '''''The Road to Additional Popularity''''' (さらなる人気者への道 ''Saranaru Ninkimono e no Michi''), followed shortly afterwards, running from [[July 6]] to [[September 28]].

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	[[File:QTransformers title card.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|You know exactly why.]]		[[File:QTransformers title card.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|You know exactly why.]]
	'''''Q-Transformers~~: Mystery of Convoy Returns~~''''' (キュートランスフォーマー ~~帰ってきたコンボイの謎 ''Kyūtoransufōmā Kaettekita Konboi no Nazo''~~) is a cartoon released in support of the [[Q-Transformers]] toyline and [[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)\|mobile game]]. Episodes were broadcast on Tokyo MX, and released by animation company [[DLE]] on their YouTube and Nicovideo accounts. When each new episode was released, the previous episodes were set to "private", so that the whole series was never available all at once until its DVD/Blu-ray release.		'''''Q-Transformers''''' (キュートランスフォーマー) is a cartoon released in support of the ''[[Q-Transformers]]'' toyline and [[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)\|mobile game]]. Episodes were broadcast on Tokyo MX, and released by animation company [[DLE]] on their YouTube and Nicovideo accounts. When each new episode was released, the previous episodes were set to "private", so that the whole series was never available all at once until its DVD/Blu-ray release.

	The first season spanned 13 episodes and ran from [[January 6]] to [[March 23]], 2015. A second season ~~titled~~ '''''~~Q-Transformers:~~ The Road to Additional Popularity''''' (~~キュートランスフォーマーさらなる人気者への道~~ ''~~Kyūtoransufōmā~~ Saranaru Ninkimono e no Michi'') followed shortly afterwards, running from [[July 6]] to [[September 28]].		The first season, subtitled '''''Mystery of Convoy Returns''''' (帰ってきたコンボイの謎 ''Kaettekita Konboi no Nazo''), spanned 13 episodes and ran from [[January 6]] to [[March 23]], 2015. A second season, subtitled '''''The Road to Additional Popularity''''' (さらなる人気者への道 ''Saranaru Ninkimono e no Michi''), followed shortly afterwards, running from [[July 6]] to [[September 28]].

	==Overview==		==Overview==
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	The short episodes feature a dramatic CGI-rendered [[title sequence]], which proves rather discordant with the actual content of the show: simple, Flash animation of several of the characters—usually [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)\|Lockdown]], joined by guest characters in later episodes—standing around a service area on one of [[Japan]]'s many expressways. The show has no regard for the fourth wall, as the characters are all aware that they are a line of toys made to tie-in with the 30th anniversary of the Transformers brand. The cast is likewise a mash-up of characters from across Transformers history with no concern for such wiki-able concepts as "continuity families" or "universal streams"—the guest characters are all from Generation 1, while the three main cast members are live-action movie characters (the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)\|''Age of Extinction'']] incarnations, specifically), though Optimus and Bumblebee sometimes switch bodies (with no explanation) to designs based on their Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Alternity\|Alternity]]'' selves.		The short episodes feature a dramatic CGI-rendered [[title sequence]], which proves rather discordant with the actual content of the show: simple, Flash animation of several of the characters—usually [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)\|Lockdown]], joined by guest characters in later episodes—standing around a service area on one of [[Japan]]'s many expressways. The show has no regard for the fourth wall, as the characters are all aware that they are a line of toys made to tie-in with the 30th anniversary of the Transformers brand. The cast is likewise a mash-up of characters from across Transformers history with no concern for such wiki-able concepts as "continuity families" or "universal streams"—the guest characters are all from Generation 1, while the three main cast members are live-action movie characters (the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)\|''Age of Extinction'']] incarnations, specifically), though Optimus and Bumblebee sometimes switch bodies (with no explanation) to designs based on their Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Alternity\|Alternity]]'' selves.

	The show is broken into the two segments. The first is a fast-talking scripted segment that centers on the ''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' mobile game, and the original ''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy\|Mystery of Convoy]]'' game; the show does not shy away from the fact the game was famously terrible, and most of the conversation in these first segments is based around the history of ''{{w\|kusoge}}'', a Japanese ~~portanteau~~ that essentially means "crappy game". Then, the sound of a Japanese ''kotsuzumi'' drum transitions the show into the second segment, in which the voice actors—staying in-character—ad-lib more humorous discussion topics based on what they were talking about in the first half. For example, the first episode starts with a discussion on the ''Q-Transformers'' toyline and its purpose, which then segues into the characters ad-libbing ideas for other types of reboots, such as plush toy Transformers, or a Transformers "{{w\|Yaoi\|Boys Love}}" romance.		The show is broken into the two segments. The first is a fast-talking scripted segment that centers on the ''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' mobile game, and the original ''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy\|Mystery of Convoy]]'' game; the show does not shy away from the fact the game was famously terrible, and most of the conversation in these first segments is based around the history of ''{{w\|kusoge}}'', a Japanese portmanteau that essentially means "crappy game". Then, the sound of a Japanese ''kotsuzumi'' drum transitions the show into the second segment, in which the voice actors—staying in-character—ad-lib more humorous discussion topics based on what they were talking about in the first half. For example, the first episode starts with a discussion on the ''Q-Transformers'' toyline and its purpose, which then segues into the characters ad-libbing ideas for other types of reboots, such as plush toy Transformers, or a Transformers "{{w\|Yaoi\|Boys Love}}" romance.

	The second season retains the general format, but drops the ''Mystery of Convoy'' theme in regards to both the [[Famicom]] and mobile games and instead has the characters talk about the peculiarities of [[Transformers brand\|''Transformers'']] and ways to make the brand more popular. A second cast, made up of Decepticons [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]], [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] and [[Soundwave (G1)\|Soundwave]], is also introduced and star in their own episodes where they discuss the same subject. Other changes include the setting now being in front of various {{w\|Æon Group\|Æon}} malls in Japan, the replacement of the title sequence with an ending credits sequence, and radio episodes featuring crossover guests from other properties.		The second season, ''The Road to Additional Popularity'', retains the general format, but drops the ''Mystery of Convoy'' theme in regards to both the [[Famicom]] and mobile games and instead has the characters talk about the peculiarities of [[Transformers brand\|''Transformers'']] and ways to make the brand more popular. A second cast, made up of Decepticons [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]], [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] and [[Soundwave (G1)\|Soundwave]], is also introduced and star in their own episodes where they discuss the same subject. Other changes include the setting now being in front of various {{w\|Æon Group\|Æon}} malls in Japan, the replacement of the title sequence with an ending credits sequence, and radio episodes featuring crossover guests from other properties.

	==Cast==		==Cast==
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	{{see\|List of Q-Transformers episodes}}		{{see\|List of Q-Transformers episodes}}
	{{collist\|2\|		{{collist\|2\|
	===''~~Q-Transformers:~~ Mystery of Convoy Returns'' (Season 1)===		===''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' (Season 1)===
	#[[Mystery of the 30th Anniversary Merchandise]]		#[[Mystery of the 30th Anniversary Merchandise]]
	#[[Mystery of Reliably Crappy Games]]		#[[Mystery of Reliably Crappy Games]]
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	#[[Mystery of Return of Convoy]]		#[[Mystery of Return of Convoy]]

	===''~~Q-Transformers:~~ The Road to Additional Popularity'' (Season 2)===		===''The Road to Additional Popularity'' (Season 2)===
	#[[The Road to Winning a New Fanbase]]		#[[The Road to Winning a New Fanbase]]
	#[[The Road to Easy Identification]]		#[[The Road to Easy Identification]]
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	==Home video release==		==Home video release==
	''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' was released on Blu-ray and DVD by [[Happinet Pictures]], the first 13 episodes being released on [[May 22]]~~, 2015~~. Both versions feature a creditless opening sequence, a live-action promo video, an interview with the main cast and footage previously only screened during an event, while the Blu-ray version adds additional ad-libbed material and a video of a perfect run of the ''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' game with commentary from Optimus. Certain stores offered exclusive bonuses with either version: if purchased through [[Amazon (website)\|Amazon]], Tower Records, HMV or Yodobashi Camera, they came with little figures of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Lockdown, while at Animate they included rubber straps of the human designs shown in episode 1.		''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' was released on Blu-ray and DVD by [[Happinet Pictures]], the first 13 episodes being released on [[2015]] [[May 22]]. Both versions feature a creditless opening sequence, a live-action promo video, an interview with the main cast and footage previously only screened during an event, while the Blu-ray version adds additional ad-libbed material and a video of a perfect run of the ''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' game with commentary from Optimus. Certain stores offered exclusive bonuses with either version: if purchased through [[Amazon (website)\|Amazon]], Tower Records, HMV or Yodobashi Camera, they came with little figures of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Lockdown, while at Animate they included rubber straps of the human designs shown in episode 1.

	The ~~second season~~ was released on [[December 2]]~~, 2015,~~ and came with the ''[[Q-Transformers Original Soundtrack]]'' CD. Additional features on both versions include ~~creditless~~ ending sequences, a long version of a live-action promo video featuring the main cast and their respective toys, and a recap of [[Deckss × Q-Transformers Collaboration Event Report\|an event]] held in Odaiba, while Blu-ray owners again get additional ad-libbed material. If purchased at Amazon, Tower Records, Rakuten, HMV, Yodobashi Camera or Animega stores, it comes with buildable papercraft figures of Optimus, Bumblebee, and Lockdown. Animate customers get an exclusive bonus again, this time a rubber strap depicting human versions of Starscream, Soundwave and Shockwave.		''The Road to Additional Popularity'' was released on 2015 [[December 2]] and came with the ''[[Q-Transformers Original Soundtrack]]'' CD. Additional features on both versions include clean ending sequences, a long version of a live-action promo video featuring the main cast and their respective toys, and a recap of [[Deckss × Q-Transformers Collaboration Event Report\|an event]] held in Odaiba, while Blu-ray owners again get additional ad-libbed material. If purchased at Amazon, Tower Records, Rakuten, HMV, Yodobashi Camera or Animega stores, it comes with buildable papercraft figures of Optimus, Bumblebee, and Lockdown. Animate customers get an exclusive bonus again, this time a rubber strap depicting human versions of Starscream, Soundwave and Shockwave.

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://www.qtransformers.com/animation/index.html Credits on Q-Transformers site]		*[http://www.qtransformers.com/animation/index.html Credits on ''Q-Transformers'' site]

	[[Category:Q-Transformers episodes\| ]]		[[Category:Q-Transformers episodes\| ]]
	[[Category:Web series]]		[[Category:Web series]]

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Saix moved page Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (cartoon) to Q-Transformers (cartoon): Both seasons have different subtitles

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Episodes

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	#[[The Road to More Popularity than Autobots]]		#[[The Road to More Popularity than Autobots]]
	#[[The Road to Borrowing Popularity from Sengoku Basara]]		#[[The Road to Borrowing Popularity from Sengoku Basara]]
	#[[The Road to Smoothly Conveying the ~~Mysteries~~ of the Movie]]		#[[The Road to Smoothly Conveying the Content of the Movie]]
	#[[The Road to Newer Transformers]]		#[[The Road to Newer Transformers]]
	#[[The Road to Transformers for Adults]]		#[[The Road to Transformers for Adults]]

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Overview

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	[[File:QTransformers the cast.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=2\|Pop. Team. Epic.]]		[[File:QTransformers the cast.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=2\|Pop. Team. Epic.]]

	The short episodes feature a dramatic CGI-rendered [[title sequence]], which proves rather discordant with the actual content of the show: simple, Flash animation of several of the characters—usually [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)\|Lockdown]], joined by guest characters in later episodes—standing around a service area on one of [[Japan]]'s many expressways. The show has no regard for the fourth wall, as the characters are all aware that they are a line of toys made to tie-in with the 30th anniversary of the Transformers brand. The cast is likewise a mash-up of characters from across Transformers history with no concern for such wiki-able concepts as "continuity families" or "universal streams"—the guest characters are all from Generation 1, while the three main cast members are live-action movie characters (the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)\|''Age of Extinction'']] incarnations, specifically), though Optimus and Bumblebee sometimes switch bodies (with no explanation) to designs based on their Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Alternity]]'' selves.		The short episodes feature a dramatic CGI-rendered [[title sequence]], which proves rather discordant with the actual content of the show: simple, Flash animation of several of the characters—usually [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)\|Lockdown]], joined by guest characters in later episodes—standing around a service area on one of [[Japan]]'s many expressways. The show has no regard for the fourth wall, as the characters are all aware that they are a line of toys made to tie-in with the 30th anniversary of the Transformers brand. The cast is likewise a mash-up of characters from across Transformers history with no concern for such wiki-able concepts as "continuity families" or "universal streams"—the guest characters are all from Generation 1, while the three main cast members are live-action movie characters (the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)\|''Age of Extinction'']] incarnations, specifically), though Optimus and Bumblebee sometimes switch bodies (with no explanation) to designs based on their Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Alternity\|Alternity]]'' selves.

	The show is broken into the two segments. The first is a fast-talking scripted segment that centers on the ''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' mobile game, and the original ''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy\|Mystery of Convoy]]'' game; the show does not shy away from the fact the game was famously terrible, and most of the conversation in these first segments is based around the history of ''{{w\|kusoge}}'', a Japanese portanteau that essentially means "crappy game". Then, the sound of a Japanese ''kotsuzumi'' drum transitions the show into the second segment, in which the voice actors—staying in-character—ad-lib more humorous discussion topics based on what they were talking about in the first half. For example, the first episode starts with a discussion on the ''Q-Transformers'' toyline and its purpose, which then segues into the characters ad-libbing ideas for other types of ~~reboot~~, such as plush toy Transformers, or a Transformers "{{w\|Yaoi\|Boys Love}}" romance.		The show is broken into the two segments. The first is a fast-talking scripted segment that centers on the ''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' mobile game, and the original ''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy\|Mystery of Convoy]]'' game; the show does not shy away from the fact the game was famously terrible, and most of the conversation in these first segments is based around the history of ''{{w\|kusoge}}'', a Japanese portanteau that essentially means "crappy game". Then, the sound of a Japanese ''kotsuzumi'' drum transitions the show into the second segment, in which the voice actors—staying in-character—ad-lib more humorous discussion topics based on what they were talking about in the first half. For example, the first episode starts with a discussion on the ''Q-Transformers'' toyline and its purpose, which then segues into the characters ad-libbing ideas for other types of reboots, such as plush toy Transformers, or a Transformers "{{w\|Yaoi\|Boys Love}}" romance.

	The second season retains the general format, but drops the ''Mystery of Convoy'' theme in regards to both the Famicom and mobile games and instead has the characters talk about the peculiarities of Transformers and ways to make the brand more popular. A second cast, made up of Decepticons [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]], [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] and [[Soundwave (G1)\|Soundwave]], is also introduced and star in their own episodes where they discuss the same subject. Other changes include the setting now being in front of various {{w\|Æon Group\|Æon}} malls in Japan, the replacement of the title sequence with an ending credits sequence, and ~~crossover~~ episodes featuring guests from other ~~franchises~~.		The second season retains the general format, but drops the ''Mystery of Convoy'' theme in regards to both the [[Famicom]] and mobile games and instead has the characters talk about the peculiarities of [[Transformers brand\|''Transformers'']] and ways to make the brand more popular. A second cast, made up of Decepticons [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]], [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] and [[Soundwave (G1)\|Soundwave]], is also introduced and star in their own episodes where they discuss the same subject. Other changes include the setting now being in front of various {{w\|Æon Group\|Æon}} malls in Japan, the replacement of the title sequence with an ending credits sequence, and radio episodes featuring crossover guests from other properties.

	==Cast==		==Cast==

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Overview

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	[[File:QTransformers the cast.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=2\|Pop. Team. Epic.]]		[[File:QTransformers the cast.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=2\|Pop. Team. Epic.]]

	The short episodes feature a dramatic CGI-rendered [[title sequence]], which proves rather discordant with the actual content of the show: simple, Flash animation of several of the characters—usually [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)\|Lockdown]], joined by guest characters in later episodes—standing around a service area on one of [[Japan]]'s many expressways. The show has no regard for the fourth wall, as the characters are all aware that they are a line of toys made to tie-in with the 30th anniversary of the Transformers brand. The cast is likewise a mash-up of characters from across Transformers history with no concern for such wiki-able concepts as "continuity families" or "universal streams"—the guest characters are all from Generation 1, while the three main cast members are live-action movie characters (the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)\|''Age of Extinction'']] incarnations, specifically), though Optimus and Bumblebee sometimes switch bodies (with no explanation) to designs based on their Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers GT: ~~Mission GT-R (franchise)\|Transformers GT~~]]'' selves.		The short episodes feature a dramatic CGI-rendered [[title sequence]], which proves rather discordant with the actual content of the show: simple, Flash animation of several of the characters—usually [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)\|Lockdown]], joined by guest characters in later episodes—standing around a service area on one of [[Japan]]'s many expressways. The show has no regard for the fourth wall, as the characters are all aware that they are a line of toys made to tie-in with the 30th anniversary of the Transformers brand. The cast is likewise a mash-up of characters from across Transformers history with no concern for such wiki-able concepts as "continuity families" or "universal streams"—the guest characters are all from Generation 1, while the three main cast members are live-action movie characters (the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)\|''Age of Extinction'']] incarnations, specifically), though Optimus and Bumblebee sometimes switch bodies (with no explanation) to designs based on their Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Alternity]]'' selves.

	The show is broken into the two segments. The first is a fast-talking scripted segment that centers on the ''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' mobile game, and the original ''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy\|Mystery of Convoy]]'' game; the show does not shy away from the fact the game was famously terrible, and most of the conversation in these first segments is based around the history of ''{{w\|kusoge}}'', a Japanese portanteau that essentially means "crappy game". Then, the sound of a Japanese ''kotsuzumi'' drum transitions the show into the second segment, in which the voice actors—staying in-character—ad-lib more humorous discussion topics based on what they were talking about in the first half. For example, the first episode starts with a discussion on the ''Q-Transformers'' toyline and its purpose, which then segues into the characters ad-libbing ideas for other types of reboot, such as plush toy Transformers, or a Transformers "{{w\|Yaoi\|Boys Love}}" romance.		The show is broken into the two segments. The first is a fast-talking scripted segment that centers on the ''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' mobile game, and the original ''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy\|Mystery of Convoy]]'' game; the show does not shy away from the fact the game was famously terrible, and most of the conversation in these first segments is based around the history of ''{{w\|kusoge}}'', a Japanese portanteau that essentially means "crappy game". Then, the sound of a Japanese ''kotsuzumi'' drum transitions the show into the second segment, in which the voice actors—staying in-character—ad-lib more humorous discussion topics based on what they were talking about in the first half. For example, the first episode starts with a discussion on the ''Q-Transformers'' toyline and its purpose, which then segues into the characters ad-libbing ideas for other types of reboot, such as plush toy Transformers, or a Transformers "{{w\|Yaoi\|Boys Love}}" romance.

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	==Episodes==		==Episodes==
	{{see\|List of Q-Transformers episodes}}		{{see\|List of Q-Transformers episodes}}
	===Season 1===		{{collist\|2\|
			===''Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns'' (Season 1)===
	#[[Mystery of the 30th Anniversary Merchandise]]		#[[Mystery of the 30th Anniversary Merchandise]]
	#[[Mystery of Reliably Crappy Games]]		#[[Mystery of Reliably Crappy Games]]
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	#[[Mystery of Return of Convoy]]		#[[Mystery of Return of Convoy]]

	===Season 2===		===''Q-Transformers: The Road to Additional Popularity'' (Season 2)===
	#[[The Road to Winning a New Fanbase]]		#[[The Road to Winning a New Fanbase]]
	#[[The Road to Easy Identification]]		#[[The Road to Easy Identification]]
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	#[[The Road to Q-Transformers Land Which Won't Lose to Puroland]]		#[[The Road to Q-Transformers Land Which Won't Lose to Puroland]]
	#[[The Road to Q-Transformers: The Movie]]		#[[The Road to Q-Transformers: The Movie]]
			}}

	==Production==		==Production==

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	[[File:QTransformers the cast.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=2\|Pop. Team. Epic.]]		[[File:QTransformers the cast.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=2\|Pop. Team. Epic.]]

	The short episodes feature a dramatic CGI-rendered [[title sequence]], which proves rather discordant with the actual content of the show: simple, Flash animation of several of the characters—usually [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)\|Lockdown]], joined by guest characters in later episodes—standing around a service area on one of [[Japan]]'s many expressways. The show has no regard for the fourth wall, as the characters are all aware that they are a line of toys made to tie-in with the 30th anniversary of the Transformers brand. The cast is likewise a mash-up of characters from across Transformers history with no concern for such wiki-able concepts as "continuity families" or "universal streams"—the guest characters are all from Generation 1, while the three main cast members are live-action movie characters (the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)\|''Age of Extinction'']] incarnations, specifically), though Optimus and Bumblebee sometimes switch bodies (with no explanation) to designs based on their Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Alternity]]'' selves.		The short episodes feature a dramatic CGI-rendered [[title sequence]], which proves rather discordant with the actual content of the show: simple, Flash animation of several of the characters—usually [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)\|Lockdown]], joined by guest characters in later episodes—standing around a service area on one of [[Japan]]'s many expressways. The show has no regard for the fourth wall, as the characters are all aware that they are a line of toys made to tie-in with the 30th anniversary of the Transformers brand. The cast is likewise a mash-up of characters from across Transformers history with no concern for such wiki-able concepts as "continuity families" or "universal streams"—the guest characters are all from Generation 1, while the three main cast members are live-action movie characters (the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)\|''Age of Extinction'']] incarnations, specifically), though Optimus and Bumblebee sometimes switch bodies (with no explanation) to designs based on their Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Alternity\|Alternity]]'' selves.

	The show is broken into the two segments. The first is a fast-talking scripted segment that centers on the ''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' mobile game, and the original ''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy\|Mystery of Convoy]]'' game; the show does not shy away from the fact the game was famously terrible, and most of the conversation in these first segments is based around the history of ''{{w\|kusoge}}'', a Japanese portanteau that essentially means "crappy game". Then, the sound of a Japanese ''kotsuzumi'' drum transitions the show into the second segment, in which the voice actors—staying in-character—ad-lib more humorous discussion topics based on what they were talking about in the first half. For example, the first episode starts with a discussion on the ''Q-Transformers'' toyline and its purpose, which then segues into the characters ad-libbing ideas for other types of ~~reboot~~, such as plush toy Transformers, or a Transformers "{{w\|Yaoi\|Boys Love}}" romance.		The show is broken into the two segments. The first is a fast-talking scripted segment that centers on the ''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' mobile game, and the original ''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy\|Mystery of Convoy]]'' game; the show does not shy away from the fact the game was famously terrible, and most of the conversation in these first segments is based around the history of ''{{w\|kusoge}}'', a Japanese portanteau that essentially means "crappy game". Then, the sound of a Japanese ''kotsuzumi'' drum transitions the show into the second segment, in which the voice actors—staying in-character—ad-lib more humorous discussion topics based on what they were talking about in the first half. For example, the first episode starts with a discussion on the ''Q-Transformers'' toyline and its purpose, which then segues into the characters ad-libbing ideas for other types of reboots, such as plush toy Transformers, or a Transformers "{{w\|Yaoi\|Boys Love}}" romance.

	The second season retains the general format, but drops the ''Mystery of Convoy'' theme in regards to both the Famicom and mobile games and instead has the characters talk about the peculiarities of Transformers and ways to make the brand more popular. A second cast, made up of Decepticons [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]], [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] and [[Soundwave (G1)\|Soundwave]], is also introduced and star in their own episodes where they discuss the same subject. Other changes include the setting now being in front of various {{w\|Æon Group\|Æon}} malls in Japan, the replacement of the title sequence with an ending credits sequence, and ~~crossover~~ episodes featuring guests from other ~~franchises~~.		The second season retains the general format, but drops the ''Mystery of Convoy'' theme in regards to both the [[Famicom]] and mobile games and instead has the characters talk about the peculiarities of [[Transformers brand\|''Transformers'']] and ways to make the brand more popular. A second cast, made up of Decepticons [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]], [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] and [[Soundwave (G1)\|Soundwave]], is also introduced and star in their own episodes where they discuss the same subject. Other changes include the setting now being in front of various {{w\|Æon Group\|Æon}} malls in Japan, the replacement of the title sequence with an ending credits sequence, and radio episodes featuring crossover guests from other properties.

	==Cast==		==Cast==

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	[[File:QTransformers the cast.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=2\|Pop. Team. Epic.]]		[[File:QTransformers the cast.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=2\|Pop. Team. Epic.]]

	The short episodes feature a dramatic CGI-rendered [[title sequence]], which proves rather discordant with the actual content of the show: simple, Flash animation of several of the characters—usually [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)\|Lockdown]], joined by guest characters in later episodes—standing around a service area on one of [[Japan]]'s many expressways. The show has no regard for the fourth wall, as the characters are all aware that they are a line of toys made to tie-in with the 30th anniversary of the Transformers brand. The cast is likewise a mash-up of characters from across Transformers history with no concern for such wiki-able concepts as "continuity families" or "universal streams"—the guest characters are all from Generation 1, while the three main cast members are live-action movie characters (the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)\|''Age of Extinction'']] incarnations, specifically), though Optimus and Bumblebee sometimes switch bodies (with no explanation) to designs based on their Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers GT: ~~Mission GT-R (franchise)\|Transformers GT~~]]'' selves.		The short episodes feature a dramatic CGI-rendered [[title sequence]], which proves rather discordant with the actual content of the show: simple, Flash animation of several of the characters—usually [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)\|Lockdown]], joined by guest characters in later episodes—standing around a service area on one of [[Japan]]'s many expressways. The show has no regard for the fourth wall, as the characters are all aware that they are a line of toys made to tie-in with the 30th anniversary of the Transformers brand. The cast is likewise a mash-up of characters from across Transformers history with no concern for such wiki-able concepts as "continuity families" or "universal streams"—the guest characters are all from Generation 1, while the three main cast members are live-action movie characters (the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)\|''Age of Extinction'']] incarnations, specifically), though Optimus and Bumblebee sometimes switch bodies (with no explanation) to designs based on their Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Alternity]]'' selves.

	The show is broken into the two segments. The first is a fast-talking scripted segment that centers on the ''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' mobile game, and the original ''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy\|Mystery of Convoy]]'' game; the show does not shy away from the fact the game was famously terrible, and most of the conversation in these first segments is based around the history of ''{{w\|kusoge}}'', a Japanese portanteau that essentially means "crappy game". Then, the sound of a Japanese ''kotsuzumi'' drum transitions the show into the second segment, in which the voice actors—staying in-character—ad-lib more humorous discussion topics based on what they were talking about in the first half. For example, the first episode starts with a discussion on the ''Q-Transformers'' toyline and its purpose, which then segues into the characters ad-libbing ideas for other types of reboot, such as plush toy Transformers, or a Transformers "{{w\|Yaoi\|Boys Love}}" romance.		The show is broken into the two segments. The first is a fast-talking scripted segment that centers on the ''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' mobile game, and the original ''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy\|Mystery of Convoy]]'' game; the show does not shy away from the fact the game was famously terrible, and most of the conversation in these first segments is based around the history of ''{{w\|kusoge}}'', a Japanese portanteau that essentially means "crappy game". Then, the sound of a Japanese ''kotsuzumi'' drum transitions the show into the second segment, in which the voice actors—staying in-character—ad-lib more humorous discussion topics based on what they were talking about in the first half. For example, the first episode starts with a discussion on the ''Q-Transformers'' toyline and its purpose, which then segues into the characters ad-libbing ideas for other types of reboot, such as plush toy Transformers, or a Transformers "{{w\|Yaoi\|Boys Love}}" romance.