Title sequence

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 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

Prime at perhaps his wussiest.

The Autobot and Decepticon insignias fly by as Optimus Prime and several of his troops transform. After the title flips to different faction colors, the Seekers transform and fire upon several Autobot cars. Optimus Prime and Megatron join the battle. Skywarp clashes with 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 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.

Season 2

Animation: Toei, Ashi Productions

Key animation: Nobuyoshi Habara

"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 before the scenery changes to that of Earth. The "Transformers" title then appears and is snatched in the jaws of Grimlock, where it morphs into Thrust. Grimlock releases Thrust as the rest of the Dinobots transform and fire upon Blitzwing. Blitzwing transforms to tank mode and makes the mistake of firing upon Omega Supreme, who transforms to robot mode and squashes him beneath his heel. Scrapper picks up the remains of Blitzwing, and Omega fires on the approaching Astrotrain, who transforms to space shuttle mode just as the tracks drop off into a pit of lava. Down in the lava, the Insecticons 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.

"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.

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, Kup and Spike choose this strategic time to blast their helpless foes with laser fire. 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 emerges from his plasma bath and fires on a nearby planet, destroying it. Beneath the planet, back on Cybertron, Daniel is confronted by Trypticon, only to be rescued by Metroplex. Then, on Quintessa, Ultra Magnus, Kup and Spike are dropped into a 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, where the Autobots are stuck in slime. 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.

Season 3

Animation: AKOM, Sam Young Studio

Remember that bit about title sequences having better animation than the show itself...?

A vector grid forms the disembodied head of Unicron, orbiting Cybertron. Ratbat flies through his eye as the scene shifts to the landscape of Cybertron and an army of Overcharges in tank mode. One of them fires a blast at the audience which blows up the title. Out in space, Sky Lynx is chasing a unit of Sweeps and a miscolored 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 and 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, 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.

Season 4

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 commercials as well as a few clips recycled from the season 3 title sequence.

"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 then unites beautifully with his head. Elsewhere, the Technobots unite into Computron. Flywheels then transforms to robot mode and fires. An Overcharge appears with the title in front of its cannon in tank mode and blows it up (recycled season 3 footage). Above Cybertron, Triggerhappy and Blowpipe fire and land on the ground. Triggerhappy is immediately tackled by Sureshot. Spoilsport and Blowpipe transform out of gun mode and clash. As they do, Crosshairs and Pinpointer arrive in vehicle mode and transform, only to be immediately tackled by Misfire and Aimless. On another planet, ship mode Fortress Maximus blasts the approaching Terrorcons. 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. 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).

Season 5

Animation: Toei (movie and commercial animation), TMS Entertainment (commercial animation), Charlex (titles)

This title sequence is composed of animation commissioned for several Transformers toy commercials as well as a few clips recycled from The Transformers: The Movie.

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 Cybertronian city. A shuttle blasts off from planet Cybertron and into space. On the planet of Junk, Springer and the Junkions run from Galvatron and Cyclonus, who are spraying them with laserfire (recycled Movie footage). In 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 Double Targetmasters 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 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 Pretenders exit their Pretender shells and rise up into the air in robot mode. On 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.

Generation 2

Animation: Lamb & Company, Doros Motion (Cybernet Space Cube animation)

Rather than sport a theme song, the Generation 2 series featured new CG animation accompanied by narration.

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 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".

Generation 1 (Japanese)

Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers

Title sequence #1

Animation: Toei, Ashi Productions, Nakamura Production

Theme 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" to pad out the full minute-and-twenty-second length.

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 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 Warriors transform to jet mode and fly off (recycled from "More than Meets the Eye, Part 2"). On Cybertron, 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 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, Ashi Productions, Nakamura Production

Theme 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.

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, Bumblebee and 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 transform to robot mode ("The Master Builders"), Warpath transforms to robot mode ("A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court"), Blitzwing transform to tank mode (Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2), Slag and Sludge transform to dinosaur modes ("Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1"), Powerglide transforms to jet mode ("Dinobot Island, Part 1"), Sunstreaker, Smokescreen, Cliffjumper, 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 and Wheeljack transform to vehicle modes (??), 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.

Scramble City: Mobilization

Animation: Toei, Ashi Productions (Season 2 intro footage only)

Theme 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.

"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 Seekers (including 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 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, who chases after 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).

Transformers 2010

Animation: Toei

Theme song: "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 commercials and clips from The Transformers: The Movie. Oddly, The Transformers: The Movie would not be released in Japan until 1989.

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 Protectobots, who transform and open fire on the city. Trypticon transforms first to battle station mode, then dinosaur mode. The Protectobots combine into 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 and Standstorm show off their three transformations as they battle Blitzwing and Astrotrain. And yet elsewhere, the Predacons mow down Sludge and then pose on a cliff before combining into 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).

The Headmasters

Animation: Toei

Key animation Hidetoshi Ōmori

Theme song: "The Headmasters" by Hironobu Kageyama

The first completely original title sequence commissioned by 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.

Apply directly to the footage!

Captain Powermaster and the Robots of the Future!

As the sun is eclipsed by a planet, the title appears on the screen. Chromedome and the Autobot Headmasters head-on and fly toward the audience. Above Earth, the Battleship Maximus transforms and deploys Twincast and the Trainbots. On the Moon, Spike and Daniel Witwicky hop along the surface in their Exosuits as Sixshot and the Decepticon Headmasters fly up behind them. In space, Galvatron, 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 Soundblaster in the chest and sends him flying. 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. The Autobot insignia then appears, and every Autobot that matters lines himself up in front of it, with Chromedome taking center point.

Super-God Masterforce

Animation: Toei

Key animation: Masahiko Ōkura (second seqence only)

Theme song: "Chōjin Masterforce no Theme" by Toshiya Igarashi

Title sequence #1

At a drive-in movie theater, Shūta Gō and 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 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, 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's trailer in battle station mode as the Trainbots soar by in the background, all in the sky above the Autobots' mountain headquarters. Buster and 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, 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 rampages through their city before combining with its fellow 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.

Title sequence #2

Ginrai and the Headmaster Juniors come running towards the audience on a white field (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 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. Human-form Road King, Lightfoot and Ranger slide across a sparkly green background, and their 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.

Victory

Animation: Toei

Theme song: "Transformer V" by Kōji Kaya and Morinoki Children's Chorus

The Brainmasters 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 flies in space above the Earth, as Deathsaurus wreaks havoc in a city down on the planet's surface. Star Saber transforms to robot mode and lunges into battle with Deathsaurus, while the Brainmasters clash with the Breastforce. Elsewhere, the Dinoforce attack the Autobots' 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.

Zone

Animation: Toei

Theme song: "Transformer Z no Theme" by Ichirō Mizuki

Is he union?

Emusa cues the beginning of the sequence by popping up with a clapperboard. The Jet Patrol Team and Sunrunner come flying out of the sunset, over the ocean, followed by the huge form of Dai Atlas, who fills the whole screen. By the time Dai Atlas has passed, the scene has changed to a shot of 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 destroys some kind of flying monster, then transforms to robot mode himself. The Rescue Patrol Team, Battle Patrol Team, and 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 Micromasters ride the Rocket Base itself into battle. 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.

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)

Who. Stole. My. Rubber. Ducky?!

A brief series of clips explaining the series's premise are shown: The Axalon and Darksyde emerge from a transwarp portal and crash on prehistoric Earth. On board the Predacon ship, a computer analyzes the crew's new beast modes, and a DNA scanner scans a rhinoceros and gorilla. A brief shot of 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 oversees his Predacon troops, Cheetor and Waspinator transform into robot mode, the Predacons launch an attack, Rattrap takes cover behind a boulder, Tarantulas fires his leg-guns, and Waspinator and 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) 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. Tarantulas attempts to bite Rattrap. Waspinator flies into the screen. 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

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". We begin with an opening shot of Earth. After Optimus Primal is interrogated by the Vok (using 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 Maximals, 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, Silverbolt, Dinobot, Waspinator, Inferno, and... Tarantulas again. The logo then appears and "Beast Wars!" is uttered a third time.

Season 3

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'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 blocking some energy blasts with his fins, 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-Raptors, the Ark taking off from 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 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" 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 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 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 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" 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.

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 vehicle mode 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 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, and Scuba carrying Diver and Tasmania Kid through a body of water. 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'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.

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" by Cyber Nation Network

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 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. Magnasboss combines against a background of stars. This is followed by a panning shot of Max-B, Dirgegun, Thrustor and 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.

Beast Wars Neo

Title sequence #1

Animation: Ashi Productions

Theme song: "Love For Ever —Kimi o Mamoru Tame ni—" by M.C.R.

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 modes. The camera then pans across the Predacons in their robot modes, 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.

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—" by M.C.R.

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 Landsaurus. The camera then pans over Magmatron's three beast modes before revealing the upper torso of his robot mode. Break dives into some water, Colada strikes at the screen from some grass, and Stampy, Heinrad and 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.

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—" 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 Landsaurus. The camera then pans over Magmatron's three beast modes before revealing the upper torso of his robot mode. Break dives into some water, Colada strikes at the screen from some grass, and Stampy, Heinrad and 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 Predacons and Blentrons 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.

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.

Time to save the world and alienate half the fanbase!

The camera zooms in on Cybertron. Cheetor and Rattrap are shown stepping out of the light of the Oracle in their new technorganic bodies, before looking back at Blackarachnia, who has done the same. Optimus Primal's new form is shown as well. A squad of Cycle Drones rides through the tunnels towards the Oracle's chamber, and the Maximals prepare to face them. On the surface, an army of Tank Drones 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, 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 Generals 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".

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.

Japanese version (Beast Wars Returns)

Animation: Mainframe Entertainment

Theme song: "Phat Planet" by Leftfield

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.

Robots in Disguise (2001)

Animation: Studio Gallop, Dong Woo Animation, Saban Entertainment (CGI)

Theme song: Robots in Disguise theme by Shuki Levy and 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.

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 and Ironhide transform and drive forward. The Autobot Brothers drive through a loop on the Global Space Bridge roadway. Optimus Prime and the Autobot Brothers transform to robot mode one after the other, and Koji runs towards the camera. Ultra Magnus swoops out of the sky, scattering the Commandos, followed anachronistically by the Commandos transforming to robot mode. Stock footage of X-Brawn and 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 transforms to shark mode and grabs up the Plutonium Energy Generator in his jaws. Megatron transforms to dragon mode and shoots bolts of flame at Optimus Prime. Inset windows containing clips of Slapper and Scourge's transformation stock footage appear over footage of Megatron's transformation to bat mode. Gas Skunk fires his left laser, and 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.

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~" by Kōji Wada

BURNING CGI JUSTICE

Silhouettes of Optimus Prime, X-Brawn, Prowl and Side Burn scroll past a pair of wailing red siren strobe lights. A shot of Optimus Prime in 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 CGI dragon mode 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 Predacons and retaliates by blasting Sky-Byte with his "Blaze Baster" attack. Prime transforms into Super Mode and holds 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.

A slightly modified version of this opening was introduced with "Sideburn's Obsession" that replaced the cel-animated renditions of Team Bullet Train towards the end of the sequence with CGI counterparts.

Unicron Trilogy (English)

Armada

{{#if:The narratorArmada's opening credits|

“	The war between the Autobots and the Decepticons rages on as they struggle to retrieve the prized Mini-Cons. There are new and more powerful Mini-Cons surfacing every day. If the Decepticons prove victorious, then Megatron and his enslaved Mini-Cons will control the universe. 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. Now, get ready for a new battle...	”
{{#if:The narrator| —The narrator{{#if:Armada's opening credits|, 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 ship containing the Mini-Cons enters a space bridge. On the other side, the ship crash-lands on the 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:

{{#if:Rad White The alternate intro|

“	Hi! My name's Rad, and I want to tell you about the Transformers: two races of mechanical beings from another world! There's the Autobots, the good guys, and then the Decepticons, a bunch of greedy bullies. They're all fighting over a smaller race of robots called the Mini-Cons. The Mini-Cons crash-landed on Earth thousands of years ago, and they're scattered all over the planet! The Decepticons want to enslave them and use them to increase their power, but the Autobots will put a stop to that evil plan!	”
{{#if:Rad White| —Rad White{{#if: The alternate intro|, The alternate intro}} }} }}

Armada: The Unicron Battles

{{#if:The narratorThe Unicron Battles opening credits|

“	The battlefield has shifted! The Autobots and Decepticons are racing through space to face the greatest evil the Transformers have ever encountered. They have entered... The Unicron Battles!	”
{{#if:The narrator| —The narrator{{#if:The Unicron Battles opening credits|, The Unicron Battles opening credits}} }} }}

Beginning with the episode "Depart," this title sequence promoted the 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 fires a Maximum Blast from his rifle, followed by the Autobot and Decepticon insignias turning into Optimus and Megatron, respectively. Optimus knocks the Star Saber out of Megatron's hands, and Hot Shot catches it and twirls it around as 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 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 Terrorcons. Hot Shot then prepares to Powerlinx with someone as Inferno transforms into robot mode and fires on a group of Terrorcons attacking an energon tower. Ironhide rushes towards an enemy. Then the scene jumps to Optimus, Hot Shot, Inferno, Ironhide, and 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

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“	Our worlds are in danger! To save them and the galaxy, we must find the four Cyber Planet Keys before the Decepticons can use them for evil. It is our mission. Hot Shot! Jetfire! Vector Prime! Landmine! Scattorshot! Optimus Prime! Transform and roll out!	”
{{#if:Optimus Prime| —Optimus Prime{{#if:Cybertron opening credits|, 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 Black Hole, followed by images of Earth, Velocitron, Animatron, Gigantion, and Cybertron. Images of the four Cyber Planet Keys, followed by a river of lava erupting. Megatron and Starscream appear in the fire dimension as the Black Hole destroys a planet. Images of Hot Shot, Jetfire, Vector Prime, Landmine, Scattorshot, and Optimus Prime are shown before the images are replaced by clips of the aforementioned characters transforming into vehicle mode.

On Velocitron, Override transforms and skids to a halt. Hot Shot transforms into car mode as Starscream collides with Jetfire. Thundercracker and Ransack change into robot mode as Optimus fires his blaster. Brief shots of Hot Shot, Landmine, Scattershot, 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

Director: Munetaka Abe

Key animation: Munetaka Abe, Masami Nagata, Osamu Sato, Takashi Sano, Masahiro Yamane (uncredited)

Animation: Raretrick

Theme song: "TRANSFORMER -Dream Again-" by Psychic Lover

{{#if:Optimus PrimeLegends of the Microns' opening credits|

“	The never-ending battle continues from the mechanical planet Cybertron. Now one of the spaceships has departed. For beyond time and space the Mini-Cons arrive... And now...	”
{{#if:Optimus Prime| —Optimus Prime{{#if:Legends of the Microns' opening credits|, Legends of the Microns' opening credits}} }} }}

From "Metamorphosis" to "Comrade," the opening narration footage used before the song is identical to Armada's

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“	The heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons... Have waged an endless Transformers battle between good and evil since ancient times. Now, their battle continues on Earth. Their objective is to obtain the legendary Mini-Cons. What will happen as a result of this battle?	”
{{#if:Optimus Prime| —Optimus Prime{{#if:The first alternate intro|, The first alternate intro}} }} }}

From "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 and 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.

{{#if:Optimus PrimeThe second alternate intro|

“	Evolution! This refers to how the Transformers evolve due to the power of the Mini-Cons. However, the Mini-Cons' power is so potent that even the slightest misuse could destroy a civilization. Seeking to seize every Mini-Con, is the Decepticons' Emperor of Destruction, Megatron! Fighting against him, is the Autobots' Supreme Commander, Optimus Prime! Will this result in him being able to protect them?	”
{{#if:Optimus Prime| —Optimus Prime{{#if:The second alternate intro|, The second alternate intro}} }} }}

From "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," 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 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 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 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, Hot Shot, Smokescreen, Jetfire, Red Alert, Scavenger, and 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, Starscream, Sideways, Demolishor, and 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 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 and Billy. Demolishor and Bonecrusher Powerlinx followed by Cyclonus and Drill Bit. Starscream transforms, and Megatron's stock transformation sequence appears. 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. 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, 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 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 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 suits 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

Director: Munetaka Abe, Masami Nagata

Key animation: Munetaka Abe, Shigeki Awai, Yutaka Matsubara

Animation: Raretrick

Theme song: "Transformers ~Kōtetsu no Yūki~" by Hideaki Takatori

{{#if:Optimus PrimeThe third alternate intro|

“	The history of the Transformers. This is a history of battles where the evil Decepticon army has waged against the heroic Autobot warriors. However, the battle has changed onward due to the rise of a new type of Transformers, known as the Mini-Cons... Fighting to protect them in hopes of liberating them is Optimus Prime... While Megatron wages battle in the hopes of enslaving them all. As new warriors join the conflict, the battle for the Mini-Cons changes into an entirely new scenario.	”
{{#if:Optimus Prime| —Optimus Prime{{#if:The third alternate intro|, 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 and 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, 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.

{{#if:Optimus PrimeThe fourth alternate intro|

“	Planet Cybertron, the birthplace of the Transformers. Their factions have been battling... And now, they've begun moving from Earth into the vastness of space. The strongest weapons in the universe, the Star Saber, Skyboom Shield, and Requiem Blaster... ...have been obtained by Megatron, who has embarked on a quest to conquer the entire universe. Meanwhile, the Autobots also departed in pursuit of him. But what awaits them now? And what is the destiny of the Mini-Cons? The battles are increasingly becoming more intense!	”
{{#if:Optimus Prime| —Optimus Prime{{#if:The fourth alternate intro|, The fourth alternate intro}} }} }}

From "Miracle" to the series finale, "Mortal Combat," Optimus gives his fifth and longest narration

Shots from "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 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, Hot Shot, Red Alert, 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 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

Title sequence #1

Animation: Studio A-CAT

Theme song: "Taiyō no transform!!" by Hiroshi Kitadani

Hot Shot, Jetfire, Inferno, and Ironhide all fly toward the screen in vehicle mode. Optimus Prime comes too and transforms. Optimus combines with the Prime Force, and the title appears. Alpha Quintesson appears and creates the Terrorcons. Kicker and Ironhide come running on a field. Kicker then rides his bike, as seen in Cybertron City. Then Kicker and Misha Miramond hold hands against a stock background; they try to kiss but go through each other. 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, Dr. Jones, and 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. 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

Title sequence #1

Animation: GONZO

Theme song: "CALL YOU... Kimi to Boku no Mirai" by Shinji Kakijima

From "Fallen" to "Detour"

The camera zooms into a box of light, going past Cybertron, Earth, Velocitron, Animatron, and Gigantion, and the title appears. Then the camera pans down to Earth, where Coby races a motorcycle before accepting a water bottle. Then there are two shots of Lori: her yelling at the screen and turning toward the screen wearing pigtails. Then Reverb and Six-Speed huddle around a laughing 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, Snarl, Backstop, Scourge, Sideways, Ransack, 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

Animation: GONZO

Theme song: "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 temporarily blacked out), with Sideways and Soundwave appearing in front of Planet X; Starscream standing among flames; the kids looking wistfully over different vistas of nature; 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.

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.

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, standing with his arms folded (followed by clips of him transforming and fighting). Next we pass 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, 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, 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 then comes speeding by in 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, Blitzwing, Megatron, Lugnut and 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 on a tricycle. She plants her key in the trike, turning it into a jetpack and proceeds to disappear down the end of the tunnel.

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." by JAM Project

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, Blitzwing (in jet mode) and Lugnut fly over an ocean. Tank mode Shockwave bursts out of the ground, and Lockdown speeds in front of him. 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 Dinobots to burst out of the scenery behind her and charge forward.

Ratchet, Prowl and Bumblebee appear side by side in front of New York City's Flatiron Building, transform, and drive into the camera. In London, Bulkhead enters stage right and also transforms, driving past Elizabeth Tower, followed by Arcee and Ironhide, who fly alongside him. Jazz, Blurr and 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 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, only shining a little light on him as it passes over his head, to reveal a teasing glimpse of the Autobot spaceship.

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 boosters) in front of the Eiffel Tower, while Prowl and Lockdown duel close to the [[wikipedia:{{#if:|:}}Tsūtenkaku|{{#if:||Tsūtenkaku}}]] tower in Osaka, Japan. Lugnut fires bullets in front of the 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 pyramids, 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 Longarm, and then out of a water spout, Starscream's army of 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 getting a close-up. The male clones gesture dramatically as the towering form of Megatron in 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 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. 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) standing on a different version of the logo.

Japanese version #2

Maybe the other Blackout is Animated Grindor!

Beginning with "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, Electrostatic Soundwave, and 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; 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 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.

Cyber Missions

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Prime

English version #1

Animation studio: Polygon Pictures

Theme by: Brian Tyler

Light of the Moon.

Introduced in the 2011 episode "Masters & Students", the Prime opening sequence shows Team Prime driving down a speedway at night before Optimus Prime transforms and is flanked by his four teammates in robot mode. It quickly fades to Autobot Outpost Omega One and Raf jumping into a transforming Bumblebee, Miko getting inside Bulkhead and Jack jumping onto Arcee and driving through the GroundBridge. Megatron is then seen on Cybertron firing his fusion cannon, while 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 symbol and then 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, Smokescreen and Ultra Magnus have not been included. Megatron fires his fusion cannon, now accompanied by Starscream and Shockwave, while Predaking fires on Optimus and swoops to greet his punch with a bite.

Japanese version #1

Animation studio: Polygon Pictures

Theme song: "FEELING" by BIGBANG

The intro begins with the members of Team Prime (with Cliffjumper replacing 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, Bumblebee, Ratchet, Bulkhead, and 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, Starscream, and 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's 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.

Japanese version #2

Animation studio: Polygon Pictures

Theme song: "TRANSFORMERZ" by m-flo

Introduced in 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 and Knock Out, and Airachnid. Megatron then fires at the camera, Bulkhead and Breakdown duel in the Arctic, the kids flee from Terrorcon 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, ending the intro.

Japanese version #3

Animation studio: Polygon Pictures

Theme song: "TRANSFORMERZ (version 2.0)" by m-flo

Introduced in Forgotten Transformation! Optimus Has Become a Decepticon, this intro begins with Team Prime, Wheeljack, and the Decepticons (minus Dreadwing, but adding in some Insecticons and 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 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, 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.

Japanese version #4

Animation studio: Polygon Pictures

Theme song: "TRANSFORMERZ (version 2.0)" by m-flo

Introduced in 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 and Apex Armor, respectively), Megatron commands his new armada, Starscream dons the Apex Armor, Dreadwing stands on the deck of the 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 prepares to fire his arm cannon, Arcee struggles against an enemy, Optimus jumps at the camera, Miko talks with Wheeljack inside the Jackhammer, Arcee and Miko gaze at each other by the sunset, Arcee and Cliffjumper grab hands, Smokescreen shakes Optimus's 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, 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.

Rescue Bots

Season 1

Animation studio: Atomic Cartoons

Theme by: Starr Parodi and Jeff Eden Fair (music); Nicole Dubuc (lyrics); Josh Ramsay (vocals)

The Rescue Bots' ship flies through space with the crew in tubes, before landing on Earth and its crew disembarking. On Griffin Rock, Optimus Prime talks to them over the monitor. The Burns family stands ready. The Rescue Bots work with the Burns family—Blades shakes Cody's hand, Heatwave sprays water with 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 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.

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 Myles, the last change being the delay of the stock footage.

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's skid, plus High Tide's megabot transformation. Blurr and Salvage were added to the title card alongside Cody and Frankie's updated models.

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)

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

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

Ace Attorney called. They want their close-up speed lines back.

Bumblebee jumps in from the right side of the screen, striking a pose as he lands. 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, 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'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 Seekers emerge. The camera pans down towards the hexagonal pattern of the ground as images of Grimlock, Maccadam, Chromia and 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 driving towards the camera, flanked by Wheeljack and Chromia running alongside them and 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 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

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, Grimlock, Hot Rod, Wheeljack, and 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

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Like the previous intro, the sequence is identical until the AllSpark bursts open. It then cuts to a Quintesson Prosecutor appearing from the bottom of the frame, followed in sequence by Megatron, Optimus, Dead End, Hot Rod in his Stealth Force colors, and 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. As it zooms in, Soundwave's image crossfades to 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, Slug, and 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 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 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, Alpha Strike, Lockdown, Dead End, and 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 supersoldiers 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 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)

Picture day at the academy plays it a little more fast and loose.

Hot Shot chases a cube across a court, where Optimus Prime catches it. Hot Shot heads through a ground bridge portal, and Prime's face transitions to Wedge's tablet, who heads off after an okay from Heatwave. A car passes by, and Chase overlooks 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'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 finishing an obstacle course, her performance gaining an thumbs-up from Blades. The recruits head down the tubes, and as Hot Shot's touchdown signals them to head off in vehicle mode, Optimus, 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.

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 Terrans 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.

Wild King

Animation studio:

Theme song: "Wild King" by Nao Anno

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