Cain

This article is about the little boy from Zone. For the little boy from Headmasters, see Kane.

Cain is an Autobot-allied alien from the Zone portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

Cain (カイン Kain) is a former resident of the planet Feminia. After the Nine Great Demon Generals destroyed his homeworld, he moved to planet Zone to live and work with the Autobots. He is best friends with an Earth boy named Akira and has a talking pet bunny-bird named Emusa.

Fiction

Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity

Zone cartoon

Voice actor: Eiko Yamada (Japanese)

Cain was rescued from the destruction of his planet by Victory Saber and transported in Galaxy Shuttle to on Zone, surrounded by technology and robots. Not that he minded, even if Emusa did. When the Decepticons attacked Zone, Cain was forced to leave that planet, joining the Autobots in pursuit of the Decepticons.

This took them to the planet Earth where Cain met a new friend, a young boy named Akira. He helped the Autobots to rescue Akira, and when the fighting was over admired the beautiful scenery. What a wonderful world Earth was—almost as beautiful as Cain's lost home. Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!

Later, Cain, Akira, and Emusa were present on the Earth's moon when Metrotitan attacked the "Zone City" stationed there in defense of the planet. As Metrotitan obliterated both the base and Galaxy Shuttle, the three escaped the destruction in Rabbicrater. Zone #8 Returning to Earth, the three felt the effects of Metrotitan's new weapon, the "Freeze Beam Gun". Roadfire made short work of Metrotitan, ending this threat. Zone #9

Violengiguar himself then came to Earth, intent on stealing the Zodiac. He plowed through the Powered Masters to grab the Galaxy Rocket, both obtaining the Zodiac and abducting Emusa, Cain, Akira, and Moonradar in the process. Zone #10 The Powered Masters followed Violengiguar to the mysterious Tenth Planet, where Violengiguar split into three insect monsters. Roadfire defended the Galaxy Rocket from Lenger, saving the captives inside. Zone #11

After the Powered Masters defeated Violengiguar's final form with their Zodiac-fueled Rainbow Powered Attack, sunlight returned to the Tenth Planet. The Zodiac rainbow remained in the sky, causing the world to sprout greenery and flowers. Though Cain, Akira, Emusa, and the Transformers all came from different worlds, they realized they'd need all their strength and each other's help to make this new world a peaceful one. As Cain and Akira ran through a field of flowers together, holding each other's hands, Emusa placed one in Akira's hair. Zone #12

Legends comic

In 2038, Cain and Akira lived on Zone. When Violengiguar emerged again, they awaited his arrival. The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2 When Violengiguar and Dai Atlas battled, Cain and Akira looked upon the Autobot's fury with apprehension. LG-EX Daiatlas

Zone comic

Well then.

Cain was rescued from the Decepticon assault of his planet by Victory Saber and transported in Galaxy Shuttle to Zone. When the Decepticons attacked Zone in turn, Cain was forced to evacuate once more, joining the Autobots in pursuit of the Decepticons.

This took them to the planet Earth where Cain met a new friend, a young boy named Akira. He helped the Autobots to rescue Akira, and when the fighting was over admired the beautiful scenery. What a wonderful world Earth was—almost as beautiful as Cain's lost home. Zone

Later, Cain, Akira, and Emusa were present on the Earth's moon when Metrotitan attacked the "Zone City" stationed there in defense of the planet. As Metrotitan obliterated both the base and Galaxy Shuttle, the three escaped the destruction in Rabbicrater. Zone #8 Returning to Earth, the three felt the effects of Metrotitan's new weapon, the "Freeze Beam Gun". Roadfire made short work of Metrotitan, ending this threat. Zone #9

Violengiguar himself then came to Earth, intent on stealing the Zodiac. He plowed through the Powered Masters to grab the Galaxy Rocket, both obtaining the Zodiac and abducting Emusa, Cain, Akira, and Moonradar in the process. Zone #10 The Powered Masters followed Violengiguar to the mysterious Tenth Planet, where Violengiguar split into three insect monsters. Roadfire defended the Galaxy Rocket from Lenger, saving the captives inside. Zone #11

After the Powered Masters defeated Violengiguar's final form with their Zodiac-fueled Rainbow Powered Attack, sunlight returned to the Tenth Planet. The Zodiac rainbow remained in the sky, causing the world to sprout greenery and flowers. Though Cain, Akira, Emusa, and the Transformers all came from different worlds, they realized they'd need all their strength and each other's help to make this new world a peaceful one. As Cain and Akira ran through a field of flowers together, holding each other's hands, Emusa placed one in Akira's hair. Zone #12

Notes

Don't ask what his power level is.

• Cain's name is written with the katakana used to render the name of the biblical Cain, hence the spelling used on this wiki. Note, however, that "Cain" is pronounced in Japanese similar to German, like "line" instead of "lane" as in English.
• It is strongly implied that Cain and Akira are romantically attracted to one another.
• Cain and his Zone chums went through some notable redesigning before they made it to the small screen. As illustrated at right, Cain was originally golden-haired and had a scarf. Also, dressed like Pegasus Seiya.