Transformers: Kōtetsu no Yūki

Transformers: Legends of the Microns opening theme
So, is the galaxy powered by these guys running in wheels?
"Transformers ~Kōtetsu no Yūki~" Transformers ～鋼鉄の勇気～ "Transformers ~Steel Courage~"
Performed by:	Hideaki Takatori
Composed by:	Hideaki Takatori
Lyrics by:	Hideaki Takatori
Arranged by:	Hiroaki Kagoshima

"Transformers ~Kōtetsu no Yūki~" (Transformers ～鋼鉄の勇気～, "Transformers ~Steel Courage~") is the second opening theme for the Legends of the Microns cartoon, debuting in episode 27 "Detection".

Lyrics

The lyrics on this page have been translated more idiomatically than literally.

TV size edit

Original Japanese (Transform!) 鋼鉄の勇気かがやけ まぶしいひかりを浴びて 渦巻く銀河のかなたへ 旅立てよ Transformers 深い闇に こたえを求め 胸を焦がす 闘いの日々 運命に 進化してく 生命体 傷つきさまよい それでも やさしさ探しあてたとき 君の中 なにかが 変わりはじめる Transform! 鋼鉄の勇気かがやけ まぶしいひかりを浴びて 渦巻く銀河のかなたへ 旅立てよ Transformers 伝説の勇者闘え！ あふれる想い抱いて いつの日かこの宇宙(そら)いっぱい 勝ち誇れ Transformers

Rōmaji transliteration (Transform!) Kōtetsu no yūki kagayake Mabushii hikari o abite Uzumaku ginga no kanata e Tabitate yo Transformers Fukai yami ni kotae o motome Mune o kogasu tatakai no hibi Unmei ni shinkashiteku seimeitai Kizu tsukisa mayoi sore demo Yasashi sa sagashi ateta toki Kimi no naka nanika ga kawari hajimeru Transform! Kōtetsu no yūki kagayake Mabushii hikari o abite Uzumaku ginga no kanata e Tabitate yo Transformers Densetsu no yūsha tatakae! Afureru omoi daite Itsu no hi ka kono sora ippai Kachi hokore Transformers

English translation (Transform!) Shine with your steel courage Bask in the radiant light, and Go beyond the swirling galaxy Journey forth, Transformers Seeking answers in the deep darkness, Yearning for the days of battle, Lifeforms evolve toward their destiny When you are hurt and wandering, And yet you find kindness, Something inside you will begin to change Transform! Shine with your steel courage Bask in the radiant light, and Go beyond the swirling galaxy Journey forth, Transformers Legendary heroes, fight on! The universe (sky) will one day Be filled with overflowing feelings Be victorious, Transformers

Full version

Original Japanese (Transform!) 鋼鉄の勇気かがやけ まぶしいひかりを浴びて 渦巻く銀河のかなたへ 旅立てよ Transformers 深い闇に こたえを求め 胸を焦がす 闘いの日々 運命に 進化してく 生命体 傷つきさまよい それでも やさしさ探しあてたとき 君の中 なにかが 変わりはじめる Transform! 鋼鉄の勇気かがやけ まぶしいひかりを浴びて 渦巻く銀河のかなたへ 旅立てよ Transformers 伝説の勇者闘え！ あふれる想い抱いて いつの日かこの宇宙(そら)いっぱい 勝ち誇れ Transformers 出遭い別れ くりかえすたび “強くなれ”と 心が叫ぶ 哀しみに 錆びつかないで 魂 頬をこぼれてく 涙は 自分を磨きあげた勲章(あかし) もっと君を 君自身を 信じて (all're one!) 鋼鉄の勇気かがやけ 鋼の意思つらぬけ 燃え立つコロナを背にうけ 熱くなれ Shinin' Spark!! 鋼鉄の勇気かがやけ まぶしいひかりを浴びて 渦巻く銀河のかなたへ 旅立てよ Transformers 伝説の勇者闘え！ あふれる想い抱いて いつの日かこの宇宙(そら)いっぱい 勝ち誇れ Transformers (Transform!)

Rōmaji transliteration (Transform!) Kōtetsu no yūki kagayake Mabushii hikari o abite Uzumaku ginga no kanata e Tabitate yo Transformers Fukai yami ni kotae o motome Mune o kogasu tatakai no hibi Unmei ni shinkashiteku seimeitai Kizu tsukisa mayoi sore demo Yasashi sa sagashi ateta toki Kimi no naka nanika ga kawari hajimeru Transform! Kōtetsu no yūki kagayake Mabushii hikari o abite Uzumaku ginga no kanata e Tabitate yo Transformers Densetsu no yūsha tatakae! Afureru omoi daite Itsu no hi ka kono sora ippai Kachi hokore Transformers Deai wakare kurkikaesu tabi "Tsuyoku nare" to kokoro ga sakebu Kanashimi ni sabitsukanai de tamashii Hō o koboreteku namida wa Jibun o migakiage ta akashi Motto kimi o kimi jishin o shinjite (all're one!) Kōtetsu no yūki kagayake Hagane no ishi tsuranuke Moetatsu corona o se ni uke Atsuku nare Shinin' Spark!! Kōtetsu no yūki kagayake Mabushii hikari o abite Uzumaku ginga no kanata e Tabitate yo Transformers Densetsu no yūsha tatakae! Afureru omoi daite Itsu no hi ka kono sora ippai Kachi hokore Transformers (Transform!)

English translation (Transform!) Shine with your steel courage Bask in the radiant light, and Go beyond the swirling galaxy Journey forth, Transformers Seeking answers in the deep darkness, Yearning for the days of battle, Lifeforms evolve toward their destiny When you are hurt and wandering, And yet you find kindness, Something inside you will begin to change Transform! Shine with your steel courage Bask in the radiant light, and Go beyond the swirling galaxy Journey forth, Transformers Legendary heroes, fight on! The universe (sky) will one day Be filled with overflowing feelings Be victorious, Transformers Each time we meet and part repeatedly, Our hearts cry out, "Be strong!" Don't get your soul rusty with sorrow The tears that spill down your cheeks Are medals (proof) that you improved yourself Believe in yourself more, believe in yourself (all're one!) Shine with your steel courage, Persevere with your steel will, and Feel the blazing corona on your back Grow hot, Shinin' Spark!! Shine with your steel courage Bask in the radiant light, and Go beyond the swirling galaxy Journey forth, Transformers Legendary heroes, fight on! The universe (sky) will one day Be filled with overflowing feelings Be victorious, Transformers (Transformers!)

Single release

Track listing

1. "Transformers ~Kōtetsu no Yūki~"
2. "Don't Give Up!!"
3. "Transformers ~Kōtetsu no Yūki~ (Original Karaoke)"
4. "Don't Give Up!! (Original Karaoke)"

Release date: July 23, 2003
Label: Columbia Music Entertainment
Prod. code: CODC-2111
ASIN: B00009SEYX

Album releases

All releases listed feature the full version of the song, unless otherwise noted.

• 2003 — Transformers Theme Song Collection (Columbia Music Entertainment)
• 2007 — Transformers Song Universe (Columbia Music Entertainment)

Trivia

• This song contains lyrics that directly reference points that characters say in the Legends of the Microns cartoon up until this point.
  • The theme of evolution being the fate of all life forms comes from Alexis' line in "Base" of everyone wanting to evolve.
  • The lyric of seeking answers comes from Starscream's discussion with Demolishor about wanting to know why the Transformers fight in "Rebellion".
• On February 18, 2024, Hideaki, along with his jazz band Zetki, created a self-cover of the song.

References

• Original Japanese lyrics from Otakebihonpo
• Clean version of opening at YouTube