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 wo abite Uzumaku ginga no kanata e Tabitate yo Transformers Fukai yami ni kotae wo motome Mune wo 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 wo abite Uzumaku ginga no kanata e Tabitate yo Transformers Densetsu no yūsha tatakae! Afureru omoidaite Itsu no hi ka kono sora ippai Kachi hokore Transformers

English translation (Transform!) The steel courage shines Basking in the radiant light Spinning off into the galaxy Begin the journey, Transformers Seeking an answer in the deep darkness Yearning for those daily battles Evolution is the fate of life-forms In spite of this wandering fragility It's time to search for kindness Something within you starts to change Transform! The steel courage shines Basking in the radiant light Spinning off into the galaxy Begin the journey, Transformers Fight, legendary heroes! Embrace these overflowing feelings One day this sky will be full Be triumphant, 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 wo abite Uzumaku ginga no kanata e Tabitate yo Transformers Fukai yami ni kotae wo motome Mune wo 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 wo 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 wo koboreteku namida wa Jibun wo migakiage ta akashi Motto kimi wo kimi jishin wo shinjite (all're one!) Kōtetsu no yūki kagayake Hagane no ishi tsuranuke Moetatsu corona wo se ni uke Atsuku nare Shinin' Spark!! Kōtetsu no yūki kagayake Mabushii hikari wo 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!) The steel courage shines Basking in the radiant light Spin off into the galaxy Begin the journey, Transformers Seeking an answer in the deep darkness Yearning for those daily battles Evolution is the fate of life-forms In spite of this wandering fragility It's time to search for kindness Something within you starts to change Transform! The steel courage shines Basking in the radiant light Spin off into the galaxy Begin the journey, Transformers Fight, legendary heroes! Embrace these overflowing feelings One day this sky will be full Be triumphant, Transformers Meeting and separating multiple times The heart calls out "Become stronger" So the soul won't be broken down by sorrow Tears spill down the cheek It's proof of improving yourself Keep believing in yourself (all're one!) The steel courage shines Piercing the metal's purpose The corona blazing from behind Become hot, Shinin' Spark!! The steel courage shines Basking in the radiant light Spin off into the galaxy Begin the journey, Transformers Fight, legendary heroes! Embrace these overflowing feelings One day this sky will be full Be triumphant, Transformers (Transform!)

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 to 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 for answers comes from Starscream's discussion with Demolishor about wanting to know why the Transformers fight in "Rebellion".

References

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