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'''Tokyo''' (東京 ''Tōkyō'') is | '''Tokyo''' (東京 ''Tōkyō'') is the capital city in the country of [[Japan]] on [[Earth]]. It seems to be a magnet for disaster, as it is always under attack by super-powered [[Transformer]]s and the occasional [[Hojoni|giant lizard]]. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
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====''Kiss Players''==== | ====''Kiss Players''==== | ||
At the end of the Unicron War of 2005, the newly-empowered [[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] defeated the [[Decepticon]] leader [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], hurling him into space. Unfortunately, Galvatron crash-landed on Earth, obliterating Tokyo. One year later, much of the city had been restored, with the headquarters of the [[Earth Defense Command]] built on top of the impact crater. Drawn to the source of their [[Unicron]]-created cells, the [[Legion]] army converged on the city, with only the Tokyo [[Autorooper]] Team to keep them at bay. {{storylink|Kiss Players (manga)|Kiss Players}} | At the end of the Unicron War of [[2005]], the newly-empowered [[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] defeated the [[Decepticon]] leader [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], hurling him into space. Unfortunately, Galvatron crash-landed on Earth, obliterating Tokyo. One year later, much of the city had been restored, with the headquarters of the [[Earth Defense Command]] built on top of the impact crater. Drawn to the source of their [[Unicron]]-created cells, the [[Legion]] army converged on the city, with only the Tokyo [[Autorooper]] Team to keep them at bay. {{storylink|Kiss Players (manga)|Kiss Players}} | ||
===Marvel Generation 1 comics=== | ===Marvel Generation 1 comics=== | ||
[[Image:Tokyounderbase.jpg|right|180px|thumb|There are giant alien transforming robots fighting each other on Earth and the Japanese are unaware? That's pretty hard to believe.]] | [[Image:Tokyounderbase.jpg|right|180px|thumb|There are giant alien transforming robots fighting each other on Earth and the Japanese are unaware? That's pretty hard to believe.]] When [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] absorbed a portion of the [[Underbase]], Tokyo was one of the three cities he chose to destroy. He announced this, of course, out loud, so when he arrived, an army of [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s led by [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] were waiting for him. | ||
When [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] absorbed a portion of the [[Underbase]], Tokyo was one of the three cities he chose to destroy. He announced this, of course, out loud, so when he arrived, an army of [[Autobot | |||
While in the city, these Transformers are taken out by Starscream, in the following order: | While in the city, these Transformers are taken out by Starscream, in the following order: | ||
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[[Miko Nakadai]] hails from Tokyo. When [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] was explaining the [[ground bridge]], she asked if it could enable her to visit her parents instantaneously. Ratchet replied it could, and suggested sending her and the [[Jack Darby|other]] [[Raf Esquivel|two]] kids in that moment, to which she told him to "watch it". {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 2}} | [[Miko Nakadai]] hails from Tokyo. When [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] was explaining the [[ground bridge]], she asked if it could enable her to visit her parents instantaneously. Ratchet replied it could, and suggested sending her and the [[Jack Darby|other]] [[Raf Esquivel|two]] kids in that moment, to which she told him to "watch it". {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 2}} | ||
===Transformers Annual 2011=== | ===Live-action movie continuity=== | ||
====Transformers Annual 2011==== | |||
[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] were led to Tokyo when Decepticon activity was detected there. They located [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] and [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]], and briefly fought with the two Decepticons, before discovering that the attack was a diversion. {{storylink|Sam in Danger}} | [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] were led to Tokyo when Decepticon activity was detected there. They located [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] and [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]], and briefly fought with the two Decepticons, before discovering that the attack was a diversion. {{storylink|Sam in Danger}} | ||
Revision as of 02:00, 16 March 2011
Tokyo (東京 Tōkyō) is the capital city in the country of Japan on Earth. It seems to be a magnet for disaster, as it is always under attack by super-powered Transformers and the occasional giant lizard.
Fiction
Generation 1 cartoon continuity
Generation 1 cartoon
Optimus Prime, Blaster and Bumblebee took Omega Supreme to Tokyo, and raced around the city trying to capture the electricity gremlin Kremzeek. Kremzeek!
Kiss Players
At the end of the Unicron War of 2005, the newly-empowered Rodimus Prime defeated the Decepticon leader Galvatron, hurling him into space. Unfortunately, Galvatron crash-landed on Earth, obliterating Tokyo. One year later, much of the city had been restored, with the headquarters of the Earth Defense Command built on top of the impact crater. Drawn to the source of their Unicron-created cells, the Legion army converged on the city, with only the Tokyo Autorooper Team to keep them at bay. Kiss Players
Marvel Generation 1 comics
When Starscream absorbed a portion of the Underbase, Tokyo was one of the three cities he chose to destroy. He announced this, of course, out loud, so when he arrived, an army of Autobots and Decepticons led by Grimlock and Scorponok were waiting for him.
While in the city, these Transformers are taken out by Starscream, in the following order:
- The Throttlebots (Searchlight, Chase, Freeway, Wideload, Rollbar.)
- Thundercracker and Skywarp
- The Dinobots (Snarl, Swoop, Sludge, and Slag.)
- The Predacons (Razorclaw, Rampage, Tantrum, Headstrong, Divebomb.)
- Grimlock
Scorponok retreated to the Ark and Starscream left for his final targeted city, Buenos Aires. Dark Star
Marvel Generation 2 comics
Tokyo was one of the cities attacked in the Decepticons global assault. The Gathering Darkness
Dreamwave Generation 1 comics
The Ginza district of Tokyo was the site of a publicity event to shore up flagging support for the Autobots. The event was disrupted by Megatron's appearance.
Megatron, Optimus Prime, Jazz, Bluestreak and 212 civilians were summarily teleported from the ensuing battle to Labyrinth by the Keepers. Keepers Trilogy
Dreamwave Energon comics
Tokyo was attacked by hundreds of Cruellocks, which were ultimately driven off by the arrival of the reborn and very angry Megatron. Multiplicity, Pt. 4
Prime cartoon
Miko Nakadai hails from Tokyo. When Ratchet was explaining the ground bridge, she asked if it could enable her to visit her parents instantaneously. Ratchet replied it could, and suggested sending her and the other two kids in that moment, to which she told him to "watch it". Darkness Rising, Part 2
Live-action movie continuity
Transformers Annual 2011
Optimus Prime, Ironhide, Ratchet and Sideswipe were led to Tokyo when Decepticon activity was detected there. They located Barricade and Grindor, and briefly fought with the two Decepticons, before discovering that the attack was a diversion. Sam in Danger
Notes
- The Car Robots cartoon was set in Tokyo, but when it was brought over to the United States as Robots in Disguise, the location was changed to Metro City.