From the Cybertron Satellite, Transformers Division
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From the Cybertron Satellite, Transformers Division (サイバトロンサテライト こちらトランスフォーマー部 Saibatoron Sateraito Kochira Toransufōmā-bu) is one of two supplemental segments added to the Japanese version of the Transformers: Prime cartoon (the second being Arms Micron Theater).
It stars the popular "Idol" group Tokyo Girls' Style, who play with the new toys, and are given instructions, history lessons, and so on by the voice of Vector Sigma (played by Keiji Fujiwara).
For the first five episodes, Cybertron Satellite came before Arms Micron Theater. In episode 6, it moved to the second slot, just before the closing credits, and has been there ever since.
Episodes
Season 1
- Episode 1
- Vector Sigma contacts the surprised Tokyo Girls' Style members, declaring that they will help spread information about Transformers in the form of the "Transformers Division". The girls are vaguely aware of what the franchise is, with Hitomi having watched one of the films, and Ayano decides that they'll use this program to talk about it. Vector Sigma then explains that Transformers started in the 1980s, surprising the girls with the fact that the franchise is older than they are, and that in this latest incarnation of the series, the robots' weapons also turn into robots known as Arms Microns. Perfect Transformation! Enter the Transformers
- Episode 2
- While the Transformers Division plays with Prime toys, Vector Sigma continues talking about Arms Microns, explaining that they're weapons that have achieved sentience and that wielding them powers Transformers up through a process known as "Arms Up". The computer then points the girls to the Arms Up Mission Game available online to learn more about how this power-up works. Dark Transformation! Dark Energon
- Episode 3
- During their play time, Mei notices that the Arms Microns can be combined. Vector Sigma reveals that this is known as "Linking", and with specific combinations being called "Combos", such as the Star Saber and Morning Star built by Ayano and Hitomi. While the other three check out the Arms Up Mission Game again, Ayano and Miyu "combine" by posing for the camera together. Rescue Transformation! Fowler in Crisis
- Episode 4
- Miyu is playing zombie and attacking her friends when Vector Sigma decides it's time to invent some Arms Up modes for battling the undead Terrorcons. They make up Mecha Uchi Ban Ban Mode and Mecha Uchi Kidō Type for Bumblebee and Sekkensenrenzan Mode for Ratchet, and Vector Prime invites the viewers to test the effectiveness of their own combinations against Terrorcon Cliffjumper in the Arms Up Mission Game. The Tokyo Girls' Style members decide to "customize" themselves as well by getting new Transformers Division uniforms. Infiltration Transformation! Battleship Nemesis
- Episode 5
- The girls receive their new outfits and discuss choosing a division leader, so Vector Sigma suggests that they decide through a competition to see who can transform a Bumblebee toy the fastest. While they compete, Vector Sigma shills a Transformers Prime Transformation Challenge app with a similar concept. Miyu wins and is declared commander of the Transformers Division. Explosive Transformation! Spacebridge Battle
- Episode 6
- Aerial Transformation! Skyquake
- Episode 7
- Freezing Transformation!? Terror of the Minicons
- Episode 8
- Secret Sword Transformation! Introducing Wheeljack
- Episode 9
- Reckless Transformation! Protect the Dingus!
- Episode 10
- All-Out Assault Transformation! The Pair of Assassins
- Episode 11
- Acceleration Transformation! Speed Match!
- Episode 12
- Mystery Insect Transformation! Forest of the Spider Woman!
- Episode 13
- Phantom Transformation! Mind-Diving
- Episode 14
- Counterattack Transformation! The Resurrection of Megatron!
Notes
- Due to the addition of the two promo segments, as well as a considerably longer title sequence and end credits, each primary episode of Prime has had approximately three minutes of content removed for time constraints. These edits are mostly intuitive and unintrusive so as not to harm the coherency of the narrative.
