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Transufômâ: Maikuron densetsu (2002)
This Is MY Transformers!
I've been bred Transformers since a very young age, even though being born 14 years after More Than Meets The Eyes (Part 1). I love them, but there's one thing they'll never be. My first Transformers. That title goes to Armada.
One thing that made this series for me was not the Autobots vs the Decepticons, which is ever present, but the Unicron story arc. The themes and character development in this series is also awesome. In this series, there was a sense EVERYTHING was connected, from meeting Rad, to Prime dying, to the death of Unicron. This is better than G1, where it was "The Matrix", the n "The Plasma Energy Key."
Another thing is the character development. My favourite was Hot Shot, turning from immature brat into a leader. This is key, and a success in some ways, as he proved he can match Galvatron when he raided the Decepticon base, after losing the Star Saber all the way back in series 1.
Another brilliant character is Sideways. There was always a sense "something's not quite right" about Sideways at the very start, his facial features were much more intimidating than any other bot. It always seemed darker when he was around.
Starscream was interesting also, as he was so different to G1 Starscream, yet relatable. Instead of greed, this Starscream was driven by pride, craving praise and honour from his leader. He, in many ways, is shown to be the most brave and honourable, giving his own life to reveal the threat of Unicron and unite the forces of Cybertron.
Themes are also something that intrigues me in this series. The first theme is fate. There was also a sense of a greater force dictating, manipulating. Sideways playing the Snake, forcing Thrust (Eve) to convince Megatron (Adam) to take the Minicons (the Apple). Also, the Rad and High Wire arc portray fate, showing a greater good was always beating the evil and making sure Unicron was already beaten at the start.
This leads onto free will, the human nature of the Minicons. Without the personality of Rad driving High Wire out of slavery, giving him the freedom to chose, evil would concur. The way Autobots understand this, and are willing to defend it, earns the respect of the Autobots as we see Prime taking the full fire power of Megatron and the Hydra-Canon in a later episode to keep free-will.
All round, it is a great series and definitely up with G1 and puts shame onto Energon and Cybertron, proving a straight forward, simple, story arc can be as effective. It will forever be my favourite, my Transformers.