What are Japanese Transformers called?

The Transformers toy-line is typically divided into two main factions: the heroic Autobots and their opponents, the evil Decepticons. They are known in Japan as the Cybertrons and Destrons, respectively, although more recent releases often use the English terms.

What are Autobots called in Japan?

In the Japanese series, the planet is referred to as “Cybertron” (first shown on Japanese Galaxy Force packaging, despite the fact that “Cybertron” is the Japanese name for “Autobot”) pronounced as セイバートロン Seibātoron.

What is Optimus Prime called in Japan?

Convoy
Optimus Prime, known in Japan as Convoy (コンボイ, Konboi), is a fictional character created by the Transformers franchise.

What jet is Starscream Transformer?

A Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, the jet Starscream is based on.

Is Transformers big in Japan?

Yes OF COURSE it was popular in Japan, and still is just maybe not as much as it once was. Just a modicum of research will reveal that G1 was hugely popular over there and ran successfully for 7 years and 6 TV series, three being totally unique to Japan.

Did the Japanese create the Transformers?

The character and toy designs for the original Transformers characters originated from Japanese toymaker Takara before being imported by American toymaker Hasbro, with the brand becoming a joint venture between the two companies for the subsequent 38 years.

Why is Optimus called Convoy in Japan?

The name “Convoy” derives from “Battle Convoy”, the Japanese name of Optimus Prime’s precursor in the Diaclone toyline, because the name “Optimus Prime” is difficult for Japanese kids to remember and pronounce.

Did Japan Create Transformers?

Did Transformers originate from Japan?

The Transformers began with the 1980s Japanese toy lines Micro Change and Diaclone. They presented robots able to transform into everyday vehicles, electronic items or weapons. Hasbro bought the Micro Change and Diaclone toys, and partnered with Takara.

What is Decepticon short for?

As for Decepticons, words “deceptive” and “con” pretty much describes them. That’s the historic reasoning. The Movie series has added an in-universe explanation for the Autobots (Autonomous Robotic Organisms). Rodimus Major said: ↑ DECEPTIve CONstructs.

Is Unicron bigger than Primus?

Going by the toys, Unicron is bigger than Primus.

Are Optimus and Megatron brothers?

While Optimus was a descendant of a Prime, Megatron was not. Still, from years of friendship and being allies, they considered each other as “brothers” despite not being “genetically” related.