Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001–2002)

Optimus Prime and the Autobots defend Earth against Megatron and combined forces of the evil Predacons and Decepticons.

Stars:

Neil Kaplan, Daniel Riordan, Jason Spisak

Cast

Series cast summary:
Neil Kaplan	...	Optimus Prime (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Daniel Riordan	...	Megatron (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Jason Spisak	...	Koji Onishi (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Peter Spellos	...	Sky-Byte (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Sandy Fox	...	T-AI (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Steve Blum	...	Darkscream (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Daran Norris	...	Heavy Load (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Barry Stigler	...	Scourge (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Kim Strauss	...	Ultra Magnus (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Philece Sampler	...	Kelly (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Wankus	...	Prowl (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
David Lodge	...	Midnight Run (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Wally Wingert	...	Side Burn (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Robert Axelrod	...	Movor (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Jerry DeCapua	...	Gas Skunk (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Keith Diamond	...	Rapid Run (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Bob Joles	...	X-Brawn (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Peter Lurie	...	Slapper (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Mike Reynolds	...	Railspike (39 episodes, 2001-2002)
Michael McConnohie	...	Hot Shot (19 episodes, 2001-2002)
Keith Anthony	...	Hightower (19 episodes, 2001-2002)
Steve Kramer	...	R.E.V. (19 episodes, 2001-2002)
Michael Lindsay	...	Skid-Z (19 episodes, 2001-2002)
Bob Papenbrook	...	Mega-Octane (19 episodes, 2001-2002)
Michael Reisz	...	Landfill (19 episodes, 2001-2002)
Kirk Thornton	...	Dr. Kenneth Onishi (19 episodes, 2001-2002)
Dan Woren	...	Crosswise (19 episodes, 2001-2002)
Tom Wyner	...	Grimlock (19 episodes, 2001-2002)

Storyline

A remake of the popular animated series of the 1980's. Once again, Optimus Prime and his troops, the Autobots, are fighting to protect the earth from the Decepticons and the Predacons, led by the evil Megatron. To keep their identities secret, the robots of both size have the ability to transform in to various types of cars, trucks, airplanes or other machines.

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Plot Keywords:

based on toy | android | transforming robot | 2000s

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Genres:

Adventure | Animation | Family | Sci-Fi | Action

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Certificate:

TV-Y7

Details

Country:

Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 September 2001 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dong Woo Animation Co., Saban Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

22 min 30 min (39 episodes)

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the only series in the "Transformers" saga with Decepticons and Predacons, where Megatron commands the Predacons first and later forms the Decepticons; Beast Wars: Transformers had Predacons and later a Decepticon appeared, but that was an agent operating on his own agenda and lasted only for a few episodes.

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Quotes

X-Brawn: I swear Sideburn. If you were as good at fighting as you are at flirting, the Predacons wouldn't have a chance.

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Connections

Alternate-language version of Transformers: Car Robots (2000)

User Reviews

That Ain't Optimus Prime & Megatron!!

I just thought it should be pointed out that in the original Japanese version, all of the characters (except Gas Skunk) had different names. They were NOT intended to be new versions of old characters like Optimus Prime, Megatron, Prowl, etc. The Americans decided to rename them to trick people into thinking it was the return of the '80s Transformers. This was supposed to be a story of a different group of Autobots that are based in Japan. So when you watch it, keep that in mind. The Americans also changed the background music for some reason; the new music is terrible. The voice acting isn't anything to write home about either. If you can, watch the Japanese version, "Car Robot", instead.