Super Life-Form Transformers: Beast Wars Neo

Super Life-Form Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (超生命体トランスフォーマー ビーストウォーズネオ, Chō Seimeitai Toransufōmā: Bīsuto Wōzu Neo) is a 1999 Japanese animated television series Transformers franchise. It serves as a sequel to the preceding series Beast Wars II.^[1][2] The production of the series involved NAS, TV Tokyo, and Ashi Productions. Hozumi Gōda reprised his role as Lio Convoy from Beast Wars II in this series. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 30 minutes and was broadcast in the standard 4:3 aspect ratio.

Beast Wars Neo
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超生命体トランスフォーマー ビーストウォーズネオ (Chō Seimeitai Toransufōmā: Bīsuto Wōzu Neo)
Genre	Adventure, mecha
Anime television series
Directed by	Osamu Sekita
Written by	Junki Takegami
Music by	Yuzo Hayashi
Studio	Ashi Productions
Licensed by	Hasbro
Original network	TXN (TV Tokyo)
Original run	February 3, 1999 – September 29, 1999
Episodes	35 (List of episodes)
Manga
Written by	Shoji Imaki
Published by	Kodansha
Imprint	BomBom KC
Magazine	Comic BomBom
Demographic	Shōnen
Original run	March 26, 1999 – October 1999
Volumes	1 (List of volumes)

Plot

The series centers on the conflict between the Maximal and Predacon factions over the control of mysterious Angolmois Capsules. Big Convoy, a "one-man army," is tasked with teaching a group of young recruits to confront Magmatron's group. As the series progresses, both factions ultimately unite to combat the dark god Unicron and his sub-group, the Blentrons.

Characters

The principal characters from Beast Wars Neo.

This is a list of characters from the 1999 anime series Super Life-Form Transformers: Beast Wars Neo. As a direct sequel to Beast Wars II, Beast Wars Neo follows a group of young Maximals,^[a] led by Big Convoy, as they traverse the galaxy to prevent Magmatron's Predacons^[b] and Unicron's Blentrons from collecting capsules containing Angolmois Energy.

Main

• Maximals - Descendants of the Autobots.
  • Big Convoy - A warrior known for his immense power and tendency to engage in battles alone, earning him the reputation of a "one-man-army". Despite his preference for solitude, he is tasked by the supercomputer Vector Sigma and the Convoy Council to lead a group of young Maximals on a mission to retrieve the Angolmois Capsules before Magmatron and later Unicron can claim them. Big Convoy can transform into a woolly mammoth and wields the Big Cannon.
  • Longrack - The group's sub-commander who is known for his aggressive strictness and talkative nature. He can transform into a giraffe and is skilled at tinkering with machines. In combat, he can perform the Arm Shot and Crush Arm attacks.
  • Colada - A cold, quick-tempered, and arrogant Maximal who can transform into a cobra. His powers and personality make him favor dry climates.
  • Stampy - A cheerful but cowardly Maximal triple-changer who often frustrates his teammates. He can transform into a domestic white rabbit and a pair of scissors. Additionally, he possesses enhanced hearing, speed, and intelligence-gathering abilities.
  • Break - A bold, temperamental, and tidy Maximal who can transform into a penguin. He excels in cold environments, cares deeply for his teammates, and can launch the destructive Break Anchors from his right arm.
  • Heinrad^[c] - An easy-going, sociable, yet mischievous and unmotivated Maximal who can transform into a tanuki. He has a clock on his body that allows him to freeze time for 30 seconds, though this drains his energy.
  • Mach Kick - A rowdy and free-spirited Maximal and former second-in-command of the Thoroughbred Corps who can transform into a black horse. He joins Big Convoy's team after losing his original team to the Predacons. Mach Kick admires Big Convoy and often clashes with his friend Longrack. In battle, he can perform the Elastic Hand attack and wields the Tail Tomahawk.
• Predacons - Descendants of the Decepticons.
  • Magmatron - The leader of the Predacons and self-proclaimed "Emperor of Destruction" who seeks the Angolmois Capsules to eradicate all life in the universe. He can split into the following three prehistoric creatures: the Giganotosaurus-esque Landsaurus, the Quetzalcoatlus-esque Skysaurus, and the Elasmosaurus-esque Seasaurus. Additionally, he can recombine into the chimeric Magmasaurus.
  • Guiledart - Magmatron's ambitious right hand, tactician, and engineer who supports reason. He can transform into a Triceratops, perform the Thunder Horn Blast attack, and wields the Tail Shooter gun.
  • Saberback - A mysterious, crafty, and dishonest Predacon who enjoys tormenting Sling. He can transform into a Stegosaurus and wields the Triple Claw talons, which can fire lasers when fully powered.
  • Sling - A cowardly and immature Predacon who often complains when he is belittled by the other Predacons. He can transform into a Dimetrodon, disguise himself as a flower, and wields the Tail Bunker and Sling Shield.
  • Dead End - A cool-headed, solitary, and cruel Predacon soldier who can transform into an ammonite. He can perform the Spiral Bomb attack and wields the Dead Gun in battle.
  • Archadis - A cunning, vain, talkative, and snobbish Predacon who can transform into an Archaeopteryx. In combat, he wields the Wing Gundreads fully automatic cannons, Wing Bombs, and the Founder Shot.

Recurring

• Navi - The Maximals' navigational computer.
• DNAVI - The Predacons' dragonfly-shaped navigational computer.
• Unicron - A disembodied cosmic entity who seeks to restore his body through Angolmois Energy. After possessing the body of the deceased Predacon commander Galvatron, Unicron commands the chimeric Blentrons to gather the Angolmois Capsules, aiming to transform Cybertron into his new body. Despite nearing success, Unicron is thwarted by Big Convoy and Lio Convoy.
• Blentrons - Transformers created by Unicron, each with a chimeric beast mode, to serve his purposes.
  • Drancron - A Blentron who can transform into an iguana/dragonfly chimera and wields the Drancutter, Clap Missiles, and Lizard Claws.
  • Elphorpha - A brutal Blentron who can transform into a killer whale/elephant chimera; possesses enhanced strength, acid production, and ceiling adhesion; and wields the Killer Tusks and Killer Shooter.
  • Ratorarta - A vicious Blentron who can transform into a lionfish/hornet chimera and wields the Poison Arrow, Dust Hornet, and Lato Thrasher.

Guest

• Rockbuster - An efficient and pragmatic Maximal vigilante who can transform into a crab. He initially worked with Big Convoy before falling out due to their solitary natures. Following this, Rockbuster operates independently of the Convoy Council. In battle, he utilizes his durable shell for enhanced endurance and wields the Claw Buster and Crush Claw weapons.
• Randy - A dedicated, patient, and honest yet reckless Maximal soldier-for-hire who can transform into a wild boar and wields the Charge Buster.
• Sharp Edge - A dedicated and honorable yet unpredictable Maximal soldier who can transform into a sawshark. He prides himself on his combat abilities and wields the Diamondtail blade.
• Bump - A reserved and solitary Maximal who can transform into a giant armadillo. He possesses enhanced strength, shell-like skin, and a lightning-fast draw-and-fire technique.
• Survive - A Maximal assault commander who can transform into a black bear and utilizes a bat-like reconnaissance scout called True One. He often disagrees with Big Convoy's solitary approach and aims to encourage him to pursue teamwork.
• Killerpunch - A sneaky and deceitful yet gullible Predacon intelligence operative obsessed with laying traps. He can transform into a Styracosaurus and perform the Head Punch attack, which has homing capabilities.
• Hydra - An overly friendly Predacon who seeks companionship and Magmatron's approval. After being stationed at a remote Predacon outpost, he befriended a maid droid and became overprotective of it. He can transform into a Pteranodon and wields the Wing Shot.
• Crazybolt - A duplicitous Predacon escapologist known for rambling. He can transform into a frilled lizard and wields a rifle capable of destroying starships.
• Bazooka - A serious, single-minded, and honorable Predacon who can transform into an Euoplocephalus and perform the Gigaton Stamp attack.
• Hardhead - A simple-minded yet tough Predacon warrior who can transform into a Pachycephalosaurus and wields the Pilesaber blade.
• Lio Convoy - The leader of a Maximal unit who seemingly sacrificed himself to defeat Predacon leader Galvatron and disperse the Angolmois Capsules across the universe in Beast Wars II. Though presumed dead, Lio Convoy was transported back in time, learned of Angolmois Energy's origins, and returned to the present to assist Big Convoy in defeating Unicron.

Toy line

The toy line for Beast Wars Neo includes exclusive figures initially available only in Japan. Some of these figures were later accessible to international fans through the Hasbro online store or were reintroduced in subsequent series, often repainted and remolded. Notably, the Transformers: Universe release of Nemesis Prime was a repaint of Big Convoy by Hasbro. This figure was released in Australia as an exclusive item and as a Target exclusive in the United States. Additionally, it was repainted again for the Ultra Mammoth, a Transformers Collectors Club exclusive figure. Magmatron also became a Target exclusive. Various other figures from the Beast Wars Neo line were introduced in the United States as repaints for different lines.

Theme songs

• Opening

1. "In Order to Protect You" (君を守るために, Kimi wo Mamoru Tame ni)
   • Lyricist: Yoshiaki Ochi / Composer: Yoshiaki Ochi / Arranger: Yoshiaki Ochi / Singers: M.C.R.

• Ending

1. "In Hand of Space" (手の中の宇宙, Te no Naka no Uchū)
   • Lyricist: Hitomi Yuki / Composer: Hitomi Yuki / Arranger: Hitomi Yuki / Singers: Hitomi Yuki

• Insert Song

1. "DA DA DA"
   • Lyricist: Yoshiaki Ochi / Composer: Yoshiaki Ochi / Arranger: Yoshiaki Ochi / Singers: M.C.R.

Episodes

#	Title	Written by	Original airdate
1	"Big Convoy, Move Out!" "Biggu Konboi Shutsugeki se yo!" (ビッグコンボイ出撃せよ！？)	Junki Takegami	February 3, 1999 (1999-02-03)
2	"Chase the Mysterious Capsule!" "Nazo no Kapuseru wo Oe!" (謎のカプセルを追え！)	Junki Takegami	February 10, 1999 (1999-02-10)
3	"Burning Heart Under The Ice" "Hyō Tenka no Moeru Kokoro" (氷点下の燃える心)	Katsuyuki Sumisawa	February 17, 1999 (1999-02-17)
4	"Go For It! Stampy" "Ganbare! Sutanpī" (頑張れ！スタンピー)	Yukiyoshi Ohashi	February 24, 1999 (1999-02-24)
5	"Mirage of Sand" "Suna no Shinkirō" (砂のしんきろう)	Kazuhiko Godo	March 3, 1999 (1999-03-03)
6	"Dinosaur Combiner Magmatron" "Kyōryū Gattai Magumatoron" (恐竜合体マグマトロン)	Junki Takegami	March 10, 1999 (1999-03-10)
7	"Duel in the Labyrinth" "Meiro no Naka no Kettō" (迷路の中の決闘)	Katsuyuki Sumisawa	March 17, 1999 (1999-03-17)
8	"Black Hole Crisis" "Burakku Hōru no Kiki" (ブラックホールの危機)	Yukiyoshi Ohashi	March 24, 1999 (1999-03-24)
9	"Sub-Commander Longrack" "Fuku Shirei Rongurakku" (副司令ロングラック)	Kazuhiko Godo	March 31, 1999 (1999-03-31)
10	"Wah! Eaten" "Wā! Taberarechatta" (ワー！食べられちゃった)	Yukiyoshi Ohashi	April 7, 1999 (1999-04-07)
11	"Planet of Time" "Toki no Wakusei" (時の惑星)	Kazuhiko Godo	April 14, 1999 (1999-04-14)
12	"Lonely Hydra" "Hitoribotchi no Haidorā" (一人ぼっちのハイドラー)	Katsuyuki Sumisawa	April 21, 1999 (1999-04-21)
13	"Break is Destron?" "Bureiku wa Desutoron?" (ブレイクはデストロン？)	Junki Takegami	April 28, 1999 (1999-04-28)
14	"Voyage Diary" "Kōkai Nisshi" (航海日誌)	Junki Takegami	May 5, 1999 (1999-05-05)
15	"Mach Kick Volunteering Enlistment!?" "Mahha Kikku Nyūtai Shigan!?" (マッハキック入隊志願！？)	Junki Takegami	May 12, 1999 (1999-05-12)
16	"Star of the Ultimate Weapon" "Saikyō Heiki no Hoshi" (最強兵器の星)	Katsuyuki Sumisawa	May 19, 1999 (1999-05-19)
17	"Troubled DNAVI" "Komatta DĪNABI" (困ったＤＮＡＶＩ)	Yukiyoshi Ohashi	May 26, 1999 (1999-05-26)
18	"Assault! Randy" "Totsugeki! Randī" (突撃！ランディー)	Kazuhiko Godo	June 2, 1999 (1999-06-02)
19	"Physicist Bump" "Butsurigakusha Banpu" (物理学者バンプ)	Yukiyoshi Ohashi	June 9, 1999 (1999-06-09)
20	"Hardhead is Hardhead" "Hādoheddo wa Ishiatama" (ハードヘッドは石頭)	Kazuhiko Godo	June 16, 1999 (1999-06-16)
21	"Deepsea Single Combat!!" "Shinkai no Ikki Uchi!!" (深海の一騎討ち！！)	Junki Takegami	June 23, 1999 (1999-06-23)
22	"Stolen Gung Ho" "Ubawareta Gan Hō" (奪われたガンホー)	Katsuyuki Sumisawa	June 30, 1999 (1999-06-30)
23	"Hotblooded Instructor Survive" "Nekketsu Kyōkan Sabaibu" (熱血教官サバイブ)	Yukiyoshi Ohashi	July 7, 1999 (1999-07-07)
24	"Gather! New Warrior Friends" "Atsumare! Shin Senshi Tachi" (集まれ！新戦士達)	Junki Takegami	July 14, 1999 (1999-07-14)
25	"Beast Warrior of Mystery!?" "Nazo no Bīsuto Senshi!?" (謎のビースト戦士！？)	Junki Takegami	July 21, 1999 (1999-07-21)
26	"Robbed Capsule" "Ubawareta Kapuseru" (奪われたカプセル)	Kazuhiko Godo	July 28, 1999 (1999-07-28)
27	"Chase the Blentrons!" "Burentoron wo Oe!" (ブレントロンを追え！)	Katsuyuki Sumisawa	August 4, 1999 (1999-08-04)
28	"Angered Magmatron" "Ikari no Magumatoron" (怒りのマグマトロン)	Yukiyoshi Ohashi	August 11, 1999 (1999-08-11)
29	"Illusion? Lio Convoy" "Maboroshi? Raio Konboi" (幻？ライオコンボイ)	Junki Takegami	August 18, 1999 (1999-08-18)
30	"Unicron Resurrection!?" "Yunikuron Fukkatsu!?" (ユニクロン復活！？)	Kazuhiko Godo	August 25, 1999 (1999-08-25)
31	"Unicron's Ambition" "Yunikuron no Yabō" (ユニクロンの野望)	Junki Takegami	September 1, 1999 (1999-09-01)
32	"Fight! Cybertron" "Tatakae! Saibatoron" (戦え！サイバトロン)	Junki Takegami	September 8, 1999 (1999-09-08)
33	"End of Cybertron!?" "Saibatoron no Saigo!?" (サイバトロンの最期！？)	Junki Takegami	September 15, 1999 (1999-09-15)
34	"Last Battle" "Saigo no Tatakai" (最後の戦い)	Junki Takegami	September 22, 1999 (1999-09-22)
35	"Graduation Ceremony!!" "Sotsu Gyōshiki!!" (卒業式！！)	Junki Takegami	September 29, 1999 (1999-09-29)

Chapters

No.	Japanese release date	Japanese ISBN
1	December 3, 1999[3]	978-4-06-334269-7
1st OPERATION: "5 Recruits" (５人の新兵, 5-ri no Shinpei) (March 26, 1999 ISBN 978-4-06-344066-9[4]) 2nd OPERATION: "Targets are 7" (標的は７つ, Hyōteki wa 7-tsu) (May 25, 1999 ISBN 978-4-06-344071-3[5]) 3rd OPERATION: "Apitude 100000000000000000 Grain!!" (敵勢１０００００００００００００００００粒！！, Tekisei 100000000000000000 Tsubu!!) (June 29, 1999 ISBN 978-4-06-344077-5[6]) 4th OPERATION: "Deathmatch! 20 Thousand Meter Sky" (死闘！上空２万メートル, Shitō! Jōkū 2 Man Mētoru) (July 27, 1999 ISBN 978-4-06-344088-1[7]) 5th OPERATION: "Lonely Battle" (一人ぼっちの戦い, Hitoribotchi no Tatakai) (August 1999) 6th OPERATION: "Double Trap" (二重の罠, Nijū no wana) (September 1999) LAST OPERATION: "Returning of to Zero" (ゼロへの帰還, Zero he no Kikan) (October 1999)

Notes

1. Referred to as "Cybertrons" in Japan
2. Referred to as "Destrons" in Japan
3. Sometimes mistranslated as "Heinlad"

References

1. "The History of Transformers on TV". IGN. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
2. "A brief history of the Transformers". Malaysia Star. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
3. "ビーストウォーズネオ". Archived from the original on April 6, 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
4. "超生命体トランスフォーマービーストウォーズ ネオ（１）". Retrieved 2015-03-31.
5. "超生命体トランスフォーマービーストウォーズ ネオ（２）". Retrieved 2015-03-31.
6. "超生命体トランスフォーマービーストウォーズ ネオ（３）". Retrieved 2015-03-31.
7. "超生命体トランスフォーマービーストウォーズ ネオ（４）". Retrieved 2015-03-31.

External links

• Official Ashi Productions website (in Japanese)
• Official NAS website Archived 2016-03-05 at the Wayback Machine (in Japanese)
• TV Tokyo listing (in Japanese)
• Official Ashi Productions website (in English)