Transformers: Robots in Disguise
The evil Gigatron has led his forces of Destrongers to Earth, where they seek to pillage the planet for its vast energy resources in order to fuel their war against the Autobots. If successful, the Destrongers will finally be able to tip the scale of power in the war to their favor, eliminating the Autobots and moving on to conquer the universe. To this end, the Destrongers kidnap the scientist Dr. Ohnishi, Earth's leading scientist on energy and natural resources. Dr. Oonishi's son, Koji, is contacted by none other than Fire Convoy, who takes the boy on a mission to rescue his father. Although Fire Convoy and the other Autobots fight valiantly, they are unable to rescue the doctor from the Destrongers. Now it is up to the Autobots and Koji to rescue Dr. Oonishi and protect the Earth and its resources from Gigatron and his army.
- 2000-2000
- 1 season
- Fox Kids Network
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
- TV-Y7
The evil Gigatron has led his forces of Destrongers to Earth, where they seek to pillage the planet for its vast energy resources in order to fuel their war against the Autobots. If successful, the Destrongers will finally be able to tip the scale of power in the war to their favor, eliminating the Autobots and moving on to conquer the universe. To this end, the Destrongers kidnap the scientist Dr. Ohnishi, Earth's leading scientist on energy and natural resources. Dr. Oonishi's son, Koji, is contacted by none other than Fire Convoy, who takes the boy on a mission to rescue his father. Although Fire Convoy and the other Autobots fight valiantly, they are unable to rescue the doctor from the Destrongers. Now it is up to the Autobots and Koji to rescue Dr. Oonishi and protect the Earth and its resources from Gigatron and his army.
Season 1 Episode Guide
39 Episodes 2000
Episode 1
Hatsu shutsudo! Faiya konboi
Sat, Sep 8, 2001 23 mins
The Predacons assault New York City to kidnap gifted scientist Dr Kenneth Onishi. Kenneth's son Koji joins forces with the Autobots to save him.
Episode 2
Kôsoku Battle! Gelshark
Mon, Sep 10, 2001 23 mins
The Predacons hijack a car with a high-tech explosive contained within it to generate energy. The Autobots battle them to confiscate the explosive.
Episode 3
Gattai seyo! Shinkansen Robo
Tue, Sep 11, 2001 23 mins
Team Bullet Train, an Autobot trio with the alternate mode of trains, are deployed to handle a Predacon attack on a newly-running express.
Episode 4
Ninja Robo! Spychanger Sanjô
Wed, Sep 12, 2001 23 mins
The Spychangers, a squad of Autobot stealth soldiers, are deployed to safeguard a generator the Predacons are after.
Episode 5
Kesshi No Jump! Mach Alert
Thu, Sep 13, 2001 23 mins
The Predacons discover a Black Pyramid, a source of great power, and attempt to harness it for their own purposes.
Episode 6
Gigatron no Shûgeki!
Thu, Oct 11, 2001 23 mins
Megatron attacks Metro City... but it's a ruse, as he sends his lieutenant Sky-Byte off to investigate some mysterious ruins.
Episode 7
Speedbreaker no Kiki!
Sat, Sep 15, 2001 23 mins
Sideburn's obsession with red cars causes him to be trapped by the Predacons and used as bait for a trap for Optimus Prime.
Episode 8
Nazo no Heiki! D5
Mon, Sep 17, 2001 23 mins
The Predacons go after an ancient train that they believe carries a precious cargo. Naturally, the Autobots arrive on the scene and do battle.
Episode 9
Counterarrow no Uragiri!?
Tue, Sep 18, 2001 23 mins
Mirage turns against his friends and joins the Predacons. But is it even real?
Episode 10
Bakusô! Indy Heat!!
Wed, Sep 19, 2001 23 mins
Skid-Z, an Autobot newly arrived on Earth, is possessed by a racecar driver's competitive streak, which causes him to endanger his friends.
Episode 11
Parking Violation! Wrecker Hook
Thu, Sep 20, 2001 23 mins
The Autobot Tow-Line enjoys towing away law-offenders, including his own friends. The Predacons scheme to use this quirk to their advantage.
Episode 12
Kyûkyoku! Daibutsu Transformer
Thu, Sep 20, 2001 23 mins
Autobots and Predacons hunt for the Cave of the Dragon, said to conceal a special Cybertronian artifact. Bizarrely, the cave is on a film set.
Episode 13
Gigatron no Yabô wo Abake!
Thu, Sep 20, 2001 23 mins
A clip show where the Autobots go over their battles from the previous episodes in the hope of discerning the Predacons' plans.
Episode 14
Teki? Mikata!? Black Convoy
Sat, Sep 22, 2001 23 mins
Megatron captures a set of protoforms and forms a newer, more classical faction of troops... the Decepticons.
Episode 15
Gotai Gattai! Baldigus
23 mins
The Decepticons attempt to prove themselves by attacking a dam. Not only must they deal with Autobots, but with sabotage from jealous Predacons.
Episode 16
Taiketsu! Futari no Convoy!
Thu, Sep 20, 2001 23 mins
An unstable volcano at a Caribbean resort holds vast reservoirs of energy. Decepticons, Predacons and Autobots clash at the resort, with the volcano reaching erupting point.
Episode 17
Uchû kara Nerae! Shuttler!!
Thu, Sep 20, 2001 23 mins
The Decepticon shuttle, Movor, is dispatched into space to track the Autobots.
Episode 18
Seigi ni Mezameyo! Black Convoy
Thu, Sep 20, 2001 23 mins
The Decepticons claim they wish to defect to the Autobots, so they are given a test of loyalty. Will they succeed?
Episode 19
Himitsu Sakusen! Gelshark
Thu, Sep 20, 2001 23 mins
A day in the life of Sky-Byte as he goes about his Predacon mission of trying to defeat the Autobots. Sadly, this is his worst day ever.
Episode 20
Nekketsu Senshi! Buildmaster
Fri, Sep 28, 2001 23 mins
The Build Team, a squad of rookie construction-worker Autobots, get their first mission - stop the Predacons at Antarctica. This job becomes more difficult than it sounds.
Episode 21
Yontai Gattai! Build King
Sat, Jun 22, 2002 23 mins
The Decepticons sabotage the Autobots' space bridge network, and incur the wrath of the Build Team and their combiner, Landfill.
Episode 22
Seigi no Mikata? Gelshark
Sun, Jun 23, 2002 23 mins
Sky-Byte takes a group of humans hostage to lure out the Autobots, but circumstances force him into the unlikely and unwanted role of defending them.
Episode 23
Nerawareta Buildmaster
Sat, Sep 29, 2001 23 mins
The Deceptcions challenge the Build Team to a duel, for their space bridge network. Optimus Prime cautions them against it, but they defy orders and wind up over their heads again.
Episode 24
Tôjô! God Magnus
Sat, Oct 6, 2001 23 mins
Optimus Prime's brother, Ultra Magnus, arrives on Earth with a score to settle with Optimus.
Episode 25
Kyôsei Gattai! God Fire Convoy
Sat, Oct 13, 2001 23 mins
Ultra Magnus continues to hound Optimus Prime, and the Decepticons and Megatron close in on the both of them.
Episode 26
Shûketsu seyo! Shin Senshi tachi
Fri, Dec 14, 2001 23 mins
The Autobots review their Earth encounters to assess themselves.
Episode 27
Zettaizetsumei! Car Robo 3 Kyôdai
Sat, Oct 20, 2001 23 mins
Whose side will Ultra Magnus choose, the good guys or the bad guys? Not even Magnus has a clue, yet.
Episode 28
Hatsudô! Double Matrix
Sat, Oct 20, 2001 23 mins
The Autobots offer Ultra Magnus a place with them. Magnus, beset with invitations, just wants to be alone.
Episode 29
Fujô! Cybertron City
Sat, Oct 27, 2001 23 mins
The Decepticons and the Build Team discover an underground Cybertronian stronghold. What... or who... does it contain?
Episode 30
JRX Tai Baldigus
Sat, Nov 3, 2001 23 mins
Koji is finally reunited with his father, all thanks to... Sky-Byte?
Episode 31
Gelshark no Wana
Sat, Nov 10, 2001 23 mins
The Build Team and the Autobot Brothers compete for O-Parts, special energized discs, with the Predacons and Decepticons attempting to interfere.
Episode 32
Saigo no Kagi? Sayonara Ai
Wed, Oct 17, 2001 23 mins
A massive battle takes place for the Orb of Sigma, a glowing sphere of power. The Autobots win... but as a consequence Megatron is reborn as Galvatron.
Episode 33
Ubawa re ta Plasma
Sat, Feb 16, 2002 23 mins
Galvatron is able to locate and activate the titan robot Fortress Maximus, but the giant robot seems to take orders only from Koji.
Episode 34
Brave Maximus no Nazo
Sat, Feb 23, 2002 23 mins
The key to controlling the titanic Fortress Maximus is the bio-force from a human. The only Transformer who has this energy is the Deception Scourge...
Episode 35
Gelshark no Yûutsu
Sat, Mar 30, 2002 23 mins
Megatron assesses the Predacons and Decepticons's performance in the war on Earth.
Episode 36
Black Convoy no Yabô
Sat, Mar 2, 2002 23 mins
The Predacons and Decepticons target Koji as he only he can control Fortress Maximus, but both sides clash and an innocent boy gets kidnapped instead.
Episode 37
Brave Maximus no Kidô!
Sat, Mar 2, 2002 23 mins
The Autobot base has been discovered by Sky-Byte and is subjected to a massive onslaught.
Episode 38
Gyakushû! Devil Gigatron
Sat, Mar 16, 2002 23 mins
Galvatron rises and commences his most sinister plan ever: placing children under his control.
Episode 39
Saigo no Tatakai! Fire Convoy
Sat, Mar 23, 2002 23 mins
The final showdown takes place.
