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 Transformers television animated series, a toy line, and a sequel to Beast Wars II.[1][2] It was produced by NAS, TV Tokyo, and Ashi Productions. Hozumi Gōda reprised his role as Lio Convoy from Beast Wars II when he appeared in the series. Each episode runs for about 30 minutes and were broadcast in standard 4:3 aspect ratio.

Beast Wars Neo
Video cover
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)
GenreAdventure, mecha
Anime television series
Directed byOsamu Sekita
Written byJunki Takegami
Music byYuzo Hayashi
StudioAshi Productions
Nihon Ad Systems
Original networkTV Tokyo (1999)
Original run February 3, 1999 – September 29, 1999
Episodes35
Manga
Written byShoji Imaki
Published byKodansha
ImprintBomBom KC
MagazineComic BomBom
DemographicShōnen
Original runMarch 26, 1999 – October 1999
Volumes1

Plot

The series focuses on a battle between Maximal and Predacon factions for possession of mysterious Angolmois Capsules. The lone "one-man army" Big Convoy is assigned the task of being a teacher to a group of young recruits against Magmatron's group. By the end of the series, however, both forces unite to oppose the wrath of 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. A direct sequel to the series Beast Wars II, Beast Wars Neo sees a group of young Maximals[lower-alpha 1] led by Big Convoy traversing the galaxy to stop Magmatron's Predacons[lower-alpha 2] and Unicron's Blentrons from collecting a series of capsules containing Angolmois Energy.

Main
  • Maximals - Descendants of the Autobots.
    • Big Convoy - A Convoy warrior with a reputation for being a "one-man-army" due to his astounding power and tendency for heading into battle alone. Against his wishes, he is assigned by the planet Cybertron's[lower-alpha 3] 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 do so. Big Convoy can transform into a woolly mammoth and wields the Big Cannon.
    • Longrack - Big Convoy's aggressively strict and talkative sub-commander of the group who can transform into a giraffe and specializes in tinkering with machines. In battle, he can perform the Arm Shot and Crush Arm attacks.
    • Colada - A cold, quick-tempered, and arrogant Maximal who can transform into a cobra and possesses transformative powers that cause him to favor dry climates.
    • Stampy - A cheery yet cowardly Maximal triple-changer, known for frustrating his teammates, who can transform into a domestic white rabbit and a pair of scissors. Additionally, he possesses enhanced hearing, speed, and intelligence-gathering capabilities.
    • Break - A bold, anger-prone, and tidy Maximal who can transform into a penguin, specializes in cold environments, cares deeply for his teammates, and can launch the destructive Break Anchors from his right arm.
    • Heinrad[lower-alpha 4] - An easy-going and sociable yet mischievous and unmotivated Maximal who can transform into a tanuki and possesses a clock on his body that allows him to freeze time for 30 seconds before his energy is drained.
    • Mach Kick - A rowdy and free-spirited Maximal and the former second-in-command of the Thoroughbred Corps who can transform into a black horse and possesses copious battlefield experience. After losing his original team to the Predacons, Mach Kick joins Big Convoy, whom he idolizes, and seeks to please him despite clashing with his friend Longrack. In battle, Mach Kick can perform the Elastic Hand attack and wields the Tail Tomahawk.
  • Predacons - Descendants of the Decepticons.
    • Magmatron - The leader of a faction of Predacons and self-proclaimed "Emperor of Destruction" who seeks the Angolmois Capsules to exterminate all life in the universe. Additionally, he is capable of splitting into the Giganotosaurus-esque Landsaurus, the Quetzalcoatlus-esque Skysaurus, and the Elasmosaurus-esque Seasaurus and recombine into the chimeric Magmasaurus. After the Blentrons' goal of resurrecting Unicron threaten his plans, Magmatron attempts to destroy him, at the cost of his crew's loyalty.
    • Guiledart - Magmatron's ambitious right hand, tactician, and engineer who serves as a supporter of 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 complains when the other Predacons belittle him. 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. In battle, he can perform the Spiral Bomb attack and wields the Dead Gun.
    • Archadis - A cunning, yet vain, talkative, and snobbish Predacon who can transform into an Archaeopteryx. In battle, 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 via his lifeforce, Angolmois Energy. Possessing the body of dead Predacon commander Galvatron, Unicron tasks the chimeric Blendtrons with gathering the Angolmois Capsules so he can turn Cybertron into a new body for himself. Despite nearly succeeding, Unicron is foiled by Big Convoy and Lio Convoy.
  • Blendtrons - Transformers that Unicron created to serve him and sport chimeric beast modes.
    • Drancron - A Blendtron who can transform into an iguana/dragonfly chimera and wields the Drancutter, Clap Missiles, and Lizard Claws.
    • Elphorpha - A brutal Blendtron who can transform into a killer whale/elephant chimera, possesses enhanced strength, acid production, the ability to stick to ceilings, and use of the Killer Tusks and Killer Shooter.
    • Ratorarta - A cruel and vicious Blendtron who can transform into a lionfish/hornet chimera and wields the Poison Arrow, the Dust Hornet, and the Lato Thrasher.

Guest
  • Rockbuster - An efficient and pragmatic Maximal vigilante who can transform into a crab and originally worked alongside Big Convoy before they had a falling out due to their shared solitary nature, with Rockbuster working independently of the Convoy Council. In battle, Rockbuster possesses a durable shell that grants enhanced endurance and wields the Claw Buster and Crush Claw weapons.
  • Randy - A dedicated, patient, and honest yet reckless, overly serious, and single-minded 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, prides himself on his combat capability, and wields the Diamondtail blade.
  • Bump - A reserved and solitary Maximal who can transform into an armadillo, possesses enhanced strength, shell-like skin, and a lightning-fast draw-and-fire technique.
  • Survive - A Maximal assault commander who can transform into a glacier bear and possesses a bat-like reconnaissance scout called True One. He disagrees with Big Convoy's solitary attitude and desires to make him more willing to work with a team.
  • Killerpunch - A sneaky and deceitful yet gullible Predacon intelligence operative obsessed with laying traps based on the information he acquires and outwitting his targets. He can transform into a Styracosaurus and perform the Head Punch attack, which possesses homing capabilities.
  • Hydra - An overly friendly Predacon who desires companionship and Magmatron's approval. Due to being stationed in a remote Predacon outpost for an extended period of time however, 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 who has a tendency to ramble. 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 kill Predacon leader Galvatron and scatter the Angolmois Capsules across the universe in the preceding series Beast Wars II. Amidst his apparent death, Lio Convoy was transported back in time and learned of Angolmois Energy's origins before returning to the present to help Big Convoy defeat Unicron.

Toy line

Beast Wars Neo's toy line contains exclusive figures available only in Japan, some of which later became available to other fans via the Hasbro online store or were available in later series, sometimes repainted and remolded. The Transformers: Universe release of Nemesis Prime was Hasbro's repaint of Big Convoy and was released in Australia as exclusive item, in addition to being a Target exclusive in the United States. The figure was later repainted again for Ultra Mammoth, a Transformers Collectors Club exclusive figure. Magmatron also ended up as a Target exclusive, while various other figures from the line were introduced in the United States as repaints for various 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 TakegamiFebruary 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 TakegamiFebruary 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 SumisawaFebruary 17, 1999 (1999-02-17)
4"Go For It! Stampy"
"Ganbare! Sutanpī" (頑張れ！スタンピー)		Yukiyoshi OhashiFebruary 24, 1999 (1999-02-24)
5"Mirage of Sand"
"Suna no Shinkirō" (砂のしんきろう)		Kazuhiko GodoMarch 3, 1999 (1999-03-03)
6"Dinosaur Combiner Magmatron"
"Kyōryū Gattai Magumatoron" (恐竜合体マグマトロン)		Junki TakegamiMarch 10, 1999 (1999-03-10)
7"Duel in the Labyrinth"
"Meiro no Naka no Kettō" (迷路の中の決闘)		Katsuyuki SumisawaMarch 17, 1999 (1999-03-17)
8"Black Hole Crisis"
"Burakku Hōru no Kiki" (ブラックホールの危機)		Yukiyoshi OhashiMarch 24, 1999 (1999-03-24)
9"Sub-Commander Longrack"
"Fuku Shirei Rongurakku" (副司令ロングラック)		Kazuhiko GodoMarch 31, 1999 (1999-03-31)
10"Wah! Eaten"
"Wā! Taberarechatta" (ワー！食べられちゃった)		Yukiyoshi OhashiApril 7, 1999 (1999-04-07)
11"Planet of Time"
"Toki no Wakusei" (時の惑星)		Kazuhiko GodoApril 14, 1999 (1999-04-14)
12"Lonely Hydra"
"Hitoribotchi no Haidorā" (一人ぼっちのハイドラー)		Katsuyuki SumisawaApril 21, 1999 (1999-04-21)
13"Break is Destron?"
"Bureiku wa Desutoron?" (ブレイクはデストロン？)		Junki TakegamiApril 28, 1999 (1999-04-28)
14"Voyage Diary"
"Kōkai Nisshi" (航海日誌)		Junki TakegamiMay 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 TakegamiMay 12, 1999 (1999-05-12)
16"Star of the Ultimate Weapon"
"Saikyō Heiki no Hoshi" (最強兵器の星)		Katsuyuki SumisawaMay 19, 1999 (1999-05-19)
17"Troubled DNAVI"
"Komatta DĪNABI" (困ったＤＮＡＶＩ)		Yukiyoshi OhashiMay 26, 1999 (1999-05-26)
18"Assault! Randy"
"Totsugeki! Randī" (突撃！ランディー)		Kazuhiko GodoJune 2, 1999 (1999-06-02)
19"Physicist Bump"
"Butsurigakusha Banpu" (物理学者バンプ)		Yukiyoshi OhashiJune 9, 1999 (1999-06-09)
20"Hardhead is Hardhead"
"Hādoheddo wa Ishiatama" (ハードヘッドは石頭)		Kazuhiko GodoJune 16, 1999 (1999-06-16)
21"Deepsea Single Combat!!"
"Shinkai no Ikki Uchi!!" (深海の一騎討ち！！)		Junki TakegamiJune 23, 1999 (1999-06-23)
22"Stolen Gung Ho"
"Ubawareta Gan Hō" (奪われたガンホー)		Katsuyuki SumisawaJune 30, 1999 (1999-06-30)
23"Hotblooded Instructor Survive"
"Nekketsu Kyōkan Sabaibu" (熱血教官サバイブ)		Yukiyoshi OhashiJuly 7, 1999 (1999-07-07)
24"Gather! New Warrior Friends"
"Atsumare! Shin Senshi Tachi" (集まれ！新戦士達)		Junki TakegamiJuly 14, 1999 (1999-07-14)
25"Beast Warrior of Mystery!?"
"Nazo no Bīsuto Senshi!?" (謎のビースト戦士！？)		Junki TakegamiJuly 21, 1999 (1999-07-21)
26"Robbed Capsule"
"Ubawareta Kapuseru" (奪われたカプセル)		Kazuhiko GodoJuly 28, 1999 (1999-07-28)
27"Chase the Blentrons!"
"Burentoron wo Oe!" (ブレントロンを追え！)		Katsuyuki SumisawaAugust 4, 1999 (1999-08-04)
28"Angered Magmatron"
"Ikari no Magumatoron" (怒りのマグマトロン)		Yukiyoshi OhashiAugust 11, 1999 (1999-08-11)
29"Illusion? Lio Convoy"
"Maboroshi? Raio Konboi" (幻？ライオコンボイ)		Junki TakegamiAugust 18, 1999 (1999-08-18)
30"Unicron Resurrection!?"
"Yunikuron Fukkatsu!?" (ユニクロン復活！？)		Kazuhiko GodoAugust 25, 1999 (1999-08-25)
31"Unicron's Ambition"
"Yunikuron no Yabō" (ユニクロンの野望)		Junki TakegamiSeptember 1, 1999 (1999-09-01)
32"Fight! Cybertron"
"Tatakae! Saibatoron" (戦え！サイバトロン)		Junki TakegamiSeptember 8, 1999 (1999-09-08)
33"End of Cybertron!?"
"Saibatoron no Saigo!?" (サイバトロンの最期！？)		Junki TakegamiSeptember 15, 1999 (1999-09-15)
34"Last Battle"
"Saigo no Tatakai" (最後の戦い)		Junki TakegamiSeptember 22, 1999 (1999-09-22)
35"Graduation Ceremony!!"
"Sotsu Gyōshiki!!" (卒業式！！)		Junki TakegamiSeptember 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. Referred to as "Seibertron" in Japan
  4. Sometimes mistranslated as "Heinlad"

References
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  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.
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