Japan Synopsis
“More than Meets the Eye!”
The Transformers is the first animated television series in the Transformers franchise. The series depicts a war among giant robots that can transform into vehicles and other objects.
The 1983–1985 Japan Window
70 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Transformers sits at position #8.
Other Titles From Hasbro
Also On Syndication
Other series that aired on Syndication.
The 1980s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1980s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Transformers premiered. 280 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #648 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (86th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.0 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #542 of 2,532 (top 21%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | Japan, South Korea, United States of America |
| Original Language | En |
| Production Companies | Hasbro, Sunbow Productions, Marvel Productions, AKOM Production Company, Toei Animation |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 4 / 95 |
| Release Date | October 6, 1984 |
Questions Answered
When did The Transformers end?
The Transformers finished its run with its final episode airing on November 11, 1987.
Where did The Transformers air?
The Transformers aired on Syndication, which has broadcast 6+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.