Transformers: War for Cybertron: Siege

About Transformers: War for Cybertron: Siege

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About

Transformers: War for Cybertron: Siege is a 2020 anime series that is part of the Transformers franchise. It is set on the planet Cybertron, a mechanical world inhabited by two warring factions of robots - the Autobots and the Decepticons. The series follows the final days of the civil war on Cybertron as both sides battle for control of the planet's resources.

The show is a prequel to the Transformers: Prime series and explores the origins and motivations of the iconic Transformers characters. It delves into the complex relationships between the Autobots and the Decepticons, as well as their struggle to survive in a war-torn world.

Making / Production

Transformers: War for Cybertron: Siege is produced by the American animation studio Rooster Teeth in collaboration with Hasbro Studios. The series combines traditional 2D animation with computer-generated imagery to bring the Transformers characters to life in an anime-inspired style.

The production team worked closely with Hasbro to ensure that the show stayed true to the original Transformers mythology while also introducing new elements and storylines. The animation was done by Polygon Pictures, a Japanese studio known for its work on popular anime series such as Knights of Sidonia and Ajin: Demi-Human.

Actors

• Jake Foushee as Optimus Prime - Foushee brings depth and gravitas to the character of Optimus Prime, the noble leader of the Autobots.
• Jason Marnocha as Megatron - Marnocha's commanding voice perfectly captures the ruthless and power-hungry nature of Megatron, the leader of the Decepticons.
• Jake Foushee as Optimus Prime - Foushee brings depth and gravitas to the character of Optimus Prime, the noble leader of the Autobots.
• Frank Todaro as Starscream - Todaro provides the voice for Starscream, Megatron's treacherous second-in-command who is constantly plotting to overthrow him.
• Keith Silverstein as Jetfire - Silverstein lends his voice to Jetfire, a former Decepticon turned Autobot who plays a crucial role in the war on Cybertron.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series takes heavy inspiration from the Transformers toy line and the original 1984 animated series.
• Transformers: War for Cybertron: Siege is the first part of a trilogy, with subsequent series titled "Earthrise" and "Kingdom" set to follow.
• The show features a strong emphasis on character development and explores the moral dilemmas faced by the Transformers in the midst of war.

Awards

No awards have been announced for Transformers: War for Cybertron: Siege at the time of writing.

Quotes

• "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings." - Optimus Prime
• "I rise, you fall." - Megatron
• "Nobody calls Soundwave uncrasnable!" - Soundwave

Music

The music for Transformers: War for Cybertron: Siege is composed by Alexander Bornstein. The soundtrack features a blend of epic and futuristic soundscapes, capturing the intensity and emotion of the series.

Soundtrack

• "War for Cybertron" - Opening theme
• "Battle Cry" - Epic battle theme
• "Jetfire's Redemption" - Character theme
• "The Final Stand" - climactic battle theme