WhileTransformersfans were recentlyoverjoyed byTransformers: CYBERWORLD’s July debut, a web series animated by Omens Studios, there was a new anime by Takara Tomy that came out first and has been sadly overlooked by Western viewers. This short marks the first anime to release in 10 years, celebrating the cult classic giant robot warrior history.
As shared bytforrmers.com, Transformer: Wild Kingis a new Japanese short animation released on June 28, 2025, available for streaming exclusively on the Takara Tomy official YouTube channel, and scheduled for 14 episodes. Although it has unfortunately gone unnoticed in the West, the web series is filled with nods to the classic series thatany Transformers fan will love.
Transformers: Wild King Gives Optimus Prime a Unique Team-Up
With a similar charm toBeast Wars: Transformers, which was released almost three decades ago,Transformers: Wild Kingis a breath of fresh airfor the franchise, taking Optimus Prime to a different world known as Elementros, which is home to animals and dinosaurs capable of transforming and known as Energy Beasts.
Each episode ofTransformers: Wild Kingis only about six minutes long, but it’s packed with humor and action, making it enjoyable for older fans despite its target audience. The short series has also captivated viewers with its diverse new characters, such as Lightlong, Hydrophant, Leafback, and Captain Volca, whose elemental powers can be combined with Optimus Prime or Megatron.
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Moreover, the series also serves as a follow-up to the celebration of the franchise’s 40th anniversary in 2024, allowing more children to fall in love withTransformersand giving older fans a different look at the series by being set in a post-war universe whereOptimus Prime and Megatronwere comrades but fight each other once again.
So far,Transformers: Wild Kinghas released 9 episodes, with the next scheduled for July 06, 2025.Despite its short length and simple CGI animation,Transformers: Wild Kinghas incrediblecombination sequences and an intriguing premise that makes it a great addition to the franchise andan entertaining watch thatTransformersfans should seriously consider putting on their radar.
Transformers
Transformers is a multimedia franchise consisting of movies, TV Shows, video games, and comics. The franchise centers on a race of humanoid robots called the autobots who must protect Earth from the Decepticons. Some of the most popular characters include Megatron, Optimus Prime, and Bumblebee. In 2007, the first live-action movie in the franchise was released starring Shia Labeouf.
