Transformers: Japanese Collection - Super-God Masterforce

Super God Masterforce is one of the more unique entries in the Transformers Universe, I say this because it focuses more on the Human race learning to defend their world themselves through the use of Transtectors rather then the Transformers themselves. It's a very interesting concept and allows you to connect more with the characters.The style of Masterforce is much more Anime in influence then Takara's previous series Headmasters. Which is departing further from the American influence of the original Generation One series. This doesn't hurt the show at all. In fact from an Animation stand point everything feels a lot more dynamic, a lot of the Transformations are done with Stock footage which allows for more impressive animation and makes the characters seem more powerful.Story wise, as I mentioned above Masterforce is very different then the previous series, Innitially the main cast of Cybertrons (Autobots) and Destrons (Decepticons) consist of Pretenders. Transformers who hide in an outer shell that helps them blend in with organic life on Earth. Eventually the Pretenders are phased to minor characters as the main cast of Humans who become God Masters (Power masters) and Head Masters repectively take center stage. They merge with Transtectors (lifeless Transformer bodies) to become a new form of life.As far as the set goes, it's well put togethor the menu system is the same as Headmasters except the Masterforce theme plays in the background. I experienced a problem on Disc 4 where the subtitles got stuck during an episode for a few minutes. It was during a fight scene so most of the dialog was the usual "I'll kill you" "No you won't" stuff. Other then that the set is definately worth the $20 I paid for it.If you don't mind reading subtitles, and you can't get enough old school Transformers then this is a great set at a great value. Shout Factory has put togethor a chance for fans to own nice high quality versions of previously (Legaly) unobtainable material. There is no Dub track on these DVD's it is Japanese only. This may deter some people, but I urge you for twenty bucks give it a chance.In reguards to a previous reviewers comments it would have been VERY expensive to do a dub of this series for this release which would have increased the price of the set. Any fan who wants to see it in English can certainly purchase bootlegs of the very poor Star dubs where the same five voice actors play all the characters and everyone is named wrong. But if you want a high quality representation of these great shows for a very affordable price then Shout Factory has provided it.

I was very disappointed with the Transformers : Japanese Collection Headmasters DVD! I felt the Shout Factory cheated the fans by editing footage that existed in Transformers : Headmasters anime series. I am so glad this is not the problem with Transformers : Japanese Collection SuperGod Masterforce! The DVD looks like it has all the footage from the original broadcast in Japan. I am pleased that all the scenes and the animations of the Transformers Pretenders and PowerMasters are intact. I am very happy with the second release and I hope they do the same thing with Transformers : Japanese Collection Victory! This is a great DVD set but know that you have to get use to the Japanese audio and English subtitles. God Ginrai looks like PowerMaster Optimus Prime (Convoy) but he isn't Optimus Prime (Convoy). He is a different Transformer! I love this DVD! This is a must have for all Transformers anime series fans! A+++++++

I am a major fan of the original Transformers, Generation one, and being that the Japanese collection continues their story, it has been an amazing addition to see. If you love Transformers, any genre, these are a must see, and the subtitles are not a problem. Great Characters, lots of epic Autobot vs Decepticon battles, and a great number of surprises along the way. It's a blast to see these for the first time, but I already know they're going to be just as great when I watch them again, and I will. They may have been made overseas, in Japan, but they're true to the heart of the Transformers story line. I highly recommend them to any anime lover, and especially to every Transformers Fan.

I bought this box set after ,I remember watching an old bootleg dvd. That I had years ago but the bootleg had only 3 episodes on it.So when I found out that Amazon, had the full series. On dvd I had to get this and eventually, I'll get Headmasters and Victory too.I also hope that Shout Factory , will release Beast Wars Second and Beast Wars Neo. On dvd here in America , this after I found out that they released both in Japan.Last year so it's inevitable that the powers that be, will release it over here.So cross your fingers folks!!!

After decades waiting to find this collection (for the right price), it was great to see what the US missed after Transformers the movie (animated). The japanese voices are hard to get used to after listening to the US dubbed G1 series.

A must own for any true transformer fan / collector. Been a fan since the original airing as a kid. I immediate purchased this from Amazon as soon as it went on sale. I've been wanting to find a high quility version of these series and it delivers. Only wish is that it would have been dubbed. Stub titles are ok, but I think it would be more enjoyable in English. Nonetheless, a great story arc with cool new characters.

本作は同じタカラトミーが手掛けた(アニメの実製作はサンライズ)「勇者司令ダグオン」みたいな作品で、人間キャラクターである秀太達がマスターフォースでトランスフォームしてロボット(つまりトランスフォーマー)になる設定が興味深いものです。東映アニメーション製作のこの「マスターフォース」は「ダグオン」のルーツ作といっていいでしょう。北米版の価格は本家の日本版の新価格(9720円)よりかなり安かったものの、日本版に収録された総集編等の特典映像が収録されてないのが残念ですが、それでも本編だけ見るだけでも価値があります。その中で41話では生身の体を捨てて超ロボット生命体に生まれ変わったハイドラー兄弟がゴッドジンライに又敗れたのが原因でデストロン版の機械伯爵ことブラックザラック(柴田秀勝版)から体罰を受けるシーンを見てビビってしまった方々もいっぱいいるでしょうね。そのブラックザラックも次の42話ではゴッドジンライ達に倒され、秀太達は元の人間に戻ったと同時に超ロボット生命体になったゴッドジンライ達がグランドマキシマス(フォートレス同様、沢木郁也が担当したのが印象的でした)と一緒に宇宙に帰ったシーンはとても良かったと思います。冬馬由美(秀太役)の初主役作品であり、元声優・吉田理保子(メガ役)の現役時代の作品でもあり、15年以上も前に亡くなった塩沢兼人(ロードキング役)や数年前に亡くなった山口健(ハイドラー役)の遺作の一つであるこの「マスターフォース」をご覧になってはいかがですか?そして心の中で冬馬由美調に「マスターフォース!」と叫んでみませんか?

Ah Japanese G1 Transformers. I remember stumbling across word of this a long while ago. So excited to get more into the G1 era. Love Transformers was a huge fan as a kid.

Awesome

放送当時は分からなかったのですが今回購入し全話見た感想です。よく次回作ビクトリーが勇者シリーズ０作と言われたりしますがそれは合体戦士の商品構成であったりデザインに由来すると思います。勿論ストーリーもですが。どちらかというと内容的にですかね、今作品は。今作品はメタルホーク初めサイバトロンプリテンダーが人間に擬態するあたり太陽の勇者ファイバード。ジンライ達ゴッドマスターやシュータ達ヘッドマスタージュニアが変身するあたり勇者指令ダグオンと重なります。また終盤のキャンサーがデストロンを離反した辺りからの展開は雰囲気的には正に勇者シリーズだなと思いました。従ってトランスフォーマーシリーズの中ではあまり例のない人間中心のある意味異色作になっています。ヘッドマスターから今作に変わる時がG1期で一番雰囲気が変わったと思います。こんなのはヘッドマスター以上に海外版のトランスフォーマーの雰囲気じゃないと思うファンの方がいるのもわかる気がします。個人的には好きな作品です。現在国内版の再販予定もないので興味のある方は見てみると面白いと思います。

Great series.