The Transformers is celebrating its 40th anniversary with Japan's Studio Trigger as it gets a special anime music video to celebrate the occasion. The animation house has created a captivating tribute that is three minutes long, showcasing some of the most notable moments from the franchise. It follows the tunes of BUMP OF CHICKEN by Mayday and it sees the Transformers go through its changing generations.
The creative team that fueled the animation features works of Masaru Sakamoto and Hiroki Mutaguchi as the animators and director Akira Amemiya. The music video features moments from "the original G1 series, Beast Wars, Transformers Animated, and even the live-action films." It also highlights the 1986 movie scenes to bring memories of all eras.
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Transformers Gets a Special Anime Music Video for Anniversary
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