In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Transformers franchise, renowned animation studio Trigger, known for their work on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Delicious in Dungeon, is lending its distinct anime style to the beloved series. This collaboration promises to bring a fresh and dynamic twist to the iconic Hasbro/Takara Tomy robots.
Though specific details remain under wraps, a brief 40-second teaser has been released, offering fans a tantalizing glimpse of what’s to come. The teaser showcases Studio Trigger’s signature flair, heightening anticipation with the simple promise of a “coming soon” release date.
It remains unclear whether this project will expand into a larger venture involving Studio Trigger, but the studio’s connection with the Transformers franchise is not entirely new. Earlier this year, Hiroyuki Imaishi, artist and co-founder of Studio Trigger, created tribute illustrations of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. Additionally, Studio Trigger has explored the mecha genre in previous projects like Darling in the Franxx and SSSS.GRIDMAN.
As the Transformers franchise celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024, fans can look forward to an array of exciting releases. The highly anticipated film Transformers One is slated to hit theaters on September 12, focusing on the tragic relationship between Optimus Prime and Megatron. Paramount Pictures is also developing a crossover film featuring Transformers and G.I. Joe. In the gaming world, Overwatch 2 launched a Transformers-themed event in July. Furthermore, Takara Tomy recently announced an ambitious crossover that will bring together iconic franchises such as Transformers, Godzilla, Monster Hunter, Zoids, and Macross.
With so many projects in the pipeline, the 40th anniversary of Transformers is shaping up to be a memorable year for fans of the franchise.