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Quick LinksSky-Byte Was a Standout Character in This Transformers AnimeSky-Byte Had One Other IncarnationSky-Byte Toys Over the Years

Some characters in the Transformers franchise are somewhat known for switching factions, starting off on one side of the conflict before ending up on another. Likewise, other characters' allegiances change depending on the continuity. Such is the case with one poetic Predacon, who's now returning via the franchise's latest toyline.

Sky-Byte was debuted in a forgotten Transformers anime, and since then, he's been a somewhat recurring character in the franchise. Though his characterizations have differed over the years, his design has remained consistent, namely among other Transformers. Now, the character is back in the franchise's latest toyline, putting the anime character back into the spotlight after over two decades.

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Quick Links Hot Shot Debuted In a Forgotten Transformers Anime Hot Shot Was the Face of the Unicron Trilogy Why a New Transformers Anime Must Bring Back Hot Shot

The Transformers franchise has increasingly used a shrinking list of the same characters, with each new series more or less retreading the same Autobots and Decepticons. Chief among these numbers are Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron and Starscream, with the yellow Autobot Bumblebee becoming something of a mascot for the brand. This wasn't always the case, however, and Bumblebee's place in the franchise was briefly taken by a now-forgotten character.

Hot Shot was prominent in the Unicron Trilogy Transformers anime, and was more of a stand-in for Bumblebee than many fans realize. The time has come to bring Hot Shot back into prominence, especially with Bumblebee being used so much. With a new Transformers anime on the way, this could very well...

Throughout the years, many artists who've worked on the Transformers franchise have showcased their artwork online. Now, one such artist is sharing concept art and a manga sketch from two somewhat obscure entries in the series.

One artist has taken to social media to showcase his history with the brand -- namely, two Japanese parts of the Transformers franchise. This includes not only concept art for a forgotten Combiner toy, but also a dark mirror for a heroine from one of the series' anime. That show is about to turn 25 years old, making the occasion all the more fitting.

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Newly released concept art for 2007 cartoon Transformers Animated gives a different yet familiar early look at the show's planned cast of Autobots.

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Japan’s Studio Bones is partnering with streamer giant Netflix to bring Time Patrol Bon to the screen in anime form.

The original manga by Fujiko F. Fujio ran from 1978 to 1986 and was published in Monthly Shōnen World. It had five volumes and received a TV special in 1989. As reported by Doraemon Channel, Studio Bones’ Team A will be in charge of the anime adaptation. Studio Bones is broken down into five individual teams, each with its own projects, and Team A has produced works such as Noragami. Some of the other teams have been responsible for highly successful anime including both versions of Fullmetal Alchemist, My Hero Academia and Soul Eater. The anime adaptation of Time Patrol Bon will be directed by Masahiro Ando, who previously helped work on Ghost in the Shell, Neon Genesis Evangelion and Cowboy Bebop: The Movie.

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