Transformers Cybertron tells the tale of the Autobots searching the galaxy for the legendary cyber planet keys that, when combined with the Omega Lock, will save their home planet of Cybertron from an ever-growing black hole created from the destruction of Unicron. The Decepticons want the keys and lock as well, but merely for the power they possess. Thus, the war between the Autobots and Decepticons rage across several planets in the latest Transformers series to hit DVD.

The animation and voice acting is very well done. Gonzo, famous for their anime, does a superb job with the CG used for the Transformers and the cell animation used for the non-Cybertronian cast. They don't mesh perfectly, put it's a better effort than older attempts to mix CG and cell animation.

Garry Chalk and David Kaye once again reprise their roles as Optimus Prime and Megatron. With the exception of "Robots in Disguise" and the more recent "Transformers Animated," They have played those characters, or incarnations of, for over 10 years.

The rest of the cast does a fine job, though the producers this time around decided to give the cast of characters an international flavor. Jetfire is Australian, Red Alert is British, Scattershot and Thundercracker speak with a southern accent, Backstop is Jamaican, and one planet is home to nothing but Irish Transformers. It takes a little getting used to, but it works out all right.

The story starts with the Autobots evacuating Cyberton to Earth. Here, they will be in disguise and cars, trucks, scooters, phone booths, and traffic lights, just to name a few things. During a surprise attack by Megatron (who steals the map to the keys) and Starscream, Landmine is warped to Earth where he's found by three human kids; Coby, his brother Bud, and their friend Lori. The kids help patch him up and thus the war is brought to Earth.

Eventually, the Autobots find their way to two other planets, Velocitron (the Speed planet) and the Jungle planet, always two steps behind the Decepticons. Fonrtunately, our heroes have teamwork on their side and despite both sides gaining allies, the Autobots come away from both planets with the keys and the lock.

Starscream later betrays Megatron and finds his own army of Decepticons to find Earth's key. Eventually, the battle goes to Gigantia, where the final key is located and a very long and dangerous battle is fought between the Autobots, Megatron's Decepticons, and Starscream. I won't tell you how it ends, but being it's a cartoon I'm sure you can figure the basics out.

This show was not made with the US audience in mind. It was produced in Japan and edited for America. There are a number of inconsistencies the editing creates and while it's branded as the sequel to Transformers Energon, it doesn't make sense since in that series, the humans worked with the Autobots and were well advanced in their technology. Cybertron places Earth in a more believable modern setting and the human populace doesn't know there are aliens among them for about half the series.

All things considered, Transformers Cybertron is an enjoyable show to watch. The transformation sequences get old quick though, since they reuse the footage almost every time someone transforms, especially Optimus Prime. However, it's beautifully made with a great cast of actors. If you're a Transformers fan, you should check this series out.