Star Saber

The final Autobot Supreme Commander defending Earth against Deszaras in the last complete Generation 1 series.

Star Saber is the new Autobot Supreme Commander in Transformers: Victory, an animated series produced by Toei Animation. As the final complete animated series from the original 'Generation 1' era, this Japanese-produced spin-off follows Star Saber's defense of Earth against the Decepticons' new Emperor of Destruction, Deszaras (known in the west as Deathsaurus). The narrative sees Deszaras seeking the planet's energy to reactivate his massive planet-destroying fortress, which had been sealed away in the Dark Nebula long ago by Star Saber himself. Unlike the story arc-based approach of Headmasters and Masterforce, Victory returns to an episodic adventure format with a heavy emphasis on action and dynamic animation.

Quick Facts

Affiliation: Autobot

Lore & Background

In Transformers: Victory, Star Saber serves as the leader of the Autobots during a conflict that spans thirty-two original episodes. The story is set against the backdrop of Deszaras's desire to harvest Earth's energy to unlock his fortress from the Dark Nebula. This siege represents the central turning point of the series, driving the episodic adventures that define the show's structure. While the cast consists almost entirely of brand new characters, the narrative occasionally features guest appearances from earlier shows. The series maintains a status quo typical of American episodes rather than following continuous arcs, focusing instead on Star Saber's dynamic actions to counter the Decepticon threat.

Reader's Guide

To view Transformers: Victory, fans can access thirty-two original episodes plus various clip shows totaling up to forty-four episodes depending on the release. In the United Kingdom, Metrodome Distribution released the series on DVD on December 26, 2006, as Vol. 3 of 'The Takara Collection', featuring the original Japanese voice track with English subtitles. Prior to this, two specific episodes—'Star Saber, Hero of the Universe!' and 'Muiltiforce, Combine!'—appeared on a compilation DVD released June 5, 2006. In Australia, Madman Entertainment released the series in Region 4 PAL format in 2008. For US collectors, Shout! Factory released a boxset containing The Headmasters, Super-God Masterforce, and Victory on August 28, 2012; notably, this set includes exactly 37 episodes across 4 DVDs.