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Transformers: Super-God Masterforce

★7.8 1988 – 1989 1 Season Masumi Kaneda TV-MA

Transformers: Super-God Masterforce aired on Japanese television from 1988 to 1989. Taking place after Transformers: Headmasters, it is the story of how Metalhawk and his small team of Autobots must protect Earth from the mysterious Devil Z and his Decepticon forces. Humans play many prominent roles in Masterforce, from the Decepticon husband-wife team of Giga and Mega to the Autobot's Junior Headmasters and the reluctantly-recruited Ginrai. Masterforce is often considered second only to Transformers: Victory as a fan favorite.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 42 episodes

Rise Up!! Pretenders

Episode 01

Rise Up!! Pretenders

Apr 12, 1988 · 24 min

The sudden reappearance of the Decepticons on Earth forces the long-hidden Autobot Pretenders to drop their human disguises and rejoin the fight.

Terror! The Decepticons' Manhunt

Episode 02

Terror! The Decepticons' Manhunt

Apr 19, 1988 · 24 min

The Decepticons transform human corpses into undead "Destroids", and then attack the island nation of Karin, where the Autobots must team up with the island's prince, Cab, to save the day.

Kidnapping!? The Targeted Jumbo Jet

Episode 03

Kidnapping!? The Targeted Jumbo Jet

Apr 26, 1988 · 24 min

Seeking live humans for their Destroid experiments, the Decepticons attack jumbo jets, bringing the Autobots into contact with a young girl named Minerva.

Birth! Headmaster Jrs

Episode 04

Birth! Headmaster Jrs

May 3, 1988 · 24 min

Shūta, Cab and Minerva become Headmaster Juniors, but the Decepticons have recruited humans to their side as well.

Rage!! Little Devils with No Need for Rules

Episode 05

Rage!! Little Devils with No Need for Rules

May 10, 1988 · 24 min

Minerva is forced to overcome her fear of fighting when the Decepticon Headmaster Juniors cause chaos as they seek revenge on a motorcycle gang from Wilder's past.

Go, Goshooter - Showdown in the Wasteland

Episode 06

Go, Goshooter - Showdown in the Wasteland

May 17, 1988 · 24 min

Wilder continues to revisit his past when he kidnaps a former member of his gang who turned against him, and Shūta has to lead the Headmaster Juniors in rescuing him.

Panic! Protect the Wild Animals!!

Episode 07

Panic! Protect the Wild Animals!!

May 24, 1988 · 24 min

It's the Autobots to the rescue when the Decepticons cause animals to stampede in Africa in a scheme to destabilize the balance of nature!

Super Warriors - The Godmaster Brothers

Episode 08

Super Warriors - The Godmaster Brothers

May 31, 1988 · 24 min

A new element enters the Masterforce War in the form of Hydra and Buster—the Godmasters!

A Fierce Battle!! The Autobots Are in Trouble

Episode 09

A Fierce Battle!! The Autobots Are in Trouble

Jun 7, 1988 · 24 min

The construction of the world's largest tidal power plant in the Karin Islands quickly attracts the attention of the Decepticons, and the Autobots are once again faced with the power of the Godmaster brothers.

A Hero Is Chosen - His Name Is Ginrai

Episode 10

A Hero Is Chosen - His Name Is Ginrai

Jun 14, 1988 · 24 min

On the day that he discovers a mysterious truck, a young man named Ginrai suddenly finds himself caught up in the war between the Autobots and Decepticons.

Ginrai: God On of Rage!!

Episode 11

Ginrai: God On of Rage!!

Jun 21, 1988 · 24 min

While Ginrai debates over whether or not to join the Autobots, the Decepticons begin a series of fatal attacks on his trucker friends in an effort to draw him out.

A Strange Friendship: Cancer and Minerva

Episode 12

A Strange Friendship: Cancer and Minerva

Jun 28, 1988 · 24 min

In an attempt to learn the secrets of the Godmasters, the Autobots capture Cancer, who develops the world's worst case of Stockholm Syndrome.

Friend or Foe!? The True Form of the Monster!!

Episode 13

Friend or Foe!? The True Form of the Monster!!

Jul 12, 1988 · 24 min

The chase is on when Ginrai's Transtector activates on its own, and leads the Autobots and Decepticons to a mystery buried at a construction site.

Eliminate the Godmaster Ginrai

Episode 14

Eliminate the Godmaster Ginrai

Jul 19, 1988 · 24 min

The command goes out for the Decepticons to utterly destroy Ginrai, and he inadvertently makes himself easy to find when he appears on television searching for the remaining Godmasters!

Heroism!! The Birth of Super Ginrai

Episode 15

Heroism!! The Birth of Super Ginrai

Aug 2, 1988 · 24 min

To rescue a group of kidnapped children and defeat the menace of King Poseidon, Ginrai must discover a new transformation!

Lightfoot: A Dramatic Encounter

Episode 16

Lightfoot: A Dramatic Encounter

Aug 9, 1988 · 24 min

The search for the next Godmaster leads Ginrai to Canada, and a young man named Lightfoot!

An Enemy? The Third Godmaster, Ranger

Episode 17

An Enemy? The Third Godmaster, Ranger

Aug 16, 1988 · 24 min

Attempting to track down new leads on the location of the remaining Godmasters, the Autobots venture into the Rocky Mountains, where they cross paths with a forest patrolman named Ranger, but Minerva suspects that he is working with the Decepticons!

A Powerful Foe!! Sixknight the Wanderer

Episode 18

A Powerful Foe!! Sixknight the Wanderer

Aug 23, 1988 · 24 min

A new threat to the Autobots arrives from space in the form of Sixknight, a Six Changer who targets Ginrai in order to prove his worth to the Decepticons. But Sixknight is in for a shock when he discovers the true nature of his opponent...

Assemble! The Four Godmaster Gunmen

Episode 19

Assemble! The Four Godmaster Gunmen

Aug 30, 1988 · 24 min

The search for the fourth Godmaster brings the Autobots and Decepticons to France, where the Headmaster Juniors attend the finale of the World Grand Prix, and meet the champion racer, Road King.

The Autobot Warrior, Sixknight?!

Episode 20

The Autobot Warrior, Sixknight?!

Sep 13, 1988 · 24 min

Both Sixknight and Cancer have been greatly affected by their experiences with the Autobots and decide to do something about their conflicted loyalties.

Save the Little Girl! The Chōjin Warriors, the Godmasters

Episode 21

Save the Little Girl! The Chōjin Warriors, the Godmasters

Sep 20, 1988 · 24 min

Cab's return home is an unhappy one thanks to the latest scheme by the Decepticons, which puts the life of his childhood friend Copo in danger.

Life? Death? The Desperate Lightfoot

Episode 22

Life? Death? The Desperate Lightfoot

Sep 27, 1988 · 24 min

As the Decepticons' newest plan slowly begins, Lightfoot finds himself alone against the Decepticons with his father's life at stake.

Expose the Decepticons' Dark Trap!

Episode 23

Expose the Decepticons' Dark Trap!

Oct 4, 1988 · 24 min

The Decepticons prove that you shouldn't believe everything you see on TV.

Super Ginrai Gets Blown Away in the Desert!?

Episode 24

Super Ginrai Gets Blown Away in the Desert!?

Oct 11, 1988 · 24 min

Ginrai faces his greatest challenge yet when Mega and Giga reveal their true power.

Will the Bomber Project Be Destroyed!?

Episode 25

Will the Bomber Project Be Destroyed!?

Oct 18, 1988 · 24 min

With Ginrai out of commission, the Decepticons initiate an all-out attack on the Bomber Project.

God Ginrai - Into the Sky!!

Episode 26

God Ginrai - Into the Sky!!

Oct 25, 1988 · 24 min

With the Bomber Project completed, Ginrai heads for the moon, and the battle of his life!

God Ginrai - Showdown on the Surface of the Moon

Episode 27

God Ginrai - Showdown on the Surface of the Moon

Nov 1, 1988 · 24 min

On the lunar surface, God Ginrai fights a desperate battle against Overlord and BlackZarak, with the fate of the world at stake!

Overlord - Terror of the Chōkon Tornado

Episode 28

Overlord - Terror of the Chōkon Tornado

Nov 8, 1988 · 24 min

Overlord formulates a plan for revenge against Ginrai, but Godbomber is about to unveil a surprising new power that will thwart his evil scheme!

Escape!! The Underwater Volcano Erupts

Episode 29

Escape!! The Underwater Volcano Erupts

Nov 15, 1988 · 24 min

When Lightfoot investigates the eruption of an underwater volcano, he discovers the site of a new Decepticon base.

Destroy Godbomber!!

Episode 30

Destroy Godbomber!!

Nov 22, 1988 · 24 min

In the heartland of America, the Decepticons spring a trap that puts Godbomber in danger, forcing the Headmaster Juniors to discover a new power that will save the day.

Appearance!! The Final Godmaster

Episode 31

Appearance!! The Final Godmaster

Nov 29, 1988 · 24 min

The final Godmaster Transtector turns up in possession of a young man named Clouder. But this particular Godmaster has a special ability which could spell the downfall of the Autobots...

Secret Orders! Destroy the Autobot Base!!

Episode 32

Secret Orders! Destroy the Autobot Base!!

Dec 6, 1988 · 24 min

Installed as a double-agent within the Autobot ranks, Clouder begins a sabotage scheme that sets up their base for an all-out Decepticon attack.

Disaster! The Autobot Base Explodes

Episode 33

Disaster! The Autobot Base Explodes

Dec 13, 1988 · 24 min

With God Ginrai trapped in battle with Overlord and Decepticon forces swarming the Autobots' base, catastrophe seems unavoidable.

BlackZarak - Destroyer from Space

Episode 34

BlackZarak - Destroyer from Space

Dec 20, 1988 · 24 min

At last, BlackZarak arrives on Earth, and chaos follows in his wake, as Decepticon attacks spread thin the Autobot forces on Earth, and Ginrai and Grand Maximus fall victim to a deadly trap in space.

Crisis! The Day of Human Extinction

Episode 35

Crisis! The Day of Human Extinction

Jan 10, 1989 · 24 min

With construction of a new Decepticon weapon occurring in the shadow of the Moon, time is against the Autobots as they race into space in an attempt to stop the destruction of all life on Earth!

God Ginrai - Save Cancer!?

Episode 36

God Ginrai - Save Cancer!?

Jan 17, 1989 · 24 min

Learning that BlackZarak is about to attack China, Cancer attempts to go to the rescue of his friends and countrymen.

God Ginrai: Showdown at the Decepticon Base

Episode 37

God Ginrai: Showdown at the Decepticon Base

Jan 24, 1989 · 24 min

When Shūta and Clouder are captured while attempting to infiltrate the Decepticon base and used as bait to lure Ginrai into a trap, things look grim for the Autobots... until help comes from a most unexpected source!

The Ultimate Combination!! BlackZarak, the New Lifeform

Episode 38

The Ultimate Combination!! BlackZarak, the New Lifeform

Jan 31, 1989 · 24 min

In the midst of an all-out attack on the Decepticon base, Devil Z finally stands revealed, and the Autobots are faced with their deadliest enemy yet!

Battle to the Death!! God Ginrai VS Darkwings Reborn

Episode 39

Battle to the Death!! God Ginrai VS Darkwings Reborn

Feb 7, 1989 · 24 min

Hydra and Buster turn to Devil Z in a final attempt to gain the power they need to destroy Ginrai.

Autobots! Desperate Attack!!

Episode 40

Autobots! Desperate Attack!!

Feb 14, 1989 · 24 min

As BlackZarak's Devil Power throws America into chaos, Overlord seeks to prove the power of the flesh to Devil Z, and he engages Ginrai in their final, decisive confrontation.

Malevolent and Inhuman! The True Form of Devil Z

Episode 41

Malevolent and Inhuman! The True Form of Devil Z

Feb 21, 1989 · 24 min

The Autobots track the Decepticons to the Matterhorn, and the final battle between the two factions begins.

A Battle... and Then...

Episode 42

A Battle... and Then...

Feb 28, 1989 · 24 min

It's BlackZarak versus God Ginrai—the power of evil against the power of man, and the winner will decide the fate of Earth!

About the series

Transformers: Super-God Masterforce poster
Audience score
★ 7.8 /10

based on 8 votes

Synopsis

Transformers: Super-God Masterforce aired on Japanese television from 1988 to 1989. Taking place after Transformers: Headmasters, it is the story of how Metalhawk and his small team of Autobots must protect Earth from the mysterious Devil Z and his Decepticon forces. Humans play many prominent roles in Masterforce, from the Decepticon husband-wife team of Giga and Mega to the Autobot's Junior Headmasters and the reluctantly-recruited Ginrai. Masterforce is often considered second only to Transformers: Victory as a fan favorite.

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy

Cast

8 principal cast

Hiroshi Takemura

Hiroshi Takemura

Ginrai / Super Ginrai / God Ginrai (Autobots - Godmasters)

Tsutomu Kashiwakura

Tsutomu Kashiwakura

Lightfoot (Autobots - Godmasters)

Hochu Otsuka

Hochu Otsuka

Ranger (Autobots - Godmasters)

Kaneto Shiozawa

Kaneto Shiozawa

Road King (Autobots - Godmasters)

Takeshi Kusao

Takeshi Kusao

Clouder (Autobots - Godmasters)

Keiichi Noda

Keiichi Noda

Professor Go (Humans) / Overlord (Decepticons - Godmasters)

Isamu Tanonaka

Isamu Tanonaka

Donq (Humans)

Hidekatsu Shibata

Hidekatsu Shibata

Devil Z (Decepticons - Super Energy Beings)

Where to watch Transformers: Super-God Masterforce

Transformers: Super-God Masterforce is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The animation from Masumi Kaneda has 1 season and 42 total episodes, rated 7.8/10 by 8 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Transformers: Super-God Masterforce have?

Transformers: Super-God Masterforce has 1 season with 42 episodes in total.

Is Transformers: Super-God Masterforce still on the air?

Transformers: Super-God Masterforce has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Transformers: Super-God Masterforce?

Transformers: Super-God Masterforce airs on Nippon TV.

When did Transformers: Super-God Masterforce first air?

Transformers: Super-God Masterforce first aired on April 12, 1988.

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