In 2016, Machinima Inc. and Hasbro Studios collaborated to create an internet-based animated series entitled Transformers: Combiner Wars. Upon joining the pre-production team, I noted that there was no completed script or visual references at that time. I worked closely with Animation Director Kenji Nakamura, renowned for his work on Gatchaman Crowds, to establish a clear creative direction and define the tone and style for the series.
Client: Tatsunoko Production, Hasbro Studios, Machinima Inc.
Creative Director, Designer: Manabu Gaku Inada
Layout Artist: Kaichiro Terada
Year: 2015
Creative Director, Designer: Manabu Gaku Inada
Layout Artist: Kaichiro Terada
Year: 2015
Optimus Prime, Windblade, and Megatron engage in a confrontation with Devastator. The line art is created by Kaichiro Terada, while the art direction and coloring are the responsibilities of Manabu Inada.
StarScream has emerged alongside Enigma. The line art is created by Kaichiro Terada, while the art direction and color rendering are executed by Manabu Inada.
Dawn of Metroplex City
Sunset of Metroplex City
Metroplex city with a unique weather system. Line art by Kaichiro Terada; art direction and color by Manabu Inada.
First rough Sketch by Inada
Kaichiro's drawing based on Inada's rough sketch
Early concept sketches of Starscream by Manabu Inada (left) and Kaichiro Terada's first sketch of Starscream (opposite).
Early concept sketches of Devastator by Manabu Inada (top) and Kaichiro Terada's first sketch of Devastator (bottom).
Final line drawing by Kaichiro Terada
