The conflict escalates in the second season, introducing a wider array of Transformers from both sides, such as the Dinobots, Constructions, and the Combaticons. The Autobots establish their permanent headquarters on Earth at the Ark, while the Decepticons continue their relentless pursuit of energy through various schemes. The season features more complex storylines, including time travel and deeper explorations of Cybertronian history. Key episodes see the creation of the Combaticons and the Stunticons, the introduction of new human allies like Chip Chase, and the Decepticons' attempts to build a space bridge. The stakes are raised as Megatron's ambitions grow, and the Transformers' presence on Earth becomes more entrenched.
Set in the year 2006, the third season, also known as Transformers: The Movie, picks up after a devastating attack by Unicron and the death of Optimus Prime. A new era begins as the younger and impulsive Hot Rod inherits the Matrix of Leadership, becoming Rodimus Prime, to lead the Autobots against a resurrected and more powerful Galvatron. The season explores the darker tones of war, sacrifice, and legacy as the Autobots face threats across the galaxy, including the influence of the Quintessons and the looming doom of Unicron. The narrative is more serialized, focusing on the quest for a new home and the heavy burden of leadership.
The first season introduces the epic conflict between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. After their home world of Cybertron becomes depleted, the war continues on Earth, where the Transformers reawaken in 1984. Led by the wise Optimus Prime, the Autobots befriend humans like Spike Witwicky and his father Sparkplug, striving to protect their new home and its resources. Meanwhile, the power-hungry Megatron and his Decepticons seek to plunder Earth's energy to conquer the universe. The season follows the initial battles and skirmishes as both factions become accustomed to their new environment.
『2010』のタイトルは語感を優先した日本独自の設定で、米国版では『THE TRANSFORMERS』のシーズン3に相当。映画版における、2005年のユニクロン戦争の翌年である2006年が舞台となっている。2010の読みは、玩具のテレビCMにおいて「トゥーオーワンオー」のナレーションが流れたが「にいぜろいちぜろ」が正式名称である。 与美版G1第三季不同,日版2010跳过了变形金刚大电影,以及不续接美版第四季重生。