Has anyone noticed that Elita One's and Optimus Prime's names basically both have the same meaning (the first and best), reflecting each other so nicely? This is one the G1 writers got completely right
I'm 44 years old and I know just about everything about G1 Transformers and I told my sons now that all the Transformers names are connected to their personality to this day a lot of people don't even still recognize that or even know that lol crazy
I kinda like her better as Optimus Prime's lover, as it gives more layers to Prime. These days most Transformers media try and make him solely the serious and wise leader of the Autobots, which is fine enough in concept, but often it can result in the character becoming a bit dull. Having someone like Elita gives him more depth, showing that even Optimus has a vulnerable side. Still, at the same time I’m also glad the character is now getting to stand on her own strengths and not just being known as Optimus's girlfriend.
Dull, stoic AND the reincarnation of the chosen one. Yeah, doesn't leave a whole lot of room to be interesting. Having a complex relationship with Elita could add more to it, but then that leaves the problem of making Elita just as interesting beyond just being Optimus's lover.
I too wish Prime was allowed to have more of a personality beyond being perpetually stoic and wise these days, something more akin to his G1 counterpart (who wasn't above cracking jokes or palling around with his troops), or even TFA. I know Optimus is the great hero of the franchise, & thus he should be wise & take his job as leader seriously, but that doesn't mean there can't be more to him than that (as long as it doesn't involve him tearing people's faces off like Bay Prime). Just look at Megatron, he's the megalomaniacal mastermind of the Decepticon army and he has tons of personality & layers, so why not his heroic nemesis as well? I feel like maybe they write Prime the way they do as an excuse to try to force Bumblebee into the spotlight, or perhaps because some modern writers just don't understand him as a character. As for Elita, she should have her own strengths as well, but I too prefer her as Optimus Prime's lover as opposed to the "edgy" extremist they turn her into in IDW, that character was so different she might as well have been a brand new character altogether.
Being Stoic does not equal boring. In Prime he did express emotions but he needed to keep them in check but on a few occasions he let them come out like when Megatron almost killed Raff
Prime Optimus still has some stylings of dad Optimus. He's probably the best G1-like Optimus coz he's bereaved and stoic, but not inhumanly so, but there's comedy in him being such. Plus, he's still actually as dad like as he can be, such as with Raf wanting to experience snow. He just needs other characters to play off as. And that's where having an Elita to an Optimus similar to Prime-verse as a foil would be so helpful. She's less girlfriend and more of partner...which is honestly a better foundation for being lovers. They play off each other in interactions, and overall he's the dad, she's the mom
Optimus is truly the ultimate Chad. He gets to keep his girlfriend even after he dies and gets rebuilt, and she is still loyal to him after ghosting her for 4 million years. What a guy
Elita One is one of the coolest Transformers. Leading a small team with guerrilla war tactics to antagonize and destroy Shockwave back on Cybertron while always being loyal to the Autobot cause
She gives me vibes of the Russian 588 Squadron, which carried out nuisance raids on German facilities in WW2. The mostly female flying squad became known as the Nachtvexen, or Night Witches.
And megatron murdered him once so that explains why he was so brutal against him combined that with megatron being f****** megatron The Idea Of a great story is always there it's just squandered by Michael Bay
Huh it’s a surreal feeling to imagine Optimus ever being in love cause he’s usually portrayed as so dedicated to the cause he has no time for interpersonal relationships. I’d like for a show to end Optimus’ story as him retiring & living out the rest of his days peacefully with Elita-1 as his successor leads the Autobots on his place.
dante wilson it could happen,since in power of the primes(which is a side story set in the future of G1),Megatron sacrificed his life to save cybertron and destroying unicron,and Optimus Primal took up the matrix of leadership,so Optimus could and SHOULD retire.
Elita-1 will be one of the legendary female Transformers just like Arcee and many other. I appreciate Netflix including her in the Transformers: War for Cybertron series which she was a total badass.
Sadly, she is dead. Honestly I find elita character always end up with tragic and her love story with optimus are more tragic. It make me no want seeing they're love story because I know it will end up tragic. Let's hope transformers one film her story is not tragic
We need her to be a main character. And restore her and Optimus Prime. Elita has a potential for a great story with Optimus that they are missing. I hope they find it. HAIL TO THE AUTOBOT QUEEN!
I'm glad Elita-1's starting to be more of a regular character nowadays or really every other female TF that hasn't gotten much exposure in the brand's history till in recent years. She's too cool a character not to use and has a lot of potential. :) As for my first exposure it was through Animated cause at the time I wanted to check out Animated because it had BW characters that I grew up in it so yeah.
I missed the love story between Optimus and Elita. But it didn't come to be since romance between robots seemed unacceptable for American audience. Oh well.
@@kaijuguy19 yeah, what if there was a show that only had fembots, it would promote others like moon racer, nautica, airazor, slipstream, arachnid, and ect
@@abigailbaltazar1011 There IS though a fan-made series that focuses on Fembots, It's called Transformers: Elite, unfortunately, the series was discontinued and it left us with a cliffhanger of just 22 episodes...
I think I like the G1 Elita One, 'cause seriously, Optimus Prime needs a romance story and if it isn't Arcee, then like Chris says here, she's the "one and only" for him.
It should be noted that Elita-1's name was originally meant to be a homage to the Gobot's commander, Leader-1 and was (at least originally) intended to be spelled in the same manner.
I think she’s so cool in war for cybertron. You can see her internal conflict when she questions different aspects of optimus’s leadership, and in earthrise when megatron is trying to turn her to the dark side, you can tell that there is a part of her that goes along with what he’s saying. Such a cool complex character imo
One thing (the only thing) the wfc trilogy did well is give some of its characters depth. I actually started to understand megatrons views and question optimus myself even though I knew megatrons plan to use the allspark was bad. And elita 1 was amazing, not just conflicted about which side is correct but also conflicted between persevering or giving up on the hopeless war. Her motivations are intriguing. Meanwhile you've got characters like optimus who has as much depth as a paddling pool. It's just "freedom is the right of all sentient beings" on repeat. Change the record prime
I heard there was apparently a deleted scene from an episode of Transformers Prime that would’ve had Ratchet (during the episode where he’s roided out on Synthetic Energon) mention that Optimus had failed to save Elita at one point during the war. Optimus would’ve lost his cool, which is exactly why it was cut and replaced with him mentioning Cliffjumper to piss off Arcee instead.
Elita One also appears in the War for Cybertron trilogy of cartoons, which puts a new spin on the G1 story of her being left behind on Cybertron while also ending with tragedy.
I learned about Elita when I did research on Arcee. I was never super interested in her, but she’s pretty cool. My favorite Elita 1 is the movie Elita 1. I think the backstory is interesting and the design for the robot is really intriguing. A lot of people I know say it’s stupid, but I dont care, I like it. It’s very memorable if you ask me.
I wish movie elita and her sisters had been given more screen time because you're right, her design is intriguing and it's so unique. We always get humanoid transformers or ones that resemble animals but the sisters were different and fun. Plus, their combined mode had potential. I think I first heard about elita 1 from the Netflix wfc trilogy which, despite being terrible, had a really interesting b story following elita and her team on cybertron. I didn't get it at the time but they pay homage to her g1 self with the guerilla tactics she uses while freeing prisoners
I'm particularly fond of the new incarnation of Elita in Transformers: Earthspark, which combined the G1 and some parts of the IDW character to create an Optimus Prime lover but with a love of brawling and fighting.
It's only two episodes but you should see the original one check out G1 Elita one you might like that better than the one offered Transformer animated even though that's ones pretty decent
Loved your video! I first found out about Elita in 07 from G1! She reminded me so much of myself. That in 2010 I decided to change my name to Elita One it took at least a year and a half to approve my name in court and then at the end of 2012 I got my named approved. :3 she is and always will be my favorite fembot!
I really like Elita. I just wish her to be given a more important roles in fixion: Her g1 version has good foundations but beyond that there is not much. Her movie version stands out more in comics (like almost everyone else). I loved her, for the most part, in animated, although I did not like the idea of merging her with blackarña. In the comics the ones that stood out the most were in Dreamwave Productions where it seemed to be part of something bigger and the (canceled) solicitude seemed to point to a strong introduction to eventually lead to a more g1 status.The IDW version is fine but it was introduced as an antagonist until practically its end (with zero connections with optimus).
Hope we get an updated basic on Elita One. Including her role in the Transformers War for Cybertron Trilogy, And when Scarlett Johansson voices Elita in Transformers One.🤞🤞
At the risk of sounding dumb, I have the historia, and watch all of your "Basics" series. I had no clue you wrote it. Outstanding work. Happy Holidays and thanks for all you do.
When I was a kid, and when I watched transformers animated, and when I saw elita-1 I thought to myself " isn't that a female bumblebee?" Because that's what she looked liked to me as a kid.
I really enjoy the bases of elita-1 and my first elita-1 encounter wasn't animated which was a tragic story and I really hope you could do the bases on Ratchet cuz ratchet is my favorite character in Transformers
Call me a nerd or a perv but female transformers are awesome in their own right and seeing the way a guy like Optimus holds someone dear just makes me melt lol
I remember not liking that there were “female” transformers (I felt the same about older transformers that had older features) However I also remember absolutely LOVING Elita One and her crew as a kid so much so I thought they were in the cartoon more than one episode
@@DrJest17 Yeah that's a better way of putting it. I just want more Optimus x Elita fuel, but the comics have not done anything to fuel an actually canon ship, so for me it's frustrating.
@@mimsilvernote I know, but so far, that's ALL we've been getting of her, from the IDW universes, the Animated cartoon that merged her with Blackarachnia, the Dreamwave comics that made her an agent of the Quintessons, etc. I know I can't be blinded by nostalgia, but I truly miss the righteous and heroic Elita One, the one who was a true counterpart to Optimus Prime; where he was a father to his men, she was a mother to her own soldiers. Maybe I am a little entitled...I guess we'll just have to see where her character goes from here.
Goodness, morning to you too. Love to watch your videos to learn about characters, and this didn’t disappoint. I love the idea of Autobots still fighting on Cybertron, and female Transformers are a great bonus of badass characters.
There was also this one time when she appear in the Transformers mobile game, her bio art was censored aks the original show too much of the booty and also half of her lower breast were shown, which were later filted into a color that matches her armor
TFA Elita-1/Blackarachnia all the way. Never did liked any of the other Female Transformers (Except Cybertron Override) back in the day but watching Animated as a kid on TV, I grew to genuinely like the Character a lot on how she never really wanted to be a True Decepticon but set her own goal to becoming Elita-1 again. Proof shown in one of the episodes when Elita-1 AKA Blackarachnia sacrificed herself (Not really dead) to save Optimus and others from Waspinator. P.S. Sentinel Prime is a dick
it is crazy how much things have in changed 4 years from being a vary obscure character witch is shocking considering her historical importance to having major roles in the last 2 shows and maybe being a lead in the upcoming movie!
Every king needs a queen I honestly would like to see them explore that aspect with a Elita and Optimus. Maybe also give her an artifact of the Primes to guard/Use sparingly. On a sidenote would be interesting if their relationship resulted in a unique combination as a result.
@@luvblueybingoheeler3150 In the G1 continuity, there is one way to reproduce. Building a body, taking it to Vector Sigma, and Vector Sigma gives them life.
My first encounter with Elita One is the G1 cartoon. My favorite incarnation is Transformers Animated. Because I love Eita and I love Black Arachnia. And this version combined them.
An idea for season 4 of Animated was Bulkhead and Sari going to an alternate dimension. That gave me an idea where an alternate Elita (where Optimus stopped them from going to Archa 7) ends up in the main animated universe and she ends up encountering Blackarachnia
I remember elita was going to be refrenced in prime during the episode ‘stronger,faster’ in an alternate version of ratchet going off on optimus he would’ve mentioned elita and optimus was gonna punch ratchet in the face but this was changed to fit optimus character more but still pretty neat
I had never heard of this character before the Netflix show but liked her in that. I only discovered your channel a few days ago and have been binging videos. They are so informative and well done thanks!
Okay, so the main reason I watched this video a second time was so I could know the name of the Combiner(s) Elita forms the torso of, albeit Elita-Infinite, and Orthia
I hated how Elita looked in TFA! The sea green, yellow and black color scheme is just sickening! It doesn't make sense for a redesign, knowing she doesn't remain this way. And that Arcee remained pink. Also I HATE WITH A PASSION HOW ISENBURG DELIBERATELY DESTROYED HER RELATIONSHIP WITH OPTIMUS PRIME AND THE AUTOBOTS!!!! 🔥👿💢
That's so cool! Also be mind that there are few parts from her legs kinda have loose joints. I own her for quite a long time so yeah. My friend who own her do got the same issue too
I first encountered Elita-1 when I bought the toy on my 18th birthday, when the Power of The Primes toyline was going on.I really like her character in some of her more recent tales and stories as she is a strong and capable character. If only a little strict in times of duress.
Headcanon: after megatron dies, the decepticons only exists as small groups throughout The universe causing prime and elita to settle down on cybertron
The first time I sew Elita-One it was Transformers G1 when my brother show me it when I was so course about what was his favorite t.v show and the difference story of her was the IDW comics show her a different character from G1 and I like the relationship between Optimus Prime and Elita-One in show and show them how much they miss each other and their love are more stronger after the war is over Elita will rejoin Optimus again and had their new life again thank you for the video of the basics of the Female Autobot Leader and Optimus Prime's girlfriend love one Elita-One #Transformers #Autobot #Hasbro #Takara
Well Wheelie had parents and he may not be the only Cybertronian to have parents. Most don't have one, but I don't believe that Wheelie is the only Cybertronian to have parents. Matter of fact he's not the only one tfwiki.net/wiki/Relatives#Parents_and_children
I would love to see more Cybertronian parents. I mean Lithonians get to be mothers and fathers ( and no they're not part organic), so why not Cybertronians? However I would love that if most aren't parents and/or don't have parents themselves, like 10-30%.
Anyone think her name was trolling Leader-1 from GoBots? I use to pretend my Super GoBot Leader-1 had been Dion and also Ariel's brother due to their similar names. I even put an Autobot sigil on him.
I came up with the G1 iteration. She was okay...but probably not all that popular back then. Funny thing: Botcon Elita-1 being repainted from Cybertron Thunderblast, who in Japanese version Galaxy Force, was named Chromia. (And Thunderblast got another repaint as Minerva from Chou-jin Masterforce) Another funny thing: Animated Elita-1 looks like the color scheme for a more robotic Beast Wars Blackarachnia than the bizarre crap Animated ultimately gave us for Blackarachnia. Elita's death in DotM: Rising Storm was pretty hilarious to me. I mean, Shockwave's landing was perfectly placed & timed to stomp her outta existence. For an iteration of Shockwave who didn't give a Rattrap's axle about logic, what were the odds of such perfect placement!? And shouldn't the shock from that have killed both Arcee & Chromia??? (Because apparently, as of the main DotM story, all three were already dead) As for the new look for her in the current comics...not fond of it, she looks like a crappy knockoff hybrid of Cyclonus & Scourge. (I could easily see a retool of Titans Return Scourge being used as a Siege Elita-1...
