Turning Mecard - Recommendations

Inu230 says...

Looking for aliens who can take the shape of what humans call vehicles, not just cars but planes, 18-wheelers, convertibles, bugs and other animals? Look no further. Turning Mecard and Transformers: Cybertron to the rescue.

Both animes are about creatures from another planet who through various reasons find themselves on Earth where they meet and befriend humans and work with them to accomplish their goals.

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It's not just that both animes focus on met-morphing aliens who resemble motorized vehicles: to prevent further destruction to the universe beings from different worlds and different walks of life choose to work as one for the greater good. Though initial meetings are not always civil, by definition on either [pretty much any] planet, differences are overcome and bonds are formed.

Brothers on opposite sides of the fight, unrequited love, unjust actions, condescending characters, girl-power, secrets, fear, oblivious adults, intergalactic bonds and more are just a few of the things these animes have to offer.

Together they shine brighter than the sun and are more than meets the eye.

Size may matter to some --> Mecardimals are toy-size and easy for the elementary school kids to carry around and easily excusable to on-lookers while Transformers are the size of the vehicle they conceal themselves as.

As one might expect from the above size descriptions Turning Mecard  is aimed at a pretty young viewing audience while Transformers: Cybertron can appeal to elementary through middle/junior high-school and even young adults. However, just because Transformers can’t be pocketed like Mecardimals doesn’t mean young kids can’t enjoy the anime. Though the representation may differ the overall messages of friendship between anyone and/or anything, trust, morality, and a “we are one” vibe is pretty evident in just about every episode of Turning Mecard & Transformers: Cybertron.

Also as an added bonus both animes are airing on Kidsclick =}

Inu230 says...

Both Turning Mecard and Bakugan Battle Brawlers use cards to set up fields of battle and cards that determine the powers and abilities alien creatures can use in battle. Once on the field the creatures change, growing in both size and form. With the help of a human (sometimes more than one) the creatures fight to get stronger with the ultimate goal of protecting the universe.

Though the creatures differ both animes feature beings from another world who find themselves on Earth and being looked after by humans - specifically young children. While on Earth neither aliens (Bakugans or Mecardimals) are able to use their powers without the assistance of humans.

A loss in battle can cost the protagonist(s) their alien friend as it is claimed by the victor/antagonist who chooses either to eliminate the creature or to take it for their own. So each and every battle entered into has a high risk factor even when winning seems like a sure thing.

While Bakugan and Mecardimals can move around on their own [in their mini/Earth forms)]  it is difficult and they can't go very far before being caught - picked up. These scenes tend to be comedic and split up serious scenes and are also used to introduce a new alien.

Additionally both animes focus on a young boy and his number one companion Dan & Drago (Bakugan Battle Brawlers) and Jason & Evan (Turning Mecard) who are surrounded with close friends. In order to bring peace to their worlds - the universe - and set things right they have to band together, gain new friends, battle enemies, face their own insecurities and attend school. A dream and a nightmare mixed into one. Some days are light and full of fun, winning streaks that boost up ego and then losses that crush both humans and their alien pals.

In the beginning adults are basically oblivious but come to know and accept that there are aliens on Earth and that a group of kids have taken responsibility for protecting the universe.