Beast Wars II: Lio Convoy’s Close Call!

Beast Wars II: Lio Convoy’s Close Call!

Year: 1998

Runtime: 47 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Akira Nishimori

AdventureActionScience FictionAnimation

A spaceship carrying a Dimensional Warp Gate crashes on Gaea. Galvatron tricks Lio Junior into surrendering the gate to bring Megatron there, but Gigastorm misfires and summons the massive Predacon Majin Zarak. Overmatched, the Maximals summon Magnaboss, who uses the gate in a desperate bid to call Optimus Primal for aid.

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Timeline & Setting – Beast Wars II: Lio Convoy’s Close Call! (1998)

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Time period

Present-day Gaia with Beast Wars-era flashbacks via time gate

The film unfolds in the present on Gaia, while a mysterious teleport gate opens a doorway to the Beast Wars past on prehistoric Earth. This temporal bridge allows beings from the past to arrive in the present, complicating loyalties and strategies for both Maximals and Predacons. A ticking clock—driven by the gate's potential self-destruction—drives urgent decisions and risky gambits. The narrative ultimately ties present action to historical events from the Beast Wars era.

Location

Gaia, Galvaburg II, Yukikaze, Point B-2

Gaia is the setting where the opening skirmish between rival factions occurs before a massive spaceship crash lands, triggering alarms among the Maximals and Predacons. Galvaburg II houses the Predacon leadership and becomes a base of operations during the unfolding crisis. Yukikaze serves as the Maximals' command vessel, guiding exploration and pursuit as the team uncovers an ancient teleport gate hidden within Gaia’s landscape. The final battles swing across locations including a canyon and the strategic Point B-2, shaping the fate of both worlds.

🚀 Space travel 🪐 Gaia planet ⚙️ Ancient technology

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Main Characters – Beast Wars II: Lio Convoy’s Close Call! (1998)

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Lio Junior (Yumiko Kobayashi)

A bold, impulsive young Maximal eager to prove himself and earn respect. He often chafes at authority and chases dangerous missions to demonstrate his worth. His growth comes from learning to balance ambition with responsibility and from valuing the safety of others over personal glory.

🔥 Impulsive 🦁 Brave 🧭 Reckless

Lio Convoy (Hozumi Goda)

A seasoned, protective leader who balances duty with compassion. He can be stern when discipline is needed, yet he remains personally invested in his team's wellbeing. His mentorship and willingness to forgive drive the Maximals through crisis back toward unity.

🧭 Wise 🛡️ Protective 🤝 Leader

Optimus Primal (Takehito Koyasu)

The legendary Maximal commander from the Beast Wars, returned across time to aid his allies in the present. He embodies strategic insight and calm under pressure, providing a bridge between past and future. His presence reinforces the mission’s legitimacy and motivates allies to unite.

🧠 Strategic ⌛ Time-travel ally 🤝 Mentor

Apache (Sanryo Odaka)

A steadfast Maximal warrior who values loyalty and duty. He offers practical counsel and steady courage, helping others navigate the moral complexities of war and time manipulation. His support underpins the mission’s humanizing moments and the drive to protect allies.

🛡️ Loyal 💪 Brave 🎯 Focused

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Major Themes – Beast Wars II: Lio Convoy’s Close Call! (1998)

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👨‍👦 Family & Duty

The dynamic between Lio Convoy and his son Lio Junior drives much of the drama. Lio Junior’s impulsive need to prove himself clashes with his father’s disciplined leadership, testing trust within the team. The conflict highlights how personal pride can threaten collective safety when crucial equipment falls into the wrong hands. Yet the story also shows growth as father and son learn to respect each other’s strengths and unite for the team.

🕰️ Time & Consequences

The teleport gate introduces the danger and wonder of time travel, offering a path to the Beast Wars past. Characters must reckon with the possibility that altering history could endanger their present existence. A race against the clock forces hard choices about who to trust and what to sacrifice. Time itself becomes a character, shaping motives and forcing restraint in pursuit of a safer outcome.

🤝 Unity & Leadership

Victory hinges on cross-generational and cross-faction unity, with Magnaboss symbolizing collaboration among leaders. The arrival of Optimus Primal from the past reinforces the idea that cooperation across timelines is essential. The story emphasizes that effective leadership blends experience with courage, and that true strength comes from protecting lives rather than pursuing vengeance. Together, the Maximals demonstrate that teamwork can overcome overwhelming odds.

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