So, i've been trying to rewatch Medabots recently and it really got me thinking about the similarities between the two franchises:
*Kids with destinies of discovering a rich world linked with their little sidekick that does all the fighting
*Power of partner is linked to their friendship bond.
*Colourful extra cast that only enhances the experience.
*Usually ends with a world-ending scenario, either taking on a supervillain who wants to become god, or just god himself.
Then a few other inspirations came along, Babylon 5 game me a love for incorporeal beings with "Encounter Suits"... Then i found this
April Fools artwork that bandai released i kinda came up with this scenario: