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Voltron: Defender of the Universe

Voltron: Defender of the Universe

19847.82 Seasons72 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Five lion robots and their pilots defend the planet Arus and the galaxy from evil King Zarkon.

NetworksSyndication

Top Cast

Neil Ross

Neil Ross

Keith / Pidge (voice)

B.J. Ward

B.J. Ward

Princess Allura / Haggar (voice)

Lennie Weinrib

Lennie Weinrib

Hunk / Prince Lotor (voice)

Michael Bell

Michael Bell

Lance / Sven (voice)

Jack Angel

Jack Angel

King Zarkon (voice)

Peter Cullen

Peter Cullen

Coran / Narrator (voice)

Tress MacNeille

Tress MacNeille

Queen Merla (voice)

Themes & Keywords

giant robotpiloted robotrobotedited from tv seriessuper robotbased on anime

About Voltron: Defender of the Universe

Voltron: Defender of the Universe is a animation, sci-fi & fantasy, kids series that first aired in 1984 exploring themes of giant robot, piloted robot, robot, edited from tv series, super robot, based on anime. it stars Neil Ross, B.J. Ward, Lennie Weinrib. Five lion robots and their pilots defend the planet Arus and the galaxy from evil King Zarkon.

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