Voltron: Defender of the Universe 1984
What is Voltron: Defender of the Universe?
"Voltron: Defender of the Universe" is a television series that features a team of robot pilots. The series is set on the planet Arus and in the galaxy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 72
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 10, 1984
- Last aired
- Nov 18, 1985
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- JP, US
- Networks
- Syndication
- Genres
- Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 72 episodes and an average 22-minute runtime.
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Overview
"Voltron: Defender of the Universe" is a television series that features a team of robot pilots. The series is set on the planet Arus and in the galaxy. The planet and galaxy are defended by the pilots and their vehicles. The pilots are also associated with lion robots. The lion robots are used to defend against an evil entity. This entity is led by King Zarkon. King Zarkon is the primary antagonist of the series. The pilots and their lion robots work together to defend against King Zarkon and his forces. The series focuses on the battles and defenses of the planet and galaxy. The pilots and their lion robots are the main characters of the series. Their actions and decisions drive the plot and determine the outcome of the conflicts. The series explores the themes of teamwork and defense against evil forces.
Should you watch it?
“Five brave pilots control giant lion robots to defend the galaxy.”
- features iconic giant lion robots
- classic animated sci-fi adventure
- limited plot details available in the provided sources
Watch it if you enjoy classic animated stories about teams defending the galaxy.
The series carries a TV-Y7 rating.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 52 episodes
- E1 Space Explorers Captured Sep 10, 1984
- E2 Escape to Another Planet Sep 11, 1984
- E3 A Ghost and Four Keys Sep 12, 1984
- E4 The Missing Key Sep 13, 1984
- E5 Princess Joins Up Sep 14, 1984
- E6 The Right Arm of Voltron Sep 17, 1984
- E7 The Lion Has New Claws Sep 18, 1984
- E8 The Stolen Lion Sep 26, 1984
- E9 A Pretty Spy Sep 27, 1984
- E10 Secret of the White Lion Sep 28, 1984
- E11 Surrender Oct 1, 1984
- E12 Bad Birthday Party Oct 8, 1984
- E13 The Witch Gets a Facelift Oct 12, 1984
- E14 Yurak Gets His Pink Slip Oct 2, 1984
- E15 Give Me Your Princess Oct 3, 1984
- E16 Bridge on the River Chozzerai Oct 4, 1984
- E17 My Brother Is a Robeast Nov 19, 1984
- E18 Zarkon Is Dying Oct 5, 1984
- E19 The Buried Castle Oct 16, 1984
- E20 Pidge's Home Planet Oct 25, 1984
- E21 It'll Be a Cold Day Nov 21, 1984
- E22 The Deadly Flowers Oct 9, 1984
- E23 It Takes Real Lions Jan 1, 1984
- E24 Raid of the Alien Mice Oct 11, 1984
- E25 Short Run of the Centipede Express Jan 1, 1984
- E26 The Invisible Robeast Oct 26, 1984
- E27 The Green Medusa Jan 1, 1984
- E28 Treasure of Planet Tyrus Oct 30, 1984
- E29 Magnetic Attraction Nov 6, 1984
- E30 The Sleeping Princess Oct 18, 1984
- E31 The Sincerest Form of Flattery Oct 31, 1984
- E32 A Transplant for Blue Lion Nov 15, 1984
- E33 Attack of the Fierce Frogs Nov 8, 1984
- E34 Lotor Traps Pidge Oct 25, 1984
- E35 Doom Boycotts the Space Olympics Oct 29, 1984
- E36 Lotor's Clone Nov 7, 1984
- E37 Lotor's New Hit Man Nov 14, 1984
- E38 Raid of the Red Berets Nov 16, 1984
- E39 The Captive Comet Oct 22, 1984
- E40 The Little Prince Oct 23, 1984
- E41 There'll Be a Royal Wedding Oct 24, 1984
- E42 The Sand People Nov 5, 1984
- E43 Voltron Frees the Slaves Nov 12, 1984
- E44 Voltron vs. Voltron Nov 9, 1984
- E45 One Princess to Another Nov 20, 1984
- E46 The Mighty Space Mouse Nov 13, 1984
- E47 Summit Meeting Nov 22, 1984
- E48 Return of Coran's Son Nov 1, 1984
- E49 Coran's Son Runs Amuck Nov 2, 1984
- E50 Zarkon Becomes a Robeast Nov 23, 1984
- E51 Lotor, the King Nov 26, 1984
- E52 Final Victory Nov 27, 1984
Season 2 · 20 episodes
- E1 Dinner and a Show Oct 21, 1985
- E2 Envoy from Galaxy Garrison Oct 22, 1985
- E3 Mousemania Oct 23, 1985
- E4 The Shell Game Oct 24, 1985
- E5 The Traitor Oct 25, 1985
- E6 Voltron Meets Jungle Woman Oct 28, 1985
- E7 Little Buddies Oct 29, 1985
- E8 Who Was That Masked Man? Oct 30, 1985
- E9 Take a Robot to Lunch Nov 1, 1985
- E10 War and Peace ... and Doom! Nov 4, 1985
- E11 Who's Flyin' Blue Lion? Nov 5, 1985
- E12 Enter Merla: Queen of Darkness Nov 6, 1985
- E13 A Ghost of a Chance Nov 7, 1985
- E14 To Soothe the Savage Robeast Nov 8, 1985
- E15 Doom Girls on the Prowl! Nov 11, 1985
- E16 With Friends Like You Nov 12, 1985
- E17 Lotor, My Hero? Nov 13, 1985
- E18 No Muse Is Good Muse Nov 14, 1985
- E19 The Alliance Strikes Back! Nov 15, 1985
- E20 Breakin' Up Is Hard to Doom Nov 18, 1985
Frequently asked questions
What is Voltron: Defender of the Universe?
It is an animated television series featuring five lion robots and their pilots.
Who do the pilots fight?
They fight the evil forces of King Zarkon.
What is the setting of the series?
The series takes place across the galaxy and on the planet Arus.
When did the series start?
The series premiered in 1984.
What type of robots are featured?
The series features five lion robots and a giant Super Robot.