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Voltron: Defender of the Universe

1984 – 1985Show2 seasons72 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic–8.3

A nostalgic, heartwarming animated series about the future and fantasy, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for big ideas, tears or scares.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 72 episodes · best: S1E39 "The Captive Comet" 8.4

Episodes

7.8
7.8
7.4

Story

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

Feels like

  • Classic Mecha Anime
  • Nostalgic Saturday Morning Cartoon
  • Teamwork and Unity
  • Space Opera Adventure
  • Iconic Theme Song
  • Robot Combining Action
  • Good vs. Evil Simplicity
  • Retro Sci-Fi Aesthetic
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • High-Energy Combat

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Music by
John Petersen

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 10, 1984 · November 18, 1985 · Ended

First aired
September 10, 1984
Last aired
November 18, 1985
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 72 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Voltron: Defender of the Universe?"

Questions about Voltron: Defender of the Universe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Voltron: Defender of the Universe?

CrunchyrollThe Roku

In the United States, Voltron: Defender of the Universe streams on Crunchyroll, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Voltron: Defender of the Universe worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Voltron: Defender of the Universe okay for kids?

TV-Y7

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Voltron: Defender of the Universe?

26 h

About 26 hours: 72 episodes in 2 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1985.

Can I half-watch Voltron: Defender of the Universe?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Voltron: Defender of the Universe?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.