Japan Synopsis
Voltron is the name of a giant robot in an anime television series that features a team of space explorers known as the Voltron Force. The space explorers pilot robot lions who join together to form the giant robot with which they defend their galaxy from evil. Initially produced as a joint venture between World Events Productions and Toei Animation, the original television series aired in syndication from September 10, 1984 to November 18, 1985. The program was entitled Voltron: Defender of the Universe.
The 1983–1985 Japan Window
70 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Voltron: Defender of the Universe sits at position #17.
Also On Syndication
Other series that aired on Syndication.
The 1980s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1980s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Voltron: Defender of the Universe premiered. 280 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,101 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (76th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.7 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #871 of 2,532 (top 34%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | United States of America |
| Original Language | En |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 2 / 72 |
| Release Date | September 10, 1984 |
| Official Site | www.voltron.com |
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Questions Answered
When did Voltron: Defender of the Universe end?
Voltron: Defender of the Universe finished its run with its final episode airing on November 18, 1985.
Where did Voltron: Defender of the Universe air?
Voltron: Defender of the Universe aired on Syndication, which has broadcast 6+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.