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.
Audience Engagement
45 audience reviews — more than 62% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity (99th percentile) outruns review volume (62th) — a trending, discussed title among Japan seriess.
Also On Syndication
Other series that aired on Syndication.
Animation + Sci-Fi & Fantasy in Japan
719 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Animation and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Voltron: Defender of the Universe itself).
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 17 other Japan seriess in 1984.
The 622nd Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
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 |
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.