Voltron: Defender of the Universe
On Syndication
A bright, action-driven animated series about a team of young pilots bonding through heroic defense against a clear villain, built on the reassurance of weekly victory and ensemble camaraderie.
Five lion robots and their pilots defend the planet Arus and the galaxy from evil King Zarkon.
Where to watch
Questions people ask
Is Voltron: Defender of the Universe sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Does Voltron: Defender of the Universe leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Voltron: Defender of the Universe easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Voltron: Defender of the Universe violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Voltron: Defender of the Universe scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Voltron: Defender of the Universe
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Voltron: Defender of the Universe
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Voltron: Defender of the Universe, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Voltron: Defender of the Universe, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Voltron: Defender of the Universe, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
