Voltron: Defender of the Universe

1984 TV-Y7 3 seasons

Voltron: Defender of the Universe

1984 TV-Y7 3 seasons
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In this hit 1984 animated series, the Voltron Force -- five intergalactic pilots whose robotic lion-ships can combine into the mighty mecha Voltron -- defends Princess Allura and her planet from the wicked King Zarkon and other foes.
Cast
Michael Bell, Jack Angel, Peter Cullen, Tress MacNeille, Neil Ross, B.J. Ward, Lennie Weinrib
SEASON  1
  • SEASON  3
  • SEASON  7
  • SEASON  8

Summary of Season 3 (1984) - 3 discs

The giant robot warrior Voltron is back for more sci-fi adventure in this new collection of animated episodes. The defenders of good -- Keith, Lance, Hunk, Pidge and Princess Allura --continue to battle their formidable foes, including the evil King Zarkon and dastardly Prince Lotor. As the action unfolds, Voltron and the gang must rescue a captured princess from the villains' clutches. Fortunately, a former ally, Sven, is on hand to help.
Format
DVD
Screen
Full Screen 1.33:1
CC
No
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Rating
TV-Y7 - This program is designed for children age 7 and above.
age 7+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 7+
age 7+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this 1980s anime series features plenty of cartoon violence -- including explosions, aircraft crashes, robotic electrocution, and extensive falls -- little of which results in visible/obvious injury and most of which is relatively benign. Characters always resort to using force against their enemies (who want to round up and enslave unsuspecting victims, turning them into a battalion of warriors). There's plenty of mutual respect and cooperation within the Voltron force, and although the lone female character is slightly overemotional at times, she's an integral part of the team's success.

Sexual Content

Not applicable.

Violence

Cartoon violence includes exploding missiles, aircraft crashes, robotic electrocution, and falls from great heights. No one is explicitly said to be dead; characters usually disintegrate into nothing or lie still in a jumbled heap on the ground.

Language

Not applicable

Social Behavior

Violence and force are the only means to an end as good and evil battle each other. Of the legion of good warriors, only one is a woman, and while she's respected among her peers, she's often overly emotional, dissolving into tears for no apparent reason.

Consumerism

Vintage Voltron merchandise isn't readily available in stores today, but it was big in the '80s.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Not applicable

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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