<description>&lt;p&gt;Here's an idea: 5 robot lions that turn into a super robot. Sounds pretty simple and straightforward, doesn't it? But the story of how Voltron came to be was much more complicated.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;It's a story that begins in Japan, involves multiple anime shows, and then goes through the ardous process of being transformed for a North American kids audience. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;It's the show that caught everyone off guard when it became a surprise hit. This hit quickly spread worldwide, and the giant robot soon became a cornerstone of 1980s pop culture. This is the history of...Voltron.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/80s"&gt;Patreon.com/80s&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Everything 80s

Jamie Logie

Voltron: Defender of the 80s

SEP 25, 202440 MIN
Everything 80s

Voltron: Defender of the 80s

SEP 25, 202440 MIN

Description

Here's an idea: 5 robot lions that turn into a super robot. Sounds pretty simple and straightforward, doesn't it? But the story of how Voltron came to be was much more complicated.

It's a story that begins in Japan, involves multiple anime shows, and then goes through the ardous process of being transformed for a North American kids audience. 

It's the show that caught everyone off guard when it became a surprise hit. This hit quickly spread worldwide, and the giant robot soon became a cornerstone of 1980s pop culture. This is the history of...Voltron.

The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s