Geekery: New Voltron Series Debuts on Netflix
The legendary Saturday morning cartoon has returned with an ALL NEW series. Put on your jammies and check it out!
The original cartoon was based on two Japanese series: “Beast King GoLion” and “Armored Fleet Dairugger XV.” It followed a team of space cadets on a mission – given to them by a pointy eared alien princess – to track down a group of lion shaped robots that form the ultimate robot warrior: Voltron. All with the goal of saving an alien race from annihilation. It looked a little something like this:
Dreamworks Animation has teamed up with Netflix to create a 13 episode run of the series. The animators also collaborated on Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. Voice cast includes Steven Yeun, Tyler Labine, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Rhys Darby, and Jeremy Shada (who voices Finn on Adventure Time).
The series hasn’t been drug into darker territory – it’s still as bright and cheesy as ever. There are still space mice. There are some changes for the better: the art style has a sense of dimension to it, and we get to see some characters show more personality due to a good deal of voice acting talent. The first episode plays off the first episode from 1984, which is a great re-introduction into the universe if you’ve been away for awhile.
If you’re looking to get on the nostalgia train – or introduce your kids to a part of your childhood – it’s available on Netflix now.
Who’s putting on their PJs, grabbing a bowl of Captain Crunch, and binge watching this one?
