The Evolution of Voltron | Channel Frederator

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  • Voltron has recently had a resurgence thanks to the Netflix series that premiered in 2016, Voltron: Legendary Defender. Serving as a makeover and reboot for the series, Voltron: Legendary Defender pays a lot of homages and heavily borrows from the original series. Animated by Dreamworks Animation and the team behind Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, Voltron has never looked better! So Channel Frederator and ToonedUp wanted to round up what we noticed while watching Voltron, this is... THEN VS. NOW!
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  • @lilliespianoprog
    @lilliespianoprog Před 4 lety +297

    "Allura isn't piloting a lion and Keith isn't the leader."
    Voltron: Hold up.

    • @Pokegirl3515
      @Pokegirl3515 Před 3 lety +32

      Voltron seasons 3- 8: not anymore

    • @annexsis5181
      @annexsis5181 Před 3 lety +24

      @@Pokegirl3515 AND THERE COLORS DONT MATCH ANYMORE >:(

    • @dlfx.
      @dlfx. Před 2 lety +8

      @@annexsis5181 they didn’t match from the og but I’m mad about it too

    • @animalyze7120
      @animalyze7120 Před 2 lety +3

      Yeah and the whole Elven look thing really threw me on this. They did good overall with the Animation and such, but I never sat thru much of this after a few episodes

    • @smthebeast7754
      @smthebeast7754 Před rokem +4

      no Alluara pilots the blue lion later in the seires

  • @Vaehlo
    @Vaehlo Před 5 lety +250

    "The outfits match."
    Season 3: *Allow me to introduce myself.*

    • @chaospigeon2319
      @chaospigeon2319 Před 4 lety +26

      I got really mad when they didn't change suits along with there lions XD

    • @KingCasual1986
      @KingCasual1986 Před 3 lety +9

      _Minnnty_ DNA_ I honestly didn’t care, I was too happy seeing Keith in his proper Lion!

  • @yikes7917
    @yikes7917 Před 7 lety +261

    Fun fact! In older tv shows, the transformation scenes were made longer to save a bit of money because they only had to animate it once and put it in to fill a bit of time of each episode

    • @user-jq2mb7bg5z
      @user-jq2mb7bg5z Před 5 lety +7

      but it was good

    • @axonfox
      @axonfox Před 5 lety +6

      In Season 8 there is a part where the transformation sequence is a bit of like fast-forwarded....
      For me its awesome!

    • @wendygoerl9162
      @wendygoerl9162 Před 5 lety +5

      Actually, there were at least two different lengths of transformation: they didn't always show the shoulder joints forming in VDU.

    • @wendygoerl9162
      @wendygoerl9162 Před 5 lety +6

      @@axonfox After watching the "Flash Form Go" episode of VoltronForce, I timed some of the sequences. I got times as low as 25 sec and as high as about 50 sec (depending on where exactly you count the start and end of the transformation.)

    • @abvvi3319
      @abvvi3319 Před 5 lety +5

      *FLASHBACKS TO DIGIMON*
      OH GOD! THEY NEVER SKIPPED A TRANSFORMATION.

  • @rags-t-richards
    @rags-t-richards Před 7 lety +967

    In my opinion, Pidge makes a much better adorable girl than an ear grating gremlin....

    • @Hakaishi00
      @Hakaishi00 Před 6 lety +6

      Clara Demeanor not if its original japanese version

    • @Dr.Westside
      @Dr.Westside Před 5 lety +5

      Nah. Pidge was the shiznit.

    • @ShredShady
      @ShredShady Před 5 lety +9

      Original Pidge was like Green Goblin like.

    • @lordshmebulock5406
      @lordshmebulock5406 Před 5 lety +8

      She stayed a girl the whole time. 80s Pidge is still a girl just not transgender.

    • @mndr1983
      @mndr1983 Před 5 lety +9

      They reference the original pidge vs the new pidge in season 8. It's hilarious

  • @howlingwolfart8380
    @howlingwolfart8380 Před 7 lety +681

    Another important fact is that the animating team for this show is the same animating team that animated Avatar the Last Airbender and Korra. This means that the team is by no means new to creating a show that's all about diversity and holding true to these cultures that go behind them.

    • @krysle3337
      @krysle3337 Před 7 lety +16

      SilverWolf88 Woah! Really? No wonder it looked so familiar to me

    • @MAKIMAWORLDDOMINATION
      @MAKIMAWORLDDOMINATION Před 7 lety

      I don't understand how most of the "black people" in those shoes have white Voice Actors

    • @Alycornz
      @Alycornz Před 7 lety +8

      SilverWolf88 That explains why I recognized the animating style- it reminded me a lot of ATLA, so I was hooked~

    • @allhailmegatron8043
      @allhailmegatron8043 Před 7 lety +34

      +Queen B Uhhhh...Princess Allura is played by Kimberly Brooks, a black woman. Witch Haggar is played by Cree Summer, a black woman. Please explain, how should a black person sound?

    • @HypercatZ
      @HypercatZ Před 7 lety +23

      Do you really think a character should be voiced by a parson of the same skin color? That's racist!

  • @shakuanhudgins5218
    @shakuanhudgins5218 Před 7 lety +512

    I like how every episode isn't them forming Voltron. They go on other missions and deal with other issues.

    • @khxml
      @khxml Před 7 lety +12

      Shakuan Hudgins One of the main reasons I watched and hope to see IS forming Voltron. I am disappointed.

    • @raichu5458
      @raichu5458 Před 7 lety +10

      @hkxml they still do form Voltron all the time though.

    • @khxml
      @khxml Před 7 lety +8

      Rai Chu There's no Dynotherms, no Infracells, no god damn Interlocks.

    • @khxml
      @khxml Před 7 lety +4

      Rai Chu There's no Dynotherms, no Infracells, no god damn Interlocks.

    • @imnotacat3798
      @imnotacat3798 Před 7 lety +8

      khxml lol that's a good thing

  • @drawingislife1151
    @drawingislife1151 Před 5 lety +331

    I just finished season 8
    I need a therapist

    • @Urmywonderwall07
      @Urmywonderwall07 Před 5 lety +26

      TBH everybody does after that train wreck

    • @KDBSPORTS_ENT
      @KDBSPORTS_ENT Před 5 lety +14

      I know exactly what you're talking abt! It was a disaster smh!

    • @snickerysnicket7547
      @snickerysnicket7547 Před 5 lety +9

      it was all too fast for me ;-;

    • @ender8593
      @ender8593 Před 5 lety +4

      SAAAAAME

    • @OmkaraHellcore
      @OmkaraHellcore Před 4 lety +6

      Its a kids show. If you let such things dictate your happiness you indeed need a therapist

  • @nataliehelmick6153
    @nataliehelmick6153 Před 5 lety +70

    Anyone here after it ended I’m crying so hard right now

  • @chslt79
    @chslt79 Před 7 lety +341

    the whole team except lance knows pidge is a girl from the beginning though

    • @givemebackmykids5061
      @givemebackmykids5061 Před 5 lety +29

      No cause Hunk asks if the picture is Pidge and his girlfriend when in fact it was her and her brother

    • @zahidnoor2267
      @zahidnoor2267 Před 5 lety +4

      Yea

    • @chslt79
      @chslt79 Před 3 lety +1

      Allura and Lance are the only ones that don't know. Rewatch the show lol

    • @chslt79
      @chslt79 Před 3 lety +2

      @@givemebackmykids5061 Hunk also states that he already knew during her reveal

  • @crystxllar
    @crystxllar Před 7 lety +969

    Lance is confirmed Cuban btw

    • @SlightlyOtaku
      @SlightlyOtaku Před 7 lety +13

      Jennifer Su I actually recorded a line in there, but I couldn't find the source for it for some reason!

    • @sweetbunny6994
      @sweetbunny6994 Před 7 lety

      Jennifer Su really? That's awesome

    • @-miaumiau
      @-miaumiau Před 7 lety

      I was just about to type that! XD

    • @allhailmegatron8043
      @allhailmegatron8043 Před 7 lety +6

      So we have Captain Planet Voltron now lol.

    • @srocketdude
      @srocketdude Před 7 lety +37

      As Hunk is Samoan

  • @joanandijani5356
    @joanandijani5356 Před 7 lety +158

    I love how Keith was the leader in the 80s and Shiro asked Keith to be the leader if anything happened to him in the new one

    • @KingCasual1986
      @KingCasual1986 Před 3 lety +10

      Honestly, as much as people didn’t like seasons 7 and 8 of Legendary Defender, I liked them because they had Keith in his rightful place at the head of Voltron!

    • @NastheVictorious
      @NastheVictorious Před 3 lety

      Same. Well written and very interesting.

    • @ItsMisterBluray
      @ItsMisterBluray Před 3 lety +2

      @@KingCasual1986 I agree, I just watched a... 7 was bleh but 8 was good though, ha that day 47 episode though hhaha

  • @imnotacat3798
    @imnotacat3798 Před 7 lety +120

    Ever notice how most of the episode's conflicts aren't actually solved by voltron? Often they're just solved by the characters thinking their way around the situation, making the show less predictable.

    • @REMcCullick
      @REMcCullick Před 5 lety +8

      Well, if there was one thing the original '80s show had as a weakness, it's the fact that it was by and large formulaic...much like the Super Sentai shows it was based off of. You could set your watch by the points that the Robeast would show up, by when the Voltron Force would launch, and when they'd form Voltron. Like clockwork. Every now and again, an episode would break formula...but not often.

    • @dr4c0blade
      @dr4c0blade Před 3 lety +1

      I'd actually call that one of the biggest weaknesses of the show -- they used Voltron so little, it was like he wasn't even needed. And it was less "thinking around it" than "pulling some new dues ex machina out of the air."

  • @Negamare1
    @Negamare1 Před 7 lety +343

    Here are more then and now ideas:
    Thundercats 80's vs 2011
    Teen Titans 2003 vs 2016
    Powerpuff girls 90's vs 2016
    Ben 10 2005 vs 2016

    • @alexandriaamos8458
      @alexandriaamos8458 Před 7 lety +2

      Negamare yes that would be so cool🙂

    • @hcn6708
      @hcn6708 Před 7 lety +3

      Powerpuff Girls 98 would be more accurate since the Show did not air mostly in the 90s,It began in Q4 1998 and Aired until Q1 2005.
      I prefer listing them by the Year they began.

    • @unitedsavages886
      @unitedsavages886 Před 7 lety +1

      They need to be a challenge cough cough teen Titans

    • @conraddoway703
      @conraddoway703 Před 7 lety +17

      1. New
      2. Old
      3. Old
      4. Old

    • @reaverofsouls
      @reaverofsouls Před 7 lety +9

      Conrad Doway Damn skippy on that listing. Just a shame CN only did one season of that Thundercats reboot.

  • @axbp5548
    @axbp5548 Před 7 lety +1200

    who else just Benge watched the whole Netflix series

  • @charlottewilliams2939
    @charlottewilliams2939 Před 6 lety +86

    I love both versions-but the original 80's version just has a charm you don't really see in programmes nowadays.

    • @Smartguy561
      @Smartguy561 Před 5 lety +3

      True. The original 80's lion Voltron looks like his armor is a much stronger metal. The writing seems good on the new series. It looks like it is a good show over all.

    • @voi4
      @voi4 Před 4 lety

      I agree

    • @jedijordaninfinity
      @jedijordaninfinity Před 4 lety +3

      And yet none of you guys have ever heard of Beast King GoLion, which baffles me a lot considering many of you like the original show without enough research.

    • @mitchelljames1069
      @mitchelljames1069 Před 3 lety +3

      This one proves that the old one is better

  • @emeraldknight5522
    @emeraldknight5522 Před 7 lety +46

    The one thing I really thought was an essential leap from the 80's into the future was the fact that the lions weren't merely just lions, they had a sort of "animal" like essence to them. And with that essence, they bonded to their pilots. In order for the lions to form Voltron, all five of the pilots must learn to focus their mental powers to combine their talents. So doing, the lions work in tandem with their pilots and form Voltron. Whereas in the 80's, Keith was eessntially the heart of Voltron.. And had only to use controls to get the lions to combine.

    • @wendygoerl9162
      @wendygoerl9162 Před 5 lety +2

      One of my points in favor of Voltron LD, too. Though in defense of Voltron DU, I have to point out that the Black Lion roared at the team when they first arrived, and the Blue Lion refused to answer an unworthy pilot even when he had the key.

    • @Dez7734
      @Dez7734 Před 5 lety +2

      Literally NONE of what you just said is true.

    • @Jamal_Kay
      @Jamal_Kay Před 2 měsíci

      @@Dez7734 Go back and watch the show.

  • @RUdigitized
    @RUdigitized Před 7 lety +329

    The princess in the original series didn't command a lion...
    ...until Shiro died...

    • @solemn247
      @solemn247 Před 7 lety +5

      RUdigitized ...I was thinking that while I watched this video...but who knows the same thing might happen in this eventually

    • @RUdigitized
      @RUdigitized Před 7 lety

      Just finished the series. Amazing.

    • @lj3622
      @lj3622 Před 7 lety +1

      RUdigitized that's what I was thinking. I hope they don't go that route with this one since they keep hinting at Keith controlling the Black Lion if anything ever happens to Shiro

    • @RUdigitized
      @RUdigitized Před 7 lety +13

      Here's my guess: (Spoilers?)
      Keith and Shiro talked 3x about Keith taking over as leader of Team V. Shiro's gone (for some reason) Kieth HAS to take over the Black Lion if he's going to be leader. It would be weird for the leader to be in the arm. If they do that then they are going to do some 'writing trickery' to move Lance into the red lion and Alura into the Blue Lion. Reason I think that is because 1. Keith has flown the black lion once now, and 2. That was the original team setup in the original series and they are throwing back to it which is awesome. The only other possibilities are that Alura takes over the black lion (Which goes against Shiro's wishes) or Keith moves to black and Alura takes over red...
      ... Also there's a distant possibility that Koran takes over the Red Lion. Yes it was a joke but I found it curious that they've been setting up Keith to become the leader and Koran happens to jokingly take over the red lion.
      ALSO
      Lotor was a badass in the original series. He was even worse than his dad. I can't wait.

    • @BabyGirlTiny
      @BabyGirlTiny Před 7 lety +8

      RUdigitized yeah, I don't think that makes much sense, seeing that season 3 we had shiro strengthening his bond with his lion, and it wouldn't make sense to do that if Shiro is gone, and Keith or even Allura becomes the pilot of the black Lion. It just makes the shiro bonding with his lion pointless.
      Also. These lions have personalities. Lance doesn't compliment the Red Lion, and neither does Allura. It all depends on how the characters personalities, match with the Lions. Keith was only able to pilot the black Lion to save Shiro. Who knows if the black Lion will allow Allura to pilot it. Especially if the black Lion knows that Shiro is still alive through their bond. It may seem like at this point, the black Lion will only allow Keith to pilot it, because of Keith's bond with Shiro. But who knows what the red Lion will do. Also, lance is very happy with his blue Lion, and I don't think he would want to switch lions

  • @miss_eclipsic01
    @miss_eclipsic01 Před 7 lety +540

    Wow... This is probably the first time the reboot is better than the original.👌 (in my opinion) I love how Voltron Legendary Defender gets into darker themes, such as Pidge's gender, Keith's tragic past and Shiro being held into slavery by the galra for a year. Season 2 was worth the wait and season 1 was great too. I can't wait for season 3.👍💖

    • @geoffmarker9799
      @geoffmarker9799 Před 7 lety +50

      Kawaii Princess I agree. I'm 34 and grew up with the original series. I've seen all of both the original Japanese Golion and the American Voltron we all know and love. Both are classics and hold a very special nostalgic place in my heart. That all being said this new series BLOWS them both out of the water. Obviously animation is better but it's just not that. The over all story is amazing. Like you said, Pidges gender switch and the dark pasts of both Keith and Shiro add so much richness to the series. The voice acting makes you really care and you're invested in these characters. I still have a lot of love for the original and always will...but this new series could really be a contender for Legendary status on its own. Btw way.....the last line of season two......MY GOD!! Gave me chills. Haha. 😃

    • @miss_eclipsic01
      @miss_eclipsic01 Před 7 lety +7

      Geoff Marker Everything in season 2 gave me chills!! There was just so much drama and with last line confirming the introduction of one of the characters from the original series. (trying so hard not to spoil anything😣)

    • @aisutenshi3092
      @aisutenshi3092 Před 7 lety +16

      I agree. while the original was my first taste of anime, and is very special to me in that regard, i recognize that this version is just able to tackle certain issues such as violence better. And honestly, i love the changes with Pidge and Allura. Also, this team just made every character memorable. i mean in the past show, while i love it, the characters were kinda flat. oh and what they did with Keith and Hagar was awesome.

    • @miss_eclipsic01
      @miss_eclipsic01 Před 7 lety +16

      Aisu Tenshi In a world of bad reboots and CGI animation replacing 2d, it's refreshing to see a series like this. I love how they mixed CGI/3D animation with a 2D anime style and made it look natural. (because that seems very hard to do and almost all the animators that tried to do that failed) I love CGI but I definitely don't want 2D animation to disappear forever (then that means no more anime😣😢) so I like the animation as much as the deep storytelling.

    • @venci16
      @venci16 Před 7 lety +2

      honestly the rebooted heman and thundercats were good aswell

  • @brechjebakker2912
    @brechjebakker2912 Před 5 lety +15

    I just finished the first season, I discovered it sort of by accident, and this show blows my mind. The animation is amazing, the characters all get their moments to become three dimensional and the overall concept is compelling. It is a kid's show of course, but there is an underlying depth to the story and the characters that hint at something far more complex and intricate. I was really surprised at how well I like this show, as I just watched the first episode out of boredom. I'm glad I did!

  • @saborevolutionarychief6458
    @saborevolutionarychief6458 Před 6 lety +59

    Actual Sven in Season 3 😂

  • @lordsxman
    @lordsxman Před 7 lety +184

    My only criticism of the Netflix version is the lack of music. I miss the music soooo much!

    • @bulaluigi
      @bulaluigi Před 7 lety +45

      Apparently they tried, but the rights to the music were tied up with another company. Which sucks, the original theme music would have made the new series perfect.

    • @BoaRepublic
      @BoaRepublic Před 7 lety +3

      Big time. The opening sequence I understand has to be different or updated but I greatly miss that when watching the new one...and the music as you say

    • @Anastasia-ky8qd
      @Anastasia-ky8qd Před 7 lety

      Please do you know where I can find the old songs??

    • @billbrooks2195
      @billbrooks2195 Před 7 lety +1

      That's the only reason I can't seem to finish the new series...

    • @goktimusprime
      @goktimusprime Před 7 lety +5

      My only criticism of the Netflix version is that it's on Netflix. Inaccessible to people who don't pay/subscribe to it. Why no broadcast it on Free-To-Air television like the original series?

  • @2smoothone670
    @2smoothone670 Před 7 lety +33

    I love the take on VOLTRON THE TWIST HAVING ZARKKON BE A FORMER POLIT OF THE BLACK LION WOW AWESOME

    • @rignea8662
      @rignea8662 Před 6 lety +2

      And Keith being... what he is; (SPOILER FOR SEASON 2) Half-Galra.

    • @adriancardona2172
      @adriancardona2172 Před 6 lety +1

      And Haggar being what she is (btw, young Zarkon looks pretty good for an alien with rock colored skin)

  • @DaggonX
    @DaggonX Před 7 lety +160

    I grew up watching the old Voltron, and lets be honest, we were children, It was good, but it doesn't age well.
    This version is superior in every way. It's great, and I think it will keep getting better and better.

    • @sloggnznorgin6285
      @sloggnznorgin6285 Před 7 lety +5

      Daggon 🍺 will drink to that! And I don't even drink! 😅

    • @MikeTheGamer77
      @MikeTheGamer77 Před 6 lety +8

      You must have been watching a completely different show.

    • @madamii
      @madamii Před 6 lety +2

      Mike The Gamer What?

    • @omarcrespo77
      @omarcrespo77 Před 5 lety +8

      Agree and I grew up watching the original Voltron. I try to watch the original now and is like eargh...! 😖

    • @chibuzorazuka8543
      @chibuzorazuka8543 Před 5 lety +2

      @@omarcrespo77 I would still love to watch the original now as a grown man; King Zakan, Prince Lotur, Princess Alora, Koran and the rest of them.
      But we need to give room for change as this is the constant thing in life.
      Voltron was and still is a big hit and I am glad I was part of it.

  • @guyclykos
    @guyclykos Před 6 lety +220

    Color is back to not matching their lions again. :/

    • @Hakaishi00
      @Hakaishi00 Před 6 lety +10

      Guy from the Internet they are trying to stay true to the original golion.

    • @PKMN37
      @PKMN37 Před 6 lety +30

      Yeah. Unfortunately, that's how it was in the original. It drives me nuts. Though, that's probably because I grew up with Power Rangers.

    • @laislyra5512
      @laislyra5512 Před 6 lety +28

      And now we have a real explanation for it lol

    • @Uzzy66
      @Uzzy66 Před 6 lety +26

      Right, at least now there's a reason for it. It was infuriating before, because there was no reason for it at all. But I wonder why they don't just change suits in the new one. That might be weird, though.

    • @laislyra5512
      @laislyra5512 Před 6 lety +17

      Uzzy66 I think it's useful to remind us which lion they flew at the beginning, despite all the changes.

  • @ChannelFrederator
    @ChannelFrederator  Před 7 lety +440

    🦁 Voltron: Legendary Defender season 2 is out today on Netflix! 👍 We couldn't be more excited to binge it all weekend! After watching some of the original series as well, we knew we had to cover it with a "Then And Now" video!
    What other series should we do for "Then And Now" ? 🤔 ⁉️

    • @mattlucas169
      @mattlucas169 Před 7 lety

      Anime Hunter X Hunter please .The 1999 version and 2011 version please

    • @mattlucas169
      @mattlucas169 Před 7 lety

      Also can you do 107 facts about Hunter X Hunter .The English dub has come out

    • @xblade149
      @xblade149 Před 7 lety +2

      ChannelFrederator don't forget about the original Japanese version totally different you should do a comparison

    • @TheMadmonaca
      @TheMadmonaca Před 7 lety +2

      ChannelFrederator sweet...must go find and watch..in a robot zombie voice...boop bop beep bop boop

    • @user-qc5eu
      @user-qc5eu Před 7 lety

      ChannelFrederator can you reply to me so I feel special my puppy passed away😥😥😥😥

  • @user-qo3ob8ks8o
    @user-qo3ob8ks8o Před 7 lety +161

    You know 80% of cartoons back then were made to sell toys right?

    • @rossclutterbuck1060
      @rossclutterbuck1060 Před 7 lety +22

      you know that's never stopped being true, right?

    • @AleTitan
      @AleTitan Před 7 lety +9

      Ross Clutterbuck *cough* remember Sym bionic titan? *cough*

    • @blueflameking
      @blueflameking Před 7 lety +8

      . . . we do not speak of the tragedy which befell "that" show lest the cartoon network executives try to push more toys on us.

    • @Doongie4ever
      @Doongie4ever Před 7 lety +5

      What did you just find that out now? We know that and we loved it and it was more like 95%

    • @HypercatZ
      @HypercatZ Před 7 lety

      But they never made an animated series of Eagle Force. I still wonder why.

  • @Kamen_Rider_Geats
    @Kamen_Rider_Geats Před 4 lety +6

    My dad was a big Voltron fan back then and he started watching the new one with me(I haven't seen both new and old) and he had to inform me along the way, it's fun to see that even veteran fans would explain what's going on even though they don't know what's going on themselves.

  • @nicoborromeo8987
    @nicoborromeo8987 Před 7 lety +15

    Activate interlock! Dynotherms connected! Infracells up! Mega thrusters are go. Let's go Voltron Force!

    • @siennagirl1242
      @siennagirl1242 Před 2 lety +3

      And that’s on being a Voltron Force 2011 fan😌

    • @luh_marc3202
      @luh_marc3202 Před 2 lety

      Am i the only one who loved the 2010 versions as well

  • @hayscollins5867
    @hayscollins5867 Před 7 lety +476

    NO NO NO. It was not dramworks that animated this master piece of animation. It was Studio Mir. Just want to clarify. They animated The legend of Korra

    • @iamSketchH
      @iamSketchH Před 6 lety +64

      That's not what they meant. It's Dreamworks' creation. They hired Studio Mir, but Mir doesn't come up with the story or anything. Studio Mir is simply an animation studio in South Korea that takes contracts from many different companies. Movies and TV series do that a lot. For example, Gargoyles was an American cartoon created by Disney, but the studio that animated it was in Japan. Disney directors and such traveled to Japan to work with the studio, give storyboards, discuss designs. However, that doesn't include voice acting, music, sound effects, etc. That's why you often see many logos in the credits for movies and tv series. Beautiful projects are a joint effort.
      Plus, Studio Mir has also done more than just Legend of Korra for Nickelodeon. They've also animated for Disney (Guardians of the Galaxy), Legos (Elves: Secret of Elvendale), various online video games (the 2D animated parts of Asura Online), and various other movies and tv series (like Boondocks). Ultimately, though, it was Dreamworks that decided to experiment with the reboot of Voltron and chose Studio Mir to create the 2D animation style they thought would best fit. That's what they mean when they say Dreamworks created it.

    • @liaminator4950
      @liaminator4950 Před 6 lety +16

      "Dramworks"

    • @gutsonthemic5261
      @gutsonthemic5261 Před 6 lety

      that was a great choice

    • @MrRobot-0
      @MrRobot-0 Před 6 lety

      Im glad that only the animation style of LoK remained and not the "lest make this ship canon because your characters were underdeveloped"

    • @stormydavis8546
      @stormydavis8546 Před 6 lety +1

      “masterpiece”.... hardly

  • @coykoi5128
    @coykoi5128 Před 7 lety +181

    Lance is confirmed Cuban and Hunk is confirmed Samoan, actually! :) Canon diversity, yay!

    • @omarcrespo77
      @omarcrespo77 Před 5 lety +8

      Is it just me or did that scene with Shiro arguing with Adam made it look like they were domestic partners? Could it be that...?

    • @ldodidj8845
      @ldodidj8845 Před 5 lety +2

      Cuba for the win boiiii

    • @heszedjim9699
      @heszedjim9699 Před 5 lety +9

      More like canon diversity that they dont shove down your throat the whole time, yay

    • @elliottblair31
      @elliottblair31 Před 5 lety +1

      @@heszedjim9699 but they dont? 🤔

    • @heszedjim9699
      @heszedjim9699 Před 5 lety +1

      @@elliottblair31 that's what I was saying.

  • @sammylane21
    @sammylane21 Před 7 lety +18

    The new series doesn't top the original,it stands exceptionally well on it's own.I was just hoping that they would have started with the pilots from BEFORE Keith and his guys founded the Lions and show us how the war started but then they just gave us a brief look in the recent season.

  • @christopherhockenberry3692
    @christopherhockenberry3692 Před 5 lety +15

    In season 8 they showed a quick clip of the original show

    • @aloyversus409
      @aloyversus409 Před 5 lety +1

      Yup, when Pidge was watching the TV. I think the first episode?

    • @doodlefish2909
      @doodlefish2909 Před 5 lety

      Yeah, they also referenced it in the same episode when Pidge went around the mall giving signatures while "cosplaying" the original Pidge for free stuff

    • @horsemen2385
      @horsemen2385 Před 4 lety

      And at the end of season 8 you see a glimpse of Vehicle Voltron!

    • @TheFilmmakersTimeChamber
      @TheFilmmakersTimeChamber Před 2 lety

      They also visit the alternate dimension and meet sven before he dies

  • @robertbernabo4781
    @robertbernabo4781 Před 7 lety +28

    Watched the Original and I am SO impressed with how they have improved on this. Way to go Netflix

  • @ShinRyuuk
    @ShinRyuuk Před 7 lety +393

    Season 3 hype train!
    Choo choo!

    • @bulaluigi
      @bulaluigi Před 7 lety +9

      Give us a Hulk character arc choo choo

    • @tearay1073
      @tearay1073 Před 7 lety +7

      +bulaluigi Make Lance Feel Valued in the Team CHOO CHOO!!!

    • @bulaluigi
      @bulaluigi Před 7 lety +4

      aw crap, I only realized now I made a typo error? :'( I'm so sorry HuNk, you golden masterchef prince

    • @szymanowski7
      @szymanowski7 Před 7 lety

      Already????

    • @ShinRyuuk
      @ShinRyuuk Před 7 lety

      Dunno if a third has been confirmed, but there were three significant words at the end of Season 2 that basically says "We can go for more". I guess it is a decision left up to Netflix at the moment.

  • @ktconst
    @ktconst Před 6 lety +2

    I came home from school one day in September of 1984 and sat down for afternoon cartoons. Five points of light streaked through space and I heard the words "From days of long ago..." I was instantly hooked. The new series is the most exciting and respectful redo I have ever seen. They took something from my childhood and resurrected it into something richer and better than it was before without stripping too much of the classic patina that I loved as a child. I've still got my old Voltron thermos and lunchbox and I am enjoying the new life they have breathed into these characters. Can't wait until season 5.

  • @davedamain1638
    @davedamain1638 Před 5 lety +30

    Now that the new series is over, we can decide:
    I say legendary defender

  • @lancefraizer5137
    @lancefraizer5137 Před 7 lety +72

    I am a huge fan of the the Original Voltron, but have to say that the new series has been fantastic, the respect given to the original show has been outstanding, while giving a great back story for all the characters including the Lions, if you haven't seen this yet, then go give it a chance

  • @flashbaggins427
    @flashbaggins427 Před 7 lety +31

    My favourite easter egg is when they first launch the castle and they say:
    "Activate interlock! Dynotherms connected! Infracells up! Mega thrusters are go!"

    • @MikeTheGamer77
      @MikeTheGamer77 Před 6 lety

      yea, because you won't hear it where it should actually be said or anything.

  • @BeastOrGod
    @BeastOrGod Před 6 lety +4

    Kimberly Brooks sound EXACTLY like the old Princess Allura voice actor, it's insane.

  • @rangerthegamer8093
    @rangerthegamer8093 Před 4 lety +2

    Frick now I wanna rewatch Voltron all over again

  • @bugbear5794
    @bugbear5794 Před 7 lety +514

    _Remember folks._
    _We pretend 2010 never existed._

    • @virtualpellot933
      @virtualpellot933 Před 7 lety +13

      Yᴇʟʟօա Pαlαdín yeah that series was plain garbage! just like (sigh) speed racer: the next generation which is even worse.

    • @bgill6623
      @bgill6623 Před 7 lety +2

      virtual pellot I'm surprised those two series lasted as long as they did

    • @SgtTwilight
      @SgtTwilight Před 7 lety +3

      Speed Racer TNG remains one of those shows that's so obscure that I legit though I imagined it.

    • @skippysandwich
      @skippysandwich Před 7 lety +15

      Lmao am I the only one who likes Voltron Force?

    • @SonGoli
      @SonGoli Před 7 lety +2

      transboy_pidge no

  • @theavatar9191
    @theavatar9191 Před 7 lety +56

    The real reason this show is great is because it's essentially the same creative team behind The Legend of Korra, and it's the same animation Studio behind The Legend of Korra. They're the best in the business.

  • @jgedutis
    @jgedutis Před 7 lety +4

    It brings a tear to my eye when Voltron forms the Blazing Sword.

  • @Olutunu
    @Olutunu Před 5 lety

    Nicely done,thanks for all your hard work!

  • @jasonheadlee2
    @jasonheadlee2 Před 7 lety +21

    Voltron was, hands down, my favorite childhood cartoon.
    That being said, where is the music?? The most iconic part of the show was forming Voltron, and the theme should have been kept in my opinion.

    • @alexiscristobal4596
      @alexiscristobal4596 Před 7 lety +2

      Jason Headlee there were some copyright issues with the music, so they couldn't really use it for this reboot unfortunately. they would've, I'm sure, but :((

    • @Anastasia-ky8qd
      @Anastasia-ky8qd Před 7 lety

      I miss the music 😢😢 can't find it anywhere online. Do you have any idea where I can find it?

  • @JerichoJack
    @JerichoJack Před 7 lety +96

    2:44 how can you /not/ love Pidge? Pidge is awesome!

    • @Uncle_Smidge
      @Uncle_Smidge Před 7 lety +14

      I think it's because the original Pidge had a VERY weird, froggy voice and kid characters were often written badly in shows like this.

    • @JerichoJack
      @JerichoJack Před 7 lety +11

      Ah. I meant the modern one at least. xD

    • @CalebCraft10
      @CalebCraft10 Před 7 lety +5

      Jericho Jack Definitely my favorite character. Too bad her arc was pretty much completely glossed over in it's conclusion (seriously, nobody friggin cared).

    • @wanderingoryx3710
      @wanderingoryx3710 Před 7 lety +2

      because traps are superior to reverse traps

    • @Sakuralexis
      @Sakuralexis Před 5 lety +1

      @@wanderingoryx3710 that's not true

  • @ChouhouinNeko
    @ChouhouinNeko Před 7 lety +21

    the outfits matched...... till season 3

    • @BitchObama
      @BitchObama Před 4 lety +2

      "Outfit matched"
      S3:I'm going end whole man cheer

  • @wolfunderthenightsky
    @wolfunderthenightsky Před 7 lety

    Beatiful words spoken at the end GREAT JOB MAN

  • @garekithehuman4023
    @garekithehuman4023 Před 7 lety +78

    GLENN VOICES KEITH !?!?

  • @astrophysiciann
    @astrophysiciann Před 7 lety +32

    This is so great. Season 2 comes out the same day this goes up

  • @NylonStrap
    @NylonStrap Před 6 lety +7

    Having grown up with the 80s Voltron, I'm really enjoying the depth of the new storyline. My only complaint is that the music is just so bland and at times doesn't match up with what is going on in the scene. I really enjoyed the music of the classic. Also, I miss the voice of Peter Cullen doing the narration.

  • @kyleohlsen3413
    @kyleohlsen3413 Před 2 lety +1

    I really do love the 80’s theme to Voltron over the one now! The 80’s theme sticks in my head a lot more than now.

  • @Draganox2031
    @Draganox2031 Před 7 lety +14

    i am a 90s child and havent seen the original VOLTORN but when i got netflix i did watch some then and i never did finish it. then I found VOLTRON LEGENDARY DEFENDER and I fell in love with VOLTRON big fan of the reboot and i hope the movie dose well.

    • @sloggnznorgin6285
      @sloggnznorgin6285 Před 7 lety +2

      Seth Desalvo I kinda wish I never watched the original as a kid. Something's just don't wash out with soap 😅! Going back to some of those old shows, I'm just left with amazement of how I ever used to like this stuff. But Voltron LD? Awesome!!!

    • @user-jq2mb7bg5z
      @user-jq2mb7bg5z Před 5 lety

      Old is better

  • @CoinOpTV
    @CoinOpTV Před 7 lety +22

    nicely put together - form blazing sword!

  • @JenniferKuhn-hy9fy
    @JenniferKuhn-hy9fy Před 5 lety

    Excellent video!

  • @zebetitan3456
    @zebetitan3456 Před 7 lety +51

    107 Facts on "Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi"

  • @Chad-Dion
    @Chad-Dion Před 7 lety +48

    80s music still kicks the new stuff a$$

    • @connie1universe106
      @connie1universe106 Před 5 lety +1

      Yesssss it does and I am 13 I love 80s music

    • @elguapo6164
      @elguapo6164 Před 5 lety +1

      Exactly, specially during the lion formation of voltron.

    • @user-jq2mb7bg5z
      @user-jq2mb7bg5z Před 5 lety

      I'm not from the 80s but everybody need to know that then there were a lot of smart guys compared to the another part of the population. But what about now? x/y (x over y) which part is x and which is y?

  • @wolfblaze6227
    @wolfblaze6227 Před 6 lety

    I love Voltron so much! Turns out my mom watched it when she was a kid. It's a nice thing to bond over.

  • @huntermyers3551
    @huntermyers3551 Před 2 lety +1

    Voltron has all evolutions and I love them all.

  • @treeoflife
    @treeoflife Před 7 lety +11

    SPOILER: I think season 3, when it's made, will further explain the some holes we had in V80's. Although minor, they will explain how the costumes got switched. If Shiro continues to be MIA and VLD's Keith gets to Pilot Black Lion, he's going to retain his red costume, Lance moves up to Red and retains his Blue Costume. Princess Allura may then get to pilot Blue, making it the classic Line up. GENIUS!
    It's just a matter of how they're going to explain re-bonding with the Lions.

    • @KaylaELeung
      @KaylaELeung Před 7 lety +3

      treeoflife wow, u were right on point

    • @Titronnica
      @Titronnica Před 7 lety +2

      Goddamn fortune teller here

    • @omarcrespo77
      @omarcrespo77 Před 5 lety

      In the original Voltron the colors of the palladins DID matched the Lions. They had to switch it around when Sven (the Black Lion pilot) died.

    • @live.like.life0515
      @live.like.life0515 Před 2 lety

      Geez fortune teller over here everyone

  • @Souls4Roca
    @Souls4Roca Před 7 lety +72

    I like the remake

  • @itsmelee8344
    @itsmelee8344 Před 3 lety

    This brings so much memories

  • @honeyboo7549
    @honeyboo7549 Před rokem

    Thank you! As a child of the 80's I just love to see the remake!

  • @roninglx
    @roninglx Před 7 lety +10

    I miss that classic transformation theme song, would be if they added it in some how

  • @stvnlee27
    @stvnlee27 Před 7 lety +17

    glad that they made Pidge a girl. alura, is more suited as commander from the castle. just wish they didn't have shiro vanish. hope they bring shiro back.

  • @PrestigePlayz
    @PrestigePlayz Před 3 lety

    Man, I remembered when I used to watch Voltron like, abt 4-7 yrs old. The nostalgia :')

  • @cidneyowen5589
    @cidneyowen5589 Před 6 lety +1

    I feel as it goes it hints even more to the original Voltron. Like how Keith does become the leader later.

  • @kaylee8451
    @kaylee8451 Před 7 lety +4

    gotdamm, 80s voltron was and still is a huge ass meme. honestly, that whole show is one big shitpost of itself. 100000/10 recommend to watch

  • @angelperezjr3046
    @angelperezjr3046 Před 6 lety +4

    It's just as good as it was back in the 80s, if not better! Plus Voltron will never die as long as we as people love watching it.

  • @TheFilmmakersTimeChamber

    All 8 seasons somehow keep escalating and are told amazingly 😍

  • @prothx2
    @prothx2 Před 7 lety

    I loved the sequencial formation of Voltron of the 80s, seeing it again brought uncontrollable smiles to my face.

  • @awhochen1563
    @awhochen1563 Před 7 lety +25

    Star Wars Force Awakens is not a reboot. It's a continuation of the original trilogy. Although it does take quite a bit from A New Hope.

    • @bulaluigi
      @bulaluigi Před 7 lety +7

      it's considered a 'soft reboot'

  • @ninjabenvines
    @ninjabenvines Před 7 lety +6

    80's theme song was better. still gives me chills

  • @clyde.jgarcia6662
    @clyde.jgarcia6662 Před 6 lety +1

    I'm already done with season 06 and I cant get enough.. I grew up watching the original Voltron and now this Voltron does it justice.. two thumbs up from me 👍👍

  • @babygirl4u2nv826
    @babygirl4u2nv826 Před 5 lety +2

    I love Voltron the 2016 its was amazing! I cried my eyes out at the finale I wanted more seasons but it made sense the way it ended. It was beautiful!

  • @aprilrichards762
    @aprilrichards762 Před 6 lety +8

    If you watch the episode when Lance, Hunk and Pidge fail the simulator, the next students are Rick Hunter, Max Sterling and Miriya Parrino from Robotech are the next students to go into the simulator.

  • @puchy4334
    @puchy4334 Před 7 lety +19

    Fyi in the diversity section Lance is Cuban confirmed by the his very voice actor.

    • @phalanxs90
      @phalanxs90 Před 6 lety

      It's a cool little detail. Plus, Hunk is confirmed to be Samoan, and I think Pidge is Italian, if that makes any difference.

    • @TeganThrussell
      @TeganThrussell Před 6 lety

      I don't think any of them can be classified as generic white. I like it. They're all American, but I blame the fact that America is full of itself right now, but none of them are white Americans. You've got the Japanese, the Italian, the Cuban, the Samoan, and, well Keith isn't even Human, so... Yup.

    • @RatMansVlog
      @RatMansVlog Před 6 lety

      Keith's Dad was japanese-american as well!! Just judging from his last name, Kogane.

  • @lelxrv
    @lelxrv Před 6 lety

    It's so well-animated.

  • @Angel_Shaw
    @Angel_Shaw Před 3 lety

    My personal opinion is that both are amazing! I loved everything about both!

  • @shadowr2d2
    @shadowr2d2 Před 5 lety +4

    I have been watching this on Netflix's. It does remined me of the old show. But with a lot more *(Action, & Bright Color). I really do hope they make more. Maybe they can also make, - *(Thundarr the Barbarian / Dungeons and Dragons / Silverhawks / Thundercats / & The Transformers). Nothing better than Playing Destiny 2 on one monitor. Hearing some music on the second monitor. Last but not least. Watching Voltron Defender of the Universe On the Big screen.. Have a Merry Tech Christmas..

  • @losxrsaxii6939
    @losxrsaxii6939 Před 5 lety +7

    As soon as I watched this, I fell in love. I love the animation style, character design, and character personalities. And a quote to describe Pidge would definitely be though she be but little, she is fierce by William Shakespeare.

  • @penith
    @penith Před 5 lety +1

    In season 7, when the MFE fighters are launching, they say things like “Dyno therms connected!” And “Megathrusters are go!”, the statements from the old Voltron when they were forming the big voltron

  • @Berry_Waves
    @Berry_Waves Před 7 lety

    OMG ! I i realy didn't know that there has a rebootof this roboot :D ! now thanks to your video i know and i will start withre watching from the old onece and geting to the new once i know that i dont have to but ... i must ! :D
    THANK YOU

  • @Rednecksith5
    @Rednecksith5 Před 7 lety +25

    I hope that in the future filmmakers take a look at how this show handles diversity. It's completely organic, meaning that it's not at all forced. Characters happen to have certain racial and / or ethnic backgrounds, but that's it. They're not defined by them. Except in the case of Keith (who's racial background was / is a big deal for a good reason), I never really gave their racial and / or ethnic backgrounds much thought, and that's how it should be. It's also nice to see that the producers understand that diversity INCLUDES white people, something a lot of the SJWs out there don't seem to understand.
    At first I was a bit upset at how comparatively weak this Voltron seemed. The first couple of fights didn't go very well, and very nearly saw Voltron captured or destroyed. But as the show went on, I realized what the problem was... Voltron wasn't weak, not at all. The pilots were just inexperienced, still learning how best to use the power under their command, and by the end of season two both the pilots and audience start understanding just how incredibly powerful Voltron really is. I think the fights in season three are where Voltron's might is really going to start shining through, and I absolutely cannot wait!
    Now if only we could get Dreamworks to do a Robotech reboot...

    • @omarcrespo77
      @omarcrespo77 Před 5 lety +1

      Robotech reboot... now you just hit right on the money!! I second the notion!!

    • @user-jq2mb7bg5z
      @user-jq2mb7bg5z Před 5 lety

      what is sjw?

    • @oxfordcommaisthegreatest
      @oxfordcommaisthegreatest Před 5 lety +4

      @@user-jq2mb7bg5z
      A group of people from the very, very far left. They take their political stance to the extremes, and bash certain groups, such as white people and men, who were racist or sexist to other groups of people in the far past, while also glorifying other groups. They support taking away free speech, and have a hive mind sort of mindset. (earning their nickname, NPC.)
      It's kinda hard to describe them, but picture a 4 year old baby whining about being misunderstood for being car gender or something, ranting on and on about people being racist to black people nowadays while that certain four year old also continues on to be racist to white people. That's the best comparison I can make.

    • @user-jq2mb7bg5z
      @user-jq2mb7bg5z Před 5 lety

      @@oxfordcommaisthegreatest thank you

    • @REMcCullick
      @REMcCullick Před 5 lety +1

      @@omarcrespo77 That's a legal snarl of an entirely different issue. Permission has to be gotten from both Studio Tatsunoko (the original makers of Macross, Southern Cross, and MOSPEADA) and Harmony Gold (creator of Robotech) as well as possibly from the estate of Carl Macek. Either way, that's a lot of money to get passed around before they could even start production.

  • @YoungIceMgk
    @YoungIceMgk Před 7 lety +18

    theres just something about 80s and 90s animation I like better than nowadays. Dont like the look of the voltron in the new one but maybe ill give it a chance

  • @parzival2795
    @parzival2795 Před 4 lety +1

    There's two more Easter eggs in the show. When Voltron entered the wormhole in season 3 they found another reality and they found Shiros double, Sphen. When Voltron beat Sendak they freed earth, when Pidge/Kaity was home she was watching the show about voltron, referring to the original Voltron.

  • @shadowfire04
    @shadowfire04 Před 7 lety +1

    i haven't watched this but dammit i'm already excited because it looks so damn cool

  • @PozerAdultRacingTeam
    @PozerAdultRacingTeam Před 6 lety +3

    80's Lion Force Voltron rules.

  • @Scardy
    @Scardy Před 7 lety +8

    I never saw the original Voltron. I'd never even heard of it until the Netflix series.

  • @ameyukikaze
    @ameyukikaze Před 5 lety

    I finally got around to watching this. In only two days, I'm already up to episode 11. This thing is just too addicting. :-D

  • @star8f1sh
    @star8f1sh Před 6 lety

    LOVE THIS OMG I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @stilquy7204
    @stilquy7204 Před 6 lety +9

    Who else is watching 2018 when (what I wish was not) the ending appeared on Netflix.

  • @alexross394
    @alexross394 Před 7 lety +4

    So. Much. Has. Happened. In. 8. Months.

  • @xdrapidfusions2966
    @xdrapidfusions2966 Před 2 lety +1

    I grew up watching this this is my childhood

  • @waffles2043
    @waffles2043 Před 6 lety +1

    Im so glad they gave pidge a voice instead of just letting her be a screaming goblin like in the original XD

  • @hollywoodcringe2287
    @hollywoodcringe2287 Před 7 lety +5

    What's good I love these shows

  • @AllenGray47
    @AllenGray47 Před 7 lety +10

    I never saw "a person of color" with the princess. She's an alien chameleon, she can be any color she wants. I just saw a cool, wise, leader who is also like seven feet tall and busted a blast door bare handed. nothing wrong with a diverse cast, but I think there's already enough diversity in the human cast without trying to assign *human race* to an *alien*

    • @mochisung7345
      @mochisung7345 Před 6 lety +2

      Ya I agree with you there, but what I love to think is that Allura prefers her look to be as a "person of colour". Because perhaps that's what she perceives as being beautiful, she's chosen to look that way. Which I think sends an important message that any skin colour is beautiful. Breaking the stereotype of being white/tan is only beautiful. I think it would be amazing if that were the case because she is a very strong female lead without being a complete over the top feminist in the viewers' faces (same goes for Pidge with her short hair and tomboyish nature). It makes her very similar to Korra/Katara in a sense and that is one of the greatest things about this animation team.

    • @rignea8662
      @rignea8662 Před 6 lety

      Wow, deep... I never thought about it that way, honestly, I don't think I even noticed Allura's skin colour was 'that' way. I don't really care either way, she's awesome.

  • @roomofcybertron6380
    @roomofcybertron6380 Před 8 měsíci +2

    You forgot to mention "Voltron The Third Dimension" from the 1998 which was the series that continues from a long gap after "Voltron Defender of the Universe".

  • @milkblevins9522
    @milkblevins9522 Před 6 lety +1

    Rip Sven you will always be remembered in our hearts.