The Evolution of Voltron | Channel Frederator

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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[@yikes7917]

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

[@ЕвгениЯнков-ш5в]

but it was good

[@axonfox]

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

[@wendygoerl9162]

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

[@wendygoerl9162]

@@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]

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

[@lilliespianoprog]

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

[@Pokegirl3515]

Voltron seasons 3- 8: not anymore

[@annexsis5181]

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

[@dlfx.]

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

[@animalyze7120]

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]

no Alluara pilots the blue lion later in the seires

[@rags-t-richards]

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

[@Hakaishi00]

Clara Demeanor not if its original japanese version

[@Dr.Westside]

Nah. Pidge was the shiznit.

[@ShredShady]

Original Pidge was like Green Goblin like.

[@lordshmebulock5406]

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

[@mndr1983]

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

[@ChannelFrederator]

🦁 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]

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

[@mattlucas169]

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

[@xblade149]

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

[@TheMadmonaca]

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

[@user-qc5eu]

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

[@miss_eclipsic01]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

honestly the rebooted heman and thundercats were good aswell

[@imnotacat3798]

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]

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]

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."

[@emeraldknight5522]

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]

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]

Literally NONE of what you just said is true.

[@Jamal_Kay]

@@Dez7734 Go back and watch the show.

[@RUdigitized]

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

[@solemn247]

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

[@RUdigitized]

Just finished the series. Amazing.

[@lj3622]

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]

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]

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

[@2smoothone670]

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

[@rignea8662]

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

[@adriancardona2172]

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

[@user-qo3ob8ks8o]

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

[@rossclutterbuck1060]

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

[@AleTitan]

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

[@blueflameking]

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

[@Doongie4ever]

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

[@HypercatZ]

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

[@charlottewilliams2939]

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

[@Smartguy561]

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]

I agree

[@jedijordaninfinity]

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]

This one proves that the old one is better

[@guyclykos]

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

[@Hakaishi00]

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

[@PKMN37]

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]

And now we have a real explanation for it lol

[@Uzzy66]

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]

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

[@lordsxman]

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

[@bulaluigi]

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]

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]

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

[@billbrooks2195]

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

[@goktimusprime]

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?

[@saborevolutionarychief6458]

Actual Sven in Season 3 😂

[@axbp5548]

who else just Benge watched the whole Netflix series

[@Nexion3653]

goldenyancario axb ME

[@wiiknight678]

goldenyancario axb me

[@axbp5548]

thanks channel fred

[@axbp5548]

*frederator

[@sabrinadavis746]

goldenyancario axb Im dying on the inside. thanks season 2 finale...

[@hayscollins5867]

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]

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]

"Dramworks"

[@gutsonthemic5261]

that was a great choice

[@MrRobot-0]

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

[@stormydavis8546]

“masterpiece”.... hardly

[@coykoi5128]

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

[@omarcrespo77]

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]

Cuba for the win boiiii

[@heszedjim9699]

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

[@elliottblair31]

@@heszedjim9699 but they dont? 🤔

[@heszedjim9699]

@@elliottblair31 that's what I was saying.

[@nicoborromeo8987]

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

[@siennagirl1242]

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

[@luh_marc3202]

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

[@flashbaggins427]

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]

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

[@christopherhockenberry3692]

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

[@aloyversus409]

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

[@doodlefish2909]

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]

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

[@TheFilmmakersTimeChamber]

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

[@davedamain1638]

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

[@brendanvaughan4288]

Force

[@porchcollapse8612]

VLD

[@ceve]

VLD

[@dr4c0blade]

Force for me too.

[@live.like.life0515]

LEGENDARY DEFENDER FOREVER

[@lancefraizer5137]

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

[@10dev785]

Lance Fraizer yes sir

[@reneesmith8145]

They need to do this to Exo Squad.

[@elguapo6164]

But they need a better music composer.

[@theavatar9191]

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.

[@theavatar9191]

Exile Studios Shut up...

[@bradleypierre1098]

The Avatar yes this need to stop right now

[@BARALover96]

The Avatar and no nickolodeon holding them back

[@theavatar9191]

mr.universe True

[@Rosevieenla]

Hopefully it doesn't have the same writers

[@NylonStrap]

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.

[@jasonheadlee2]

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]

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]

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

[@garekithehuman4023]

GLENN VOICES KEITH !?!?

[@KaylaELeung]

GarekiTheHuman yup

[@jessicasophiahong918]

YEA FAM

[@Crimson28]

GarekiTheHuman he also voiced Avatar Wan

[@daveakensiv2073]

The Walking Glenn

[@kaylee8451]

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

[@Souls4Roca]

I like the remake

[@sandyredcloud4346]

Simos Katsiaris cabin fever lol

[@adriancardona2172]

Same

[@treeoflife]

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]

treeoflife wow, u were right on point

[@Titronnica]

Goddamn fortune teller here

[@omarcrespo77]

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]

Geez fortune teller over here everyone

[@angelperezjr3046]

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.

[@roomofcybertron6380]

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".

[@roninglx]

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

[@awhochen1563]

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]

it's considered a 'soft reboot'

[@parzival2795]

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.

[@ninjabenvines]

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

[@oldskoolwrecker7235]

The earlier spin offs had me thinking that all hope was lost until i heard of this series. I was lmost 5 yrs old when voltron came out in 1984. I was absolutley crazy about it. I had the toys and everything lol. I do admit i am an old man lol but ive been am anime fan most of my life amd it was voltron that started it for me. I have no major arguments about this newest series. I only have one thing i wish they would bring nack amd thats the original theme song or a nice amped up version of it. The original theme used to get me amped up when i was a kid and everybody that has seen the original knows the sound of that theme and it would certainly hit the older audience of the veiwers with a good welcome i think.

[@ryuzaki_ray]

live action adaptation is what we Voltron fans needed.

[@YoungIceMgk]

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

[@adarius99]

CELTIC_ FAN34 shut up nitpicking

[@judgewilson2410]

adarius99 shut up bitching.

[@llevans2480]

Nope your not bitching I agree

[@shadowr2d2]

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..

[@PrestigePlayz]

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

[@sup4744]

Hunk defiantly changed though. The original Hunk was the strong type but he was also the violent type. He often wanted to head on in to battle first. This new Hunk is a lot more cautious and wary of new environments and would rather think up a plan before engaging into battle first

[@RJW27]

I rather the old Voltron!! The original is always better, if not perfect.

[@graystorm1982]

RJW27 I just got back from watching a few episodes of the original and wonder how some could honestly find it perfect, let alone better than the reboot. Nostalgia goggles at their finest.

[@Anastasia-ky8qd]

Graystorm198 please send a link where I can find the original

[@nazaha859]

ThE oRiGiNaL iS aLwAyS bEtTeR. Not always.

[@keiokayy]

I highly disagree... everything was way harder back then and more about animation than story but I think the studio mir and the writers really did a great balance of both

[@christopheralvarado4544]

Eh not really. Pokemon Fire Red > Red in every single way.

[@microwavelesley6233]

"AND I'LL FORM THE HEAD!" Keefy child, that was so stupid but I still love you....

[@sloggnznorgin6285]

SD Ocelot :3 ugh hate that line! The fricken killing machine only has one configuration!!! ONE I Say!!!! 😂

[@larrydarnellrembertiii6258]

I like the new Voltron show. I wasn't born in the 80's. I was born in 93 so I at least tried to watch the re-animated Thundercats and He-Man. Which both I never got to finish.

[@kllrjess]

Just stumbling onto this video, after having watched all of the current six seasons of VLD, it's interesting to see the way the show had evolved since that epic first season. Still, this video is s great Testament to be high expectations that we all had when Voltron Legendary Defender debuted, and how far they have exceeded those expectations in six seasons.

[@huntermyers3551]

Voltron has all evolutions and I love them all.

[@AceTheOutsider]

Fantastic series. Wasn't a big fan of the original Voltron, and the 2011 was less than satisfying. But I can tell this version has a lot more heart and depth, and that the creators on all levels took careful thought into it's development. Can't wait for more!

[@alexross394]

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

[@tobisebaschan]

Season two was amazing and I absolutely don't regret sitting down for 5 hours to watch it all! XD Also on the topic of diversity, Lance is confirmed as Cuban!

[@craigdavis4265]

At 5:45 Ryu Hayabusa of Ninja Gaiden

[@christisrisen6774]

Voltron is one of, if not the Most Ingenious Robot Designs in History!

[@raphfelix6305]

first off the Voltron toy line did not come out from inside a cereal box. those bad boys were first made of die cast metal and actually came together to make Voltron. it was one of the most badass toys of the era. anyone that had all five lions was considered popular on the playground. they were pricey yes. but well made. after that plastic was the norm. sadly. now we got reboots reboots reboots coming out of the ass crack of networks. total lack of imagination. In the new show, Hunk is portrayed as a somewhat cowardly chef type. whereas in the original series, he was the muscle and enjoyed a fight. though I do like what they did with Pidge. but please, do not tarnish the memories of those that were kids during the 80s, who enjoyed Voltron by saying they came from the bottom of a cereal box.

[@judgewilson2410]

RAPH FELIX yup I had all 5 and a bunch of G-1 transformers

[@omarcrespo77]

The Die-Cast metal Voltron... man that was a dream come true!!

[@freedomlover9560]

I got the plastic set (one lion at a time) over several birthdays and Christmases. My set was complete the Christmas of (I think) 1986. I actually liked the plastic ones better; they were easier to work with, and were both bigger and lighter. I still have mine along with all my He-Man figures, Gobots (Transformers were too expensive for my folks), and my Dynaman (it was awesome, still is).

[@brendanvaughan4288]

It was a 80s joke

[@wolfblaze6227]

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

[@Georgegamerz9950]

I love how Jeremy shada went straight from one show to another Ps: I just finished rewatching adventure time and can’t stop crying so I might come back to this

[@crystaliskandar1]

107 more facts of Voltron: Legendary Defender?

[@slappyjo1046]

you lost me at diverstiy being a selling point

[@shadowfire04]

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

[@sailorathena17]

Keith is my favorite character from the new series!

[@sho676]

He is my favorite character too

[@andreafraustoz]

who loves to ship

[@forrestdorman4870]

Dream High Animation thank you for saying what many were thinking

[@sup4744]

Andrea Frausto Not in this show

[@420jerm]

KLANCE SHALLURA KLANCE SHALLURA KLANCE SHALLURA

[@Naptime_Wolf]

Andrea Frausto ME

[@glenncaron8465]

I'm crossing my fingers to see an alternate reality where the vehicle Voltron shows up. It'd be an epic battle to see the 2 Voltrons team up again.

[@JAGraptor]

As a fellow fan of the original and having watched the new show, I can honestly say I am not disappointed in any way. Yes there are a few modifications, but said modifications have not taken away from the story in any way. ChannelFrederator, I sincerely hope you do a followup video now that there have been more seasons that have come out.

[@itsmelee8344]

This brings so much memories

[@milkblevins9522]

Rip Sven you will always be remembered in our hearts.

[@squonk86]

Sorry but the orignal Voltron KICKS ass and nothing can compare. Ready to form Voltron,form feet and legs,form arms and body and I'll form the head. Form Blazing Sword.!!!!!

[@MoveInSilence23]

Ron T. ...only Vehicle Voltron was better.

[@norrock1]

Need to do an updated version of this video

[@ishvidiao2673]

What I like about the old is the character of Keith and the face, his eyes and voice his overall character being THE LEADER of the team. Also I love Princess Allura being one of the Pilots and Pidge being a GUY!

[@kadare68]

Glad I'm not the only one!

[@ishvidiao2673]

@@kadare68 sigh it is not the characters we use to love. Why do they always have to change :( I love the old voltron . But again thats me. Oh well

[@justinsigler1565]

voltron was heavily base on super sentai

[@supanerdreviews4056]

Justin Sigler that's because Kamen rider started off the masked hero era for toei which later formed super sentai. Super sentai went on for awhile and then beast King Golion the original Voltron aired being the first show to assemble a mech with 4 limbs attached to one core body. This was seen in the series Zyuranger and the series previous to it which aired 7-10 years after Golion

[@cvzanikos1]

Justin Sigler What the hell is a super sentai?

[@justinsigler1565]

HELLASgate7 where do you think Power Rangers came from

[@supanerdreviews4056]

HELLASgate7 Japanese original counterparts to power rangers

[@justinsigler1565]

supanerd reviews let's think think the grandfather of manga for creating two of the most popular Japanese Series in the world

[@seanmc7128]

And now back to then.

[@stephaniesoucier9968]

I love Legendary Defender so much more than Defender of the Universe.

[@khalyljessie3011]

I enjoyed your video on the comparisons of classic Voltron and Voltron: Legendary Defender. For me one glaring difference for me is a cosmetic one but I think worth mentioning. Classic Voltron had full "lips" where as VLD has thin to no "lips". Even as a kid seeing classic Voltron in the distress of battle visible on his face made an impact. The original fuller "lips" made a dramatic impact. I've been curious as to why designers on VLD went with the no "lip" option.

[@oliveoil592]

I remember the votron from the 80s I was was a kid then. As an adult now I like the reboot. It's awesome!

[@siennagirl1242]

Respect📉📉📉 you could’ve at least mentioned Voltron Force 2011. It inspired a large portion of Legendary Defender.

[@ginshuhime]

Amazing comparison, I must say! Even if I didn't watch the original Voltron that was released on the US back in the 80s, I recently started watching Hyakujuu Ou Golion (the original anime that conformed half of the US Voltron) which I highly recommend that you at least take a peek on to complete your analysis. DreamWorks is making an amazing job by keeping it straight to the original story, and the first Legendary Defender episode is almost a carbon copy of Golion's first one, which made me way too happy. This only makes me hungrier for more LD. Great input!

[@kurinkitanomi177]

I like that they made Lance of Cuban descent. Finally a Latino character!

[@shawnjackson9240]

I still watch it till this day

[@yourkowaikohaisvlogsart6315]

Lance= Latino Keith=who knows Pidge=Italian Shiro=Japenese Hunk= Samoan

[@Urmywonderwall07]

Keith is Asian or Korean I think

[@slave7022]

@@Urmywonderwall07 keith is american and galran

[@nerfinham]

Keith's mom is Galran and his dad is texan - so I guess galran and white?

[@sureikashore1626]

This is pretty sad knowing the failure of later seasons and the negative rap Voltron got later... but to be honest, I still think a lot of this is totally right and it's a great show.

[@ritselabuan6513]

Lance's voice actor is Jeremy Shada is also voiced as Finn the human from Adventure Time

[@itslouiemoo8018]

MMPR fans should bow their heads to Voltron because if there was no Voltron there'd be no MMPR.

[@MegaO93]

Isn't Super Sentai older than Golion(Voltron)?

[@itslouiemoo8018]

Carlos Ibarra I believe it is and your right same argument except the fact that it was never as big or popular, Voltron was there for the rip off of MMPR is blatantly more obvious.

[@JayJayM57]

Super Sentai wants to have a few words with you. +Louis Brigandi MMPR is based on Super Sentai which already had a fan base on japan they just brought it to the west.

[@wanderingoryx3710]

Spiderman is what started it all

[@ssjup81]

Super Sentai has been around since the mid 70s...

[@legem2076]

even if it is a good reboot, I'm tired of reboots and just wish for most movies,animation being original.Also I can't get over the fact that Keith is not the leader

[@CarlosLiveMetalTV]

Emmanuel Ramirez I bet you that's going to change. He'll be the leader eventually.

[@CarlosLiveMetalTV]

sean bowman If you find it so horrible, go back and watch the original. I like this new version better.

[@CarlosLiveMetalTV]

sean bowman whatever.

[@imnotacat3798]

No! You'll mean he'll have to (gasp) develop as a character?

[@kennycorral1148]

watch season 3 lmao

[@fallenkafiel]

I grew up on the 80's voltron but I have to say I love the Netflix series. Cause of it story... Like the guy in the 80's version episodes was pretty much all over the place but we still enjoy it

[@Dr.Westside]

1984.....I was 9. Loved Voltron.

[@Saboteur4]

Why does skin color change anything about the show? Who cares if the princess has darker skin? Race should never be brought up because it's not relevant.

[@sloggnznorgin6285]

Saboteur4 Agreed, the changes didn't bother me. Didn't even really notice their skin colors till someone mentioned it. As long as the script and acting is good, I'm happy!

[@MikeTheGamer77]

I'm more annoyed by their change to Alura. Her not having a lion, oh, and being a goddamned elf, are unforgivable.

[@imnotacat3798]

Mike The Gamer you do realise she didn't have a lion in the original at first either? And the pointy ears thing? I don't see your issue.

[@Riceball01]

Saboteur4 Agreed, besides, Allura is not even Human, so I don't think her skin tone really matters.

[@RatMansVlog]

It's not just white guys watching it's dark skinned women and girls who get to see a character like them on TV being awesome and deep and a leader, which almost never happens. Drinking water means nothing to someone who has plenty. But to someone dying of thirst it can be a big deal.

[@MyGtaboy]

Alright, that diversity segment was just kinda dumb and unneeded.

[@MyGtaboy]

Wow thanks for the highlight

[@the_genetic_deadend4345]

Klance tho

[@sup4744]

Napstablook 9999 No

[@mochisung7345]

Yes

[@dankbudew4830]

Hello from the future. After watching the finale, Klance is not canon. Allurance, technically yes.

[@wyatt_goodwin]

No just no

[@Olutunu]

Nicely done,thanks for all your hard work!

[@rumors_of_war7237]

This isn't in the show itself but in Steven Universe, there was an episode that took place at... a mall? Where we saw the new lance and Keith in the background.

[@hirahiro2331]

*hears the ratings* This must've been before Season 3

[@NastheVictorious]

I Like Voltron, I was a Huge Fan of the Series despite me not being a Able to watch it 15 years after it aired in the 80's. Tbh, I'd really appreciate the series alot more if "Voltron" was Adapted into a Live action Movie instead of "Power rangers", I think that movie would've been alot more Interesting if it got Greenlit for an adaptation instead of MMPR. The reason why I say that is because I think the "Mecha" sub genre has Exceptional qualities to it and Greater potentional and would've been alot More appreciated because i think expanding the Sub Genre of "Mecha" or Robots would appeal not only a Passionate fanbase of Anime and Mnaga but could Possibly connect to a Wider audience. Personally I believe in it's potentional because The Core series and tone of the Franchise has the perfect setting to create a for an awesome action packed Sci-fi movie that alot of people would Enjoy.

[@Berry_Waves]

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

[@KristenK78]

I loved the original as a kid. Could have watched it all day long. I’m watching the Netflix reboot with my son now-we just finished S2. I LOVE the changes, especially to Allura and Pidge. However, I still believe that the original Voltron has the best heroic anthem ever. DOOT do-do-dooo, doot-de-DOOOOOOO!

[@cecewaters8269]

I really loved the lotor voltron vs voltron fight that was epic

[@DVankeuren]

Yeah, they matched colors until they mixed up a few, then they never updated. Drove me nuts!

[@rckyourworld]

Another Easter egg is the original show was seen watched by pidge in the recent seasons

[@reiyuu3624]

I like the Voltron where the other Lions can turn into the torso as well.

[@teeafy]

Hahaha Keith's vlog played as an ad before the video started.

[@hexagonicthegamer2726]

This vid is a little old but now that legendary defender is done, do you remember spen from the alternative reality?? Idk exact episode numbers but it was during lotors first arc I believe

[@kirstyowens1865]

Hunk - DONT CHANGE WHAT AINT BROKEN Mhm, you said it honey. Hunk was so prefect he didnt NEED to be drastically changed. Kachow.

[@rubyrain3689]

I'm so nervous for season 3!!