Apple TVVoltron: Defender of the Universe (1984)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
Five lion robots and their pilots defend the planet Arus and the galaxy from evil King Zarkon.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Five lion robots and their pilots defend the planet Arus and the galaxy from evil King Zarkon.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around universal themes of good versus evil and the defense against tyranny, with its solution emphasizing heroism, teamwork, and a powerful defense force to protect the innocent, rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features traditional casting with its main characters presented as predominantly white, aligning with mainstream animation of its time. Its narrative focuses on classic heroic themes of good versus evil and teamwork, without critiquing traditional identities or explicitly incorporating DEI themes.
Secondary
The 1984 series adapted characters from the Japanese anime "Beast King GoLion." Several main characters, originally depicted as East Asian, were portrayed as Caucasian in this adaptation, constituting a race swap.
The 1980s animated series 'Voltron: Defender of the Universe' does not include any explicit or implicitly identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on sci-fi action and adventure, with no content related to queer identity, resulting in a 'N/A' rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1984 series "Voltron: Defender of the Universe" adapted characters from the Japanese anime "Beast King GoLion." All main characters, including the Voltron pilots and Princess Allura, retained their original genders from the source material in this adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.9
7.8
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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