Red Lion

The Red Lion is the right arm of Voltron, one of five components that form the legendary super robot.

The Red Lion is a core component of the Voltron Force, serving as the right arm of the giant super robot Voltron.

Lore & Background

Within the first series, adapted from Beast King GoLion and titled 'Voltron: Defender of the Universe' in the planned continuity, a team of five young pilots commands five robot lions. These lions combine to create the giant super robot known as Voltron. The Red Lion is canonically the right arm of Voltron, a role clearly established in the series. The storyline is set in an undefined future era where this force protects the planet Arus from King Zarkon, his son Lotor, and the witch Haggar.

Reader's Guide

The source explains that the Lion Force Voltron consists of five robot lions commanded by five young pilots. It states that these smaller robots join together to form the giant super robot, with the process varying over time in different adaptations. The first season was primarily edited from Beast King GoLion. However, it provides no specific guide, specifications, or operational details for a 'Red Lion' unit, nor does it confirm its designation as the head or leader of the formation.

Did You Know?

The first season of Voltron, featuring the Lion Force, was adapted from the Japanese series Beast King GoLion.
World Events Productions produced the original series, which aired in syndication from September 10, 1984, to November 18, 1985.