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Voltron: Legendary Defender (2016)

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Voltron Legendary Defender
Voltron: Legendary Defender
TV-Y7-FV
Animation
Action
Sci-Fi

Five teenagers become the last line of defense for the galaxy in an intergalactic battle against the evil alien force led by King Zarkon.

Release Date
June 10, 2016
Creator
Lauren Montgomery, Joaquim Dos Santos, Tim Hedrick
Cast
Jeremy Shada , Bex Taylor-Klaus , Tyler Labine , Kimberly Brooks
Main Genre
Animation
Seasons
8

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