Voltron: Legendary Defender is an American animated mecha television series produced by DreamWorks Animation Television and World Events Productions. It is animated by South Korean studio Mir for Netflix. It is a reboot of the Voltron franchise and the Japanese anime series Beast King GoLion. Its animation is a mix of anime-influenced traditional animation for characters and backgrounds and CGI for Voltron action sequences. Voltron: Legendary Defender is set in a science fiction universe where planetary energy called quintessence can be used to power vehicles and magic. The series follows the adventures of the Paladins of Voltron who must learn to work together to form the legendary robot Voltron and use it to defeat the Emperor Zarkon and the Galra Empire. The series ran from June 10, 2016 to December 14, 2018, having released 78 episodes over 8 seasons. Voltron: Legendary Defender received critical acclaim, highlighting the series' writing and visuals. Its success has spawned several comics,[1] action figures, and other toys from Playmates Toys.[2]