Voltron

Voltron is a media franchise featuring a team of five space explorers who pilot five individual robotic lions that can combine to form a giant super-robot known as Voltron. The original Voltron concept was adapted from two Japanese anime series: Beast King GoLion and Armored Fleet Dairugger XV.

The Voltron franchise typically involves the following core elements:

• Five Pilots/Team: A group of highly skilled and dedicated individuals, each with unique piloting abilities and personalities, selected to pilot the five robotic lions.
• Five Robotic Lions: Each pilot controls a robotic lion – traditionally Black, Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow – each possessing distinct weapons and capabilities.
• Voltron Formation: When the situation demands, the five lions combine to form the giant robot Voltron, a powerful warrior capable of defending the universe against evil. The combination process is often depicted with a specific sequence and phrase, such as "Form Voltron!"
• The Threat: Voltron usually fights against a powerful tyrannical empire or an alien force bent on conquest and destruction.
• Locations: The stories are typically set in a futuristic, space-faring universe, often involving multiple planets and galaxies.

Voltron has spawned numerous animated television series, comic books, and merchandise, achieving significant popularity and influencing the science fiction genre. The various iterations of Voltron maintain the core concept of five lions combining to form a powerful robot, while often adapting the storyline, characters, and overall tone to appeal to different audiences. The franchise explores themes of teamwork, courage, and the fight against oppression.