The animation is smooth, action packed, and in some cases truly beautiful. While the character designs pay homage to the original, Fantasy Faction Voltron: Legendary Defender, Season 1: A Television Review
: The series is known for its organic, situational humor —such as Hunk’s excitement over being a "leg" of the robot—balanced against intense space battles and "spectacular" action. The animation is smooth, action packed, and in
: Unlike the original's episodic nature, this version features a highly serialized plot . Reviewers highlight the "lovable and relatable" cast, noting that the Paladins (the pilots) undergo significant growth and development throughout the series. Reviewers highlight the "lovable and relatable" cast, noting
: The show uses a "beautiful" blend of 2D character animation and seamless CGI for the lion flight sequences. The style pays homage to anime with expressive, sometimes comedic, character designs. The animation is smooth