Voltron Volume 4 DVD: Defender of the Universe Red Lion Collection (Tin Case)

The Voltron Volume 4 DVD continues the classic Lion Force saga with episodes 46 through 59 of Voltron: Defender of the Universe, presented on three discs in a collectible metal tin. This Media Blasters set is often listed as Collector's Edition 4 or the Red Lion collection.

The set was released in the US on September 25, 2007 and is a Region 1 DVD, so it plays in standard US and Canadian DVD players as well as Blu-ray players. Standard US shipping is $4.99, and orders over $50 ship free.

What's in the Voltron Volume 4 DVD

• Episodes: 46 to 59 of the Lion Force series
• Discs: 3 DVDs
• Packaging: collectible metal tin (Red Lion)
• Distributor: Media Blasters (Anime Works label)
• Released: September 25, 2007
• Rating: Not Rated
• Region: Region 1 (US and Canada)
• Original producer: World Events Productions, adapted from Beast King GoLion

The Lion Force Story So Far

Voltron: Defender of the Universe is a 1984 animated series produced by World Events Productions. It was made by dubbing and re-editing the Japanese super robot anime Beast King GoLion, and the full series runs 124 episodes, 72 of them in the Lion Force season.

Five pilots, Keith, Lance, Pidge, Hunk and Princess Allura, fly robot lions that combine into Voltron to defend the planet Arus. Princess Allura rules Arus, and the team's enemies are King Zarkon and Haggar, whose monstrous Robeasts terrorize the planet.

The English voice cast includes Neil Ross as Keith and Pidge, Michael Bell as Lance, Lennie Weinrib as Hunk, B.J. Ward as Allura and Haggar, Peter Cullen as Coran and Jack Angel as King Zarkon.

Highlights of the Red Lion Collection

Voltron: Defender of the Universe Volume 4 mixes stand-alone adventures with longer arcs. One stand-alone episode puts the mice in the spotlight, and a multi-part story involves Coran's son. DVD Talk notes that the episodes follow the American edit and are not in broadcast order.

According to DVD Talk's review, the Media Blasters release uses masters from Toei Animation, restores the original stereo track and adds a 5.1 remix. Extras include a 1984 image gallery, an interview with voice actors Neil Ross, Michael Bell and B.J. Ward, an "on the street" fan video and a featurette on the American-made episodes.

More Voltron on DVD/Blu-ray

Start the story from the beginning with Voltron Collection One, then continue with Collection Two and Collection Three. Browse our anime on DVD or read our list of the best anime on DVD. For the full history of the show, see the Voltron: Defender of the Universe article on Wikipedia.

Voltron Volume 4 DVD: Questions Buyers Ask

Which episodes are in this set?
Episodes 46 through 59 of the Lion Force series, spread across 3 discs.

Will the Voltron Volume 4 DVD play in my US player?
Yes. It is a Region 1 DVD for US and Canadian players, and it also plays in Blu-ray players.

Is this the tin case edition?
Yes. This is Voltron Collector's Edition 4 from Media Blasters, packaged in a metal Red Lion tin.

Is this the original 1980s English dub?
Yes. It features the American Voltron version voiced by Neil Ross, Michael Bell, B.J. Ward and the rest of the classic cast.

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