Keith (Voltron) facts for kids

Keith is a brave fictional character from the exciting Voltron stories. He is known for being a skilled pilot and a strong leader of the Voltron team. Keith first appeared in the TV show Voltron: Defender of the Universe.

Keith in Defender of the Universe

In the classic series Voltron: Defender of the Universe, Keith becomes the leader of the Voltron Force. This happens after he and his team manage to escape from the dangerous Planet Doom.

Keith in Voltron Force

In the series Voltron Force, Keith Kogane faces new challenges. After Voltron was put out of service, Keith became a person wanted by the Galaxy Alliance. Later, he decides to stop being the Black Paladin. He marries Princess Allura and becomes her king, helping to rule the planet Arus.

Keith in Legendary Defender

At the beginning of Voltron Legendary Defender, Keith was a very talented pilot. However, he had left the Galaxy Garrison, which is like a space academy.

Joining the Voltron Team

Keith found Shiro on Earth with his friends Lance, Hunk, and Pidge. Together, they discovered the legendary Lions that form Voltron. Keith joined the team as the Paladin of the Red Lion. His mission was to fight against the evil Galra Empire.

Becoming the Black Paladin

After Shiro disappeared, Keith bravely took on the role of the Black Paladin. This also meant he became the new leader of Voltron, even though he was not sure about it at first.

Keith's Galra Heritage

Keith learns that he has Galran family through his mother, Krolia. She is a member of a rebel group called the Blade of Marmora. To understand more about his Galran side, Keith later joins the Blade of Marmora. This allowed Shiro to return as the Black Paladin and leader of Voltron. However, when it was discovered that Shiro was a clone, Keith once again became the Black Paladin.

Creating the Character

In Voltron: Legendary Defender, Keith is not the leader of the Voltron team right away. Over the different seasons, the character of Keith grows a lot. He learns new things and becomes a stronger leader.

Keith in the Comics

In the Voltron comic books from 2011, the character is called Keith Akira Kogane. In these comics, Keith is shown as a quiet person at first. He is 26 years old.

Keith's Background

Keith was born in Hong Kong. His father, who was Japanese, taught him kung fu. After some difficult times, Keith continued to learn many types of martial arts. When he was 18, he joined the United States Marine Corps and worked as a specialist.

Joining the Voltron Mission

Later, when he was 24, Keith was asked to join a special team. This team was made up of different people and their mission was to find the legendary robot Voltron on the planet Arus. As the series goes on, Keith starts to become good friends with his teammates. He also begins to have special feelings for Princess Allura, and she feels the same way about him.