Hunk Garrett
The group's strong-man. Pilots the Yellow Lion.
Hunk Garrett (Tsuyoshi Seidou 青銅強) pilots the Yellow Lion, which becomes Voltron's lower left leg. He's the group's strong-man, and if his friends are always teasing him about his appetite, you can't really blame them — the man is never late for a meal. That said, most of his bulk is actual muscle. Beneath the tough, temperamental exterior, Hunk goes soft around children and puppies in a way that plays hard against his bad temper. In the original series he wears an orange uniform; in Voltron: The Third Dimension it swaps to metallic yellow. In the episode "Consider the Alternatives," an alternate-universe Hunk turns out to be a super genius. Over in the Devil's Due comic series, he's a Japanese-American man named Tsuyoshi "Hunk" Garrett with a Master's in engineering.
- Role
- Yellow Lion Paladin
- Affiliation
- Voltron Force
- Origin
- Earth
- Lion Model
- Yellow Lion
- Status
- Active
Lore & Background
Hunk Garrett was voiced by Lennie Weinrib in the 1980s series, Kevin Michael Richardson in the 1990s series, and Ty Olsson in Voltron Force. He pilots the Yellow Lion, which forms Voltron's lower left leg. In the original series he wears an orange uniform; in Voltron: The Third Dimension he wears a metallic yellow uniform. Hunk is tough and temperamental but also has a soft side, especially when it comes to children and puppies. He is never late for a meal, and though his friends tease him about his appetite, most of his bulk is muscle. Like the others, he is well-trained in martial arts. In "Consider the Alternatives", the alternate Hunk is a super genius. In the Devil's Due comic series, he is a Japanese-American man named Tsuyoshi "Hunk" Garrett with a Master's in engineering.
In Their Own Story
The source does not provide a specific narrative story for Hunk beyond his role as a pilot and his characterization. It notes that he is the strong-man of the group, tough and temperamental but with a soft side, especially for children and puppies. He is never late for a meal, and his friends tease him about his appetite, though most of his bulk is muscle. In the Devil's Due comic series, he is given the full name Tsuyoshi "Hunk" Garrett and holds a Master's in engineering.
Reader's Guide
Hunk pilots the Yellow Lion, which forms Voltron's lower left leg. He is the strong-man of the group, tough and temperamental but with a soft side, especially when it comes to children and puppies. He is never late for a meal, and though his friends tease him about his appetite, most of his bulk is muscle. Like the other pilots, he is well-trained in martial arts. In "Consider the Alternatives", the alternate Hunk is a super genius. In the Devil's Due comic series, he is a Japanese-American man named Tsuyoshi "Hunk" Garrett with a Master's in engineering.
Did You Know?
- Hunk was voiced by Lennie Weinrib in the 1980s series, Kevin Michael Richardson in the 1990s series, and Ty Olsson in Voltron Force.
- In the original series, Hunk wears an orange uniform; in Voltron: The Third Dimension, he wears a metallic yellow uniform.
- In "Consider the Alternatives", the alternate version of Hunk is a super genius.
- In the Devil's Due comic series, Hunk is given the full name Tsuyoshi "Hunk" Garrett and holds a Master's in engineering.
- Hunk is never late for a meal, and though his friends tease him about his appetite, most of his bulk is muscle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hunk Garrett in Voltron?
Hunk Garrett is the Paladin who pilots the Yellow Lion, serving as the muscular backbone of the Voltron team. In the Devil's Due comic adaptation he is reimagined as a Japanese-American character named Tsuyoshi Seidou, but in the original series he is simply known as Hunk.
What does the Yellow Lion become when Voltron combines?
The Yellow Lion forms the lower left leg of the assembled Voltron robot, giving the giant warrior its sturdy, grounded stance. This makes Hunk the Paladin responsible for the team's physical stability in battle.
What is Hunk Garrett's personality like?
He is the group's tough, short-tempered strongman, yet he has a surprisingly gentle side around children and puppies. His friends constantly joke about his enormous appetite, though most of that bulk is pure muscle, and he is famously never late to a meal.
What weapons does Hunk Garrett fight with?
Hunk wields an Energy Staff and a Hammer in combat, pairing his raw strength with powerful melee tools. Like the other Paladins, he is also well-trained in martial arts, making him a versatile close-quarters fighter.
How does Hunk Garrett's uniform differ between Voltron versions?
In the original 1980s series he wears an orange pilot uniform, while in Voltron: The Third Dimension his outfit is redesigned in a metallic yellow color scheme. His core role as the Yellow Lion's pilot and the team's heavy hitter stays consistent across both.
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