Ep 13. Hero of Akatsuki

The episode named "Hero of Akatsuki" is the final episode of the first season of the animated television series Voltron: Legendary Defender. This episode follows the continuation of the storylines from previous episodes as the team tries to figure out a way to defeat the Galra Empire and free the universe from its grasp.

The episode begins with a tense situation as the Paladins discover that Zarkon, the leader of the Galra Empire, is in fact a former Paladin of Voltron. The team is left shocked and despairing as they realize the gravity of the situation they find themselves in. Without any clues as to how to defeat Zarkon, the team is left feeling hopeless.

Meanwhile, Prince Lotor, son of Zarkon, rises from obscurity and sets his sights on the Galra Empire's throne. Lotor ideates a plan to defeat his father and order reigns from him, prompting his father Zarkon to undertake a new endeavour.

Things take a turn when the team receives a distress signal from a planet called Akatsuki. The planet's people are under attack from the Galra Empire, and the team rushes to their aid. The team is initially successful in defending the planet but encounters a new threat when an enormous Galra ship descends upon them.

While fighting off the Galra ship, the Paladins discover a hidden tank on the planet's surface. Within it, they find a lone warrior called the "Hero of Akatsuki." This warrior, named Raigne, joins the Paladins on their mission to defeat the Galra Empire.

Together, the Paladins and Raigne devise a plan to destroy the Galra ship. In the process, they learn a great deal about the history of Voltron and the power of the lions. As the episode comes to a close, the team realizes that they have an ally in Raigne and that there may be a way to defeat the Galra Empire after all.

Overall, "Hero of Akatsuki" is an action-packed episode that provides closure to storylines from previous episodes while also setting the stage for future developments. The revelation about Zarkon's past as a Paladin adds a layer of complexity to the story and leaves the audience eager to learn more. With engaging characters and an exciting plot, "Hero of Akatsuki" is a satisfying conclusion to the first season of Voltron: Legendary Defender.