He is given the full name Akira 'Keith' Kogane. In the Devil's Due comic series, Keith originally ran a dojo prior to being recruited by Hawkins. In 'Consider the Alternatives', the Alternate version of Keith is undisciplined and is considered a Bad Boy. He seemingly cherishes Princess Allura and is thought to be somewhat protective of her his worst fear, according to Voltron: The Third Dimension, was that she would be forced to marry the evil Prince Lotor.

He also has a hobby of reading books and can often be found doing so either in the pilot's lounge, or in his room. Keith is a quiet individual who spends much of his time pondering his decisions, thinking up new strategies, and simply being a leader. Keith wears a red uniform in the original series and a black uniform in Voltron: The Third Dimension.

Keith Kogane ( Akira Kogane 黄金旭) (voiced by Neil Ross in the '80s and '90s series and Giles Panton in the 2011 series): Commanding officer of the Voltron Force, who pilots the Black Lion that forms the head, torso and upper legs of Voltron.

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