Shiro
Also known as: Takashi Shirogane
Black Paladin and the team's leader. A veteran pilot who escaped alien captivity, he leads with patience and strength.
Other Voltron Characters
Lance
337k works
Blue (later Red) Paladin, the team's sharpshooter and self-proclaimed ladies' man. His insecurities hide a deeply loyal heart.
Keith
206k works
Red (later Black) Paladin, hot-headed loner who learns to lead. Half-Galra heritage adds layers to his identity.
Pidge
9k works
Green Paladin Katie Holt, who infiltrated the Garrison under a false name to find her missing father and brother. The team's gremlin engineer and the heart of its found-family fic.
Allura
8k works
Last princess of Altea who woke from ten thousand years of cryosleep to lead the war against the empire that destroyed her people. Her sacrifice in the finale remains one of the fandom's most rewritten endings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Shiro?
Shiro appears in 397k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Voltron fandom. You can browse all Shiro fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Shiro ships?
Shiro is primarily featured in gen (non-romantic) fanfiction, though some shipping content exists.
What tropes are common in Shiro fanfiction?
Shiro fanfiction spans many genres and tropes. Use Fanfict Reader to browse and filter stories by your preferred tags.
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