by ” Voltes V Legacy,” a live-action film made in the Philippines based on “Voltes V,” a robot anime that gained popularity mainly in the 1970s, will be released on October 18. ” Voltes V ” is a legendary robot anime aired in Japan from 1977 to 1978. It is said to have received even more enthusiastic support in the Philippines than in Japan, which is why a live-action version was made. What is happening across the ocean? We asked
“Voltes V” is a symbol of democracy.
“Super Electromagnetic Machine Voltes V” tells the story of the protagonist, Kenichi, and the brothers Gozo, Ippei Mine, and Megumi Oka. They pilot the combined robot Voltes V and fight against the invading forces of the planet Boazan, led by Prince Heinel, who has come to Earth. The story depicts the separation of parents and children, shocking developments surrounding the protagonist, confrontations with half-brothers, resistance to oppression, and revolution. It has been highly praised overseas for its high level of drama.
The live-action version was produced by Telesuccess Productions in the Philippines and aired on the terrestrial television station GMA Network. A film and a 90-episode TV series were produced. All episodes of the TV series were aired in the Philippines in 2023. “Voltes V: Legacy,” which will be released on October 18, is a “Super Electromagnetic Edited Version” that has been re-edited to add scenes that were not included in the Philippine version of the film, “Voltes V: Legacy Cinematic Experience.”
The Philippine production team re-edited the film for release in Japan, remastering the entire movie and improving the quality of the CG. Subtitled and dubbed versions will be released.
The more popular robot anime series in Japan might be ” Mazinger Z ” or “Gundam.” However, “Voltes V” is the most popular in the Philippines.
“It first aired in the Philippines in 1978, and I’ve been watching it since then. It’s the most popular anime in the Philippines. In the Philippines, they broadcast some kind of anime on weekday afternoons, but this one was by far the most popular.
The story is different from other anime. Voltes V is a family story. The Philippines values family, so it has a high affinity with society’s values. It has been rebroadcast in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. It was even stopped during martial law, but it was later broadcast again, becoming a symbol of democracy.
