Voltes V: Legacy is a 2023 Philippine science fantasy television series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the Japanese anime television series Voltes V. Directed by Mark A. Reyes V, it stars Miguel Tanfelix, Radson Flores, Matt Lozano, Raphael Landicho and Ysabel Ortega.[4] It premiered on May 8, 2023, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Mga Lihim ni Urduja.
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Based on | Voltes V by Saburo Yatsude |
Written by |
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Directed by | Mark A. Reyes V |
Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
Starring |
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Opening theme | "Voltes V No Uta" by Julie Anne San Jose |
Ending theme | "Chichi wo Motomete (Looking for Father)" by Matt Lozano[2] |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 72 (as of August 15, 2023) |
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Executive producers |
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Cinematography |
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Running time | 23–31 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
Original release | |
Network | GMA Network[3] |
Release | May 8, 2023 present | –
Background
Voltes V: Legacy is a live-action[6] television adaptation by GMA Network of the Japanese anime television series Voltes V that was produced by Toei Company and Sunrise.[7] GMA Network acquired the rights to make a live-action adaptation through Telesuccess Productions, Toei's Philippine licensee.[8] Voltes V was first broadcast in the Philippines on May 5, 1978, on GMA Network.[9][10]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Miguel Tanfelix as Steve Armstrong[11]
- Radson Flores as Mark Gordon[12]
- Matt Lozano as Robert "Big Bert" Armstrong[13]
- Raphael Landicho as Little Jon Armstrong[13]
- Ysabel Ortega as Jamie Robinson[14]
- Supporting cast
- Martin del Rosario as Zardoz / Manuel Nabuz[15]
- Liezel Lopez as Zandra[15]
- Epy Quizon as Zuhl [16]
- Carlo Gonzales as Draco[16]
- Gabby Eigenmann as Oscar Robinson[17]
- Neil Ryan Sese as Larry Hook[17]
- Albert Martinez as Richard Hamaguchi Smith
- Christian Vasquez as Zu Zambojil
- Ryan Eigenmann as Zander
- Chanda Romero as Contessa
- Nico Antonio as Oslack
- Jamie Wilson as Garth
- Elle Villanueva as Eva Sanchez[18]
- Jamir Zabarte as Tomas del Rosario[19]
- Sophia Senoron as Ally Chan
- Crystal Paras as Judy / Judalah
- Angela Alarcon as Kelly Bautista
- Dave Duque as PJ
- Julia Pascual as Anna
- Kimson Tan as Tadao Santiago
- Migs Villasis as Apable
- Joaquin Manansala as Edwards
- Jon Lucas as Ignacio
- Dion Ignacio as Obgen
- Juan Rodrigo as Baden
- Kyle Ocampo as Amira
- Kokoy de Santos as Harvey Perez
- Michael V. as the voice of Octo-1[20]
- Guest cast
- Dennis Trillo as Hrothgar / Ned Armstrong
- Carla Abellana as Mary Ann Armstrong[21]
- Max Collins as Rozalia
- Carlos Siguion Reyna as a Boazanian emperor
- Seth dela Cruz as young Steve
- Steven Canja as young Bert
- Khaine dela Cruz as young Zardoz
- Bibeth Orteza as Fadsa
- Mike Lloren as Watson
- Brent Valdez as Magus
- Sharmaine Arnaiz as Luisa Gordon
- Marx Topacio as Somera
- Kylie Padilla as Arisa
- Pancho Magno as Takeo
- Vaness del Moral as Zaki
Episodes
No. | Title | Original air date | AGB Nielsen Ratings NUTAM People | Timeslot rank |
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1[22] | "TV Premiere" | May 8, 2023 | 14.6%[23] | #1 |
2[24] | "The Origin" | May 9, 2023 | 12.7%[25] | #1 |
3[26] | "Hrothgar" | May 10, 2023 | 13.6%[25] | #1 |
4[27] | "Voltes Team" | May 11, 2023 | 12.6%[25] | #1 |
5[28] | "Camp Big Falcon" | May 12, 2023 | 12.6%[25] | #1 |
6[29] | "Takeover" | May 15, 2023 | 11.4%[30] | #1 |
7[31] | "Alpha Team" | May 16, 2023 | 12.3%[32] | #1 |
8[33] | "Destiny to Fullfill" | May 17, 2023 | 12.7%[34] | #1 |
9[35] | "Earth on Alert" | May 18, 2023 | 12.7%[36] | #1 |
10[37] | "World Under Attack" | May 19, 2023 | 13.0%[38] | #1 |
11[39] | "Volt In" | May 22, 2023 | 12.5%[40] | #1 |
12[41] | "Sanib Pwersa" (transl. Join Forces) | May 23, 2023 | 12.8%[42] | #1 (tie) |
13[43] | "Destroy Voltes V" | May 24, 2023 | 11.5%[44] | #1 |
14[45] | "Vaizanger" | May 25, 2023 | 13.0%[46] | #1 |
15[47] | "Skull Ship" | May 26, 2023 | 13.1%[48] | #1 |
16[49] | "Target" | May 29, 2023 | 13.5%[50] | #1 |
17[51] | "Rise, Armstrong Brothers" | May 30, 2023 | 13.1%[52] | #1 |
18[53] | "Armstrong Brothers" | May 31, 2023 | 12.3%[54] | #1 |
19[55] | "Spy" | June 1, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
20[56] | "Tragic Past" | June 2, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
21[57] | "Change of Heart" | June 5, 2023 | 12.9%[58] | #1 |
22[59] | "Game Plan" | June 6, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
23[60] | "Butterfly Return Technique" | June 7, 2023 | 13.1%[61] | #1 |
24[62] | "Undercover" | June 8, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
25[63] | "Assasination" | June 9, 2023 | 12.9%[64] | #1 |
26[65] | "Octo-1" | June 12, 2023 | 13.6%[66] | #1 |
27[67] | "Spy Unveiled" | June 13, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
28[68] | "Bistado" (transl. Caught) | June 14, 2023 | 12.7%[69] | #1 |
29[70] | "Bozanian Among Us" | June 15, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
30[71] | "Daiga Beastfighter" | June 16, 2023 | 12.9%[72] | #1 |
31[73] | "Beastfighter in Tandem" | June 19, 2023 | 12.8%[74] | #1 |
32[75] | "Dainegu" | June 20, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
33[76] | "Attack" | June 21, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
34[77] | "Death Threat" | June 22, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
35[78] | "Enemy Within" | June 23, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
36[79] | "Bombos" | June 26, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
37[80] | "Namazuka" | June 27, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
38[81] | "Close Call" | June 28, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
39[82] | "Ultra Marcon" | June 29, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
40[83] | "Mysterious Man" | June 30, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
41[84] | "The Impostor" | July 3, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
42[85] | "Zardoz and Voltes V" | July 4, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
43[86] | "Attack Orders" | July 5, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
44[87] | "New Strategy" | July 6, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
45[88] | "Emotional Reunion" | July 7, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
46[89] | "Octo-1 Investigation" | July 10, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
47[90] | "Dr. Smith" | July 11, 2023 | 12.7%[91] | #1 |
48[92] | "Gamera" | July 12, 2023 | 12.4%[93] | #1 |
49[94] | "Dr. Hook" | July 13, 2023 | 13.6%[95] | #1 |
50[96] | "Move It" | July 14, 2023 | 13.0%[97] | #1 |
51[98] | "Spin Fly Technique" | July 17, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
52[99] | "Homecoming" | July 18, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
53[100] | "Taken" | July 19, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
54[101] | "Knight Beast Fighter" | July 20, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
55[102] | "Secret Codes" | July 21, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
56[103] | "Big Surprise" | July 24, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
57[104] | "Deadly Consequence" | July 25, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
58[105] | "The Strongest Metal" | July 26, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
59[106] | "Okozenia" | July 27, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
60[107] | "Mechanical Eagle" | July 28, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
61[108] | "Replica" | July 31, 2023 | 13.6%[109] | #1 |
62[110] | "Savior Returns" | August 1, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
63[111] | "Mysterious Capsule" | August 2, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
64[112] | "Ned's Plan" | August 3, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
65[113] | "Orders of Assassination" | August 4, 2023 | 14.6%[114] | #1 |
66[115] | "Paglusob" (transl. Invasion) | August 7, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
67[116] | "Steve vs. Zardoz" | August 8, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
68[117] | "Ambush" | August 9, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
69[118] | "Commander Robinson" | August 10, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
70[119] | "Letter From Robinson" | August 11, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
71[120] | "Under Attack" | August 14, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
72[121] | "The Culprit" | August 15, 2023 | N/A | TBA |
Production
In January 2020, GMA Network hired Riot Inc. for the post-production of the series. Toei Company supervised the series, whom later gave an approval through a commendation letter.[122]
Mark A. Reyes was hired as the director of the television series, and has been attached for eight years, from the pitching and approval of the series.[123] Noel Layon Flores served as the lead visual designer.[124] Suzette Doctolero was attached as the writer.[1]
Production sets had been made for Camp Big Falcon, the Boazanian Skull Ship and the Boazanian Earth underground base. The costumes took a year to produce, undergoing several revisions. Reyes said that they had to establish a "good marriage within the classic Voltes V look and one that's acceptable nowadays" when it comes to the series' visuals, adding that they deviate from using spandex for the costumes.[125]
Production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.[125] Principal photography commenced on May 28, 2021.[123] It was halted in August 2021 due to the enhanced community quarantine in National Capital Region.[126] Filming concluded on April 1, 2023.[127]
Critical response
The media outlet IGN Southeast Asia described Voltes V: Legacy as "the Philippine answer to Power Rangers and Voltron."[128]
Release
A theatrical version Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience, premiered on April 18, 2023, in SM North EDSA, Quezon City.[129] A limited theatrical release was held at SM Cinemas the following day.[130] The 107 minute film covers content from the first 15 episodes of the television series.[131][132] The series made its television debut on GMA Network on May 8, 2023.[133]
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The series, directed by Mark A. Reyes and written by Suzette Doctolero, bears the potential of being the Philippines' first serious epic sci-fi TV show
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