Voltes V: Legacy
Genre
Writer
DirectorMark A. Reyes V
Creative directorAloy Adlawan
Starring
Open theme"Voltes V No Uta" by Julie Anne San Jose
End theme"Chichi wo Motomete (I Want Father)" by Matt Lozano[2]
CountryPhilippines
LanguageTagalog
Num episodes90
Executive producer
  • Shinichiro Shirakura
  • Teejay del Rosario
  • Darling Pulido-Torres
Cinematography
  • Gary L. Gardoce
  • Roman Theodossis
Runtime23–31 minutes
CompanyGMA Entertainment Group
NetworkGMA Network
First airedMay 8, 2023
Last airedSeptember 8, 2023

Voltes V: Legacy is a 2023 Philippine television drama action science fantasy 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. It premiered on May 8, 2023, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on September 8, 2023 with a total of 90 episodes.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[3]

Cast and characters

Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Development

Voltes V: Legacy is a live-action[15] television adaptation by GMA Network of the Japanese anime television series Voltes V that was produced by Toei Company and Sunrise.[16] GMA Network acquired the rights to make a live-action adaptation through Telesuccess Productions, Toei's Philippine licensee.[17] Voltes V was first broadcast in the Philippines on May 5, 1978, on GMA Network.[18][19]

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.[20]

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.[21] Noel Layon Flores served as the lead visual designer.[22] 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.[23]

Production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.[23] Principal photography commenced on May 28, 2021.[21] It was halted in August 2021 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila.[24] Filming resumed on September 18, 2021[25] and concluded in August 2023.[26]

Release

The series made its television debut on GMA Network on May 8, 2023.[27] Episodes were uploaded on the GMA Network's YouTube channel.[28]

Voltes V: Legacy (Japanese: ボルテスV レガシー) began airing in Japan as a 20-episode series on November 12, 2024 on Tokyo MX with Japanese language dubbing.[29][30]

Theatrical cut

Main article: Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience

Prior to the television debut, a theatrical cut titled Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience, premiered on April 18, 2023, in SM North EDSA, Quezon City.[31] A limited theatrical release was held at SM Cinemas the following day.[32] The 107 minute film covers footage from the first 15 episodes of the television series.[33][34]

In Japan, the theatrical cut Voltes V: Legacy – Ultra Electromagnetic Edition (超電磁編集版, Cho Denji Henshu Ban[35][36]), was released on October 18, 2024, featuring Japanese dub and scenes excluded from the Cinematic Experience version released in the Philippines.[37] A prequel episode connected to the film entitled (夜明けの前, Yoake no Mae) was released on September 10, 2024 by Toei on its YouTube channel.[38]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Voltes V: Legacy earned a 14.6% rating.[39] The final episode scored a 13.8% rating.[40]

References

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