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Voltes V: Legacy
Title card
Genre
Based onChōdenji Machine Voltes V
by Toei and Sunrise
Written by
Directed byMark A. Reyes
Creative directorAloy Adlawan
Starring
Opening theme"Voltes V No Uta" by Julie Anne San Jose
Ending theme"Chichi wo Motomete" by Matt Lozano[2]
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodesTemplate:Episode counter
Production
Executive producerDarling Pulido-Torres
Cinematography
  • Gary L. Gardoce
  • Roman Theodossis
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group[3]
Original release
NetworkGMA Network[4]
ReleaseMay 8, 2023 (2023-05-08) –
present

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 Chōdenji Machine Voltes V by Toei Animation and Sunrise. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Miguel Tanfelix, Radson Flores, Matt Lozano, Raphael Landicho and Ysabel Ortega.[5] It premiered on May 8, 2023, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Mga Lihim ni Urduja.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[6]

Background

Voltes V: Legacy is a live-action[7] television adaptation by GMA Network of the Japanese anime television series Chōdenji Machine Voltes V that was produced by Toei Company and Sunrise. The anime is commonly known in the Philippines as Voltes V.[8] GMA Network acquired the rights to make a live-action adaptation through Telesuccess Productions, Toei's Philippine licensee.[9]

Voltes V was first broadcast in the Philippines on May 5, 1978, on GMA Network with English dubbing.[10] It was banned by then-President Ferdinand Marcos on August 27, 1979, citing "harmful effects on children"[11] with four remaining episodes being unaired.[12] After the 1986 People Power Revolution that resulted to Marcos' removal from office,[13] the anime was reaired on Philippine television in the 1980s to 2010s.[11][13]

Cast and characters

Protagonists
Main cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast
  • Carla Abellana as Dr. Mary Ann Collins Armstrong[23]
  • 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 Hrothgar’s mother

Episodes

Voltes V: Legacy episodes
No.TitleOriginal air dateAGB Nielsen Ratings NUTAM PeopleTimeslot rank
1[24]"Voltes V vs. the Boazanian Empire"May 8, 2023 (2023-05-08)14.6%[25]#1
2[26]"The Origin"May 9, 2023 (2023-05-09)N/ATBA
3[27]"Hrothgar"May 10, 2023 (2023-05-10)N/ATBA

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.[28]

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.[29] Noel Layon Flores served as the lead visual designer.[30] 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.[31]

Production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.[31] Principal photography commenced on May 28, 2021.[29] It was halted in August 2021 due to the enhanced community quarantine in National Capital Region.[32] Filming concluded on April 1, 2023.[33]

Critical response

The media outlet IGN Southeast Asia described Voltes V: Legacy as "the Philippine answer to Power Rangers and Voltron."[34]

Release

A theatrical version Voltes V: Legacy - The Cinematic Experience, premiered on April 18, 2023, in SM North EDSA, Quezon City.[35] A limited theatrical release was held at SM Cinemas the following day.[36] The 107 minute film covers content from the first 15 episodes of the television series.[37][38] The series made its television debut on GMA Network on May 8, 2023.[39]

References

  1. ^ a b Garcia, Cara Emmeline (February 11, 2021). "IN PHOTOS: Meet the cast of 'Voltes V: Legacy'". GMA News. Retrieved February 19, 2021. 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
  2. ^ "Matt Lozano to sing 'Voltes V: Legacy' closing theme song 'Chichi Wo Motomete' GMA Entertainment". GMA News Online. April 19, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  3. ^ "Direk Mark Reyes and GMA Entertainment Group takes pride in the CGI of 'Voltes V: Legacy' as 100% Pinoy-made". GMA Network. GMA Network Entertainment. January 2, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  4. ^ "The long wait is over: "Voltes V: Legacy," darating na sa GMA Pinoy TV ngayong 2023!". GMA Network (in Tagalog). GMA Network Entertainment. January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  5. ^ "Voltes V adaptation "very difficult, very expensive" show, says GMA top boss Felipe L. Gozon". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. June 3, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  6. ^ "Voltes V: Legacy Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  7. ^ Alegre, Dianara (January 2, 2020). "Michael V ecstatic about GMA's much-awaited 'Voltes V Legacy' live adaptation". GMA News. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  8. ^ Alegre, Dianara (January 3, 2020). "Direk Mark Reyes reveals details of upcoming GMA Network show 'Voltes V: Legacy'". GMA News. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  9. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (January 2, 2020). "Philippines' GMA Network Reveals Live-Action Voltes V Legacy Series". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  10. ^ Tantiangco, Aya (May 9, 2018). "Artist Toym Imao looks back at Voltes V premiere on GMA-7 40 years ago". GMA News Online. GMA News. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  11. ^ a b Anarcon, James Patrick (January 3, 2020). "Netizens react to teaser of GMA-7's Pinoy version of Voltes V". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  12. ^ "Art In Revolt: 5 Artistic And Literary Works Banned During Martial Law". Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines. Retrieved February 19, 2021. This hit Japanese cartoon may not be provocative and radical in the traditional sense but its story does carry with it the same idea on which many great movies, graphic novels, and literature are hinged on : revolution and resistance. This was the suspected reason why, in 1979, just as the cartoons was reaching its peak in popularity, Voltes V was suddenly pulled by from broadcast.
  13. ^ a b Melegrito, JM (September 19, 2016). "iFlix adds Voltes V, Several Telesuccess anime titles". Anime Pilipinas. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  14. ^ Bernardino, Stephanie (February 10, 2021). "Cast of 'Voltes V: Legacy' unveiled". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  15. ^ "Miguel Tanfelix undergoes firearm training for his role as Steve Armstrong on 'Voltes V: Legacy'". GMA News. February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  16. ^ a b "Meet the cast of GMA's 'Voltes V: Legacy'". Rappler. February 8, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  17. ^ "Ysabel Ortega's audition for Jamie Robinson in 'Voltes V: Legacy'". GMA News. February 10, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  18. ^ a b "Martin del Rosario is Prince Zardoz, Liezel Lopez is Zandra on 'Voltes V: Legacy'". Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  19. ^ a b Garcia, Cara Emmeline. "Epy Quizon and Carlo Gonzalez to join the 'Voltes V: Legacy' world". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  20. ^ a b Viernes, Franchesca (February 17, 2021). "Gabby Eigenmann is Commander Robinson, Neil Ryan Sese is Dr. Hook on 'Voltes V: Legacy'". GMA News Online. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  21. ^ Ramos, Jansen. "More Kapuso talents join 'Voltes V: Legacy' cast". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  22. ^ Anoc, Aimee. "Jamir Zabarte, isa sa mga dapat abangan sa 'Voltes V: Legacy'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  23. ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline. "Carla Abellana to play Mary Ann Armstrong on 'Voltes V: Legacy'".
  24. ^ "TV Premiere". GMA Drama.
  25. ^ "Voltes V Legacy: May 8, 2023 Ratings". Twitter. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  26. ^ "The Origin". GMA Drama.
  27. ^ "Hrothgar". GMA Drama.
  28. ^ "Director Mark Reyes's 'Voltes V: Legacy' receives a commendation letter from Toei Company LTD". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. January 15, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  29. ^ a b Ramos, Jansen (May 28, 2021). "'Voltes V: Legacy' officially starts production". GMA News. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  30. ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline. "Direk Mark Reyes shares a glimpse of an upcoming 'Voltes V: Legacy' costume". GMA News. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  31. ^ a b "'Voltes V: Legacy' director says Camp Big Falcon set as big as 4 basketball courts". GMA News. June 1, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  32. ^ "Lolong at Voltes V: Legacy, tigil-taping dahil sa ECQ". August 1, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  33. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brent (April 1, 2023). "Direk Mark Reyes wraps up 'Voltes V: Legacy' filming". GMA Network. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  34. ^ "Voltes V Legacy trends on China". www.sea.ign.com. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  35. ^ "Cast emotional as 'Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience' premieres on the big screen". GMA News. April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  36. ^ "Tickets for 'Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience' now on sale". GMA Network.
  37. ^ "'Voltes V: Legacy' stars hug, applaud each other after movie premiere". GMA News. GMA Integrated News. April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  38. ^ "TVシリーズ・アニメ「超電磁マシーン ボルテスV（ファイブ）」実写リメイク版 「VOLTES V LEGACY(原題)」" [TV series anime "Chodenji Machine Voltes V (Five)" live-action remake "Voltes V Legacy" (original title)]. TOEI Official Site (in Japanese). TOEI Company Ltd. April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  39. ^ Tunac, Hermes Joy (April 19, 2023). "5 exciting things to expect from 'Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience'". GMA News. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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