Voltes V: Legacy Explained

Genre:
Creative Director:Aloy Adlawan
Director:Mark A. Reyes V
Starring:
Runtime:23–31 minutes
Open Theme:"Voltes V No Uta" by Julie Anne San Jose
End Theme:"Chichi wo Motomete (I Want Father)" by Matt Lozano[2]
Country:Philippines
Language:Tagalog
Executive Producer:
  • Shinichiro Shirakura
  • Teejay del Rosario
  • Darling Pulido-Torres
Company:GMA Entertainment Group
Cinematography:
  • Gary L. Gardoce
  • Roman Theodossis
Network:GMA Network[3]
Num Episodes:90

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 replacing Mga Lihim ni Urduja. The series concluded on September 8, 2023 with a total of 90 episodes. It was replaced by Maging Sino Ka Man in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[4]

Cast and characters

Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Development

Voltes V: Legacy is a live-action[16] television adaptation by GMA Network of the Japanese anime television series Voltes V that was produced by Toei Company and Sunrise.[17] GMA Network acquired the rights to make a live-action adaptation through Telesuccess Productions, Toei's Philippine licensee.[18] Voltes V was first broadcast in the Philippines on May 5, 1978, on GMA Network.[19] [20]

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.[21]

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.[22] Noel Layon Flores served as the lead visual designer.[23] 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.[24]

Production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.[24] Principal photography commenced on May 28, 2021.[22] It was halted in August 2021 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila.[25] Filming resumed on September 18, 2021[26] and concluded in August 2023.[27]

Release

The series made its television debut on GMA Network on May 8, 2023.[28] Episodes were uploaded on the GMA Network's YouTube channel.[29]

Voltes V: Legacy (ja|ボルテスV レガシー) will be released in Japan as a 20-episode series on November 12, 2024 on Tokyo MX with Japanese language dubbing.[30] [31]

Theatrical cut

See 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.[32] A limited theatrical release was held at SM Cinemas the following day.[33] The 107 minute film covers footage from the first 15 episodes of the television series.[34] [35]

In Japan, the theatrical cut Voltes V: Legacy – Ultra Electromagnetic Edition, will be released on October 18, 2024, featuring Japanese dub and scenes excluded from the Cinematic Experience version released in the Philippines.[36]

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.[37] While the finale episode scored a 13.8% rating.[38]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: In Photos: Meet the cast of Voltes V: Legacy . Garcia, Cara Emmeline . February 19, 2021 . . February 11, 2021 . en . 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. Web site: Matt Lozano to sing Voltes V: Legacy closing theme song 'Chichi Wo Motomete' . May 9, 2023 . GMA Network . April 19, 2023 . en.
  3. Web site: The long wait is over: Voltes V: Legacy, darating na sa GMA Pinoy TV ngayong 2023! . GMA Network . January 11, 2023 . January 25, 2022 . tl.
  4. Web site: Voltes V: Legacy (Full Episodes) - YouTube . . August 26, 2024.
  5. Web site: Cast of Voltes V: Legacy unveiled . Bernardino, Stephanie . February 10, 2021 . . February 10, 2021.
  6. Web site: Miguel Tanfelix undergoes firearm training for his role as Steve Armstrong on Voltes V: Legacy . Bigtas, Jannielyn Ann . February 9, 2021 . GMA Network . 9 October 2024 . en.
  7. Web site: Meet the cast of GMA's Voltes V: Legacy . February 8, 2021 . . February 20, 2021 . en.
  8. Web site: Ysabel Ortega's audition for Jamie Robinson in Voltes V: Legacy . Viernes, Franchesca . February 10, 2021 . GMA Network . February 20, 2021 . en.
  9. Web site: Martin del Rosario is Prince Zardoz, Liezel Lopez is Zandra on Voltes V: Legacy . February 12, 2021 . GMA Network . February 12, 2021 . en.
  10. Web site: Epy Quizon and Carlo Gonzalez to join the Voltes V: Legacy world . Garcia, Cara Emmeline . February 15, 2021 . GMA Network . October 9, 2024 . en.
  11. Web site: Viernes, Franchesca . Gabby Eigenmann is Commander Robinson, Neil Ryan Sese is Dr. Larry Hook on Voltes V: Legacy . GMA Network . February 20, 2021 . February 17, 2021.
  12. Web site: Ramos, Jansen . More Kapuso talents join Voltes V: Legacy cast . January 1, 2022 . GMA Network . en.
  13. Web site: Anoc, Aimee . Jamir Zabarte, isa sa mga dapat abangan sa Voltes V: Legacy . March 6, 2022 . GMA Network . en.
  14. Web site: Michael V voices Octo1 as Voltes V: Legacy included in Top 10 most-followed new shows globally . Llemit, Kathleen A. . June 17, 2023 . . October 17, 2024.
  15. Web site: Garcia, Cara Emmeline . Carla Abellana to play Mary Ann Armstrong on Voltes V: Legacy . April 6, 2022 . GMA Network . en.
  16. Web site: Alegre, Dianara . Michael V ecstatic about GMA's much-awaited Voltes V Legacy live adaptation . January 5, 2020 . GMA Network . January 2, 2020.
  17. Web site: Alegre, Dianara . Direk Mark Reyes reveals details of upcoming GMA Network show Voltes V: Legacy . January 5, 2020 . GMA Network . January 3, 2020.
  18. Web site: Pineda, Rafael Antonio . Philippines' GMA Network Reveals Live-Action Voltes V Legacy Series . January 5, 2020 . Anime News Network . January 2, 2020.
  19. Web site: Tantiangco, Aya . Artist Toym Imao looks back at Voltes V premiere on GMA-7 40 years ago . GMA Network . January 5, 2020 . May 9, 2018.
  20. Web site: Anarcon, James Patrick . Netizens react to teaser of GMA-7's Pinoy version of Voltes V . PEP . January 5, 2020 . January 3, 2020.
  21. Web site: Director Mark Reyes' Voltes V: Legacy receives a commendation letter from Toei Company LTD . January 15, 2022 . LionhearTV . January 15, 2022 . en.
  22. Web site: Ramos, Jansen . Voltes V: Legacy officially starts production . June 2, 2021 . GMA Network . May 28, 2021 . en.
  23. Web site: Garcia, Cara Emmeline . Direk Mark Reyes shares a glimpse of an upcoming Voltes V: Legacy costume . January 25, 2021 . GMA Network . en.
  24. Web site: Voltes V: Legacy director says Camp Big Falcon set as big as 4 basketball courts . June 2, 2021 . GMA Network . June 1, 2021 . en.
  25. Web site: Lolong at Voltes V: Legacy, tigil-taping dahil sa ECQ . August 1, 2021 . PEP . August 2, 2021.
  26. Web site: Geli, Bianca . Voltes V: Legacy resumes lock-in taping . September 18, 2021 . . April 21, 2024.
  27. Web site: Voltes V: Legacy wraps up taping for extra 10 episodes . August 21, 2023 . August 22, 2023 . . en.
  28. Web site: 5 exciting things to expect from Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience . Tunac, Hermes Joy . . April 19, 2023 . April 19, 2023.
  29. Web site: Voltes V: Legacy Full Episodes . . May 9, 2023.
  30. 『ボルテスV レガシー 超電磁リスペクトTV版』11月12日より全20話で放送決定。映画『～超電磁編集版』（10/18公開）に続く物語が明かされる ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com . 9 October 2024 . . September 24, 2024 . ja.
  31. News: Presillas, Bryan Ferdie . Dubbed Voltes V Legacy film hits Japanese theaters in October . October 9, 2024 . GMA Network . October 2, 2024 . en.
  32. Web site: Cast emotional as Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience premieres on the big screen . April 19, 2023 . . April 19, 2023.
  33. Web site: Tickets for Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience now on sale . GMA Network.
  34. Web site: Voltes V: Legacy stars hug, applaud each other after movie premiere . April 22, 2023 . GMA Network . April 20, 2023 . en.
  35. Web site: 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). April 22, 2023 . Toei . April 21, 2023 . ja.
  36. Web site: Filipino Live-Action Voltes V: Legacy Project Gets Film Edition in Japan With New Scenes . Anime News Network . June 6, 2024 . June 6, 2024.
  37. Web site: Philippine Entertainment in 2023: The 10 Highest-rated TV debuts of the Year . CC, Je . January 19, 2024 . LionhearTV . January 21, 2024.
  38. Web site: Voltes V finale, panalo sa ratings; BarDa loveteam, may magic pa kaya? . February 1, 2024 . PEP . en.

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