Voltes V: Legacy

Voltes V: Legacy is a live-action[4] television adaptation by GMA Network of the Japanese anime television series Voltes V that was produced by Toei Company and Sunrise.[5] GMA Network acquired the rights to make a live-action adaptation through Telesuccess Productions, Toei's Philippine licensee.[6] Voltes V was first broadcast in the Philippines on May 5, 1978, on GMA Network.[7][8]

The Voltes V in Voltes V: Legacy.

Lead cast

• Miguel Tanfelix as Steve Armstrong[9]
• Radson Flores as Mark Gordon[10]
• Matt Lozano as Robert "Big Bert" Armstrong[11]
• Raphael Landicho as Little Jon Armstrong[11]
• Ysabel Ortega as Jamie Robinson[12]

Supporting cast

• Martin del Rosario as Zardoz / Manuel Nabuz[13]
• Liezel Lopez as Zandra[13]
• Epy Quizon as Zuhl [14]
• Carlo Gonzales as Draco[14]
• Gabby Eigenmann as Oscar Robinson[15]
• Neil Ryan Sese as Larry Hook[15]
• 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[16]
• Jamir Zabarte as Tomas del Rosario[17]
• 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[18]

Guest cast

• Dennis Trillo as Hrothgar / Ned Armstrong
• Carla Abellana as Mary Ann Armstrong[19]
• 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

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.[143]

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.[144] Noel Layon Flores served as the lead visual designer.[145] 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.[146]

Production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.[146] Principal photography commenced on May 28, 2021.[144] It was halted in August 2021 due to the enhanced community quarantine in National Capital Region.[147] Filming concluded in August 2023.[148]

A theatrical version Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience, premiered on April 18, 2023, in SM North EDSA, Quezon City.[149] A limited theatrical release was held at SM Cinemas the following day.[150] The 107 minute film covers content from the first 15 episodes of the television series.[151][152] The series made its television debut on GMA Network on May 8, 2023.[153] All aired episodes are also uploaded on the GMA Network YouTube channel.[154]

• Official website
• Voltes V: Legacy at IMDb