Voltes V: Legacy (Japanese: ボルテスV レガシー) 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, together with an ensemble cast. It premiered on May 8, 2023, as part of the GMA Telebabad (now GMA Prime) 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.
Reruns of the series were aired from May 6 to September 6, 2024 on the GMA Afternoon Prime line up replacing Makiling.
The series was released in Japan as a 20-episode series on November 12, 2024 on Tokyo MX with Japanese language dubbing.
Cast and characters[]
Main cast[]
- Miguel Tanfelix as Steve Armstrong
- Radson Flores as Mark Gordon
- Matt Lozano as Robert "Big Bert" Armstrong
- Raphael Landicho as Jon "Little Jon" Armstrong
- Ysabel Ortega as Jamie Robinson
Supporting cast[]
- Martin del Rosario as Zardoz / Manuel Nabuz
- Liezel Lopez as Zandra
- Epy Quizon as Zuhl
- Carlo Gonzales as Draco
- Gabby Eigenmann as Oscar Robinson
- Neil Ryan Sese as Larry Hook
- Albert Martinez as Richard Hamaguchi Smith
- Christian Vasquez as Zu Zambojil
- Ryan Eigenmann as Zu Zander
- Chanda Romero as Contessa
- Nico Antonio as Oslack
- Jamie Wilson as Garth
- Elle Villanueva as Eva Sanchez
- Jamir Zabarte as Tomas del Rosario
- 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 Octo-1 (voice)
Guest cast[]
- Dennis Trillo as Hrothgar / Ned Armstrong
- Carla Abellana as Mary Ann Armstrong
- Max Collins as Rozalia
- Carlos Siguion Reyna as a Boazanian emperor
- Seth dela Cruz as younger Steve
- Steven Canja as younger Bert
- Khaine Dela Cruz as younger 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
Theatrical cut[]
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. A limited theatrical release was held at SM Cinemas the following day. The 107 minute film covers footage from the first 15 episodes of the television series.
In Japan, the theatrical cut Voltes V: Legacy – Ultra Electromagnetic Edition, was released on October 18, 2024, featuring Japanese dub and scenes excluded from the Cinematic Experience version released in the Philippines.
TV 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. While the finale episode scored a 13.8% rating.
