Voltes V: Legacy is a live-action[106] television adaptation by GMA Network of the Japanese anime television series Voltes V that was produced by Toei Company and Sunrise.[107] GMA Network acquired the rights to make a live-action adaptation through Telesuccess Productions, Toei's Philippine licensee.[108]Voltes V was first broadcast in the Philippines on May 5, 1978, on GMA Network.[109][110]
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.[111]
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.[112] Noel Layon Flores served as the lead visual designer.[113]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.[114]
Production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.[114] Principal photography commenced on May 28, 2021.[112] It was halted in August 2021 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila.[115] Filming resumed on September 18, 2021[116] and concluded in August 2023.[117]
Release
The series made its television debut on GMA Network on May 8, 2023.[118] Episodes were uploaded on the GMA Network's YouTube channel.[119]
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.[120] A limited theatrical release was held at SM Cinemas the following day.[121] The 107 minute film covers footage from the first 15 episodes of the television series.[122][123]
In Japan, the theatrical cut - 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.[124]
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.[125] While the finale episode scored a 13.8% rating.[126]
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