Introduction
From out of nowhere, a mysterious alien race known as the Boazan Forces has invaded the Earth. A group of individuals specially trained to handle this kind of situation has been unleashed. Kenichi, Ippei, Daijirou, Hiyoshi & Megumi are the pilots of the Choudenji Machine Voltes V (5), Earth's defense against the Boazan and their terrible Beast Warriors. The plot thickens as the Go Brothers discover their true heritage and the truth behind their father's disappearance. Conflicts and mixed emotions hinder the Go Brothers at times but due to their unwavering desire to find their dad, they must go to the place where it all started. With the help of the rebels based on Earth and on the aliens' homeworld, the Voltes Team has another mission, remove the tyrant Zu Zanbajil and liberate the people of Boazan.
(Source: ANN)
Audience reviews
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kuriikata
The first ever anime that i’ve ever watched. The first time i heard of the japanese language. The first time i’ve watch a sub with an english subtitle. 10/10 not just for the nostalgia, but this is the first time that i’ve ever watched an anime, specifically a mech anime.
it has many flaws and room to fill because at that time the technology i assume this was the top.
this anime is simple, rough and boring in today’s standard. but at the time or when i first saw it, my first ever anime or when it was airing i’m sure this a masterpiece.
a relative has a vcd of all the episodes of voltes, borrowed it and never returned it lol.
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An entry in the "super robot" genre of mecha anime, Voltes V focuses on five talented youths specially trained to pilot five combat vehicles that form the mecha Voltes V in order to combat the alien Boazan Empire who plan to take over Earth. Each episode of the series features the pilots of Voltes V taking on a different Beast Warrior created by the Boazans in "monster of the day" formatted plots to attempt destroying Voltes. Throughout the conflict, the three Go brothers who pilot parts of Voltes V try to locate the whereabouts of their missing father, Kentaro, responsible for creating the mecha.
Before I dabble into my thoughts on Voltes V, I do have to comment on a certain aspect of the show's appeal in that this series is apparently quite popular in the Philippines, strong enough wher…
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Make way!!!! Childhood anime coming through... I am a fan of mecha when I was a kid. I collect robot toys, videos with robots in it and I draw robots. This is the cause of all this. MY FIRST ANIME!!!! To all staffs who created this, thumbs up from the Philippines!!! My father watches this so I tried to watch and it was awesome. Amazing story, characters and battle scenes.
One of the best mecha anime genre of all time. Everything is great. The plot is somewhat repetitive but it is still enjoyable and watchable. The opening song is catchy even the background music. The background music is the highlight of the anime.
Love the memories of this. I even watch it during weekdays in TV when it was aired. And it was still amazing. By the way, my rating is based on my memories the first time I've…
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I watched this anime after it was recommended to me in a Transformers fan group. Although very old, it is pleasant to watch. The story of a combiner robot may feel cliche now, but it was probably fresh in the 70s and Voltes V is one very cool mecha with great weapons. However my favorite character was the antagonist, Prince Heinel - I wouldn't say villain, for he is not one, not for me, at least.
This anime also reminded me of some childhood favorites such as "Voltron" and "Saber Rider", which was a pleasant feeling, as it reminded me of better, carefree times.
Final rating: 9.0 out of 10.
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Voltes V is the second of Tadao Nagahama's "Romance Trilogy" mecha anime, coming between Combattler and Daimos. Like Combattler, the story focuses on a team of five pilots fighting against an invasion of Earth, and they're powered by extreme science and the power of friendship. Every week, the villainous Prince Heinel and his lackeys roll out a new monster for the team to fight, and with sheer determination and willpower, our heroes are able to carry the day.
So from the sound of it... just another 70s toy commercial.
What makes Voltes interesting, though, is that this isn't just a simple battle against an alien empire. There are strong undertones of racism and revolution that guide the action of the show. Most of the exposition doesn't arrive until the final third of the series, but whe…
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Voltes V has almost everything you could want in an anime. Cool mecha battles, sword fighting, outer space travel, likable characters, an engaging story and plenty of drama. I'm pretty new to super robot anime and I did not expect that the genre would have something this good to offer.
If you ask me, the best thing about this series is Prince Heinel and the story surrounding him. I can't say too much without spoiling the whole thing, but he's one of those villains that you can respect and even like. If you've seen a lot of anime, the "sympathetic villain" thing might seem a little cliche, but keep in mind that this was 30 years ago. Prince Heinel was one of the earlier examples of this kind of character.
Despite having a quick temper, he is loyal and forgiving to those who are loyal to…
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this anime is probably the first anime i ever saw..since i was a kid in the philippines LMAO:) it brings back so many memories.. i think i was like 6 or 7 years old..well now im 14 yrs old. The art i gave an 8 cuz..well..ya'll noe its old but its a classic for me:) but over all the story is great...i was addicted to the theme song back den..(i think im still into it)..everytime the show starts i sing along whaaAA wEEE....I GIVE this anime a 10/10;]
Read at the sourceZeroSumJ1
I was a little kid in the Philippines when this anime aired on television, so it definitely has a nostalgic appeal that gives it an unfair advantage when I compare it to other giant-mecha anime. I rewatched this series in Japanese with English subs, and I saw it in a whole new light. I think this anime is the quintessential giant robot anime.
I really have nothing bad to say about it. Other than... with old-school robot anime like this, you either get it... or you don't. OR you're Filipino and you love this anime because you used to sing the opening theme song with your family whenever it was on.
The English dub (done by Filipinos with limited English skills) was pretty terrible. I don't think anyone would appreciate it unless you were there to experience it back in the day. So if you'r…
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