The Japanese dub edition of GMA Network’s “Voltes V Legacy: The Cinematic Experience” will bring its electrifying energy to Japan as it premieres on October 18, 2024.
The Japan-bound “Super Electromagnetic Edition” held a special screening last Sunday, September 29, attended by Mr. Teejay Del Rosario of Telesuccess Inc., Director Mark Reyes, Mr. Shintaro Valdes, GMA Network’s Senior Vice President Ms. Annette Gozon-Valdes, CEO & Chairman of Telesuccess Inc. Mr. Larry Chan, and Vice President of Telesuccess Inc. Mr. Larson Chan.
WHAT’S NEW IN THE SUPER ELECTROMAGNETIC EDITION?
According to a report by GMA News Online, the dubbed version arrives in Japanese theaters with a much improved CGI (computer-generated imagery) through a “full-length remastering process,” and comes with both re-edited and additional scenes fitting for its Japan release.
A teaser trailer was released on X (formerly Twitter) in September which featured Prince Zardoz (Martin del Rosario) and the five pilots of Voltes V ‘volting in’ to the tune of its famous theme song “Voltes V no Uta” performed by Asia’s Limitless Star, Julie Anne San Jose.
Its original Tagalog version laced with Japanese subtitles will also be available.
“Super Electromagnetic Edition” also unveiled its voice cast for nine characters on September 13 through the project’s official website:
- Steve Armstrong - Chiaki Kobayashi
- Big Bert Armstrong - Kido Hanakura
- Little Jon Armstrong - Makoto Koichi
- Mark Gorden - Yamato Kinjo
- Jamie Robinson - Megumi Nakajima
- Prince Zardoz - Junichi Suwabe
- Zuhl - Kosuke Echigoya
- Zandra - Riho Iida
- Draco - Yusaku Hiyama
WHAT IS VOLTES V LEGACY: THE CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE?
Voltes V Legacy: The Cinematic Experience (2023) is the film version of the GMA Network-produced action sci-fi series Voltes V Legacy in partnership with original maker Toei Company, Ltd and Telesuccess Productions Inc.
As per a report by Hermes Tunac of GMA News Online, the two-hour motion picture is a cut from the first three weeks of the 2023 Kapuso series, shortened and curated for the big screen.
Both the series and the film received praises for the ground-breaking animation, dynamic production design, and impeccable visual effects— all of which were Filipino-made.
The live-action remake was headlined by Kapuso Ultimate Heartthrob Miguel Tanfelix (Steve Armstrong), Ysabel Ortega (Jamie Robinson), Radson Flores (Mark Gordon), Raphael Landicho (Little Jon Armstrong), and Matt Lozano (Big Bert Armstrong).
Martin del Rosario (Prince Zardoz), Liezel Lopez (Zandra), Epy Quizon (Zuhl), and Carlo Gonzalez (Draco) also starred in the show.
The film is a Philippine live-action adaptation of the iconic animated series Voltes V, well-loved for its depiction of the familiar ‘good overcomes evil’ trope fronted by a powerful fusion of heroes to transform into one strong Voltes V battle machine!
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