Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience

• Miguel Tanfelix as Steve Armstrong{{cite web|author=Bernardino, Stephanie |title=Cast of Voltes V: Legacy unveiled |url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/02/10/cast-of-voltes-v-legacy-unveiled/ |access-date=February 10, 2021 |website=Manila Bulletin |date=July 28, 2024}}
• Ysabel Ortega as Jamie Robinson
• Radson Flores as Mark Gordon
• Raphael Landicho as Little Jon Armstrong
• Matt Lozano as Robert "Big Bert" Armstrong
• Martin del Rosario as Zardoz
• 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 Sandra
• 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 the voice of Octo-1{{cite web|title=Michael V confirms to be the voice of Octo-1 in his official Facebook page |website=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/100044282746829/posts/pfbid0274c1eCBMhh3zrPq5ZWcfTnaGaLKzHs1UXSZfxTeN1BvTgsm4UfNL3gQfmP7Cq94Kl/?mibextid=Nif5oz}}
• Dennis Trillo as Hrothgar / Ned Armstrong
• Carla Abellana as Mary Ann Armstrong{{cite web|author=Garcia, Cara Emmeline |title=Carla Abellana to play Mary Ann Armstrong on Voltes V: Legacy |date=April 6, 2022 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/827668/carla-abellana-to-play-mary-ann-armstrong-on-voltes-v-legacy/story/ |website=GMA Network |language=en}}
• 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

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Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience is based on Voltes V: Legacy, a Philippine live action adaptation of the Japanese anime series Voltes V produced by Toei Company and Sunrise.{{cite web|author=Alegre, Dianara |title=Michael V ecstatic about GMA's much-awaited Voltes V Legacy live adaptation |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/57941/look-michael-v-ecstatic-about-gmas-much-awaited-voltes-v-legacy-live-adaptation/story |access-date=January 5, 2020 |website=GMA Network |date=January 2, 2020}}{{cite web|author=Alegre, Dianara |title=Direk Mark Reyes reveals details of upcoming GMA Network show Voltes V: Legacy |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/57998/direk-mark-reyes-reveals-details-of-upcoming-gma-network-show-voltes-v-legacy/story |access-date=January 5, 2020 |website=GMA Network |date=January 3, 2020}} GMA Network acquired the rights to produce the television series through Telesuccess Productions.

The Cinematic Experience is a compilation film covering the TV series' first 15 episodes, hence it consequentially shares production history with its source material.{{cite web|title=Voltes V: Legacy stars hug, applaud each other after movie premiere |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/867525/voltes-v-legacy-stars-hug-applaud-each-other-after-movie-premiere/story/ |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=GMA Network |date=April 20, 2023 |language=en}}{{cite web|title=TVシリーズ・アニメ「超電磁マシーン ボルテスV（ファイブ）」実写リメイク版 「VOLTES V LEGACY(原題)」 |trans-title=TV series anime "Chodenji Machine Voltes V (Five)" live-action remake Voltes V Legacy (original title)|url=https://www.toei.co.jp/release/public/1231717_1140.html |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=Toei |date=April 21, 2023 |language=ja}} In January 2020, GMA Network hired Riot Inc. for the post-production of Voltes V: Legacy. Toei Company supervised the series, whom later gave an approval through a commendation letter.{{cite web|title=Director Mark Reyes' Voltes V: Legacy receives a commendation letter from Toei Company LTD |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2022/01/director-mark-reyess-voltes-v-legacy-receives-a-letter-of-approval-from-toei-company-ltd/|access-date=January 15, 2022 |website=LionhearTV |date=January 15, 2022 |language=en}}

Mark A. Reyes was hired as the director of Legacy, and has been attached for eight years, from the pitching and approval of the series.{{cite web|author=Ramos, Jansen |title=Voltes V: Legacy officially starts production |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/voltes_v_legacy/77278/voltes-v-legacy-officially-starts-production/story |access-date=June 2, 2021 |website=GMA Network |date=May 28, 2021 |language=en}} Noel Layon Flores served as the lead visual designer.{{cite web|author=Garcia, Cara Emmeline |title=Direk Mark Reyes shares a glimpse of an upcoming Voltes V: Legacy costume |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/70021/direk-mark-reyes-shares-a-glimpse-of-an-upcoming-voltes-v-legacy-costume/story |access-date=January 25, 2021 |website=GMA Network |language=en}} Suzette Doctolero was attached as the writer.{{cite web|author=Garcia, Cara Emmeline |title=In Photos: Meet the cast of Voltes V: Legacy |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/voltes_v_legacy/13616/in-photos-meet-the-cast-of-voltes-v-legacy/photo/177428/zuhl |access-date=February 19, 2021 |website=GMA Network |date=February 11, 2021 |language=en |quote=The series, directed by Mark A. Reyes and written by Suzette Doctolero, bears the potential of being the Philippines' first serious epic sci-fi TV show}} GMA Network President Annette Gozon-Valdes is credited by Reyes on the idea of producing The Cinematic Experience, the film version of the TV series.{{cite news |last1=Llemit |first1=Kathleen |title=Why 'Voltes V: Legacy' cinematic version? Director Mark Reyes explains, apologizes for glitches |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/04/20/2260376/why-voltes-v-legacy-cinematic-version-director-mark-reyes-explains-apologizes-glitches |access-date=11 October 2024 |work=The Philippine Star |date=20 April 2020}}

Production of the television series was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.{{cite web|title=Voltes V: Legacy director says Camp Big Falcon set as big as 4 basketball courts |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/789812/voltes-v-legacy-director-says-camp-big-falcon-set-as-big-as-4-basketball-courts/story/ |access-date=June 2, 2021 |website=GMA Network |date=June 1, 2021 |language=en}} Principal photography commenced on May 28, 2021. It was halted in August 2021 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/159855/lolong-voltes-v-legacy-ecq-a4118-20210801 |title=Lolong at Voltes V: Legacy, tigil-taping dahil sa ECQ |date=August 1, 2021 |website=PEP |access-date=August 2, 2021}} Filming resumed on September 18, 2021{{cite web|author=Geli, Bianca |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/voltes_v_legacy/80642/voltes-v-legacy-resumes-lock-in-taping/story |title=Voltes V: Legacy resumes lock-in taping |date=September 18, 2021 |website=GMA Network |access-date=April 21, 2024}} and concluded in August 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/879535/voltes-v-legacy-wraps-up-taping-for-extra-10-episodes/story/ |title=Voltes V: Legacy wraps up taping for extra 10 episodes |date=August 21, 2023 |access-date=August 22, 2023 |website=GMA Network |language=en}}

The Cinematic Experience adapted a rearranged version of the score from the source anime.{{cite news |title='Voltes V: Legacy' aprub na aprub kay Michael V: 'Sa simula pa lang naluha na 'ko! Hindi ako makapaniwala…' |url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/347632/voltes-v-legacy-aprub-na-aprub-kay-michael-v-sa-simula-pa-lang-naluha-na-ko-hindi-ako-makapaniwala |access-date=11 October 2024 |work=Bandera |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=24 April 2023 |language=fil}} The theme of the anime was also used for the film, with Julie Anne San Jose doing a cover of Mitsuko Horie's song.{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/867419/5-exciting-things-to-expect-from-voltes-v-legacy-the-cinematic-experience/story/ |title=5 exciting things to expect from Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience |author=Tunac, Hermes Joy |website=GMA Network |date=April 19, 2023 |access-date=April 19, 2023}}

Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience premiered in SM North EDSA, Quezon City, and SM Mall of Asia, Pasay on April 19, 2023. The source material, Voltes V: Legacy, made its television debut on GMA Network on May 8, 2023, following the premiere of The Cinematic Experience.

A prequel episode connected to the film, entitled {{Nihongo||夜明けの前|Yoake no Mae}}, was released on September 10, 2024, by Toei on its YouTube channel. This prequel explores the origins of Voltes V.{{cite news |title=実写版『ボルテスV』前日譚「夜明けの前に」配信決定！ボルテスV誕生の理由が明らかに|trans-title=Live Action Version Voltes V Prequel will be released! Features the origin of the Voltes V|url=https://www.cinematoday.jp/news/N0144884 |access-date=8 December 2024 |work=Cinema Today |date=10 September 2024 |language=ja}}

Japan released the {{Nihongo|Ultra Electromagnetic Edition|超電磁編集版|Cho Denji Henshu Ban}} of the film in theaters on October 18, 2024. This version featured Japanese audio and additional scenes not included in the Cinematic Experience release shown in the Philippines.{{Cite web |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/voltes_v_legacy/113141/voltes-v-legacy-the-cinematic-experience-to-be-released-in-japan-in-october/story |title='Voltes V: Legacy - The Cinematic Experience' to be released in Japan in October |date=June 5, 2024|access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=GMA Network |last=Cruz |first=Hazel Jane}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/894512/japanese-film-festival-2024-voltes-v-legacy-the-cinematic-experience-returns-to-the-big-screen/story/|title=Japanese Film Festival 2024: 'Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience' returns to the big screen|author=GMA Integrated News|date=January 17, 2024|access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=GMA News Online}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/909007/voltes-v-legacy-the-cinematic-experience-is-heading-to-japan/story/|title='Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience' is heading to Japan!|author=GMA Integrated News|date=June 4, 2024|access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=GMA News Online}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/voltes_v_legacy/113312/for-editing-director-mark-reyes-excited-for-the-japanese-screening-of-voltes-v-legacy-the-cinematic-experience/story |title=Director Mark Reyes excited for the Japanese screening of 'Voltes V: Legacy - The Cinematic Experience' |date=June 11, 2024|access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=GMA Network |last=Ruiz |first=Marah}}

A positive review in The Philippine Star stated, "Although multilingual in dialogues, the movie mostly showcases a more poetic form of Filipino, occasionally injected with gay lingo and modern-day pop culture terms like “fake news,” which help bring the “Voltes V” brand from the ‘70s to today’s Gen-Zs."{{Cite web |last=Afinidad-Bernardo |first=Deni Rose M. |title='Voltes V: Legacy' review: Finally, a Filipino movie that could rival Marvel, DC |url=https://www.philstar.com/movies/2023/04/20/2260360/voltes-v-legacy-review-finally-filipino-movie-could-rival-marvel-dc |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=Philstar.com}} A review on PEP, also positive, admitted, "It is easy to get lost in its superb visual effects, albeit there are a few hard-to-miss details that demonstrates the limitations of CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery).  One example is the cartoonish appearance of the Voltes V members while alighting from the launch conveyors."{{Cite web |title=Voltes V: Legacy–The Cinematic Experience lives up to hype as visual feast! |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/172863/voltes-v-legacy-the-cinematic-experience-review-a717-20230422?s=fjda47timjo28plrksh5mk98a9}} Another review, in PhilStar Life, found the film was a "good preview" of the series but presented some flaws in is conception.{{Cite web |title=REVIEW: 'Voltes V: Legacy' is a technical triumph of Filipino-made VFX |url=https://philstarlife.com/geeky/313343-review-voltes-v-legacy?page=3#google_vignette |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=Philstar Life}}

In 2024, The Mindanao Times announced that the film would be the first "Tagalog film to be featured in the Japan Film Festival."{{Cite web |last=Tanudtanud |first=Gio J. |date=2024-02-10 |title=Japanese film fest returns to SM City |url=https://mindanaotimes.com.ph/japanese-film-fest-returns-to-sm-city/ |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=Mindanao Times |language=en-US}}

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