Combattler V English Sub & Dub

About Combattler V

Combattler V (超電磁ロボ コン・バトラーV) arrives as an adventure anime by Sunrise and Toei Animation (1976), and the premise is easy to summarize. What the story covers: The first of Tadao Nagahama's Romance Super Robot Trilogy. (#2: Chou Denji Machine Voltes V, #3: Toushou Daimos) Thousands of years ago. One group, lead by the scientist Oreana, landed on Earth, but was delayed from their task.

Along the way, in the early 21st century, Oreana's group reawakens and begins their plan to conquer the Earth. The only effective defense against the Campbellians' giant biomechanical slave beasts is the super-electromagnetic robot, Combattler V and its pilots.

As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Chizuru Nanbara (Miyuki Ueda) and Hyouma Aoi (Yuuji Mitsuya) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. With 54 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Sunrise and Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Combattler V looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 6.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Miyuki Ueda as Chizuru Nanbara, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1976, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.