VOLTES V English Sub & Dub

About VOLTES V

Meet VOLTES V (超電磁マシーン ボルテスV), an adventure, drama and mecha anime by Sunrise and Toei Animation (1977). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: 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.

More of the story: 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.

In an adventure series like this, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Kazuyuki Sogabe as Ippei Mine and Yukinaga Shiraishi as Kenichi Gou. It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. At 40 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Sunrise and Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how VOLTES V looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Kazuyuki Sogabe as Ippei Mine, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1977, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.