Super Electromagnetic Machine Voltes V (1977): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1977, Super Electromagnetic Machine Voltes V is an action, family and animation film directed by Tadao Nagahama, running about 25 minutes. “Lets Volt in” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Chōdenji Machine Voltes V (超電磁マシーン ボルテスＶ Chōdenji Mashīn Borutesu Faibu?, Super Electromagnetic Machine Voltes Five) more popularly known as Voltes V, is a Japanese anime television series that was first aired on TV Asahi starting June 4, 1977. It was created by Saburo Yatsude (a pseudonym referring to a committee within Toei Company) and directed by Tadao Nagahama. Voltes V is the second part of the Robot Romance Trilogy of the Super Robot genre which includes Chōdenji Robo Combattler V and Tōshō Daimos. Like Combattler V, the series was animated by Sunrise and produced by Toei Company. The series was animated by Sunrise on Toei's behalf. This super robot along with the other two aforementioned super robots first appeared the USA as a part of Mattel's Shogun Warriors line of import toys, released in the late 1970s.

Who’s in it. Super Electromagnetic Machine Voltes V stars Kazuyuki Sogabe as Ippei Mine, Miyuki Ueda as Megumi Oka, Osamu Ichikawa as Prince Heinell and Tessyo Genda as Daijiro Gou, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Super Electromagnetic Machine Voltes V has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Super Electromagnetic Machine Voltes V page.

If you liked it. Fans of Super Electromagnetic Machine Voltes V tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.