A N I M E / O T A K U : PART 6

Chou Denji Machine Voltes V

Synonyms:

Cho Denji Machine Voltes V

Super Electromagnetic Machine Voltes V

Super Electron Machine Voltes V

Ultra Electromagnetic Machine Voltes V

Vultus V

Voltes 5

Type:

TV

Aired:

June 4, 1977 to March 25, 1978

Source:

Original

Genres:

Action, Adventure, Mecha, Drama, Sci-Fi, Shounen

Synopsis:

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. 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. With the help of the rebels based on Earth and on the aliens' homeworld, the Voltes Team has another mission, remove the tyrant Zu Zanbajil and liberate the people of Boazan.

Characters and Voice Actors:

- Main:

Hiyoshi "Little John Armstrong" Gou

Hiyoshi Gou is a genius in inventing automatons. He has been interested in learning mechanics, robotics, and electromagnetism since a very young age. He was considered a genius by many university professors. He even created a funny little octopus-robot called Tako-chan ("Octo-One" in the dubbed version). But to his big brothers, Kenichi and Daijirou, Hiyoshi will always be a little brother, a child who never felt the warmth and love of a real father. He also excels in swimming and diving. Because of his exceptional talents, Hiyoshi was asked to join the Voltes V Team as a technical handyman, specifically for repairs during field operations. His uniform was light green. Voiced by Noriko Ohara in the original Voltes V series. Volt Frigate (Legs) is Hiyoshi's vehicle.

- Ohara, Noriko (Japanese)

- Cadueri, Monica (Italian)

Daijirou "Big Bert Armstrong" Gou

Daijirou Gou is the defense tactician, was once a playful child. But Daijirou's outlook in life suddenly changed when his father disappeared. Alarmed by this change in his personality, Mrs. Gou sent him to live in the country where a martial arts master taught him different fighting styles and forms of meditation. Upon rejoining his brothers, Daijirou was already a master of different hand-to-hand fighting styles. The naginata (fighting staff) became his favorite weapon. Together with Kenichi and Hiyoshi, Daijirou started training as a member of the Voltes V Team. Unlike in the group portrait above his uniform was dark green, not brown. Voiced by Tesshou Genda in the original Voltes V. He pilots the Volt Panzer (Body Chest).

- Genda, Tessyo (Japanese)

- Cosolo, Carlo (Italian)

- Pescucci, Gastone (Italian)