History Awesome / VoltesV

* There was that one time when Voltes V actually took on a Boazan Skyrook (the horned skull mothership) by itself. The Voltes Team almost destroyed the mothership too even after it brought out their father Kentaro Go as a [[HumanShield hostage]][[note]](they fought on, thinking Kentaro was another android or RedHerring)[[/note]]. It took Kentaro's [[ManlyTears proud tears]][[note]](he was proud of their willingness to sacrifice him to destroy the Boazan invaders)[[/note]] for the Voltes Team to finally hesitate in their assault. This climactic scene is regularly referenced in many a ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' entry featuring ''Voltes V'' and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRzE6_5Husc Skyrook]].

* ''Voltes V'' is also popular in UsefulNotes/{{Indonesia}}, especially among Generation X people. It was distributed by using [[UsefulNotes/{{VCR}} Betamax]] [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes tapes]] in the '80s, and it also spawned many [[TheMerch unofficial merchandise]] and [[FanWorks fan creations]].

* There was that one time when Voltes V actually took on a Boazan Skyrook (the horned skull mothership) by itself. The Voltes Team almost destroyed the mothership too even after it brought out their father Kentaro Go as a [[HumanShield hostage]] (they fought on, thinking Kentaro was another android or RedHerring). It took Kentaro's [[ManlyTears proud tears]] (he was proud of their willingness to sacrifice him to destroy the Boazan invaders) for the Voltes Team to hesitate in their assault. This [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRzE6_5Husc climactic scene]] is regularly referenced in many a ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' entry featuring ''Voltes V'' and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8Xpvvpo4vg Skyrook]].

** Due to ''Voltes V's'' popularity, other SuperRobot shows that came alongside and after it also did well in the Philippines. For example, there's ''Anime/MazingerZ'' and ''Anime/{{Daimos}}'', taking its StarCrossedLovers ("RICHAAARD!!!!" "ERIKAAAA!!!!") premise in consideration. However, other shows like ''Anime/UFORoboGrendizer'' and ''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechander_Robo Mechander Robo]]'' ended up falling through the cracks and becoming forgotten anime in the country.

** Due to ''Voltes V's'' popularity, other SuperRobot shows that came alongside and after it also did well in the Philippines. For example, there's ''Anime/MazingerZ'' and ''Anime/{{Daimos}}'', taking its StarCrossedLovers ("RICHAAARD!!!!" "ERIKAAAA!!!!") premise in consideration. However, other shows like ''Anime/UFORoboGrendizer'' and ''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechander_Robo Mechander Robo]]'' ended up falling through the cracks and becoming forgotten anime.

** ''Voltes V'' is notable among HumongousMecha and CombiningMecha fans as ''UsefulNotes/TheFrenchRevolution'' ''[[JustForFun/RecycledInSpace IN SPACE!]]'' or ''Manga/TheRoseOfVersailles'' ''[[JustForFun/RecycledInSpace WITH COMBINING MECHA!]]''. However, in its native Japan, it's been [[NeverAcceptedInHisHometown largely]] [[DeaderThanDisco forgotten]] in favor of the media juggernaut that is ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}''. In contrast, it has become an adopted [[IconOfRebellion cultural icon]] in [[GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff the Philippines]].[[note]]This is partly due to the aforementioned fact that it was banned during the reign of the hated Ferdinand Marcos, allegedly due to the fact that the show's BigBad reminded the dictator too much of himself. Both Ferdinand's son Bongbong and one of the Filipino dub actors have claimed that it was actually [[ThinkOfTheChildren parents' groups]] or a [[MoralGuardians Catholic women's group]] that pressured Ferdinand to ban the show.[[/note]]

** ''Voltes V'' is notable among HumongousMecha and CombiningMecha fans as ''UsefulNotes/TheFrenchRevolution'' ''[[JustForFun/RecycledInSpace IN SPACE!]]'' or ''Manga/TheRoseOfVersailles'' ''[[JustForFun/RecycledInSpace WITH COMBINING MECHA!]]''. However, in its native Japan, it's been [[NeverAcceptedInHisHometown largely]] [[DeaderThanDisco forgotten]] in favor of the media juggernaut that is ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}''. In contrast, it has become an adopted [[IconOfRebellion cultural icon]] in [[GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff the Philippines]].[[note]]This is partly due to the fact that it was banned during the reign of the hated Ferdinand Marcos, allegedly due to the fact that the show's BigBad reminded the dictator too much of himself. Both Ferdinand's son Bongbong and one of the Filipino dub actors have claimed that it was actually [[ThinkOfTheChildren parents' groups]] or a [[MoralGuardians Catholic women's group]] that pressured Ferdinand to ban the show.[[/note]]

* In RealLife, ''Voltes V'' became incredibly popular in the UsefulNotes/{{Philippines}}, when the dictator [[UsefulNotes/FerdinandMarcos Ferdinand Marcos Sr.]] banned the show mid-season, saying that it had a [[TheNewRockAndRoll "subversive message"]] that taught children to rebel against the established order. The message of the show quickly struck with the [[PopularityPolynomial hearts of the youth]] who loved the show, and increasing corruption within the régime led to his overthrow in 1986, making his words a SelfFulfillingProphecy.

* ''Voltes V'' is also popular in UsefulNotes/{{Indonesia}}, especially among Generation X people. It was distributed by using [[UsefulNotes/{{VCR}} Betamax]] tapes in the '80s, and it also spawned many unofficial merchandise and fan creations.

* In RealLife, it became incredibly popular in the UsefulNotes/{{Philippines}}, when the dictator [[UsefulNotes/FerdinandMarcos Ferdinand Marcos Sr.]] banned ''Voltes V'' mid-season, saying that it had a [[TheNewRockAndRoll "subversive message"]] that taught children to rebel against the established order. The message of the show quickly struck with the [[PopularityPolynomial hearts of the youth]] who loved the show, and increasing corruption within the régime led to his overthrow in 1986, making his words a SelfFulfillingProphecy.

* While Professor Mitsuyo Go's sacrifice in episode two could count for both awesome and [[TearJerker sadness]], [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown the rampage beating]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtuFIILIkSs the Voltes Team gives Beast Fighter Baizanga makes you want to cheer]] as [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge Ken'ichi, Daijiro, Hiyoshi, Ippei, and Megumi avenge the matriarch of Go family]], blood or otherwise.

* In RealLife, it became incredibly popular in the UsefulNotes/{{Philippines}}, when the dictator [[UsefulNotes/FerdinandMarcos Ferdinand Marcos Sr.]] banned ''Anime/VoltesV'' mid-season, saying that it had a [[TheNewRockAndRoll "subversive message"]] that taught children to rebel against the established order. The message of the show quickly struck with the [[PopularityPolynomial hearts of the youth]] who loved the show, and increasing corruption within the régime led to his overthrow in 1986, making his words a SelfFulfillingProphecy.

** ''Voltes V'' is notable among HumongousMecha and CombiningMecha fans as ''UsefulNotes/TheFrenchRevolution'' ''[[JustForFun/RecycledInSpace IN SPACE!]]'' or ''Manga/TheRoseOfVersailles'' ''[[JustForFun/RecycledInSpace WITH COMBINING MECHA!]]''. However, in its native Japan, it's been [[NeverAcceptedInHisHometown largely]] [[DeaderThanDisco forgotten]] in favor of the media juggernaut that is ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}''. In contrast, it has become an adopted [[cultural icon]] in [[GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff the Philippines]].[[note]]This is partly due to the fact that it was banned during the reign of the hated Ferdinand Marcos, allegedly due to the fact that the show's BigBad reminded the dictator too much of himself. Both Ferdinand's son Bongbong and one of the Filipino dub actors have claimed that it was actually [[ThinkOfTheChildren parents' groups]] or a [[MoralGuardians Catholic women's group]] that pressured Ferdinand to ban the show.[[/note]]

* In RealLife, it became incredibly popular in the Philippines, when the dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr banned ''Anime/VoltesV'' mid-season, saying that it had a [[TheNewRockAndRoll "subversive message"]] that taught children to rebel against the established order. The message of the show quickly struck with the hearts of the youth who loved the show, and increasing corruption within the régime led to his overthrow in 1986, making his words a SelfFulfillingProphecy.
** ''Voltes V'' is notable among HumongousMecha and CombiningMecha fans as ''UsefulNotes/TheFrenchRevolution'' ''[[JustForFun/RecycledInSpace IN SPACE!]]'' or ''Manga/TheRoseOfVersailles'' ''[[JustForFun/RecycledInSpace WITH COMBINING MECHA!]]''. However, in its native Japan, it's been [[NeverAcceptedInHisHometown largely forgotten]] in favor of the media juggernaut that is ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}''. However, in contrast, it has become an adopted cultural icon in [[GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff the Philippines]].[[note]]This is partly due to the fact that it was banned during the reign of the hated Ferdinand Marcos, allegedly due to the fact that the show's BigBad reminded the dictator too much of himself. Both Ferdinand's son Bongbong and one of the Filipino dub actors have claimed that it was actually [[ThinkOfTheChildren parents' groups]] or a [[MoralGuardians Catholic women's group]] that pressured Ferdinand to ban the show.[[/note]]

* In RealLife, it became incredibly popular in the Philippines, when the dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr banned ''Anime/VoltesV'' mid-season, saying that it had a "subversive message" that taught children to rebel against the established order. The message of the show quickly struck with the hearts of the youth who loved the show, and increasing corruption within the régime led to his overthrow in 1986, making his words a SelfFulfillingProphecy.
** ''Voltes V'' is notable among HumongousMecha and CombiningMecha fans as ''UsefulNotes/TheFrenchRevolution'' ''[[JustForFun/RecycledInSpace IN SPACE!]]'' or ''Manga/TheRoseOfVersailles'' ''[[JustForFun/RecycledInSpace WITH COMBINING MECHA!]]''. However, in its native Japan, it's been [[NeverAcceptedInHisHometown largely forgotten]] in favor of the media juggernaut that is ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}''. However, in contrast, it has become an adopted cultural icon in [[GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff the Philippines]].[[note]]This is partly due to the fact that it was banned during the reign of the hated Ferdinand Marcos, allegedly due to the fact that the show's BigBad reminded the dictator too much of himself. Both Ferdinand's son Bongbong and one of the Filipino dub actors have claimed that it was actually parent's groups (or a Catholic women's group) that pressured Ferdinand to ban the show.[[/note]]

** ''Voltes V'' is notable among HumongousMecha and CombiningMecha fans as ''UsefulNotes/TheFrenchRevolution'' ''[[JustForFun/RecycledInSpace IN SPACE!]]'' or ''Manga/TheRoseOfVersailles'' ''[[JustForFun/RecycledInSpace WITH COMBINING MECHA!]]''. However, in its native Japan, it's been largely forgotten compared to the media juggernaut that is ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}''. However, in contrast, it has become an adopted cultural icon in [[GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff the Philippines]].[[note]]This is partly due to the fact that it was banned during the reign of the hated Ferdinand Marcos, allegedly due to the fact that the show's BigBad reminded the dictator too much of himself. Both Ferdinand's son Bongbong and one of the Filipino dub actors have claimed that it was actually parent's groups (or a Catholic women's group) that pressured Ferdinand to ban the show.[[/note]]

* ''Voltes V'' is also popular in UsefulNotes/Indonesia, especially among Generation X people. It was distributed by using [[UsefulNotes/{{VCR}} Betamax]] tapes in the '80s, and it also spawned many unofficial merchandise and fan creations.

* ''Voltes V'' is also popular in Indonesia, especially among Generation X people. It was distributed by using [[UsefulNotes/{{VCR}} Betamax]] tapes in the '80s, and it also spawned many unofficial merchandise and fan creations.

* ''Voltes V'' is also popular in Indonesia, especially among Generation X people. It was distributed by using Betamax tapes in the '80s, and it also spawned many unofficial merchandise and fan creations.

** Due to ''Voltes V's'' popularity, other SuperRobot shows that came alongside and after it also did well in the Philippines. For example, there's ''Anime/MazingerZ'' and ''Anime/{{Daimos}}'', taking its StarCrossedLovers ("RICHAAARD!!!!" "ERIKAAAA!!!!") premise in consideration. However, other shows like ''Anime/UFORoboGrendizer'' and ''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechander_Robo Mechander Robo]]'' ended up falling into the cracks and becoming forgotten anime.

** Due to ''Voltes V's'' popularity, other SuperRobot shows that came alongside and after it also did well in the Philippines. For example, there's ''Anime/MazingerZ'' and ''Anime/{{Daimos}}'', taking its StarCrossedLovers ("RICHAAARD!!!!" "ERIKAAAA!!!!") premise in consideration.
* It is also popular in Indonesia, especially among Generation X people. It was distributed by using Betamax tapes in the '80s, and it also spawned many unofficial merchandise and fan creations.

* In RealLife, it became incredibly popular in the Philippines, when the dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr banned ''Anime/VoltesV'' mid-season, saying that it had a "subversive message" that taught children to rebel against the established order. The message of the show quickly struck with the hearts of the youth who loved the show, and increasing corruption within the régime led to his overthrow in 1986, making his words a SelfFulfillingProphecy.

* In RealLife, it became incredibly popular in the Philippines, when the dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr banned Anime/VoltesV mid-season., saying that it had a "subversive message" that taught children to rebel against the established order. The message of the show quickly struck with the hearts of the youth who loved the show, and increasing corruption within the régime led to his overthrow in 1986, making his words a SelfFulfillingProphecy.

* Ken'ichi learning the Butterfly Return... a BareHandedBladeBlock... by training to do it using an arguably more difficult task of blocking an [[ParryingBullets incoming bullet]] with two stones. This somehow works and when Ken'ichi pilots Voltes V once more, he applies his knowledge in blocking the blade of the beast fighter barehanded with their giant robot.

* Ken'ichi learning the Butterfly Return... a BareHandedBladeBlock... by training to do it using an arguably more difficult task of blocking an [[ParryingBullets incoming bullet]] with two stones. This somehow works and when Ken'ichi pilots Voltes V once more, he applies his knowledge in blocking the blade of the beast fighter barehanded.

* While Professor Mitsuyo Go's sacrifice in episode two could count for both awesome and [[TearJerker sadness]], [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown the rampage beating]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtuFIILIkSs the Voltes Team gives Beast Fighter Baizanga makes you want to cheer]] as [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge Ken'ichi, Daijiro, Hiyoshi, Ippei, and Megumi avenge their mother]], blood or otherwise.

* While Professor Mitsuyo Go's sacrifice in episode two could count for both awesome and [[TearJerker sadness]], [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown the rampage beating]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtuFIILIkSs the Voltes Team gives Beast Fighter Baizanga makes you want to cheer]] as [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge Ken'ichi, Daijiro, Hiyoshi, Ippei, and Megumi avenge their mother]], blood or otherwise.

* While Professor Mitsuyo Go's sacrifice in episode two could count for both awesome and sadness, [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtuFIILIkSs the rampage beating the Voltes Team gives Beast Fighter Baizanga makes you want to cheer as Ken'ichi, Daijiro, Hiyoshi, Ippei, and Megumi avenge their mother, blood or otherwise.]]