06/04/1977 - 03/25/1978 Finished
Chou Denji Machine Voltes V (超電磁マシーン ボルテスV)
Also known as: Voltes V
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. (Source: ANN)
40
Total episodes
40
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 40 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Chou Denji Machine Voltes V has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Chou Denji Machine Voltes V doesn't have a single filler episode: all 40 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 40 episodes of Chou Denji Machine Voltes V aired in 1977–1978 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Chou Denji Machine Voltes V is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 40 without detours. If you came looking for which Chou Denji Machine Voltes V episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
40 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Invaders from Space06/04/1977 | 06/04/1977 | Canon |
| 2 | The March to Struggle06/11/1977 | 06/11/1977 | Canon |
| 3 | The Tactic Revealed by the Grave06/18/1977 | 06/18/1977 | Canon |
| 4 | The Terrible Shadow Blade06/25/1977 | 06/25/1977 | Canon |
| 5 | Danger on the Battleship Mikasa07/02/1977 | 07/02/1977 | Canon |
| 6 | Whinny! Beloved Horse Eiffel07/09/1977 | 07/09/1977 | Canon |
| 7 | New Squad Member Takko07/16/1977 | 07/16/1977 | Canon |
| 8 | Intrigues in the Underground Castle07/23/1977 | 07/23/1977 | Canon |
| 9 | The Disaster Foreseen in a Dream07/30/1977 | 07/30/1977 | Canon |
| 10 | Voltes Cannot Combine!08/06/1977 | 08/06/1977 | Canon |
| 11 | Voltes V Reborn!08/13/1977 | 08/13/1977 | Canon |
| 12 | Voltes, from the Jaws of Death08/20/1977 | 08/20/1977 | Canon |
| 13 | The Scheming Father Targets Earth08/27/1977 | 08/27/1977 | Canon |
| 14 | The Father-Child Trap09/03/1977 | 09/03/1977 | Canon |
| 15 | A Present from the Emperor09/10/1977 | 09/10/1977 | Canon |
| 16 | Falcon on the Brink of Destruction09/17/1977 | 09/17/1977 | Canon |
| 17 | Abandon Love and Tears!!09/24/1977 | 09/24/1977 | Canon |
| 18 | Father! Earth is Near!!10/01/1977 | 10/01/1977 | Canon |
| 19 | Cry at Your Father's Chest!!10/08/1977 | 10/08/1977 | Canon |
| 20 | The Mystery of the Blood Numbers10/15/1977 | 10/15/1977 | Canon |
| 21 | The Fake Secret Base10/22/1977 | 10/22/1977 | Canon |
| 22 | The Traitor's Plot10/29/1977 | 10/29/1977 | Canon |
| 23 | Puppy, Walk Towards the Future!11/05/1977 | 11/05/1977 | Canon |
| 24 | The New Enemy General's Challenge11/12/1977 | 11/12/1977 | Canon |
| 25 | Self-Destruct!! The Super Electromagnetic Ball11/19/1977 | 11/19/1977 | Canon |
| 26 | Combine with the Mysterious Craft11/26/1977 | 11/26/1977 | Canon |
| 27 | The Truth Behind the Hawk Machine12/03/1977 | 12/03/1977 | Canon |
| 28 | The Father Kentaro Goh's Secret12/10/1977 | 12/10/1977 | Canon |
| 29 | The Hero of Boazan12/17/1977 | 12/17/1977 | Canon |
| 30 | A Duel with Earth on the Line12/24/1977 | 12/24/1977 | Canon |
| 31 | Commander Oka Dies in the Sky!!12/31/1977 | 12/31/1977 | Canon |
| 32 | The Pursuit in the Jungle01/07/1978 | 01/07/1978 | Canon |
| 33 | The Terrible Bacteria Attack01/14/1978 | 01/14/1978 | Canon |
| 34 | The Flame of Hatred Invites Danger01/28/1978 | 01/28/1978 | Canon |
| 35 | Requiem for a Soldier from the Stars02/04/1977 | 02/04/1977 | Canon |
| 36 | Attack the Underground Castle!!02/18/1978 | 02/18/1978 | Canon |
| 37 | Farewell, Enemy Commander Heinel02/25/1978 | 02/25/1978 | Canon |
| 38 | Take Off into the Universe!!03/11/1978 | 03/11/1978 | Canon |
| 39 | The Great Battle of Boazan03/18/1978 | 03/18/1978 | Canon |
| 40 | The Evil Tower Crumbles!!03/25/1978 | 03/25/1978 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Chou Denji Machine Voltes V have?
Chou Denji Machine Voltes V has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Chou Denji Machine Voltes V have?
In total, Chou Denji Machine Voltes V has 40 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Chou Denji Machine Voltes V?
It is recommended to watch Chou Denji Machine Voltes V in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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Is Chou Denji Machine Voltes V a complete anime?
Yes, Chou Denji Machine Voltes V is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Chou Denji Machine Voltes V have?
No, Chou Denji Machine Voltes V does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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