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Mitsuyo Go, named Mary Ann Armstrong in the Philippine live-action adaptation *Voltes V: Legacy*, specialized in mechanical science. She encountered La Gour, a Boazanian refugee who crash-landed on Earth, and aided his recovery. They developed a romantic relationship and married. La Gour assimilated into human society as Kentaro Go (Ned Armstrong in the adaptation), and they had three sons: Kenichi (Steve), Daijiro (Big Bert), and Hiyoshi (Little Jon). Kentaro revealed his origins and warned of an impending Boazanian invasion, but few authorities believed him. Mitsuyo collaborated with him, Professor Hamaguchi (Richard Smith), and General Oka (Oscar Robinson) to develop the giant robot Voltes V for Earth's defense. She also supported establishing Camp Big Falcon, a hidden base for the robot and its pilots.
Years later, Kentaro returned to Boazania to prevent the invasion, instructing Mitsuyo to assume mission failure if he did not return within two months. After his prolonged absence, she accepted his presumed death. She prepared her children and recruits—including Ippei Mine (Mark Gordon) and Megumi Oka (Jamie Robinson)—to pilot Voltes V, emphasizing combat readiness and teamwork. In *Legacy*, she objected to her youngest son Jon's participation due to his age. Despite this, Jon piloted the Volt Frigate during the invasion when other candidates were unavailable.
During the Boazanian invasion, Mitsuyo coordinated missions from Camp Big Falcon. In both the anime and live-action, she sustained injuries during a base attack: in the anime, debris struck her while visiting Kentaro's grave; in *Legacy*, the assault caused her injury. Hospitalized, she witnessed Voltes V trapped by chains from the Beast Fighter Baizanga (Vaizanger in *Legacy*). Ignoring her critical condition and orders, she commandeered a jet. In the anime, she fired missiles at Baizanga's chains before crashing into its head. In *Legacy*, she targeted its shoulder but was hit by an energy beam, deliberately crashing into its mouth to destroy it. Her final words in the anime were calls to her sons. This sacrifice freed Voltes V but caused her death.
Her death profoundly impacted the Voltes Team, especially her sons. Kenichi, overwhelmed by rage, violently defeated Baizanga afterward. Her loss became a recurring motivator for his vengeance against the Boazanian Empire, notably during confrontations with Prince Heinel (Zardoz), later revealed as her stepson. In *Legacy*, this intensified Steve's resolve to kill Zardoz, contrasting with the anime Kenichi's more merciful approach. Her legacy influenced her children: Kenichi inherited her selflessness and justice-driven resolve; Hiyoshi shared her scientific aptitude; Daijiro reflected her physical resilience and dedication to family.
Adaptational differences include her nationality (Japanese in the anime, Filipino in *Legacy*) and Ned Armstrong being named after her late father. Her escape and attack on Baizanga also vary: the anime features swift, solitary action, while *Legacy* includes mid-flight communication with colleagues. Aftermath scenes differ, with the anime focusing on the brothers mourning inside Voltes V and *Legacy* depicting them at a seaside memorial.
Years later, Kentaro returned to Boazania to prevent the invasion, instructing Mitsuyo to assume mission failure if he did not return within two months. After his prolonged absence, she accepted his presumed death. She prepared her children and recruits—including Ippei Mine (Mark Gordon) and Megumi Oka (Jamie Robinson)—to pilot Voltes V, emphasizing combat readiness and teamwork. In *Legacy*, she objected to her youngest son Jon's participation due to his age. Despite this, Jon piloted the Volt Frigate during the invasion when other candidates were unavailable.
During the Boazanian invasion, Mitsuyo coordinated missions from Camp Big Falcon. In both the anime and live-action, she sustained injuries during a base attack: in the anime, debris struck her while visiting Kentaro's grave; in *Legacy*, the assault caused her injury. Hospitalized, she witnessed Voltes V trapped by chains from the Beast Fighter Baizanga (Vaizanger in *Legacy*). Ignoring her critical condition and orders, she commandeered a jet. In the anime, she fired missiles at Baizanga's chains before crashing into its head. In *Legacy*, she targeted its shoulder but was hit by an energy beam, deliberately crashing into its mouth to destroy it. Her final words in the anime were calls to her sons. This sacrifice freed Voltes V but caused her death.
Her death profoundly impacted the Voltes Team, especially her sons. Kenichi, overwhelmed by rage, violently defeated Baizanga afterward. Her loss became a recurring motivator for his vengeance against the Boazanian Empire, notably during confrontations with Prince Heinel (Zardoz), later revealed as her stepson. In *Legacy*, this intensified Steve's resolve to kill Zardoz, contrasting with the anime Kenichi's more merciful approach. Her legacy influenced her children: Kenichi inherited her selflessness and justice-driven resolve; Hiyoshi shared her scientific aptitude; Daijiro reflected her physical resilience and dedication to family.
Adaptational differences include her nationality (Japanese in the anime, Filipino in *Legacy*) and Ned Armstrong being named after her late father. Her escape and attack on Baizanga also vary: the anime features swift, solitary action, while *Legacy* includes mid-flight communication with colleagues. Aftermath scenes differ, with the anime focusing on the brothers mourning inside Voltes V and *Legacy* depicting them at a seaside memorial.