Chodenji Robo Com-Battler V, also known as Com-Battler V , celebrates 50 years since its debut in 2026, and kicked off what is known as the "Robot Romance Trilogy," with Voltes V and Fighting General Daimos . Big celebrations are underway for the anniversary, starting with a celebratory video featuring some long-overdue upgrades for the mecha! Check out the video, featuring clips from the classic series followed by a newly-animated fight between Com-Battler V and Black Com-Battler, a new foe inspired by a limited-edition Soul of Chogokin release from 2000. Fortunately, our heroes have a secret up their sleeves: a sixth battle machine, allowing their mech to become Com-Battler V6! Com-Battler V Anime 50th Anniversary Video Bandai's Soul of Chogokin line will release a new Com-Battler V6 in February 2027, standing approximately 260mm tall when fully combined. The figure will come with all six battle machines, including the newly-introduced Battle Armor, and classic weapons, including the Chodenji Yo-Yo. Reservations for the new figure will open on August 3, and is priced at 55,000 yen. Com-Battler V6 Soul of Chogokin figure And if you're coveting that Black Com-Battler, fear not: a new release of that figure is around the corner, too! The bot will be available as part of Bandai's Shokugan Modeling Project , which is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary.