Uchuu Keiji Gavan
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is the first of the Metal Hero Series. It aired on TV Asahi
from 5 March 1982 through February 25, 1983.
For distribution purposes, Toei
refers to this television series as Space Cop Gabin.
Gavan is helped by Mimi, the daughter of Commander Qom, and is given information by Qom, assisted by Marin on his home planet. Gavan goes to Earth to defend it against Don Horror and his devilish schemes. He settles on Earth incognito, using his actual human name, Retsu Ichijouji; he takes a job at the Avalon Youth Club in Japan
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: She is the only daughter of Commander Qom, and Gavan's assistant. She uses a pendant which is also a visual illusion device. With her "Laser Vision," she can transform into a budgerigar
to spy on the Makuu. She is in love with Gavan but would support him in any case. She leaves the Dolgiran to help her mother on Bird Planet, to return in later battles to continue helping Gavan.
Commander Qom: He is the commander of Galactic Union Patrol and the father of Mimi. He lives on Bird Planet and helps Gavan, giving him information and training him to beat the Makuu. He and Gavan can communicate through a giant screen on the Dolgiran.
Marin: She is Commander Qom's assistant. She was ready to save Gavan's life when he was almost killed by the poison of the Dokuja Monster. She became Gavan's second assistant in Mimi's absence.
Space Sheriff Voicer: Gavan's father; he was a former space sheriff of Earth, betrayed by his fellow Hunter Killer and captured by the Makuu. He was forced to build the Hoshino Space Cannon, a weapon that can destroy a planet, but he kept the blueprints a secret even after being tortured. He was saved from imprisonment by his son Gavan. He was brought back to Dolgiran but died soon after, with the secret blueprint for the cannon written on the palm of his hand.
Space Sheriff Alan (30-31): The space sheriff assigned to planet Beeze. He came to earth in search of a kidnapped princess from Beeze.
Den Iga/Sharivan (42,44): He is a forest patrolmen. His fighting technique is not enough to defeat Buffalo Doubler, and he is nearly killed during their fight. He is sent to the Bird Planet to be cured, and comes back in the final battle to replace Gavan as Space Sheriff Sharivan.
Tsukiko Hoshino: She is Gavan's adopted sister and was brought up by Voicer when her parents were killed by Hunter Killer. She is a very sweet girl who assists Gavan in his missions.
Kojiro Oyama: This is a photographer whose obsession is UFOs; he created a machine that is able to detect them. He met Gavan and from them on, the two keep crossing each other's paths. He occasionally works at the Avalon Club to replace Retsu. He also befriends Wakaba and Yuuichi.
Gosuke: The kind grandfather and owner of the Avalon Club whose greatest wish is to get his young body back. Though he feels sympathy towards Gavan (who he knows as Retsu), he is often angered about his frequent disappearances.
Wakaba and Yuichi: Gosuke's grandchildren. They both live at the Avalon Club and they sometimes happen to be in the middle of the Makuu schemes. They have developed a strong friendship with Retsu and Kojiro.
Don Horror: This monstrous six-armed idol-like being is the leader of the criminal organization Makuu. This powerful villain wants to erase Earth, the obstacle that prevents his conquest of the universe, and is ready to use any means to destroy it. He lives in the Makuu castle which files in the Makuu domain/tunnel. He is immobile throughout; how he conceived a son with Kiba is a mystery that remains unsolved. He is killed by Gavan in their final duel.
Hunter Killer (1-30, 42): He was Voicer's partner, but betrayed him to join the space crime organization Makuu. This one-eyed pirate was Don Horror's right hand man, but was dismissed when he was replaced by San Dorva. He reappears to help Gavan to find his father just before dying to redeem himself.
San Dorva (30-44): He arrives with his mother and takes the place of the traitor Hunter Killer. He is the son of Don Horror and Kiba, wears a crimson armor, and holds a scepter which contains his mother's brain. This pitiless chief is killed by Gavan in the final battle.
Kiba (30-44): This terrible old witch is the wife of Don Horror, and San Dorva's mother. Interestingly enough, Don Horror displays nothing but contempt for her, and expresses confusion when she reveals that she is the mother of Son Dorva. This may suggest that San Dorva's conception between the two is not anything like human conception. She co-plots a devilish scheme to exterminate Gavan. Her mind is in San Dorva's scepter and she can materialize at any moment. She is killed by Gavan along with San Dorva.
Double Man (1-13): They are the generals of Makuu who can have a human form. They are aided by the BEM Kaiju. Unlike BEM monsters, they only assume the form of monsters.
Crushers: The foot soldiers of Makuu in black leather and tights. They are unlimited in number and act only when in groups.
Horror Girl: Don Horror's secretary. She never speaks, but can be heard laughing all the time. She operates the Dimensional Conversion Switch on the orders of Don Horror. The Dimension Conversion Switch produces a black hole called the Makuu Space. It causes a explosion every time it is used.
Laser Z Beam: One of Gavan's weapons. To use it, Gavan uses his right and middle fingers to release small blue laser triangles to destroy a monster.
Silver Beam: A lightning-like beam emanating from Gavan's right hand that he uses to strike enemies.
Laser Blade: Gavan's mighty sword which is at first normal, with a steel blade. He later transforms it into a light blue blade, which is required to perform the Gavan Dynamic.
Gavan Dynamic: This is Gavan's finishing move which he performs to destroy the monster by slicing him in two with his powerful laser blade.
Gavan Punch: This is one of Gavan's basic moves, which is a powerful punch.
Gavan Kick: Another of Gavan's basic moves, which is a powerful right leg kick used while jumping.
Dimension Bomber: A technique Gavan uses against Crushers. It consists of flying and giving many punches as possible.
Laser Scope: A radar device that Gavan uses to detect invisible monsters.
Electro Sonar: A sonar device which enables Gavan to detect any movement and sound in the area.
Spiral Kick: To execute this, Gavan jumps on monsters and henchmen with his feet forward.
Barrier: Gavan's shield; a magnetic blue barrier he uses to stop objects and projectiles.
Vacuum Evaporation: Gavan uses this to transform back into Retsu, as his combat suit returns to the Dolgiran.
Electronic Starbeast Dol: Dol forms from the second part of the Dolgiran and becomes a powerful mechanical dragon which supports Gavan. Gavan commands Dol from a place on its head. Gavan uses Dol mostly to destroy Makuu spacecraft. Its attacks include Dol Fire (Dol breathes out fire from its mouth), Dol Kick (uses its front feet to clamp down pesky fighters), Dol Laser (laser beams from Dol's eyes), and Tail Attack (Dol's tail whipping fighters attacking from behind).
Cyberian: Gavan's personal vehicle, which he uses to enter Makuu space. When he calls for it, this red Suzuki
motorcycle with side car and flashing lights at the front comes from the Dolgiran to Gavan's current location. He occasionally uses it when fighting Makuu on Earth.
Gavion: Gavan's private tank, only used in the final battles. Like Dol, he stands up on the tank and commands it. This heavy vehicle is quite deadly thanks to all its lasers and cannons. Scooper is contained inside.
Scooper: Gavan's drill machine. He uses it to save Professor Kaminaga, to find hidden monsters, and to locate his father.
. Scheduled for release on January 21, 2012, the film commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Metal Hero Series and is part of the 35th anniversary of the Super Sentai
Series. Kenji Ohba is reported to not only portray Retsu Ichijouji, but will also reprise his roles from Battle Fever J
and Denshi Sentai Denziman.
Ending theme
TV Asahi
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from 5 March 1982 through February 25, 1983.
For distribution purposes, Toei
Toei Company
is a Japanese film, television production, and distribution corporation. Based in Tokyo, Toei owns and operates thirty-four movie theaters across Japan, a modest vertically-integrated studio system by the standards of the 1930s United States; operates studios at Tokyo and Kyoto; and is a...
refers to this television series as Space Cop Gabin.
Plot
Earth is invaded by the Makuu Empire (literally "demon space"), led by Don Horror, who had first destroyed a space colony near Earth. Don Horror wants to dominate the whole universe, and the Earth represents an obstacle that he has to overcome, but not necessarily destroying it. To do this, Don Horror sends spaceships to create panic on Earth. While the Makuu is trying to impose its domination, Space Sheriff Gavan from the , arrives in his spaceship, the Dolgiran. He comes from the Bird Planet, the planet where Space Sheriffs are trained and where they are stationed while on call. Gavan is asked to defend the Earth, which is his mother's planet of origin.Gavan is helped by Mimi, the daughter of Commander Qom, and is given information by Qom, assisted by Marin on his home planet. Gavan goes to Earth to defend it against Don Horror and his devilish schemes. He settles on Earth incognito, using his actual human name, Retsu Ichijouji; he takes a job at the Avalon Youth Club in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
.
Protagonists
: He is the son of Tamiko Ichijouji (Ichijōji Tamiko) and Voicer. His mission is to protect the Earth against the invading Makuu Empire. When needed, he is teleported via a silver chrome combat suit using the Jouchaku process which consists of fusing Granium particles to Gavan's body. He is an accomplished athlete and has various weapons at his disposal. On Earth, he uses the name Retsu Ichijōji. In the Space Sheriff Crossover, Gavan announces to Sharivan and Shaider that he has proposed to Mimi.: She is the only daughter of Commander Qom, and Gavan's assistant. She uses a pendant which is also a visual illusion device. With her "Laser Vision," she can transform into a budgerigar
Budgerigar
The Budgerigar , also known as Common Pet Parakeet or Shell Parakeet informally nicknamed the budgie, is a small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot, and the only species in the Australian genus Melopsittacus...
to spy on the Makuu. She is in love with Gavan but would support him in any case. She leaves the Dolgiran to help her mother on Bird Planet, to return in later battles to continue helping Gavan.
Commander Qom: He is the commander of Galactic Union Patrol and the father of Mimi. He lives on Bird Planet and helps Gavan, giving him information and training him to beat the Makuu. He and Gavan can communicate through a giant screen on the Dolgiran.
Marin: She is Commander Qom's assistant. She was ready to save Gavan's life when he was almost killed by the poison of the Dokuja Monster. She became Gavan's second assistant in Mimi's absence.
Space Sheriff Voicer: Gavan's father; he was a former space sheriff of Earth, betrayed by his fellow Hunter Killer and captured by the Makuu. He was forced to build the Hoshino Space Cannon, a weapon that can destroy a planet, but he kept the blueprints a secret even after being tortured. He was saved from imprisonment by his son Gavan. He was brought back to Dolgiran but died soon after, with the secret blueprint for the cannon written on the palm of his hand.
Space Sheriff Alan (30-31): The space sheriff assigned to planet Beeze. He came to earth in search of a kidnapped princess from Beeze.
Den Iga/Sharivan (42,44): He is a forest patrolmen. His fighting technique is not enough to defeat Buffalo Doubler, and he is nearly killed during their fight. He is sent to the Bird Planet to be cured, and comes back in the final battle to replace Gavan as Space Sheriff Sharivan.
Tsukiko Hoshino: She is Gavan's adopted sister and was brought up by Voicer when her parents were killed by Hunter Killer. She is a very sweet girl who assists Gavan in his missions.
Kojiro Oyama: This is a photographer whose obsession is UFOs; he created a machine that is able to detect them. He met Gavan and from them on, the two keep crossing each other's paths. He occasionally works at the Avalon Club to replace Retsu. He also befriends Wakaba and Yuuichi.
Gosuke: The kind grandfather and owner of the Avalon Club whose greatest wish is to get his young body back. Though he feels sympathy towards Gavan (who he knows as Retsu), he is often angered about his frequent disappearances.
Wakaba and Yuichi: Gosuke's grandchildren. They both live at the Avalon Club and they sometimes happen to be in the middle of the Makuu schemes. They have developed a strong friendship with Retsu and Kojiro.
Space Crime Organization Makuu
The commits criminal activities throughout the galaxies led by Don Horror.Don Horror: This monstrous six-armed idol-like being is the leader of the criminal organization Makuu. This powerful villain wants to erase Earth, the obstacle that prevents his conquest of the universe, and is ready to use any means to destroy it. He lives in the Makuu castle which files in the Makuu domain/tunnel. He is immobile throughout; how he conceived a son with Kiba is a mystery that remains unsolved. He is killed by Gavan in their final duel.
Hunter Killer (1-30, 42): He was Voicer's partner, but betrayed him to join the space crime organization Makuu. This one-eyed pirate was Don Horror's right hand man, but was dismissed when he was replaced by San Dorva. He reappears to help Gavan to find his father just before dying to redeem himself.
San Dorva (30-44): He arrives with his mother and takes the place of the traitor Hunter Killer. He is the son of Don Horror and Kiba, wears a crimson armor, and holds a scepter which contains his mother's brain. This pitiless chief is killed by Gavan in the final battle.
Kiba (30-44): This terrible old witch is the wife of Don Horror, and San Dorva's mother. Interestingly enough, Don Horror displays nothing but contempt for her, and expresses confusion when she reveals that she is the mother of Son Dorva. This may suggest that San Dorva's conception between the two is not anything like human conception. She co-plots a devilish scheme to exterminate Gavan. Her mind is in San Dorva's scepter and she can materialize at any moment. She is killed by Gavan along with San Dorva.
Double Man (1-13): They are the generals of Makuu who can have a human form. They are aided by the BEM Kaiju. Unlike BEM monsters, they only assume the form of monsters.
Crushers: The foot soldiers of Makuu in black leather and tights. They are unlimited in number and act only when in groups.
Horror Girl: Don Horror's secretary. She never speaks, but can be heard laughing all the time. She operates the Dimensional Conversion Switch on the orders of Don Horror. The Dimension Conversion Switch produces a black hole called the Makuu Space. It causes a explosion every time it is used.
BEM Kaiju
These are simple monsters which aid the Double Man. They do not have human forms and are cannon fodder to Gavan's Laser Z Beam. During a fight with Gavan, a BEM Kaiju retreats into the Makuu Space where it becomes three times more powerful in an attempt to get the upper hand against Gavan.- ShakoPartridgePartridges are birds in the pheasant family, Phasianidae. They are a non-migratory Old World group.These are medium-sized birds, intermediate between the larger pheasants and the smaller quails. Partridges are native to Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East...
Monster (1) - GamaraToadA toad is any of a number of species of amphibians in the order Anura characterized by dry, leathery skin , short legs, and snoat-like parotoid glands...
Monster (2) - Condor Monster (3)
- SasoriScorpionScorpions are predatory arthropod animals of the order Scorpiones within the class Arachnida. They have eight legs and are easily recognized by the pair of grasping claws and the narrow, segmented tail, often carried in a characteristic forward curve over the back, ending with a venomous stinger...
Monster (4) - Dokuja Monster (5)
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Monster (7) - Kaenzaru Monster (8)
- Nijichou Monster (10)
- Armadillo Monster (11)
- Goat Monster (12)
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Monster (13)
Double Monsters / Doublers
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Doubler (20) - Mitsubachi Doubler (21)
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Doubler (23) - Sabre Doubler (24)
- Goshiki Doubler (25)
- Gas Doubler (26)
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Doubler (27) - Hakkotsu Doubler (28)
- Magic Doubler (29)
- Keibi Doubler (30)
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Doubler (33) - Doctor Doubler (34)
- Guts Doubler (35)
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Doubler (36) - Anahori Doubler (37)
- Gang Doubler (38)
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Doubler (39) - Youkai Doubler (40)
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Doubler (41) - Buffalo Doubler (42)
Attacks and weapons
Jouchaku Process: This is what Retsu uses to transform into Gavan. When Gavan shouts "Jouchaku," the Dolgiran sends particles of Granium to form Gavan's combat suit in 0.05 seconds.Laser Z Beam: One of Gavan's weapons. To use it, Gavan uses his right and middle fingers to release small blue laser triangles to destroy a monster.
Silver Beam: A lightning-like beam emanating from Gavan's right hand that he uses to strike enemies.
Laser Blade: Gavan's mighty sword which is at first normal, with a steel blade. He later transforms it into a light blue blade, which is required to perform the Gavan Dynamic.
Gavan Dynamic: This is Gavan's finishing move which he performs to destroy the monster by slicing him in two with his powerful laser blade.
Gavan Punch: This is one of Gavan's basic moves, which is a powerful punch.
Gavan Kick: Another of Gavan's basic moves, which is a powerful right leg kick used while jumping.
Dimension Bomber: A technique Gavan uses against Crushers. It consists of flying and giving many punches as possible.
Laser Scope: A radar device that Gavan uses to detect invisible monsters.
Electro Sonar: A sonar device which enables Gavan to detect any movement and sound in the area.
Spiral Kick: To execute this, Gavan jumps on monsters and henchmen with his feet forward.
Barrier: Gavan's shield; a magnetic blue barrier he uses to stop objects and projectiles.
Vacuum Evaporation: Gavan uses this to transform back into Retsu, as his combat suit returns to the Dolgiran.
Vehicles
Dolgiran: Gavan's main spaceship and mobile headquarters in which he and Mimi patrol the Earth and protect it from the Makuu. It is composed of a giant weaponed saucer and a body which transforms into a dragon. The Jouchaku Process is also possible thanks to a computer on board, which sends the Granium particles. It contains a giant screen through which Gavan can communicate with Commander Qom and with all of his vehicles.Electronic Starbeast Dol: Dol forms from the second part of the Dolgiran and becomes a powerful mechanical dragon which supports Gavan. Gavan commands Dol from a place on its head. Gavan uses Dol mostly to destroy Makuu spacecraft. Its attacks include Dol Fire (Dol breathes out fire from its mouth), Dol Kick (uses its front feet to clamp down pesky fighters), Dol Laser (laser beams from Dol's eyes), and Tail Attack (Dol's tail whipping fighters attacking from behind).
Cyberian: Gavan's personal vehicle, which he uses to enter Makuu space. When he calls for it, this red Suzuki
Suzuki
is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles and 4x4 vehicles, a full range of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles , outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines...
motorcycle with side car and flashing lights at the front comes from the Dolgiran to Gavan's current location. He occasionally uses it when fighting Makuu on Earth.
Gavion: Gavan's private tank, only used in the final battles. Like Dol, he stands up on the tank and commands it. This heavy vehicle is quite deadly thanks to all its lasers and cannons. Scooper is contained inside.
Scooper: Gavan's drill machine. He uses it to save Professor Kaminaga, to find hidden monsters, and to locate his father.
Episode list
Gokaiger vs. Gavan
is an upcoming film featuring a team-up between Gavan and Kaizoku Sentai GokaigerKaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
is a 2011 Japanese tokusatsu drama in the Super Sentai Series. It is the 35th entry in Toei Company's Super Sentai Series, following Tensou Sentai Goseiger. It premiered on TV Asahi on February 13, 2011, joining Kamen Rider OOO and then Kamen Rider Fourze as a program featured in TV Asahi's Super...
. Scheduled for release on January 21, 2012, the film commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Metal Hero Series and is part of the 35th anniversary of the Super Sentai
Super Sentai
The is the name given to the long-running Japanese superhero team genre of shows produced by Toei Co., Ltd., Toei Agency and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi...
Series. Kenji Ohba is reported to not only portray Retsu Ichijouji, but will also reprise his roles from Battle Fever J
Battle Fever J
is a Japanese TV series, being the third entry of the Super Sentai series franchise. It was co-produced by Toei Company and TV Asahi and aired on TV Asahi on February 3, 1979 - January 26, 1980 with a total of 52 episodes...
and Denshi Sentai Denziman.
Cast
- Retsu Ichijouji: Kenji Ohba
- Mimi: Wakiko Kano
- Qom: Toshiaki Nishizawa
- Marin: Kyoko Nashiro
- Voicer: Sonny ChibaSonny Chiba, also known as Sonny Chiba, is a Japanese actor, singer, film producer, film director and martial artist.Chiba was one of the first actors to achieve stardom through his skills in martial arts, initially in Japan and later before an international audience.- Early life :Born in Fukuoka, Fukuoka,...
- Tamiko Ichijouji: Tamie Kubata
- Kojiro Oyama: Masayuki Suzuki
- Tsukiko Hoshino: Aiko Tachibana
- Makuu: Morita Sakamoto
- Gosuke Fuji: Jun Tatara
- Shigeru Touyama: Shin'ichi Kaze
- Don Horror: Takeshi WatabeTakeshi Watabewas a Japanese voice actor. He was born in Kōchi Prefecture. He usually played villains and performed the voices for many anime characters and tokusatsu villains. He is most famous for voicing Kaminari in Doraemon...
, Shōzō IizukaShozo Iizukais a male Japanese voice actor from Fukushima Prefecture who is affiliated with Sigma Seven. He graduated from the fine arts department of Nihon University....
(some episodes) - Hunter Killer: Michiro Iida
- San Dorva: Ken NishidaKen Nishidais a Japanese actor and voice actor. He is noted for his roles in Return of Ultraman, Eyeful Daisakusen, Uchuu Keiji Gavan, Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger, G-Men '75, and Shin Kyoto Meikyū Annai. His guest roles have included multiple episodes of Key Hunter, Mito Kōmon, Taiyō ni Hoero!, Zenigata Heiji,...
- Kiba: Noboru Mitani
- Narrator: Issei Masamune
Guest stars
- Double Man: Satoshi Kurihara (episode 2)
- Double Man: Masashi IshibashiMasashi IshibashiMasashi Ishibashi is a former Japanese politician and chairman of the Japan Socialist Party.-References:...
(episode 3) - Double Man: Shun Ueda (episode 6)
- Honey: Machiko SogaMachiko Sogawas a Japanese voice actress and actress.- Life and career :Machiko had humble upbringings and was raised to be a singer, though her talents were with acting. She was “discovered” after doing a play in Tokyo Center...
(episode 21) - Monica: Hitomi Yoshioka (episode 28)
- Paul: Hirohisa Nakata (episode 29)
- Alan: Hiroshi MiyauchiHiroshi Miyauchiis a prolific Japanese actor from Chiba Prefecture. He is best known for playing some of the most memorable roles in Tokusatsu history, such as Kazami Shiro in Kamen Rider V3 and Ken Hayakawa in Kaiketsu Zubat...
(episode 30-31) - Double Monster: Hideyo AmamotoHideyo Amamotowas a prolific Japanese actor from the Wakamatsu ward of Kitakyūshū best known for portraying Dr. Shinigami in the original Kamen Rider series as well as many other characters in tokusatsu films and the Godzilla series. Amamoto also used the pseudonym of Eisei Amamoto for most of his career, Eisei...
(episode 37) - Policeman: Touta Tarumi (episode 38)
- Den Iga: Hiroshi Watari (episode 42 and 44)
Directed by
- Hattori Kazuyasu
- Hideo TanakaHideo Tanaka (director)was a Japanese filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter. He is known for his work in several adaptations of Shinji Wada's manga series Sukeban Deka as well as television series and movies from the Metal Hero Series...
- Takeshi Ogasawara
- Toshiaki Kobayashi
Story and Screenplay by
- Kazue Abe
- Mikio Matsushita
- Nagai Tatsuro
- Shozo Uehara
- Susumu Takahisa
- Tomomi Tsutsui
- Tsuyoo Hayashi
Songs
Opening theme-
- Lyrics:
- Composition:
- Arrangement:
- Artist: Akira KushidaAkira Kushida, is a Japanese vocalist who is well known for his work in the soundtracks for anime and tokusatsu productions, most notably Taiyou Sentai Sun Vulcan, Kinnikuman, and Uchuu Keiji Gavan. His nickname from his fans is...
Ending theme
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- Lyrics: Keisuke Yamakawa
- Composition: Michiaki Watanabe
- Arrangement: Kōji Makaino
- Artist: Akira Kushida
In other countries
- Space Sheriff Gavan was released in the PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
as Sky Ranger in the early 1990s - years after its sequel Space Sheriff Shaider aired in that country. Oddly enough, the series was not as popular as Shaider.
- The series was aired in FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
under the title X-OR. Its popularity led to airings of subsequent Metal Hero shows such as Space Sheriff Sharivan and Jikuu Senshi SpielbanJikuu Senshi Spielbanis a Japanese tokusatsu television series, part of the Metal Hero Series created by Toei Co. Ltd. from April 7, 1986 to March 9, 1987. Spielban's action footage was used for the battle scenes in VR Troopers....
- Malaysia's screening of Gavan (translated as Space Cop Gaban) on local TV has gained itself a cult following, and the word 'Gaban' itself has become a meme. It's used after adjectives to give an image of bravery e.g "besar gaban" (epically big) or "gaban betul" (really brave).