Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion
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Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion (巨獣特捜ジャスピオン Kyojū Tokusō Jasupion?), translated as Megabeast Special Investigator Juspion, is a japanese TV Series from the Metal Heroes series produced by the Toei Company in 1985 through 1986. The name Juspion is a portmanteau of the words "Justice" and "Champion".
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[edit] Plot
While reading the Galaxy Bible, Edin learn of a shocking prophecy: When the dark god Satan Goss awakens, the universe as we know it will be destroyed. When Satan Goss appears, Juspion sets off under orders from his mentor Edin to stop the evil Satan Goss and his Megabeasts with the gynoid Anri and the giant warrior robot Daileon.
[edit] Characters
- Juspion: The main hero of the series. Juspion is an orphan raised by prophet and scientist Ejin. Juspion dons an armored suit called the Metal Tech Protector and pilots a mothership which transforms into a giant robot (mecha) called the Daileon, both crafted by Edin. Juspion travels around a few planets to stop Satan Goss menace, until he arrives on Earth.
- Ejin: An space hermit and scientist, the descendant of prophets who defended the Galaxy Bible for tens of millennia. Raised Juspion, the survivor of a destroyed spaceship and sent him off to defeat Satangoss. He serves as Juspion's spiritual guide and mentor.
- Miya: A child alien creature found by Juspion and Anri on the jungle planet of Beezee. After her parents were killed by Satangoss's forces, Juspion adopted Miya.
- Boomerang: After his older brother, an Interpol investigator, was killed by Satangorth's forces, this medical student vowed revenge and became a 'Federal Nations sheriff', fighting with his twin boomerangs.
- The Nambara Family (15-): Cameraman Ken'ichirou Nambara, his daughter Kanoko and his son Kenta became closely linked with Juspion when Ken'ichirou took a photo of the Golden Bird. It turned out that Kanoko was one of the 5 chosen by the Golden Bird to house it power until its time comes.
- The Golden Bird: Guardian phoenix god of the galaxy, A manifestation of the energies of righteousness. The bird scattered itself into five pieces that choose Kanoko, along with four other children, Daisaku, Hiroshi, Mika, and Kumiko, to serve as its vessels until all five are brought together so that Golden Bird can leave their bodies and become whole again for the final battle with Satangoss.
- Tarzan of the Galaxy: A baby referred to in a prophecy in the Galaxy Bible, he landed on Earth, sleeping in a life-preserving capsule, as the sole survivor of a spaceship attacked by pirates. Juspion saw himself in the baby and named it the Tarzan of the Galaxy.
[edit] Megabeast Empire
- Satan Goss: Also know as Satan Gorth due to different romanizations of サタンゴース was born of the negative energy of the Universe, the great-god-demon, evil himself, the Satan. The terrible Satan Goss has the power to enrage the creatures, turning then in vicious monsters. Satan Goss's objective is to create the Megabeast Empire in the Galaxy and rule it from the Earth, more specifically, Tokyo, Japan.
- Madgalant: Also know as Magaren, MacGaren, Madogaran due to different romanizations of マッドギャラン. Madgalant is Satan Goss's son and his heir to the Megabeast Empire. Juspion's antagonist throughout the series, he is capable of fighting him with his sword and with his black VTOL 6-legged insectoid walker/plane, the Juldbooma. Can take on human form.
- The Aliens: Mercenaries of various unnamed species who assist Madgalant.
- Gilza (30-37): Alien witch who was responsible of bringing Madgalant back to life when he was first defeated in battle by Juspion.
- Gilmarza (40-): Gilza's elder sister. A witch known as the 'Spectre Queen of the Dark Galaxy.'
- The 4 Deva Kings: Hirelings of Madgalant.
- Ikki (13-15): An android who once threatened Juspion's parents.
- Zampa (13-18): A top bodyguard in the galaxy.
- Brima (13-46): A prophet with a crystal ball.
- Guillauie (13-46): A female spy and master of disguise.
- The 5 Space Ninjas: They wear suits of black armor differing only in the color of their forehead plates. Each is named after the element he/she represents.
- Ka (Fire; red; 40-45)
- Sui (Water; blue; 40-44)
- Fuu (Wind; yellow; 40-43)
- Dou (Earth; long vowel irregular; white; 40-41)
- Moku (Metal; green; 40)
- Amazones (10):
- Gazami Brothers (26-27):
- Cutey Girls (28): A trio of young women composed of Cutey Ace, Cutey Heart & Cutey Queen. Their true form is the 3-Faced Beast Warrior.
[edit] Megabeasts
Giant monsters of either Earth or alien origin, averaging 60 meters in height.
- Marigos (1)
- Hanedar (1)
- Tetsugos (2)
- Namageras (3)
- Gaios (4)
- Giga (5)
- Gelgon (6)
- Iwagoreela (7)
- Onideviler (8)
- Kidamar (9)
- Pirazahl (10)
- Gamagoras (11)
- Kabegonta (13)
- Umiking (14)
- Portsanki (15)
- Headdrimmer (17)
- Umiblar (19)
- Hakabarn (20)
- Magneder (21)
- Kumorda (22)
- Kabute' (23)
- Shishiorn (24)
- Moke (25)
- Donges (26)
- Borger (27)
- Sodomon (28)
- Aiger (29)
- Gasler (30)
- Baloom (31)
- Deathchiras (32)
- Majin (33)
- Phordon (34)
- Jimushi (35)
- Ebizohl (36)
- Aquarocky (37)
- Diagoras (38)
- Deathdran (39)
- Badelges (46)
[edit] Episodes
- The planet of Edin
- The sad end of Sakura
- The dream of the galactic boy
- The fury of the quagmire
- The enigma of the flute
- Gordon in search of its mother
- The demon of the mountain
- The fugitive couple
- The history of a tree
- The attack of the Pyrossaurus
- Danger in Tsukuba
- The prophecy
- The onslaught of the space allies
- Danger in the lagoon them fiancés
- Dream or illusion? -- the golden image
- Which is the destination of the humanity?
- The mystery of the Golden Bird Head
- The immortal enemy
- Alert in the ocean
- The last possibility
- The brave boy player
- The witchcraft of Titania
- The monster of the century
- Dangerous ambition
- Tokyo in danger
- The counterattack of Daileon
- Threatening youth
- Mortal data of the electronic monster
- The death of MacGaren
- The panic of the balloon
- Blow in the TV
- The conspiracy of the robot
- The battle of black magic
- The indestructible fortress
- The discovery of the parchment
- The miracle of the new lives
- Infernal Cardápio
- Miraculosa tram
- The powerful kiss of Miyo
- The enigma of the meteor
- The shooter of justice
- The history of Pep and Hiroshi
- The mysterious world of Satan Goss
- Satanic return
- I am the son of Satan
- The union of the people of the Milky Way
[edit] Cast
- Juspion: Seisuke Kuragi
- Stuntmen: Takanori Shibahara, Kazuyoshi Yamada and Noriaki Kaneda
- Anri: Kiyomi Tsukada
- Edin: Noboru Nakatani
- Boomerang: Hiroshi Watari
- Nambara: Isao Sasaki
- Kanoko: ???
- Kenta: ???
- Satan Goss: Shozo Izuka
- Madgallant: Junichi Haruta
- Purima: Misa Nirei
- Gyoru: Kei Aman
- Ikki: Toshimichi Takahashi
- Zampa: Daigaku Sekine
- Kilza: Atsuko Takahata
- Kilmaza: Yukie Kagawa
[edit] Trivia
- Only Metal Hero with giant robot.
- The series was not a big hit in Japan, but became extremely popular when broadcasted in Brazil and France.
- In Brazil, it was named Jaspion, due to phonetic differences in Portuguese.
- Since there was quite a resemblance between Satan Gorth and Darth Vader, some people joked that Satan Goss is Vader's father, or his personal mecha.
- The official Toei video releases in the '80s listed in English, below the title, "Space Wolf Juspion." This has created some confusion and has led some to believe that is the actual title of the series and translation of "Kyojuu Tokusou." The Space Wolf name is simply one of Juspion's nicknames much like the "Galactic Tarzan" in order for him to have a title to introduce himself by.
- Series star Seisuke Kuragi, who at the time was known for his comedic performances, was reportedly uncomfortable with having yet another comedic role with Juspion. Out of his fear of being typecast further, the writers gradually change Juspion into a more serious, traditional hero several episodes into the series.
[edit] External links
- Tokufriends Portuguese website dedicated to tokusatsu genre.
1980s: | Gavan • Sharivan • Shaider • Juspion • Spielban • Metalder • Jiraiya • Jiban |
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1990s: | Winspector • Solbrain • Exceedraft • Janperson • Blue SWAT • Juukou B-Fighter • B-Fighter Kabuto • Kabutack • Robotack |