Space Sheriff Gavan

For 1966 film by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, see Gaban (1966 film).
Space Sheriff Gavan
Format Metal Hero
Tokusatsu
Created by Toei
Starring Kenji Ohba and Wakiko Kano
Narrated by Issei Masamune
Country of origin Japan
No. of episodes 44
Broadcast
Original channel TV Asahi
Original run March 5, 1982 – February 25, 1983

Space Sheriff Gavan (宇宙刑事ギャバン Uchū Keiji Gyaban?) 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.[1]

Contents

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 Galactic Union Police (銀河連邦警察 Ginga Renpō Keisatsu?), 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.

Characters

Protagonists

Retsu Ichijouji/Space Sheriff Gavan (一条寺 烈/宇宙刑事ギャバン Ichijōji Retsu/Uchū Keiji Gyaban?)
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.
Mimi (ミミー Mimī?, 1-31, 42-44)
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.

Space Crime Organization Makuu

The Space Crime Organization Makuu (宇宙犯罪組織魔空 Uchū Hanzai Soshiki Makū?) 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.

Double Monsters / Doublers

The combined form of the Double Man and the BEM Kaiju. They have a monster form as well as a human form and work along with Crushers.

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 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

  1. The Strange Fortress Beneath Tokyo (東京地底の怪要塞 Tōkyō Chitei no Kai Yōsai?)
  2. The Stolen Japanese Islands (盗まれた日本列島 Nusumareta Nihon Rettō?)
  3. It's Major! Stop Dr. Kuroboshi's BEM Project (大変だ！黒星博士のベム計画を阻止せよ Taihen da! Kuroboshi-Hakase no Bemu Keikaku o Soshi Seyo?)
  4. The Majin Helmet That Calls Big Time (死を呼ぶ魔人兜 Shi o Yobu Majin Kabuto?)
  5. Mimi Cries; The Deadly Poison Cobra Bullet Hits Retsu (ミミーは泣く 猛毒コブラ弾が烈に命中 Mimī wa Naku Mōdoku Kobura Dan ga Retsu ni Meichū?)
  6. The Geniuses of the Makuu School (魔空塾の天才たち Makū juku no Tensai-tachi?)
  7. A Monster Hides, a Girl Kissed a Petal (怪物がひそむ花びらに少女は口づけした Kaibutsu ga Hisomu Hanabira ni Shōjo wa Kuchidzuke Shita?)
  8. Justice or Demon? The Silver-Masked Great Hero (正義か悪魔か？銀マスク大ヒーロー Seigi ka Akuma ka? Gin Masuku Dai Hīrō?)
  9. The Beautiful Puppet Spy (美しい人形スパイ Utsukushii Ningyō Supai?)
  10. Crush the Human Crusher Corps! (人間クラッシャー部隊を撃破せよ！ Ningen Kurasshā Butai o Gekiha Seyo!?)
  11. Is Father Alive? The Mysterious SOS Signal (父は生きているのか？謎のSOS信号 Chichi wa Ikite Iru no ka? Nazo no Esu Ō Esu Shingō?)
  12. Express to the Theme Park! UFO Boys' Big Pinch (遊園地へ急行せよ！UFO少年大ピンチ Yūenchi e Kyūkō Seyo! Yūfō Shōnen Dai Pinchi?)
  13. Danger, Retsu! The Great Reversal (危うし烈！大逆転 Ayaushi Retsu! Dai Gyakuten?)
  14. A Parting of Love And Sadness, The Final Blow (愛と悲しみの別れ とどめの一撃！！ Ai to Kanashimi no Wakare Todome no Ichigeki!!?)
  15. Illusion? Shadow? Makuu City (幻？影？魔空都市 Maboroshi? Kage? Makū Toshi?)
  16. My First Love is a Jewel's Radiance; Goodbye, Galaxy Express (初恋は宝石の輝き さようなら銀河特急 Hatsukoi wa Hōseki no Kagayaki Sayōnara Ginga Tokkyū?)
  17. The Running Time Bomb! The Bad Guy Who Rode a Police Bike (走る時限爆弾！白バイに乗った暗殺者 Hashiru Jigen Bakudan! Shirobai ni Notta Ansatsusha?)
  18. Princess Contest, Nonsense Ryuuguu Castle (乙姫様コンテスト ハチャメチャ竜宮城 Otohimesama Kontesuto Hachamecha Ryūgūjō?)
  19. Jouchaku at 6:00 AM! Z Beam Charge Complete (午前6時蒸着！Zビームチャージ完了 Gozen Rokuji Jōchaku! Zetto Bīmu Chāji Kanryō?)
  20. The Mysterious? Emergency Hospital! Humanity's Great Collapse Approaches (なぞ？の救急病院！人類の大滅亡が迫る Nazo? No Kyūkyū Byōin! Jinrui no Dai Metsubō ga Semaru?)
  21. The Dancing, Prickly Great Pinch: Operation Honey! (踊ってチクリ大ピンチ ハニー作戦よ！ Odotte Chikuri Dai Pinchi Hanī Sakusen yo!?)
  22. Golden Mask and Younger Sister: The Yacht Running Toward the Sun (黄金仮面と妹 太陽に向って走るヨット Ōgon Kamen to Imōto Taiyō ni Mukatte Hashiru Yotto?)
  23. The Beauty's Cries That Cut Through the Night! The Phantom Coach in the Fog (闇を裂く美女の悲鳴！霧の中の幽霊馬車 Yami o Saku Bijo no Himei! Kiri no Naka no Yūrei Basha?)
  24. Mimi's Nightmare!? The Howling, Cut-Up Demonbeast (ミミーの悪夢か！？吠える切り裂き魔獣 Mimī no Akumu ka!? Hoeru Kirisaki Majū?)
  25. The Suspiciously Flickering Underwater Flower; Wakaba in Danger (怪しくゆらめく水中花 わかばが危ない Ayashiku Yurameku Suichūka Wakaba ga Abunai?)
  26. I Saw The Doll! The True Identity of the Poison Gas Killer Corps (人形は見た！！毒ガス殺人部隊の正体 Ningyō wa Mita!! Dokugasu Satsujin Butai no Shōtai?)
  27. The Teachers are Weird! A School Full of Weirdness (先生たちが変だ！学校は怪奇がいっぱい Sensei-tachi ga Hen da! Gakkō wa Kaiki ga Ippai?)
  28. The Dark Sea of Space, Wandering Witch Monica (暗黒の宇宙の海 さまよえる魔女モニカ Ankoku no Uchū no Umi Samayoeru Majo Monika?)
  29. Blitzkrieg Magic Battle! A Program of Assassination (電撃マジック合戦！暗殺のプログラム Dengeki Majikku Kassen! Ansatsu no Puroguramu?)
  30. Don Horror's Son Has Returned to Makuu Castle (ドンホラーの息子が魔空城に帰って来た Don Horā no Musuko ga Makūjō ni Kaettekita?)
  31. Listening to the Angel's Song, the Princess Who Became a Doll (天使の歌が聞こえる 人形にされた王女 Tenshi no Uta ga Kikoeru Ningyō ni Sareta Ōjo?)
  32. The Mysterious Underground Maze Target is WX1 (謎の地底迷路 ターゲットはWX-1 Nazo no Chitei Meiro Tāgetto wa Daburu Ekkusu Wan?)
  33. A New Monster is Born: The Boy Who Picked up an Alien (新怪物誕生 エイリアンを拾った少年 Shin Kaubutsu Tanjō Eirian o Hirotta Shōnen?)
  34. Memories are Tears of Stars: a Fatherless Child, a Motherless Child (思い出は星の涙 父のない子 母のない子 Omoide wa Hoshi no Namida Chichi no Nai Ko Haha no Nai Ko?)
  35. The Young Lion of Makuu; San Dorva's Opposition (マクーの若獅子 サンドルバの反抗 Makū no Waka Shishi San Doruba no Hankō?)
  36. The Roadshow of Resentment; The Film Studio is Makuu Space (恨みのロードショー 撮影所は魔空空間 Urami no Rōdoshō Satsueijo wa Makū Kūkan?)
  37. The Funny Tomboy Princess' Earth Adventure Trip (おてんばひょうきん姫の地球冒険旅行 Otenba Hyōkin Hime no Chikyū Bōken Ryokō?)
  38. The Surrounded Transport Corps; the Righteous Sun Sword (包囲された輸送部隊 正義の太陽剣 Hōi Sareta Yusō Butai Seigi no Taiyō Tsurugi?)
  39. When I Returned From School, My House was a Makuu Base (学校から帰ったらぼくの家はマクー基地 Gakkō Kara Kaettara Boku no Uchi wa Makū Kichi?)
  40. The Decisive Battle of the Valley of Doom; You're a Space Sheriff Too! (死の谷の大決戦 君も宇宙刑事だ！ Shi no Tani no Dai Kessen Kimi mo Uchū Keiji da!?)
  41. Makuu City is a Battlefield of Men; The Red Hourglass of Life (魔空都市は男の戦場 赤い生命の砂時計 Makū Toshi wa Otoko no Senjō Akai Seimei no Sunadokei?)
  42. Retsu! Hurry! Dad! (烈よ急げ！父よ Retsu yo Isoge! Chichi yo?)
  43. Reunion (再会 Saikai?)
  44. The Neck of Don Horror (ドンホラーの首 Don Horā no Kubi?)

Films

Gokaiger vs. Gavan

Main article: Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie

Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie (海賊戦隊ゴーカイジャーVS宇宙刑事ギャバンTHE MOVIE Kaizoku Sentai Gōkaijā Tai Uchū Keiji Gyaban Za Mūbī?) is an upcoming film featuring a team-up between Gavan and Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger. 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.[2] Kenji Ohba is reported to not only portray Retsu Ichijouji, but will also reprise his roles from Battle Fever J and Denshi Sentai Denziman.[3][4]

Cast

Guest stars

Directed by

Story and Screenplay by

Produced by

Songs

Opening theme
Ending theme

In other countries

References

  1. ^ "Library -- English Titles -- TOEI TV Website". http://tvarc.toei.co.jp/tv/library/series-title.html. Retrieved 2007-12-28. 
  2. ^ "宇宙刑事ギャバン、30年ぶりに復活！海賊戦隊ゴーカイジャーを逮捕!!". 2011-11-01. http://www.cinematoday.jp/page/N0036652. Retrieved 2011-11-04. 
  3. ^ Hyper Hobby, December 2011
  4. ^ Toei Hero Max, Vol. 39

External links

 
1980s
Space Sheriff Series
Gavan (Gokaiger VS) · Sharivan · Shaider
1990s
Rescue Police Series
B-Fighter Series
Foreign Adaptations
See also