Space Sheriff Gavan
, also known as Space Cop Gabin and Space Cop Gaban, is a Japanese Tokusatsu series produced by Toei Company that aired on TV Asahi from March 5, 1982 to February 25, 1983. The series launched the Metal Hero franchise and was the first installment in the "Space Sheriff" series. Plot. Earth is invaded by the criminal organization known as Makuu, 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 by turning it into a  domain for all evil. In response to Makuu's attack, Space Sheriff Gavan of the is deployed to Earth to defend his mother's home world. 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" as Retsu Ichijouji, taking a job at the Avalon Youth Club in Japan to track Makuu's forces down. Characters. Dolgiran Crew. Based on the , it serves as headquarters of Gavan and  Mimi as it circles around the Earth. It is composed of the giant weaponed and the mechanical dragon that Gavan rides on in to destroy Makuu spacecraft. Dol's attacks include the that breathes out fire from its mouth, the that uses its front feet to clamp down pesky fighters, the similar to Dol Kick but used by Gavan Type G, the that fires laser beams from Dol's eyes and its claws, and the that whips fighters attacking from behind with Dol's tail. Space Crime Organization Makuu. The , led by Don Horror, commit criminal activities throughout the galaxies  before targeting Earth for its resources. They are based on which flies within , a dimension created from evil energies and controlled by Don Horror and those descended from him. After Don Horror's death, much of Makuu Castle was destroyed yet ended up in the void of space where it was found by Brighton, Toya Okuma, during the events of "" where he revived the Makuu Syndicate to resurrect Don Horror. But with the ceremony stopped, Makuu Castle was completely destroyed as a result. BEM Monsters. are animal-themed monsters sent by Don Horror to thwart Gavan. Double Monsters. are a  second series of monsters created by Don Horror, combining the traits of Doublemen and BEM Monsters. During a fight with Gavan, a Double Monster retreats into the Makuu Space where it becomes three times more powerful in an attempt to get the upper hand against Gavan. Films. Section::::"Gokaiger vs. Gavan". is a film featuring the clash of "Gavan" and the space pirates" Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger" and especially their captain Marvelous, who was connected to Gavan since his childhood. Released on January 21, 2012, the film commemorates the 30th anniversary of "Gavan" and is part of the 35th anniversary of the  Super Sentai Series. Kenji Ohba not only portrays Retsu Ichijouji, but also reprises his roles from "Battle Fever J" and "Denshi Sentai Denziman". Even a copy of Gavan´s combat suit appears named "Gavan Bootleg". Section::::"Gavan the Movie". is a 2012 Japanese tokusatsu film to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Metal Hero Series. The movie features Retsu training his replacement Geki Jumonji as the youth confronts the revived Space Mafia Makuu. Section::::"Super Hero Taisen Z". is the 2013 film featuring the first crossover between characters of Toei's three main Tokusatsu franchises, Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, and the Space Sheriff  Series representing the Metal Heroes series as a whole. The protagonists of "Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie", "Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters", and "Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger" are featured, but the casts of "Kamen Rider Wizard", "Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger", and "Kamen Rider Fourze" also participate in the film. The Space Ironmen Kyodain from "" also make an appearance. The teaser for the film was shown after "".