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Who is Gaban?

To use the character setting, he is a criminal police officer of the Galactic Federation, who came to Earth to track down the cosmic criminal organization Magic Kong.

They look similar to ordinary humans!

But his physical fitness is different from ordinary people. Even without transformation, he is still a superman in the eyes of ordinary people. After transforming into a metal hero, his abilities have been greatly enhanced.

The setting is similar to Kamen Rider!

Compared with Kamen Rider, Gaban has an additional identity as a space detective, which strengthens his sense of justice and mission.

This identity is very interesting...

The reasons why Kamen Rider fights villains may be revenge, self-defense, and the strong's natural sense of mission to protect the weak.

Gaban is different!

He is a cosmic detective, and his identity causes him to be in conflict with the villain organization. Just like a cat catching a mouse, everything goes as planned.

Just because the positions are different!

The plot of Jiapan's story is not so full of bitterness and hatred. Putting aside the various special-shooting elements, the plot is almost the same as an ordinary police movie.

Why is it so popular?

Probably because of innovation!

As a special-shot live-action drama, Jiaban introduced the traditional police and gangster battle plot in the Life-sized Hero drama. Audiences who are tired of watching the same police and gangster dramas will naturally be curious when they suddenly see a TV series about Power Rangers vs. Cosmic Criminals.

As a representative series of neon tokusatsu, Metal Hero's status in the world is no less than that of Kamen Rider, Ultraman and Super Sentai series.

Its birth originated from knights.

After the completion of Kamen Rider Stronger, a discussion meeting was held internally at Toei.

Some producers are not optimistic about Kamen Rider's follow-up, believing that the series is going downhill and that the company needs to prepare backup plans in advance.

For group heroes, we have the Super Sentai series! As for individual heroes, we only have Kamen Rider. Once something goes wrong with Kamen Rider, the consequences will be disastrous!

There is no doubt that there were definitely people who expressed similar opinions within Toei at that time. This proposal was also recognized by Toei's senior management at the time.

This is the Metal Hero series!

As a spare tire, Metal Hero got off to a perfect start. From the beginning of the project planning, it has received full support from senior management. Whether it is funding or personnel allocation, it is one of Toei's highest priority projects.

The producer in charge of this project even declared in a high-profile manner: We want to create a single hero that surpasses Kamen Rider!

Toei has paid a lot for this!

Metal Hero's first work received Toei's highest production budget since its establishment. With this budget, two simultaneous Kamen Rider or Super Sentai works can be produced.

Only by giving up can you gain!

Toei's efforts have reaped corresponding rewards after the broadcast of Gaban. Although it is not as popular as the first Kamen Rider that year, it is still perfect.

Created the cosmic criminal trilogy!

The Metal Heroes series, unlike other tokusatsu drama series, does not follow the settings and styling of the previous work. Even the title of the play is not consistent.

Maybe this is one of the reasons why the Metal Heroes series gradually declined...

Let’s not talk about other works. It’s just the Cosmic Criminal Trilogy, and its influence is definitely at the top level in the world.

Many American science fiction blockbusters, including the Heisei Kamen Rider and Super Sentai series, can see the shadow of the Space Criminal Trilogy in them.

This was also the reason why Meng Lang chose Bai Cang.

As Ishimori gets older, he has repeatedly stated that he wants to take a back seat. Considering the long vitality of Kamen Rider, choosing a suitable successor for this series has become Pengda's top priority.

Just then Bai Cang appeared!

As Shi Sen's promising successor, Meng Lang decided to give him a chance. The metal hero Garban is his test for Shirakura.

So far, he is doing well!

Compared with the original version, the Pengda version of Metal Hero Gaban has changed in many places.

Mainly the plot!

The original plot is full of Showa tough guy atmosphere. If you want to fight, just fight, don't chirp.

Bai Cang made some adjustments.

The plot is no longer straightforward and contains more humanistic care. Influenced by Ultraman, he also implanted subtle human satire and anti-war thoughts into the plot.

The threats facing Jaban are not just the weirdos of the Mokong organization, but also the intrigues of ordinary people and the wanton behavior of criminals on earth.

Of course, it’s not okay to be too deep!

The main audience of this show is, after all, children. It’s okay to add materials to the plot, but the degree must be accurately controlled.

Laughter and touching are the best at the same time!

In the character setting, Bai Cang cleverly added the forgot to bring wallet setting to Gaban. He also explained: The Galactic Federation is a credit society, and the currency system contributes to the federation and does not need to be carried around.

It makes sense to forget your wallet!

As a space detective, no matter which planet we go to, Mr. Jiapan, to eat or drink, we don’t have to pay! Why do you have to spend money when you come to Earth?

He needs a job!

In this play, the image of Gaban has two sides.

On the one hand, he is a heroic and dashing criminal nemesis, and on the other hand, he is a working-class man who works it is impossible to work part-time.

Looking for a job is a highlight!

Jaban came to Earth. In order to solve the problem of food, clothing, housing and transportation, he needed a job to earn Earth currency.

But he doesn't have a diploma...

There is no special skill...

Stumbling in Mandarin...

The advantage is that he is very strong!

Fine! No matter what kind of superhero you are secretly, come to Mengzi's paradise construction site first to move bricks and build walls. Apart from anything else, a monthly salary of 3,000 is enough for this hero to fill his stomach.

Why only 3000?

It must be Mengzi who is exploiting his employees!

I quit!

Faced with the oppression of the evil Mengzi, Jiaban couldn't bear it and simply resigned and left. He began a difficult journey of survival in Jiangchuan, working odd jobs in various corners of the city to make ends meet.

I sent a courier and got a complaint!

I worked as an apprentice at a car repair shop, but was fired by my boss for skipping work to fight criminals.

At the end of the story, Gaban's fortunes finally turned around. While rescuing Tao Mimi, the daughter of a wealthy family who was imprisoned by kidnappers, her identity was exposed and she unexpectedly won her heart. She bid farewell to her working life.

The ending of the story is heartwarming and satisfying.

Garban destroyed the demon sky, completed the mission and was promoted to captain of the Galactic Patrol. After bidding farewell to friends on Earth, he returned to the Federation by spaceship to perform his duties.

After the spacecraft left the solar system, the communication system suddenly lit up, and the mysterious young man saluted: Sir, Space Detective Xia Liban is reporting to you...

This is a special hero!

He knows Wing Chun Tai Chi and Hong Quan, and his opponents are not only various superpower weirdos, but also criminals we often see in the news.

Although he comes from the Galactic Federation, he is an out-and-out alien. But Gaban's connection with humanity is far closer than that of other heroes.

Will the kids like him?