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The 1970’s and 80’s was an era that saw the rise of special effects. Space Sheriff Gavan, which started in 1982, is known for being a prime example of the booming trend of this era. After being dispatched to Earth by the Galactic Union Police, it’s up to Gavan to protect the Earth from the criminal organization known as Makuu. Many adults today still remember the excitement they felt while watching Gavan fight for Earth.
This year, Space Sheriff Gavan celebrates its 30th anniversary. In commemoration, Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie began screening in Japan on Aug. 20. Many old fans were ecstatic about the film’s release, which grabbed the #5 spot on the box-office charts. Now, the movie is being released on Blu-Ray and DVD. Two versions of the movie, the regular edition and the collector’s pack, have been announced. The collector’s pack will include a compilation CD of the theme songs, and a bonus disc including a making of video as well as footage from the premiere of the movie. The release date for the Blu-Ray/DVD is Feb. 21, 2013. The price of the regular edition Blu-Ray and DVD is 5,040 yen and 3,990 yen respectively, and the price of the collector’s pack Blu-Ray and DVD is 6,615 yen and 5,565 yen respectively (all prices include tax).
Together with the popular “metal hero” series Space Sheriff Sharivan and Space Sheriff Shaider, this series has gained firmly rooted popularity. If the demand for the Blu-Ray/DVD is high enough, we wonder if the series will develop any further?
This article contains translated excerpts from: http://animeanime.jp/article/2012/11/23/12150.html (Japanese)
