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Jikuu Senshi Spielban is a Japanese tokusatsu television series, part of the Metal Hero Series created by Toei Co. Ltd. from April 7, 1986 to March 9, 1987. Spielban's action footage was used for the battle scenes in VR Troopers. For distribution purposes, Toei refers to this television series as Spielvan. The Waller Empire destroys the planet Clin in search of water for its deity. Two Clinian children, Spielban and Diana, escape to Earth aboard the Grand Nasca. The two grow up during the long journey and don High Tech Crystal Suits to defeat the Waller who have come to Earth in search of more water. Spielban must avenge his dead mother Anna and his homeworld, and find his missing father Ben and older sister Helen. Unknown to Spielban at the start of the series his father and sister have been made members of the Waller against their will.
In the year 2000, the evil Hoàng Imperial Army of the planet Biodora invades Earth, seeking to exploit its natural resources. Dr. Ben (later revealed as Kaiya) creates the Superhuman Fighting System, allowing his son, Kenji Tsukigata, to transform into the powerful warrior Spielban. Aided by his girlfriend Yurika and his father's cybernetic assistant, Spielban must battle the Biodorans and their monstrous creations to save humanity.
As a Metal Hero Series entry, Dimensional Warrior Spielban was well-received for its action, special effects, and serialized storytelling, typical of the genre. It contributed to the enduring popularity of tokusatsu shows in Japan and internationally.
Praised for its exciting action sequences and creative monster designs.
Appreciated for its straightforward hero narrative and fast-paced plot.
Enjoyed by fans of the tokusatsu genre for its blend of sci-fi and fantasy elements.
Google audience: Audience reception for Dimensional Warrior Spielban is largely positive among fans of the Metal Hero franchise, who enjoy its classic tokusatsu elements, heroic themes, and engaging battles. Many appreciate its nostalgic value and its place within the series' history.
The series was part of the Metal Hero Series, a long-running franchise known for its armored heroes fighting alien invaders, and was notable for featuring a female protagonist in a significant supporting role as Spielban's partner, Diana.
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I have very few complaints about this show. If I have any, it’s just going to be in comparison with the visuals/music of Gavan but that’s A: always going to be the case for “Space Sheriff”-styled Metal Heroes shows, which I believe this is ...