Cultura Inglesa - Marcos: 3rd composition (Nov 2006)

Galaxy Wolf Juspion's review

When the subject to be discussed is the use of technology for special effects in films, we must definitely remember the super Japanese TV series that have been presented for decades already. A case in point is Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion, its Japanese name, aka Megabeast Special Investigator Juspion or Galaxy Wolf Juspion.

Even though Juspion was not a big hit in Japan when it was first aired in 1985, it caused a huge impact in other countries such as France and Brazil for it turned out to be stunning and appealing, different from previous series of the same genre.

Juspion is fantastic because it involves a battle between the human race and lots of aliens, androids, assassins, and megabeasts from outer space, all under the command of great-god-demon of the Galaxy, Satan Goss, a giant devil with powers to enrage creatures and transform them into vicious monsters. His plot was to create the Monster Empire in the Galaxy.

In order to combat all threats and enemies, Juspion had a metallic combat suit, also making use of his laser sword and a gun. Furthermore, to illustrate that Juspion was wide-ranging in special effects, it must be recalled that his mothership Daileon was able to become a giant warrior to fight against the megabeasts and Satan Goss directly on land, in the sky, or under water. High points and surreal sequences were always present in clashes between the hero and his foes, especially against Mad Gallant, the only Satan Goss's child. The giant warrior Daileon could fly, it had outstanding punches and kicks, and marvelous sequences thereby it could make a monster fall down easily. Additionally, it used to launch laser beams and it had an extremely powerful punch utilized to defeat monsters, exploding them in the end. Moreover, the hero still had his flying motorcycle, mini-spaceship, and drill-equipped tank to help him out.

As there was always a sense of war on a cosmic scale and it was very innovative, Juspion was considerably broadcasted over here, it was impressive and thus remarkable for its generation. Never will Juspion be forgotten.