Line #25 Film/SpaceSheriffNextGeneration


1	!Spoilers for all ''Space Sheriff'' entries in the ''Series/MetalHeroes'' franchise preceding this one, particularly ''Film/SpaceSheriffGavanTheMovie'' and ''Film/KamenRiderXSuperSentaiXSpaceSheriffSuperHeroTaisenZ'', will be unmarked ahead. Administrivia/YouHaveBeenWarned!
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4	''Space Sheriff Next Generation'' is a series of two direct-to-video films released in autumn 2014 by Toei, and directed by Koichi Sakamoto, serving as a follow up to the 2012 film ''Film/SpaceSheriffGavanTheMovie'' and the 2013 crossover, ''Film/KamenRiderXSuperSentaiXSpaceSheriffSuperHeroTaisenZ'', it focuses on the 3 new Space Sheriffs introduced in the former film, as well as featuring appearances from several characters and figures involved in the original trilogy of television series. It should be noted that the two films must be watched in order, as the entire plot of the 1st film is spoiled in the 1st minute of the second.
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6	The first installment, ''Space Sheriff Sharivan Next Generation'' opens with Geki Jumonji, Gavan defeating and arresting Lizard Doubler, a member of the once again resurging Makuu Crime Syndicate. Indeed the news, watched by a mysterious bird headed figure, soon informs us that Madou and Fuuma are also experiencing a resurgence. Geki reports to his superiors that he believes the crimes are in fact copycat crimes, but obviously with the sheer number of these copycats currently appearing throughout the galaxy, there still has to be some coordination. As such Kai Hyuuga, Sharivan, is sent with his partner Sisi to earth to team-up with another duo in order to bust a business deal between members of Neo-Madou and a leader of the local space mafia for Hyper-M, a hyper-stimulant that temporarily makes those administrated with it impervious damage, at the cost of shortly expiring if an antidote isn't administered. The team they're paired up with happens to be Seigi, otherwise known as Estevan, Kai's old friend, and his partner Aileen. Unknown to the other 3 though, Kai has also been assigned to determine whether or not Aileen is a spy feeding info to Neo-Madou. When the bust goes south due to Seigi's impulsiveness, and with Aileen continuing to act suspiciously, will Kai be able to make the right call?
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8	The second installment, ''Space Sheriff Shaider Next Generation'', opens with Geki bursting into the person responsible for the resurgence in the crime families, Horror Girl's hideout, only it turns out to be a decoy and he nearly get's blown up for his trouble. Furthermore, he's then told the investigation is suspended due to Commander Gordon's daughter, Hilda, being kidnapped by Priest Poe, an agent of Horror Girl, and if the investigation continues she'll be killed. Meanwhile Shu Karasuma, Shaider, is investigating a smuggling when his stakeout is ruined by his partner, Tammy, bursting onto the scene accusing him of cheating on him. This leads to a 3 man chase, Shaider chasing the smuggler, while Tammy chases Shaider. The package turns out to be a school girl, and when Shu gets forcibly bound to the girl, the monster abducts them both, leading Tammy to wonder why Shaider wouldn't involve her in the investigation. At the same time, Geki goes to Kojiro Oyama, an old friend of the Space Sheriffs, to help him continue the investigation more discreetly. Why is Shaider so desperate to keep Tammy away from the case, and what is so important about the girl being abducted?
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10	!!Tropes specific to both parts:
11	* ActionGirl: Aileen seems to qualify, as does Tammy who inherits this from Annie, who sadly doesn't fight.
12	* AnotherDimension: The revived members of each group have switches allowing them to do this. Gamagon uses one to send himself and Sharivan to Genmu Space, Bitabita uses one to send Shaider to the Fushigi World, and Lizard Doubler tries (and fails) to use one to send himself and Gavan to Makuu Space.
13	* ByThePowerOfGreyskull: All 4 Space Sheriffs who transform do this, Gavan, Sharivan and Shaider, like their predecessors, use "JOUCHAKU!", "SEKISHA!" and "SHOUKETSU!" respectively, while Estevan uses "DENCHAKU!"
14	* TheCameo: Akira Kushida in Shaider, and also, while more substantial to the plot than most, the films could be almost entirely the same without the appearances by Den Iga, Annie and Kojiro Oyama
15	* CoolShip: Dolgiran, Grand Birth and Vavilos all return and assume both of their forms, while Estevan implicitally has a ship, but we don't get to see all of it.
16	** Estevan's ship is recycled Zangyack battleship CG pieces.
17	* FinishingMove: Gavan has 'Gavan Hyper Dynamic', Sharivan has 'Sharivan Crash' and Shaider has 'Shaider Blue Flash', which all return, and can together perform the 'Space Sheriff Triple Dynamic', while Estevan has the 'Estevan Aggression'.
18	* HumanAliens: At the very least Kai, Seigi and Tammy all qualify as this, as they're all specifically stated not to be from Earth.
19	* InstantArmor: All 4 Sheriffs. We get a good look at Sharivan's and Shaider's, while Estevan's doesn't with a touch of LampshadeHanging.
20	* LaserBlade: All 4 Sheriffs, naturally since they're successors to the trope namers.
21	* {{Mooks}}: Neo Madou and Bitabita both have them, and they're distinct, Bitabita's being updated Fuuma soldiers.
22	* RayGun: Sharivan, Shaider and Estevan all possess these, as do Aileen and Tammy.
23	* SpacePolice: Naturally all of the protagonists work for this.
24	* TransformationIsAFreeAction: As always justified by taking under a second.
25	* TransformingMecha: All 3 classic ships, though only the base of Dolgiran transforms into Dol.
26	* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Shelly makes no appearance despite appearing with Geki in all of his prior appearances. This is particularly noticeable during the climax of the Shaider Film, where Sisi and Tammy are both scene cheering the trio on.
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28	!!Tropes specific to Sharivan Next Generation:
29	* AscendedExtra: In New Generation, who's the ManBehindTheMan? Well, [[spoiler: you know that bird-headed lady in ''Gavan'' who throws the switch to open Makuu Space and that's about it?]] Yeah, ''her.''
30	* BadassInANiceSuit: Both Sharivan and Estevan wears suit as their civilian clothing.
31	* BloodierAndGorier: Particularly with the blood.
32	* BodyHorror: [[spoiler:Space Sheriff Genser underwent experimental surgery ''to become Neo-Madou [=GuardBeast=]'' just to go undercover.]]
33	* DesignatedGirlFight: [[AuthorAppeal You can thank Koichi Sakamoto for this one.]]
34	* DyingAsYourself: [[spoiler:Space Sheriff Genser.]]
35	* EarlyBirdCameo: Even if you don't count ''Film/SpaceSheriffGavanTheMovie'', the next Shaider appearing here should count.
36	* LegacyCharacter: Hyuuga Kai, the next Sharivan.
37	* MaleGaze: They spend an inordinate amount of time on Shishi rubbing her ass after taking a spill.
38	* TheMole: [[spoiler:Space Sheriff Estevan.]]
39	* PaletteSwap: See Prop Recycling.
40	* PsychoSerum: Hyper-M ramps up the user's aggression and makes them immune to pain, rendering them virtually unstoppable (at least until it kills them). [[spoiler:Sharivan injects himself with it in the final confrontation with TheMole so that he can keep fighting despite his previous injuries.]]
41	* RemakeCameo: The original Sharivan appears here, but in a greatly reduced role compared to Retsu Ichijouji in ''Gavan The Movie''.
42	* TheReveal: [[spoiler:Turns out Aileen was never TheMole, but instead ''there's two'' - Space Sheriff Estevan ''and'' Neo-Madou [=GuardBeast=] on opposite sides!]]
43	* ShoutOut: Rooftop confrontation? [[spoiler:TheMole on both sides?]] This is basically ''Film/InfernalAffairs[=/=]Film/TheDeparted'' as a toku!
44	** The [[Series/KamenRiderFourze handheld switch]] used for opening portals. Bear in mind Koichi Sakamoto directed this movie.
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46	!!Tropes specific to Shaider Next Generation:
47	* ApologeticAttacker : Kai is considered as this when he apologises to Eleena before punching her guts to free Shu from a sticky situation
48	* BattleCouple: Shu and Tammy technically qualify, but Shu isn't exactly the most faithful of boyfriends.
49	* ChainedHeat: "Heat" may not be accurate considering it's Shu with the LivingMacGuffin they've been searching for.
50	* ContinuityNod: A necessity, being the direct follow up to the Sharivan one.
51	* DynamicEntry: [[CallingYourAttacks TAMMY KIIIICK!!]]
52	* {{Expy}}: [[spoiler:Hilda Gordon to [[Manga/DeathNote Right Yagami]].]]
53	* GiantMook: Shu faces off one in Fushigi Space - which is immediately taken down by Tammy.
54	* HandsomeLech: Shu.
55	* HoldingBackThePhlebotinum: Due to ChainedHeat, Shu is unable to turn into Shaider. That's right, a lack of Shaider ''in his own movie''.
56	* LegacyCharacter: Not just Shu Karasuma as the next Shaider, [[spoiler:but the current Horror Girl ''and'' Priest Poe.]] Tammy could also count, not only inheriting Annie's dress sense but the PantyShot as well.
57	* ManBehindTheMan: Carrying on from the ''Sharivan'' movie, [[spoiler:the new Horror Girl was indeed manipulating the villains thus far, but then the new Priest Poe was forced to aid and abet her actions - ''because she's his daughter.'']]
58	* TheReveal: [[spoiler:The current Horror Girl was really the Space Police Commander's own daughter Hilda, messing with powers beyond her understanding.]]
59	* SaveTheVillain: [[spoiler:Geki stops the Commander from committing suicide, and all 3 save Hilda from death in Makuu Space, however this is so that they can pay for their crimes.]]
60	* ShirtlessScene
61	* SlapSlapKiss: Shu and Tammy.
62	* SuperpoweredEvilSide: [[spoiler:Tammy.]]
63	* TwoLinesNoWaiting: The show keeps switching over to Gavan and Sharivan's own investigation of the Neo-Fuuma threat. Turns out it's all connected in the end.
64	* WhenSheSmiles: Hilda Gordon, of the "forgot how to" variation. [[spoiler:Except it's part of the act.]]

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