Space Sheriff Gavan (Japanese: 宇宙刑事ギャバン | Hepburn: Uchū Keiji Gyaban | also known as Space Cop Gavan, Space Cop Gabin, Space Sheriff Gabin, Space Cop Gaban, and Space Sheriff Gaban) is a Japanese Tokusatsu television series produced by Toei Company that aired on TV Asahi from March 5, 1982 to February 25, 1983. The series launched the Metal Hero franchise and was the first installment in the Space Sheriff series.