“Superman Mavis”, which was broadcast in 2006, comes from the M78 Nebula Land of Light. Unlike the previous “Superman MAX”, the biggest feature of the series is his interconnected worldview with the previous Showa supermen. Now this work has been remastered in HD for the first time and is presented in a new high-definition format.
If you have been buying Superman Blu-ray discs, you should know that the first high-definition Blu-ray since the release of Superman Mae Bees is “Armageddon!” “Ultra ULTRA 8 Brothers” and “Big Monster Fighting Ultra Galaxy Legend THE MOVIE” begin! Therefore, the “Superman Mavis” series and the “Superman Mavis & Superman Brothers” movie have not yet been officially released in high definition.
This product not only contains all 50 episodes of the TV animation, but also includes all series content such as theatrical movies, streaming and original videos. For the first time, it is gathered into a set of products, so that all the stories can be enjoyed in HD remastered high quality.
“Superman Mavis Complete Blu-ray BOX” contains a total of 9 Blu-ray discs and 2 books. The “Complete Edition” launched to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the broadcast next year, is a commemorative luxury BOX product.
Review of “Superman Mavis”
“Superman Mavis” was produced in 2006 as an important work in the “40th anniversary commemoration of the Superman series”.
The biggest feature of this work is that it is interconnected with the world view built by the super heroes from the M78 Nebula, the Land of Light, and the Showa era, from the first generation of Superman to Superman 80.
With the theme of “friendship”, it depicts the story of Mebis, a newbie Superman, growing up with the members of the fledgling Earth Defense Force “CREW GUYS”.
In addition to the TV broadcast, theatrical versions, streaming and original works were also launched, as well as spin-off DVDs released after the end of the TV series, which enriched the world of the overall work and wrote an important page in the history of the Superman series.
The most eye-catching highlight is the dreamy performance with the legendary “Superman Brothers”. With the release of the movie “Superman & the Superman Brothers”, the Superman brothers have also appeared in the TV series.
These guest episodes based on classic settings also invited many original actors to personally perform in the human body, allowing the charm of Showa Superman to once again arouse the craze in the Heisei generation.
Starring Hayashi Igarashi, who has appeared in “ROOKIES” and “Heavenly Kiss”, plays the new superman “Mavis” – a member of Hibino Mirai (ヒビノ・Miruru). The performance is fresh and natural, telling a touching story of a man who is sent to the earth, faces various trials with novice defense members, and builds friendship through mutual support.
The defense team “CREW GUYS” who fights with Mavis is played by many unique young actors such as Kaki Nishikawa, Ai Saikawa, Daisuke Watanabe, Misato Hirata, and Kenta Uchino.
The role of “Sakuma”, the gentle yet mysterious captain who leads them, is brilliantly played by Minoru Tanaka.
This work subverts the established formula of the Superman series, revealing the true identity of the protagonist (Superman) in the middle of the plot and continuing to develop the story. This unique plot arrangement, as well as the high tribute to the Showa series and the supplementary content, make “Mavis” a classic that is widely supported across generations.
“Mavis” becomes the second installment of the “Superman Series HD Remake Project for the Late Heisei Period”!
As the second work of the “Late Heisei Ultraman Series HD Remaster Project”, this work was officially announced at the large-scale Ultraman series fan event “TSUBURAYA CONVENTION 2025” held on September 13, 2025.
This project started with the post-Heisei series after “Superman Goss”, with “Superman MAX” being the first wave, and has continued to be made into HD. “Mavis” not only covers TV series, but also includes streaming original works, theatrical versions and other multi-format content. Therefore, this time it has been specially optimized for comprehensive HD, allowing the audience to relive this classic with more natural and higher-resolution picture quality.
Since “Superman Gauss” in 2001, later Heisei works have gradually adopted digital production, and extensively integrated special photography and CG (computer image synthesis) to create visual effects that are different from ordinary TV series.
This HD remake is based on the original material of the SD (standard picture quality) film produced that year, and has been carefully adjusted and improved for each scene performance, so that modern family environments can also enjoy natural and delicate high-quality images.
For the first time, “Climax Stories” and “DX Superman Cockpit” video bonuses are included, creating a complete collection of content!
This product will include for the first time many precious video contents that have not been fully released in the past, including:
- Game video “Superman Mavis” produced for the toy “Play Movie Series DX Superman Cockpit” (“GUYS Takes Off” chapter, “Attack! Superman Zone Journey” chapter)
- The “Superman Mavis Gaiden: Super Galaxy War” trilogy released after the TV broadcast
- The HD remake of the overall episode “Climax Stories” is a re-edited version of the TV series and the three final episodes.
These “DX Superman Cockpit” series of images were originally used for toys that combined a DVD player and a special joystick. Players can ride GUYS fighter planes with CREW GUYS to fight against various monsters.
In addition to original game images, there are also special shots and new shooting materials from previous works, and are performed by the original cast such as Igarashi Hayashi and Nishiki Kiki. The Superman brothers are also voiced by the original actors, which caused a heated discussion at the time.
As for “Super Galaxy War”, it depicts the new adventure that Mabius and others embarked on after the original TV series to pursue the evil general “Akbolgar” who once belonged to the “Four Dark Kings”.
(※The “Play Movie” included in this product is the video version.Does not include game functions and interactive clips）
In addition, it also fully includes the behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, and unreleased footage included in each DVD version of the year, which is included in the theatrical limited edition, truly realizing the rich content of the “complete version”.
Luxurious inclusion bonus: 24-page “Design Book” & “Special Explanation Booklet”! The cover is newly illustrated by Hiroshi Maruyama!
This product also comes with two 24-page luxury special volumes:
- “Special Explanation Booklet”: in-depth analysis of the plot, characters, and world view
- “Ultraman Mavis Design Book”: contains a large number of character, monster, and mechanical design drafts, including detailed settings and hand-drawn drawings
The cover illustration was designed by the character who played the gameHiroshi MaruyamaNewly drawn by the teacher, it is specially designed for this product. Details of the illustrations will be released later, so stay tuned!
【Contents of this article】
- “Superman Mavis” HD Remastered Edition Episode 1 ~ Final Episode (Episode 50)
- Theatrical version of “Superman Mavis & Superman Brothers” HD Remastered Edition
- Gaiden “Superman Mavis Gaiden: Miracle of Light (HIKARI SAGA)” HD Remastered Edition (Total 3 Parts)
- Gaiden “Superman Mavis Gaiden: Armored Darkness” HD Remastered Edition STAGEⅠ, STAGEⅡ
- Gaiden “Superman Mavis Gaiden: Ghost Rebirth” HD Remastered Edition STAGEⅠ, STAGEⅡ
【New Image Bonus】
- “Climax Story Superman Mavis” HD Remastered Edition
- “DX Superman Cockpit Images”: Includes “Superman Mavis” and “Superman Mavis Gaiden: Super Galaxy War” (only images are included)
【Image bonus】
- Behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with actors and other bonus images included in the DVD
[Enclosed bonus]
- Work explanation book “Special Booklet” (24 pages)
- “Superman Mavis Design Book” containing a large number of design drafts (24 pages)
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