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** The Space Mafia randomly switches strategies from a covert body-snatcher invasion to [[spoiler:trying to crash a meteor into Earth and wipe out the human race]].
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** Queen keeps Jisp around despite his repeated challenges to her authority and [[TheStarscream obvious plotting behind her back]], even though she could easily kill him. She doesn't even do anything to keep tabs on him.
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* NoPeripheralVision: This is the source of several particularly noticeable {{plot hole}}s in the second half, where the characters apparently can't see anything that isn't shown on camera. An especially glaring example comes in #47, in a scene where Show is clearly facing Queen and her bodyguards, yet somehow doesn't notice her bodyguards going off to take Cosma hostage.
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** #49: Jisp's entire grand plan in his final episodes is undone because he [[spoiler:killed Doctor Aldo in order to prevent anyone else from getting their hands on his MindControl formula, and then left his body ''right out in the open for anyone to get to it''. Because Doctor Aldo is a {{cyborg}}, Blue SWAT are able to extract the formula from his computerized brain and develop an antidote. If Jisp had disposed of Aldo's body, or just sent Aldo away on a FlyingSaucer instead of killing him, he wouldn't have lost.]]
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** #46: Jisp mistreats Manny, even though it was his machine that {{de power}}ed Blue SWAT and Gold Platinum. [[MistreatmentInducedBetrayal This naturally ends up backfiring]]. At the very least, he could have waited until Blue SWAT was dealt with before throwing Manny under the bus. He also could have had Manny move his machine to a secure location, instead of leaving it out in the open and giving Blue SWAT a chance to destroy it and reclaim their energy.
** Queen keeps Jisp around despite his repeated challenges to her authority and [[TheStarscream obvious plotting behind her back]], even though she could easily kill him. She doesn't even do anything to keep tabs on him.
** #49: Jisp's entire grand plan in his final episodes is undone because he [[spoiler:killed Doctor Aldo in order to prevent anyone else from getting their hands onhis the MindControl formula, formula in his {{cyborg}} brain, and then left his body ''right out in the open for anyone to get to it''. Because Doctor Aldo is a {{cyborg}}, This allows Blue SWAT are able to extract the formula from his computerized brain and develop an antidote. If Jisp had disposed of Aldo's body, or just sent Aldo away on a FlyingSaucer instead of killing him, he wouldn't have lost.]]
** Queen keeps Jisp around despite his repeated challenges to her authority and [[TheStarscream obvious plotting behind her back]], even though she could easily kill him. She doesn't even do anything to keep tabs on him.
** #49: Jisp's entire grand plan in his final episodes is undone because he [[spoiler:killed Doctor Aldo in order to prevent anyone else from getting their hands on
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* BondVillainStupidity: At multiple points the Space Mafia will have one of Blue SWAT or their allies cornered, but they never think to possess them. Jisp even brings this up as a suggestion in #38, but Queen shoots him down without even giving a proper explanation.
* ComplexityAddiction: Queen's plan in #38 is needlessly complicated. It involves her posing as an old woman and faking a kidnapping to lure out Sarah, then planting a bomb in a city square and threatening to set it off unless Sarah shoots at her teammates and Gold Platinum from Blue SWAT's SS-17 satellite. Why she doesn't have another alien man the satellite, or have an alien possess Sarah and use her to man the satellite (which is even brought up by Jisp), or telepathically control Sarah to force her to stay on target (which she eventually does when she realizes Sarah is intentionally missing) is anyone's guess.
* ComplexityAddiction: Queen's plan in #38 is needlessly complicated. It involves her posing as an old woman and faking a kidnapping to lure out Sarah, then planting a bomb in a city square and threatening to set it off unless Sarah shoots at her teammates and Gold Platinum from Blue SWAT's SS-17 satellite. Why she doesn't have another alien man the satellite, or have an alien possess Sarah and use her to man the satellite (which is even brought up by Jisp), or telepathically control Sarah to force her to stay on target (which she eventually does when she realizes Sarah is intentionally missing) is anyone's guess.
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* IdiotBall: Jisp's entire grand plan in his final episodes is undone because he [[spoiler:killed Doctor Aldo in order to prevent anyone else from getting their hands on his MindControl formula, and then left his body ''right out in the open for anyone to get to it''. Because Doctor Aldo is a {{cyborg}}, Blue SWAT are able to extract the formula from his computerized brain and develop an antidote. If Jisp had disposed of Aldo's body, or just sent Aldo away on a FlyingSaucer instead of killing him, he wouldn't have lost.]]
* LighterAndSofter: Suddenly turned to this around midway through, for different reasons than ''Series/ChourikiSentaiOhranger''. Apparently, it was having trouble attracting the targeted child audience (but was doing fine with older fans). As such, more conventional superhero elements were introduced, such as the character of Gold-Platinum and Show getting a MidSeasonUpgrade, and the episode plots became a lot goofier. The villains also became [[VillainDecay much less serious]].
* LighterAndSofter: Suddenly turned to this around midway through, for different reasons than ''Series/ChourikiSentaiOhranger''. Apparently, it was having trouble attracting the targeted child audience (but was doing fine with older fans). As such, more conventional superhero elements were introduced, such as the character of Gold-Platinum and Show getting a MidSeasonUpgrade, and the episode plots became a lot goofier. The villains also became [[VillainDecay much less serious]].
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* IdiotBall: IdiotBall:
** #39: Sig doesn't ever ask Show and Sarah to try and remove the ShockCollar Jisp put around Meeru, even as it's slowly killing the poor cute alien. Granted, we later learn that [[spoiler:Meeru was slowly dying anyway]] but Sig, Show and Sarah didn't know that and at the very least [[spoiler: he could have given Meeru a less painful end]].
** #49: Jisp's entire grand plan in his final episodes is undone because he [[spoiler:killed Doctor Aldo in order to prevent anyone else from getting their hands on his MindControl formula, and then left his body ''right out in the open for anyone to get to it''. Because Doctor Aldo is a {{cyborg}}, Blue SWAT are able to extract the formula from his computerized brain and develop an antidote. If Jisp had disposed of Aldo's body, or just sent Aldo away on a FlyingSaucer instead of killing him, he wouldn't have lost.]]
* LighterAndSofter: Suddenly turned to this around midway through, for different reasons than ''Series/ChourikiSentaiOhranger''. Apparently, it was having trouble attracting the targeted child audience (but was doing fine with older fans). As such, more conventional superhero elements were introduced, such as the character of Gold-Platinum and Show getting a MidSeasonUpgrade, and the episode plots became a lot goofier. The villains also gradually became [[VillainDecay much less serious]].
** #39: Sig doesn't ever ask Show and Sarah to try and remove the ShockCollar Jisp put around Meeru, even as it's slowly killing the poor cute alien. Granted, we later learn that [[spoiler:Meeru was slowly dying anyway]] but Sig, Show and Sarah didn't know that and at the very least [[spoiler: he could have given Meeru a less painful end]].
** #49: Jisp's entire grand plan in his final episodes is undone because he [[spoiler:killed Doctor Aldo in order to prevent anyone else from getting their hands on his MindControl formula, and then left his body ''right out in the open for anyone to get to it''. Because Doctor Aldo is a {{cyborg}}, Blue SWAT are able to extract the formula from his computerized brain and develop an antidote. If Jisp had disposed of Aldo's body, or just sent Aldo away on a FlyingSaucer instead of killing him, he wouldn't have lost.]]
* LighterAndSofter: Suddenly turned to this around midway through, for different reasons than ''Series/ChourikiSentaiOhranger''. Apparently, it was having trouble attracting the targeted child audience (but was doing fine with older fans). As such, more conventional superhero elements were introduced, such as the character of Gold-Platinum and Show getting a MidSeasonUpgrade, and the episode plots became a lot goofier. The villains also gradually became [[VillainDecay much less serious]].
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* ReverseCerebusSyndrome: While it starts off a gritty show with occasional goofy and fun moments, but an overall darker plot, later episodes have the show shift too a much more light-hearted tone akin to your typical ''Sentai'' series, where the villains become increasingly goofy and less competent, and the darker moments become more sparing.
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** The Space Mafia's master plan turns out to be [[spoiler:to crash a meteor into Earth and wipe out the human race]], which makes one wonder why they opted for a covert invasion in the first place.
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** The Space Mafia's master plan turns out Mafia randomly switches strategies from a covert body-snatcher invasion to be [[spoiler:to [[spoiler:trying to crash a meteor into Earth and wipe out the human race]], which makes one wonder why they opted for a covert invasion in the first place.race]].
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* IdiotBall: Jisp's entire grand plan in his final episodes is undone because he [[spoiler:killed Doctor Aldo after having him install the MindControl pheromone into him, in order to prevent anyone from getting their hands on its formula, and then left his body ''right out in the open for anyone to get to it''. Because Doctor Aldo is a {{cyborg}}, Blue SWAT are able to extract the formula from his computerized brain and develop an antidote. If Jisp had disposed of Aldo's body, or just sent Aldo away on a FlyingSaucer instead of killing him, he wouldn't have lost.]]
* LighterAndSofter: Suddenly turned to this around midway through, for different reasons than ''Series/ChourikiSentaiOhranger''. Apparently, it was having trouble attracting the targeted child audience (but was doing fine with older fans). As such, more conventional superhero elements were introduced, such as the character of Gold-Platinum and Show getting a MidSeasonUpgrade.
* LighterAndSofter: Suddenly turned to this around midway through, for different reasons than ''Series/ChourikiSentaiOhranger''. Apparently, it was having trouble attracting the targeted child audience (but was doing fine with older fans). As such, more conventional superhero elements were introduced, such as the character of Gold-Platinum and Show getting a MidSeasonUpgrade.
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* IdiotBall: Jisp's entire grand plan in his final episodes is undone because he [[spoiler:killed Doctor Aldo after having him install the MindControl pheromone into him, in order to prevent anyone else from getting their hands on its his MindControl formula, and then left his body ''right out in the open for anyone to get to it''. Because Doctor Aldo is a {{cyborg}}, Blue SWAT are able to extract the formula from his computerized brain and develop an antidote. If Jisp had disposed of Aldo's body, or just sent Aldo away on a FlyingSaucer instead of killing him, he wouldn't have lost.]]
* LighterAndSofter: Suddenly turned to this around midway through, for different reasons than ''Series/ChourikiSentaiOhranger''. Apparently, it was having trouble attracting the targeted child audience (but was doing fine with older fans). As such, more conventional superhero elements were introduced, such as the character of Gold-Platinum and Show getting aMidSeasonUpgrade.MidSeasonUpgrade, and the episode plots became a lot goofier. The villains also became [[VillainDecay much less serious]].
* LighterAndSofter: Suddenly turned to this around midway through, for different reasons than ''Series/ChourikiSentaiOhranger''. Apparently, it was having trouble attracting the targeted child audience (but was doing fine with older fans). As such, more conventional superhero elements were introduced, such as the character of Gold-Platinum and Show getting a
* PaletteSwap: Happened quite a bit in the second half, where the suits for some of the rare unique aliens were repainted in order to create "new" [[MonsterOfTheWeek aliens of the week]]. If you pay attention you'll notice some suits being reused as many as three or four times.
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* WeakButSkilled: Blue SWAT's suits aren't as armored as other Metal Heroes, prioritizing speed and combat over protection.
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* WeakButSkilled: Blue SWAT's suits aren't as armored as other Metal Heroes, prioritizing speed and combat stealth over protection.
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* NamedWeapons: While it's really standard convention for guns to have names, Blue Swat's standard sidearm is the BW-01, codenamed [[AwesomeMcCoolname Dictator]].
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* NamedWeapons: While it's really standard convention for guns to have names, Blue Swat's standard sidearm is the BW-01, codenamed [[AwesomeMcCoolname Dictator]].Dictator.
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* BigBadEnsemble: The Space Mafia's leader Queen and her subordinate Jisp. Both have their own separate ambitions regarding Earth and both are needed to be brought down if Blue SWAT is going to stop their invasion. Towards the end, [[spoiler:Jisp makes his own play to take over the Space Mafia and becomes the BigBad for two episodes.]]
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* BigBadEnsemble: The Space Mafia's leader Queen and her subordinate Jisp. Both have their own separate ambitions regarding Earth and both are needed to be brought down if Blue SWAT is going to stop their invasion. Towards the end, [[spoiler:Jisp makes his own play to take over the Space Mafia and briefly becomes the BigBad for two episodes.BigBad, before he's taken out and Queen becomes the FinalBoss.]]
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* IdiotBall: Jisp's entire grand plan in his final episodes is undone because he [[spoiler:killed Doctor Aldo after having him install the MindControl pheromone into him, in order to prevent anyone from getting their hands on it, and then left his body ''right out in the open for anyone to get to it''. Because Doctor Aldo is a {{cyborg}}, Blue SWAT are able to extract the formula from his computerized brain and develop an antidote. If Jisp had disposed of Aldo's body, or just sent Aldo away on a FlyingSaucer instead of killing him, he wouldn't have lost.]]
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* IdiotBall: Jisp's entire grand plan in his final episodes is undone because he [[spoiler:killed Doctor Aldo after having him install the MindControl pheromone into him, in order to prevent anyone from getting their hands on it, its formula, and then left his body ''right out in the open for anyone to get to it''. Because Doctor Aldo is a {{cyborg}}, Blue SWAT are able to extract the formula from his computerized brain and develop an antidote. If Jisp had disposed of Aldo's body, or just sent Aldo away on a FlyingSaucer instead of killing him, he wouldn't have lost.]]
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* SoundtrackDissonance: The opening and ending themes seems way too chill or upbeat for this type of show.
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* SoundtrackDissonance: The opening and ending themes seems way too chill or upbeat for this type of gritty, actionized show.
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* VillainDecay: The Space Mafia start the series off a [[TheOmniscientCouncilOfVagueness shadowy cabal of manipulators]] who in the very first episode successfully destroy the Blue SWAT organization. Later episodes see them become a visible StandardEvilOrganizationSquad who repeatedly failing to defeat three people, continually bickering with one another and ultimately [[EnemyCivilWar do far more damage to their own organization]] than to the heroes themselves.
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* VillainDecay: The Space Mafia start the series off a [[TheOmniscientCouncilOfVagueness shadowy cabal of manipulators]] who in the very first episode successfully destroy the Blue SWAT organization. Later episodes see them become a visible StandardEvilOrganizationSquad who repeatedly failing fail to defeat three people, continually bickering bicker with one another and ultimately [[EnemyCivilWar do far more damage to their own organization]] than to the heroes themselves.
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** It's alluded to early on that the Space Mafia has infiltrated the high levels in society and government, which is why Blue SWAT has to keep their existence a secret. This also never gets brought up again after the retool.
** The Space Mafia's master plan turns out to be [[spoiler:to crash a meteor into Earth and wipe out the human race]], which makes one wonder why they opted for a covert invasion in the beginning if that was their endgame.
** The Space Mafia's master plan turns out to be [[spoiler:to crash a meteor into Earth and wipe out the human race]], which makes one wonder why they opted for a covert invasion in the beginning if that was their endgame.
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** It's alluded to early on that the Space Mafia has infiltrated the high levels in society and government, which is why Blue SWAT has to keep their existence a secret.operate underground. This also never gets brought up again after the retool.
** The Space Mafia's master plan turns out to be [[spoiler:to crash a meteor into Earth and wipe out the human race]], which makes one wonder why they opted for a covert invasion in thebeginning if that was their endgame.first place.
** The Space Mafia's master plan turns out to be [[spoiler:to crash a meteor into Earth and wipe out the human race]], which makes one wonder why they opted for a covert invasion in the
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* SWATTeam: Blue SWAT are who you call to deal with aliens who regular police can't handle.
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* BigBadEnsemble: Queen and Jisp. Although the latter is nominally subordinate to the former, both have their own separate ambitions regarding Earth and both are needed to be brought down if Blue SWAT is going to stop their invasion. Towards the end, [[spoiler:Jisp even makes his own play to take over the Space Mafia and becomes the BigBad for two episodes.]]
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* BigBadEnsemble: The Space Mafia's leader Queen and Jisp. Although the latter is nominally her subordinate to the former, both Jisp. Both have their own separate ambitions regarding Earth and both are needed to be brought down if Blue SWAT is going to stop their invasion. Towards the end, [[spoiler:Jisp even makes his own play to take over the Space Mafia and becomes the BigBad for two episodes.]]
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* DarkerAndEdgier: While it maintains the surrealism of the other series, the more "down-to-earth" tone of the show makes it a more serious and grittier entry than others.
* DegradedBoss: Leto, Bona and Kells go from being strong enough to serve as the MonsterOfTheWeek in episodes to becoming {{Mooks}} for other members of the Space Mafia.
* DegradedBoss: Leto, Bona and Kells go from being strong enough to serve as the MonsterOfTheWeek in episodes to becoming {{Mooks}} for other members of the Space Mafia.
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* DarkerAndEdgier: While it maintains the surrealism of the other series, the more "down-to-earth" tone of the show makes it a more serious and grittier entry than others.
others. At least until it got a {{retool}} into a more traditional HenshinHero show.
* DegradedBoss: Leto, Bona and Kells go from being strong enough to serve as the individual MonsterOfTheWeek in episodes to becoming {{Mooks}} for other members of the Space Mafia.
* DegradedBoss: Leto, Bona and Kells go from being strong enough to serve as the individual MonsterOfTheWeek in episodes to becoming {{Mooks}} for other members of the Space Mafia.
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* IdiotBall: Jisp's entire grand plan in his final episodes is undone because he [[spoiler:killed Doctor Aldo after having him install the MindControl pheromone into him, in order to prevent anyone from getting their hands on it, and then left his body ''right out in the open for anyone to get to it''. Because Doctor Aldo is a {{cyborg}}, Blue SWAT are able to extract the formula from his computerized brain and develop an antidote. If Jisp had disposed of Aldo's body, or just sent Aldo away on a FlyingSaucer instead of killing him, he wouldn't have lost.]]
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* Sig/Agent #011, Silver armor: TheSmartGuy and TheBigGuy. [[spoiler:Revealed to be an AlienAmongUs early on.]]
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* AbortedArc: As a result of the {{retool}} midway through, several plot threads ended up getting dropped or forgotten about.
** Blue SWAT more or less stop trying to keep their SecretWar against the Space Mafia a secret.
** It's alluded to early on that the Space Mafia has infiltrated the high levels in society and government, which is why Blue SWAT has to keep their existence a secret. This also never gets brought up again after the retool.
** The Space Mafia's master plan turns out to be [[spoiler:to crash a meteor into Earth and wipe out the human race]], which makes one wonder why they opted for a covert invasion in the beginning if that was their endgame.
** Blue SWAT more or less stop trying to keep their SecretWar against the Space Mafia a secret.
** It's alluded to early on that the Space Mafia has infiltrated the high levels in society and government, which is why Blue SWAT has to keep their existence a secret. This also never gets brought up again after the retool.
** The Space Mafia's master plan turns out to be [[spoiler:to crash a meteor into Earth and wipe out the human race]], which makes one wonder why they opted for a covert invasion in the beginning if that was their endgame.
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* SecretWar: Both the Blue SWAT organization and the Space Mafia are interested in keeping their war a secret. Blue SWAT because they don't want the Space Mafia's spies to catch on to them and track them down, and the Space Mafia because they're trying to keep their invasion of Earth a covert one. [[AbortedArc At least until the show was retooled]].
* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: Sarah is the grounded and tough tomboy to Sumire's cheerful girly girl.
* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: Sarah is the grounded and tough tomboy to Sumire's cheerful girly girl.
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Deciding to take advantage of Earth's problems, an evil band of aliens called the Space Mafia decide to invade in the mid 1990s. To defeat them, a special covert anti-alien police unit called Blue SWAT is established by the Japanese government. One day, the Mafia attacks Blue SWAT's base and [[KillEmAll kills them all]]. Everyone, that is, except three brave heroes. The heroes set up shop on their own and with the help of their allies, dedicate themselves to defeating the Space Mafia.
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Deciding to take advantage of Earth's problems, an evil band of aliens called the Space Mafia decide to invade in the mid 1990s. To defeat them, a special covert anti-alien police unit called Blue SWAT is established by the Japanese government. One day, the Mafia attacks Blue SWAT's base and [[KillEmAll kills them all]].all. Everyone, that is, except three brave heroes. The heroes set up shop on their own and with the help of their allies, dedicate themselves to defeating the Space Mafia.
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* Show Narumi/Agent #153, Blue armor: TheHero, very much HotBlooded. He later gains a SuperMode called Hyper Shou.
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* Show Narumi/Agent #153, Blue armor: TheHero, very much HotBlooded. He later gains a SuperMode called Hyper Shou.Show.
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* Sig/Agent #011, Silver armor: TheSmartGuy. [[spoiler:Revealed to be an AlienAmongUs early on.]]
* Gold-Platinum, A [[IComeInPeace friendly alien]] who came to Earth and [[MidSeasonUpgrade gave Shou the weaponry needed to transform into Hyper Shou]], but stayed around to help fight the Space Mafia.
* Gold-Platinum, A [[IComeInPeace friendly alien]] who came to Earth and [[MidSeasonUpgrade gave Shou the weaponry needed to transform into Hyper Shou]], but stayed around to help fight the Space Mafia.
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* Sig/Agent #011, Silver armor: TheSmartGuy.TheSmartGuy and TheBigGuy. [[spoiler:Revealed to be an AlienAmongUs early on.]]
* Gold-Platinum, A [[IComeInPeace friendly alien]] who came to Earth and [[MidSeasonUpgrade gaveShou Show the weaponry needed to transform into Hyper Shou]], Show]], but stayed around to help fight the Space Mafia.
* Gold-Platinum, A [[IComeInPeace friendly alien]] who came to Earth and [[MidSeasonUpgrade gave
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* MonsterOfTheWeek: Zig-zagged quite a bit. Most episodes see the team having to deal with the same three types of aliens, though some episodes feature a unique alien that the team needs to deal with. Sometimes they work for the Space Mafia, sometimes they are completely independent of the plans.
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* MonsterOfTheWeek: Zig-zagged quite a bit. Most episodes see the team having to deal with the same three types of aliens, though some episodes feature a unique alien that the team needs to deal with. Sometimes they work for the Space Mafia, sometimes they are completely independent of the plans. This trope becomes more prominent in the second half after the {{Retool}} to make it more like a standard superhero show.
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* CodeName: Averted. The three survivors don't have code names, likely because the size of Blue SWAT would have made it difficult. They instead use their given names.
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* LighterAndSofter: Suddenly turned to this around midway through, for different reasons than ''Series/ChourikiSentaiOhranger''. Apparently, it was having trouble attracting the targeted child audience [[PeripheryDemographic (but was doing fine with older fans)]]. As such, more conventional superhero elements were introduced, such as the character of Gold-Platinum and Show getting a MidSeasonUpgrade.
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* LighterAndSofter: Suddenly turned to this around midway through, for different reasons than ''Series/ChourikiSentaiOhranger''. Apparently, it was having trouble attracting the targeted child audience [[PeripheryDemographic (but was doing fine with older fans)]].fans). As such, more conventional superhero elements were introduced, such as the character of Gold-Platinum and Show getting a MidSeasonUpgrade.
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* TheManBehindTheMan: Because of how opaque the Space Mafia's inner workings are, it's not clear who's leading them in the beginning. A person who initially seems to be giving orders will be revealed to reporting to another figure above him.
* {{Masquerade}}: The public at large isn't aware that either aliens or Blue SWAT exist, and both sides work to keep it that way. The Space Mafia does so because they're severely outnumbered, while Blue SWAT does so for [[TheWorldIsNotReady more mundane reasons]].
* {{Masquerade}}: The public at large isn't aware that either aliens or Blue SWAT exist, and both sides work to keep it that way. The Space Mafia does so because they're severely outnumbered, while Blue SWAT does so for [[TheWorldIsNotReady more mundane reasons]].
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* TheManBehindTheMan: Because of how opaque the Space Mafia's inner workings are, it's not clear who's leading them in the beginning. A person who initially seems to be giving orders will often be revealed to reporting to another figure above him.
someone else.
* {{Masquerade}}: The public at large isn't aware that either aliens or Blue SWAT exist, and both sides work to keep it that way. The Space Mafia does sobecause they're severely outnumbered, to keep their invasion a secret, while Blue SWAT does so for [[TheWorldIsNotReady more mundane reasons]]. reasons]].
* MidSeasonUpgrade: Halfway through, Show gets the power to become Hyper Show from Gold-Platinum.
* {{Masquerade}}: The public at large isn't aware that either aliens or Blue SWAT exist, and both sides work to keep it that way. The Space Mafia does so
* MidSeasonUpgrade: Halfway through, Show gets the power to become Hyper Show from Gold-Platinum.
* {{Retool}}: The show was made into a more conventional superhero show midway through, with Show getting a MidSeasonUpgrade, the Space Mafia becoming less nebulous and getting a regular HQ, and more MonsterOfTheWeek plots.
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* ThisIsUnforgivable: This is how Shou enters his {{Super Mode}}.
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* ThisIsUnforgivable: This is how Shou Show enters his {{Super Mode}}.Mode}}, in fact. Whenever the Space Mafia does something he deems unforgivable, his anger allows Gold-Platinum to turn him into Hyper Show.
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* Shou Narumi/Agent #153, Blue armor: TheHero, very much HotBlooded. He later gains a SuperMode called Hyper Shou.
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* Shou Show Narumi/Agent #153, Blue armor: TheHero, very much HotBlooded. He later gains a SuperMode called Hyper Shou.
!!Their Allies
* Seiji Usami: TheSmartGuy also and a computer nerd; acts as MissionControl for the team on missions.
* Sumire Asou: A naive but cheery girl who works as secretary for the team's "Blue Research" front. Is the only one unaware they're fighting aliens [[spoiler:at first]].
* Seiji Usami: TheSmartGuy also and a computer nerd; acts as MissionControl for the team on missions.
* Sumire Asou: A naive but cheery girl who works as secretary for the team's "Blue Research" front. Is the only one unaware they're fighting aliens [[spoiler:at first]].
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* ActionGirl: Sarah, a tough-as-nails policewoman who's quite adept with a pistol and the ''de facto'' leader of the team.
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* MonsterOfTheWeek: Sometimes they work for the Space Mafia, sometimes they are completely independent of the plans.
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* MonsterOfTheWeek: Zig-zagged quite a bit. Most episodes see the team having to deal with the same three types of aliens, though some episodes feature a unique alien that the team needs to deal with. Sometimes they work for the Space Mafia, sometimes they are completely independent of the plans.
* TransformationSequence: Another series that averts this. Instead the team have to physically put on their suits.
* TransformationSequence: Another series that averts this. Instead the team have to physically put on their suits.
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* AlienBlood: [[spoiler:Sig's]] blood is green.
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* AerithAndBob: The names of our trio are Show, which is a fairly common Japanese name, Sarah, a western name that can be pronounced in Japanese, and ''Sig''. [[spoiler:Though the last one makes sense, as it's really the name of the alien inhabiting his body.]]
* AlienBlood:[[spoiler:Sig's]] [[spoiler:Sig]]'s blood is green.green. It's the first clue we get that he's actually an alien.
* AlienBlood:
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* CopShow: The {{Toku}} version!
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* CopShow: The Takes a much more down-to-Earth approach to the genre than other {{Toku}} version!shows. A lot of episodes see the team investigating a crime or mysterious occurrence that ends up being connected to aliens.
* FirstEpisodeTwist:
** The Blue SWAT organization is completely destroyed in the beginning, leaving our PowerTrio as the only survivors.
** Sig is revealed early on [[spoiler:to be an alien]].
** The Blue SWAT organization is completely destroyed in the beginning, leaving our PowerTrio as the only survivors.
** Sig is revealed early on [[spoiler:to be an alien]].
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* LighterAndSofter: Suddenly turned to this around midway through, for different reasons than ''Series/ChourikiSentaiOhranger''. Apparently, it was having trouble attracting the targeted child audience [[PeripheryDemographic (but was doing fine with older fans)]].
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* LighterAndSofter: Suddenly turned to this around midway through, for different reasons than ''Series/ChourikiSentaiOhranger''. Apparently, it was having trouble attracting the targeted child audience [[PeripheryDemographic (but was doing fine with older fans)]]. As such, more conventional superhero elements were introduced, such as the character of Gold-Platinum and Show getting a MidSeasonUpgrade.
* LockedOutOfTheLoop: Sumire is initially the only Blue Research member who's not aware of the existence of the Space Mafia. [[spoiler:Until she finds out after they kidnap her.]]
* TheManBehindTheMan: Because of how opaque the Space Mafia's inner workings are, it's not clear who's leading them in the beginning. A person who initially seems to be giving orders will be revealed to reporting to another figure above him.
* LockedOutOfTheLoop: Sumire is initially the only Blue Research member who's not aware of the existence of the Space Mafia. [[spoiler:Until she finds out after they kidnap her.]]
* TheManBehindTheMan: Because of how opaque the Space Mafia's inner workings are, it's not clear who's leading them in the beginning. A person who initially seems to be giving orders will be revealed to reporting to another figure above him.
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* OddFriendship: Show is a JerkJock [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold With a Heart of Gold]] who doesn't care much for aliens and is only with Blue SWAT in the beginning for the money. Seiji is a geeky but friendly computer expert who's really interested in aliens. Despite this, the two are shown to get along quite well.
* OddlySmallOrganization: Played with. Blue SWAT is initially shown to be a fairly large organization until they're almost completely wiped out in the first episode, leaving Show, Sarah and Sig as the only survivors, who carry on fighting the Space Mafia under that name. They do recruit Seiji and Sumire soon after, but that just brings the total up to five. Lampshaded by [[spoiler:Sumire once she finds out.]]
-->"We're fighting aliens with only five people? You're kidding me."
* OddlySmallOrganization: Played with. Blue SWAT is initially shown to be a fairly large organization until they're almost completely wiped out in the first episode, leaving Show, Sarah and Sig as the only survivors, who carry on fighting the Space Mafia under that name. They do recruit Seiji and Sumire soon after, but that just brings the total up to five. Lampshaded by [[spoiler:Sumire once she finds out.]]
-->"We're fighting aliens with only five people? You're kidding me."
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!!Recurring ''Metal Hero'' tropes include:
* CoolGuns: The BW-01 Dictator is a Beretta M9 with kibble attached to it. Normal magazine is 10 rounds, comes with an optional 32-round Long Clip, and fires titanium-coated artificial ruby AP rounds that the gun itself then further gives an energy coating. It is powerful and accurate.
* MonsterOfTheWeek: Sometimes they work for the Space Mafia, sometimes they are completely independent of the plans.
* CoolGuns: The BW-01 Dictator is a Beretta M9 with kibble attached to it. Normal magazine is 10 rounds, comes with an optional 32-round Long Clip, and fires titanium-coated artificial ruby AP rounds that the gun itself then further gives an energy coating. It is powerful and accurate.
* MonsterOfTheWeek: Sometimes they work for the Space Mafia, sometimes they are completely independent of the plans.
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* Gold-Platinum, A [[IComeInPeace friendly alien]] who came to Earth and [[MidSeasonUpgrade gave Shou the weaponry needed to transform into Hyper Shou]], but stayed around to help fight the Space Mafia.
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* SoundtrackDissonance: The ending theme seems way too upbeat for this type of show.
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* SoundtrackDissonance: The opening and ending theme themes seems way too chill or upbeat for this type of show.
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Deciding to take advantage of Earth's problems, an evil band of aliens called the Space Mafia decide to invade in the mid 1990s. To defeat them, a special covert anti-alien police unit called Blue SWAT is established by the Japanese government. One day, the Mafia attacks Blue SWAT's base and [KillEmAll [[KillEmAll kills them all]]. Everyone, that is, except three brave heroes. The heroes set up shop on their own and with the help of their allies, dedicate themselves to defeating the Space Mafia.
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Deciding to take advantage of Earth's problems, an evil band of aliens called the Space Mafia decide to invade in the mid 1990s. To defeat them, a special covert anti-alien police unit called Blue SWAT is established by the Japanese government. One day, the Mafia attacks the Blue SWAT's base and [KillEmAll kills them all.all]]. Everyone, that is, except three brave heroes. The heroes set up shop on their own and with the help of their allies, dedicate themselves to defeat defeating the Space Mafia.
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* CodeName: Averted. The three survivors don't have code names, likely because the size of Blue Swat would have made it difficult. They instead use their given names.
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* HandCannon: The BW-01 Dictator. It says something when the all-round most effective weapon available to Blue Swat is their ''handgun'', and they've got access to a ''missile launcher''.
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* HandCannon: The BW-01 Dictator. It says something when the all-round most effective weapon available to the Blue Swat SWAT team is their ''handgun'', and they've got access to a ''missile launcher''.'''missile launcher'''.
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* {{Masquerade}}: The public at large isn't aware that either Aliens or Blue SWAT exist, and both sides work to keep it that way. The Space Mafia does so because they're severely outnumbered, while Blue SWAT does so for [[TheWorldIsNotReady more mundane reasons]].
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* {{Masquerade}}: The public at large isn't aware that either Aliens aliens or Blue SWAT exist, and both sides work to keep it that way. The Space Mafia does so because they're severely outnumbered, while Blue SWAT does so for [[TheWorldIsNotReady more mundane reasons]].
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* NamedWeapons: While it's really standard convention for guns to have names, Blue Swat's standard sidearm is the BW-01 [[AwesomeMcCoolname Dictator]].
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* NamedWeapons: While it's really standard convention for guns to have names, Blue Swat's standard sidearm is the BW-01 BW-01, codenamed [[AwesomeMcCoolname Dictator]].
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* SoundtrackDissonance: The opening theme and ending songs seems way too upbeat for this type of show.
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* WhoYouGonnaCall: The Blue SWAT unit -- that is before they were wiped out in the first episode.
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* WhoYouGonnaCall: The Blue SWAT unit team -- that is before they all but three of them were wiped out in the first episode.
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* Sig/Agent #011, Grey armor: TheSmartGuy. [[spoiler:Revealed to be an AlienAmongUs early on.]]
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* Sig/Agent #011, Grey Silver armor: TheSmartGuy. [[spoiler:Revealed to be an AlienAmongUs early on.]]
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* Jisp: The BigBad.
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* Jisp: The BigBad.
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*Queen: TheDragonRiga, Zodor and Yanimi: Jisp’s [[QuirkyMinibossSquad minions]], who serve as recurring bosses.
* Madamoiselle Q/[[InSeriesNickname Queen]]: TheManBehindTheMan.
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* Madamoiselle Q/[[InSeriesNickname Queen]]: TheManBehindTheMan.
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''Blue SWAT'' is the thirteenth entry in the ''Franchise/MetalHeroes'' franchise, airing from 1994-1995.
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''Blue SWAT'' is the thirteenth entry in the ''Franchise/MetalHeroes'' ''Series/MetalHeroes'' franchise, airing from 1994-1995.
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[[caption-width-right:350:[[Film/MenInBlack Protecting Tokyo from the scum of the universe.]]]]
[[caption-width-right:350:[[Film/MenInBlack Protecting Tokyo from the scum of the universe.]]]]
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* MonsterOfTheWeek: Sometimes they work for the Space Mafia, sometimes they are completely independent of the plans.
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* ThisIsUnforgivable: This is how Shou enters his {{Super Mode}}.
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* Jisp: TheBigBad.
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* Jisp: TheBigBad.The BigBad.
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'''''Blue SWAT''''' is the thirteenth entry in the ''Franchise/MetalHeroes'' franchise, airing from 1994-1995.
Deciding to take advantage of Earth's problems, an evil band of aliens called the Space Mafia decide to invade in the mid 1990s. To defeat them, a special covert anti-alien police unit called Blue SWAT is established by the Japanese government. One day, the Mafia attacks the Blue SWAT's base and kills them all. Everyone, that is, except three brave heroes. The heroes set up shop on their own and with the help of their allies, dedicate themselves to defeat the Space Mafia.
!!Starring:
* Shou Narumi/Agent #153, Blue armor: TheHero, very much HotBlooded. He later gains a SuperMode called Hyper Shou.
* Sara Misugi/Agent #071, Purple armor: TheLancer; a ByTheBookCop who's also [[TheChick the lone female.]]
* Sig/Agent #011, Grey armor: TheSmartGuy. [[spoiler:Revealed to be an AlienAmongUs early on.]]
!!The Space Mafia:
* Jisp: TheBigBad.
* Queen: TheDragon
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!!''Blue SWAT'' provides examples of the following tropes:
* AlienBlood: [[spoiler:Sig's]] blood is green.
* BodySnatcher: The Space Mafia's modus operandi. Referred to as "Invasion" (in {{Engrish}}) in-universe, and is a standard ability amongst Aliens. Staying in one body for too long makes the takeover permanent ([[spoiler:as Sig finds out]]), and if the host is mentally strong enough he/she can exert some influence over their Invaded body.
* CodeName: Averted. The three survivors don't have code names, likely because the size of Blue Swat would have made it difficult. They instead use their given names.
* CoolGuns: The BW-01 Dictator is a Beretta M9 with kibble attached to it. Normal magazine is 10 rounds, comes with an optional 32-round Long Clip, and fires titanium-coated artificial ruby AP rounds that the gun itself then further gives an energy coating. It is powerful and accurate.
* CopShow: The {{Toku}} version!
* DarkerAndEdgier: While it maintains the surrealism of the other series, the more "down-to-earth" tone of the show makes it a more serious and grittier entry than others.
* EverybodysDeadDave: Our heroes are the last ones left out of their organization after the others were all killed ''very, very'' suddenly in the first episode.
* GlassCannon: For being Metal Heroes, the standard Blue Swat armor is a protective vest and a helmet collectively called the "Protect Gear". The rest of their body is covered in spandex, apparently -- in-universe! They make up for it by having really heavy firepower at their disposal. The flip side is that they aren't encumbered with heavy armor, and can move around very quietly.
* GunPorn: They were ''very'' serious about their standard firearm early on, but this was toned down later (probably due to the extra work required to keep model guns in operative condition).
* HandCannon: The BW-01 Dictator. It says something when the all-round most effective weapon available to Blue Swat is their ''handgun'', and they've got access to a ''missile launcher''.
* HumanPopsicle: [[spoiler:When Sig, desperate for a way to move around on Earth without suspicion,]] took over his current body, he made sure it was that of a brain-dead man frozen for organ donation reasons.
* LighterAndSofter: Suddenly turned to this around midway through, for different reasons than ''Series/ChourikiSentaiOhranger''. Apparently, it was having trouble attracting the targeted child audience [[PeripheryDemographic (but was doing fine with older fans)]].
* {{Masquerade}}: The public at large isn't aware that either Aliens or Blue SWAT exist, and both sides work to keep it that way. The Space Mafia does so because they're severely outnumbered, while Blue SWAT does so for [[TheWorldIsNotReady more mundane reasons]].
* NamedWeapons: While it's really standard convention for guns to have names, Blue Swat's standard sidearm is the BW-01 [[AwesomeMcCoolname Dictator]].
* MonsterOfTheWeek: Sometimes they work for the Space Mafia, sometimes they are completely independent of the plans.
* ReallySevenHundredYearsOld: 800, actually -- [[spoiler:although it's unclear if the human body Sig is inhabiting will be as long-lived as he is]].
* WhoYouGonnaCall: The Blue SWAT unit -- that is before they were wiped out in the first episode.
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'''''Blue SWAT''''' is the thirteenth entry in the ''Franchise/MetalHeroes'' franchise, airing from 1994-1995.
Deciding to take advantage of Earth's problems, an evil band of aliens called the Space Mafia decide to invade in the mid 1990s. To defeat them, a special covert anti-alien police unit called Blue SWAT is established by the Japanese government. One day, the Mafia attacks the Blue SWAT's base and kills them all. Everyone, that is, except three brave heroes. The heroes set up shop on their own and with the help of their allies, dedicate themselves to defeat the Space Mafia.
!!Starring:
* Shou Narumi/Agent #153, Blue armor: TheHero, very much HotBlooded. He later gains a SuperMode called Hyper Shou.
* Sara Misugi/Agent #071, Purple armor: TheLancer; a ByTheBookCop who's also [[TheChick the lone female.]]
* Sig/Agent #011, Grey armor: TheSmartGuy. [[spoiler:Revealed to be an AlienAmongUs early on.]]
!!The Space Mafia:
* Jisp: TheBigBad.
* Queen: TheDragon
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!!''Blue SWAT'' provides examples of the following tropes:
* AlienBlood: [[spoiler:Sig's]] blood is green.
* BodySnatcher: The Space Mafia's modus operandi. Referred to as "Invasion" (in {{Engrish}}) in-universe, and is a standard ability amongst Aliens. Staying in one body for too long makes the takeover permanent ([[spoiler:as Sig finds out]]), and if the host is mentally strong enough he/she can exert some influence over their Invaded body.
* CodeName: Averted. The three survivors don't have code names, likely because the size of Blue Swat would have made it difficult. They instead use their given names.
* CoolGuns: The BW-01 Dictator is a Beretta M9 with kibble attached to it. Normal magazine is 10 rounds, comes with an optional 32-round Long Clip, and fires titanium-coated artificial ruby AP rounds that the gun itself then further gives an energy coating. It is powerful and accurate.
* CopShow: The {{Toku}} version!
* DarkerAndEdgier: While it maintains the surrealism of the other series, the more "down-to-earth" tone of the show makes it a more serious and grittier entry than others.
* EverybodysDeadDave: Our heroes are the last ones left out of their organization after the others were all killed ''very, very'' suddenly in the first episode.
* GlassCannon: For being Metal Heroes, the standard Blue Swat armor is a protective vest and a helmet collectively called the "Protect Gear". The rest of their body is covered in spandex, apparently -- in-universe! They make up for it by having really heavy firepower at their disposal. The flip side is that they aren't encumbered with heavy armor, and can move around very quietly.
* GunPorn: They were ''very'' serious about their standard firearm early on, but this was toned down later (probably due to the extra work required to keep model guns in operative condition).
* HandCannon: The BW-01 Dictator. It says something when the all-round most effective weapon available to Blue Swat is their ''handgun'', and they've got access to a ''missile launcher''.
* HumanPopsicle: [[spoiler:When Sig, desperate for a way to move around on Earth without suspicion,]] took over his current body, he made sure it was that of a brain-dead man frozen for organ donation reasons.
* LighterAndSofter: Suddenly turned to this around midway through, for different reasons than ''Series/ChourikiSentaiOhranger''. Apparently, it was having trouble attracting the targeted child audience [[PeripheryDemographic (but was doing fine with older fans)]].
* {{Masquerade}}: The public at large isn't aware that either Aliens or Blue SWAT exist, and both sides work to keep it that way. The Space Mafia does so because they're severely outnumbered, while Blue SWAT does so for [[TheWorldIsNotReady more mundane reasons]].
* NamedWeapons: While it's really standard convention for guns to have names, Blue Swat's standard sidearm is the BW-01 [[AwesomeMcCoolname Dictator]].
* MonsterOfTheWeek: Sometimes they work for the Space Mafia, sometimes they are completely independent of the plans.
* ReallySevenHundredYearsOld: 800, actually -- [[spoiler:although it's unclear if the human body Sig is inhabiting will be as long-lived as he is]].
* WhoYouGonnaCall: The Blue SWAT unit -- that is before they were wiped out in the first episode.
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