Counterclockwise from top right: Knight Gundam, Satan Gundam, and Superior Dragon
SD Gundam Gaiden (SDガンダム外伝) is a 4-episode OVA series going from March 25, 1990 to March 21, 1991. It's an adaptation of SD Gundam Gaiden: Sieg Zeon Hen (SDガンダム外伝 ジークジオン編), a Cardass series that went on from 1989-1990 and started the Knight Gundam series, a major part of the SD Gundam sub-franchise.
In the mystical land of Lacroa, where humans and robot knights live together. The main character is Knight Gundam, a noble warrior with no memory of his past, Princess Frau is being attacked is being attacked by a couple of demons. She is then saved by Knight Gundam, a knight who lost his memory. Together with his hearty troop, they journey across the land to vanquish evil and help those in need.
SD Gundam Gaiden consists of the following tropes:
- And Now for Someone Completely Different: Episode 3 focuses on Amuro helping another kingdom.
- Fusion Dance: As it turns out, Knight Gundam and Satan Gundam were once one being, Superior Dragon.
- Non-Indicative Name: In Episode 2, Fairy Kika swears that the giant that the villians are controlling is usually benevolent. Said giant's name is "Psyco Golem". Okay sure, it's based off of the Psyco Gundam, but seriously, would you trust someone named "Psyco Golem"?
