SD Gundam

Though Gundam is usually known for its serious storylines and drama, it also has a ridiculous comedic side as well. Beginning in 1988, SD ('super deformed') Gundam features misproportioned characters and mobile suits running around in all sorts of comedic misadventures. These comedic sequences range from parodies of events from the regular series to such oddities as Gundam hotels and SD Olympics. The first SD release consisted of SD Gundam Mk I-V, which were all released between 1988 and 1990. The SD craze led to many more releases, including manga and the continuing series of games across various consoles. After a long hiatus, Bandai revived the franchise with the 2003 children's TV series SD Gundam Force. In late 2009, Bandai announced an upcoming anime version of BB Senshi Sangokuden, based on the SD model kit series that adapts the classic Chinese story Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The previous SD releases are not currently available in the U.S. and are not likely to be released.

     

SD Gundam Mk III
     

SD Gundam Mk V
SD Gundam Scramble
Musha, Knight, Commando
     
SD Gundam Festival

Series Release Information
Series Name
Year
Episodes
Available in U.S.?
Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk I
1988
OVA, 1 No
Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk II
1989
OVA, 1 No
SD Gundam's Counterattack
1989
Movie No
Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk III
1990
OVA, 1 No
Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk IV
1990
OVA, 1 No
SD Gundam Gaiden
1990
OVA, 4 No
Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk V
1990
OVA, 3 No
SD Gundam Scramble
1991
Movie No
Musha, Knight, Commando
1991
OVA, 2 No
SD Gundam Festival
1993
Movie No
SD Gundam Force
2003
TV, 52 Yes
SEED SUPERNOVA
2007
OVA, 2 No
BB Senshi Sangokuden
2010
??? In Production

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