Amuro Ray
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Format:OVA
Episodes:4
Episode Length:30 mins
Season:SPRING 1990
Source:original
Estimated watch time
2h
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
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Parody20%Chibi20%
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Synopsis & Story
In 1990, Bandai produced the 4 episode OVA series SD Gundam Gaiden. Directed by Tetsuro Amino (Macross 7, SD Gundam's Counterattack), this series is set in the medieval fantasy world Suda Doaka. Once again, popular Gundam characters such as Amuro Ray and Char Aznable are featured in the series, along with fantasy-styled versions of well-known mobile suits. In this series, the heroic Knight Gundam and his companions must protect Suda Doaka from the evils of Satan Gundam and Sieg Zeon. Much of the series is set in the Kingdom of Lacroa, which is featured in several SD productions, including the 2003 TV series SD Gundam Force. As is the case with all the older SD productions, SD Gundam Gaiden isn't available in the U.S. (Source: AniDB)
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SD Gundam Gaiden: should you watch it?
At a glance
SD Gundam Gaiden has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 55/100 — 25% of 486 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #29 most popular anime of 1990 on AniList.
Of the 882 AniList users who started it, 7.8% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 740 have finished it.
At about 2 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy.
Where it fits in the series
Episodes
4 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Director
- Tetsurou Amino
- Music
- Tooru Okada
SD Gundam Gaiden FAQ
- How many episodes does SD Gundam Gaiden have?
- SD Gundam Gaiden has 4 episodes of about 30 minutes each, roughly 2 hours in total.
- How long does it take to watch SD Gundam Gaiden?
- About 2 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 2 days; at one hour a day, about 2 days.
- Is SD Gundam Gaiden finished?
- Yes. SD Gundam Gaiden has finished airing — the final episode aired April 21, 1991.
- Is there a season 2 of SD Gundam Gaiden?
- No sequel is listed for SD Gundam Gaiden as of October 2026.
- Is SD Gundam Gaiden based on a manga?
- No. SD Gundam Gaiden is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.